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It'll be a helluva bus ride but an Epic pass for Vail Resorts can soon be used in the Arlberg and vice versa.
This just released:
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BROOMFIELD, Colo. – May 7, 2013 – Vail Resorts, Inc. today announced an epic partnership with the one of the most famous ski regions in the world, Arlberg, Austria, home to legendary mountain resorts of St. Anton, Lech-Zürs, St. Christoph and Stuben. The Epic Pass now features five free days of skiing and riding in Arlberg, bringing the total access to 15 world-class mountains in three countries and further enhancing the already exceptional value of the world’s greatest lift pass. Epic Pass holders have the opportunity to extend their winter from the U.S. to Europe—for the second consecutive year—and experience both Verbier, Switzerland, and now Arlberg, Austria, in addition to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and Eldora in Colorado, and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Lake Tahoe. Boasting an average of seven metres of annual snowfall (23 feet), the Arlberg area is legendary among skiers and riders from around the globe as the cradle of skiing, revered for the world-class experience and innovation in the sport that it affords while maintaining its traditional, alpine character.
The unrestricted five free days of skiing and riding will be reciprocated for Arlberg season pass holders, allowing more European guests to experience Vail Resorts.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I'm seriously thinking of focusing a US trip on Vail resorts( although with the exception of Kirkwood there is better terrain to be had) mainly for the Euro perks. Although I'd expect the Mountain Collective to be working on similar perks.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| fatbob wrote: |
| I'm seriously thinking of focusing a US trip on Vail resorts( although with the exception of Kirkwood, there is better terrain to be had) mainly for the Euro perks. Although I'd expect the Mountain Collective to be working on similar perks. |
The missing comma is critical fatbob! 
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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At only US$689, the Epic Pass is the best value on a lift pass in the industry.
Prices on Vail Resorts season passes are guaranteed for a limited time only, so act now. For more information or to purchase your pass, visit http://www.epicpass.com or find a Vail Resorts preferred travel partner in your local area, here.
Lowest Price Guarantee Only Available Through May 27, 2013
Skiers and riders should purchase their passes for next year now, as these prices and benefits are only guaranteed through May 27, 2013. Vail Resorts is also giving guests the option to lock in these prices with a US$49 down payment now with the remaining balance due in mid-September 2013. All passes are available for purchase on www.epicpass.com |
So, about £450.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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fatbob, I'd assume you'd need to be a US resident???
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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| kitenski wrote: |
| fatbob, I'd assume you'd need to be a US resident??? |
Nope I've had US season passes for holidays before now.
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kitenski, they'd sell passes to the Taliban. It's all about $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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And now The Canyons joins the Epic Pass:
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| May 29, 2013—Vail Resorts today announced that the Company has entered into a long-term lease with affiliate companies of Talisker Corporation for Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah. Under the lease, Vail Resorts has assumed all of the resort operations of Canyons while Talisker has retained its development rights for four million square feet of real estate at the resort. |
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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The deal we saw on our trip this year was was 689 dollars for a season pass in Colorado, about 7 resorts then 5 days in Verbier and another 5 in St Anton with just a 49 dollar deposit until later in the year. A cracking deal and open to anyone
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Vail has also added 5 days at 3 Vallees
" Aug. 28, 2013 – Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced an epic partnership with the largest ski area in the world, Les 3 Vallées, home to the legendary mountain resorts of Courchevel, La Tania, Méribel, Brides-les-Bains, Les Menuires, Saint Martin de Belleville, Val Thorens and Orelle, France. The Epic Season Pass now features five free days of skiing and riding in Les 3 Vallées, bringing the total access to 26 world-class mountains in four countries and further enhancing the already exceptional value of the world’s greatest lift pass. Epic Pass holders have the opportunity to experience the best of Europe and the best of the USA, with access to Verbier, Switzerland; Arlberg, Austria; and now Les 3 Vallées, France, in addition to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and Eldora in Colorado; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Lake Tahoe; and new for the 2013-2014 season, Canyons in Park City, Utah"
http://news.vailresorts.com/corporate/france+is+now+epic.htm
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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They will probably soon add Park City to their empire too, if things go their way. A great pass if able to make use of it. 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Bones, Ha ha - that saga is an all American tale of devious dealings, corporate cock-ups, outright lying and media manipulation. I find it a bit astounding that they were paying so little ($100-150k pa?) under the terms of an old mining lease for their land.
& the deal is getting pretty good now so that even for the Euro perks it pays for itself - approx £30 a day for Verbier, St Anton and 3 Vallees if you used them all.
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You know it makes sense.
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Bones, I think it's win-win the Euro resorts have something extra to offer their passholders and they re-inforce their position as Prestige Euro resorts in the US, free marketing to everyone that Vail hit in the US which is more or less everyone now.
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