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Vail Resorts Cuts Epic Pass Prices to Attract Gen Z

3/21/2026

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  • Vail Resorts reduced the Epic Pass price for ages 13–30 by 20%, setting young-adult price at $869 and adult at $1,089.
  • The move targets Gen Z as skiing faces challenges attracting younger audiences.
  • Vail Resorts Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz emphasizes accessibility and notes the median skier age is 37.
  • Influencer Grace Donner cites cost and intimidation as barriers for Gen Z.