Vail Resorts : Labor Day is the Last Chance for Michiganders to Purchase 2017-2018 Season Passes at the Guaranteed Lowest Price, Now Including Access to Whistler Blackcomb

BRIGHTON, Mich. - Aug. 1, 2017 -
Mt. Brighton, Michigan's premier ski and snowboard area, announced today that Labor Day is the last chance to lock in the lowest available price on passes for the 2017-2018 season, including the option for unlimited access locally and out West. The Epic Pass provides unlimited access to Mt. Brighton as well as 14 additional world-class ski resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado and Park City in Utah; and new for the 2017-2018 season, Michigan skiers and snowboarders can also unlock access to Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in North America.

The Epic Local Pass is ideal for those looking to ski or snowboard locally as well as hit the slopes out West. For $639, pass holders are granted unlimited, unrestricted skiing and snowboarding locally at Mt. Brighton, as well as at Vail Resorts' iconic western destinations including Breckenridge, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin with limited restrictions in Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. It also includes a total of 10 days at Vail, Beaver Creek, Whistler Blackcomb and Stowe with holiday restrictions. In addition, every child's pass to Mt. Brighton is an Epic Local Pass ($339 for ages five to 12) which means kids automatically have access out West.

The Epic Pass lineup - including the full Epic Pass - provides Michigan skiers and snowboarders the best value in skiing - whether that means staying close to home or exploring one of the 45 best ski destinations across the United States, Canada and Europe. Guests can purchase season passes and start planning winter vacations at EpicPass.com.

2017-2018 Season Pass Options for Mt. Brighton Skiers and Snowboarders:

• Epic Local Pass™: For $639, receive unlimited and unrestricted skiing or riding at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin with limited restrictions at Park City, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, plus a total of 10 days at Vail, Beaver Creek, Whistler Blackcomb, and Stowe with holiday restrictions. The Epic Local Pass pays for itself in just over three days. A child pass (ages five to 12) is $339.

• Epic Pass™: Ski unlimited and unrestricted from opening day to closing day for only $859. The Epic Pass pays for itself in just over four days of skiing or snowboarding. Enjoy full access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe; Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; and Perisher in Australia for the 2018 season. The Epic Pass grants limited access to Arlberg in Austria; Les 3 Vallées, Paradiski and Tignes-Val D'Isere in France; Skirama Dolomiti in Italy and 4 Vallées in Switzerland. A child pass (ages five to 12) is $449.

• Mt. Brighton Pass(including Mt. Brighton Family Pass): For those who plan to ski or snowboard solely at Mt. Brighton, there is the Mt. Brighton Pass. At $479 for adults, pass holders receive unlimited access to Mt. Brighton with no restrictions. A discounted rate is offered for families of four people at $1,289; additional family members can be added for $159 each. Additionally, child passes are automatically upgraded to an Epic Local Child Pass with access to 10 world-class mountains in Colorado, Utah, Lake Tahoe and Canada.

The deadline for locking in the lowest price on this year's season pass is Monday, Sept. 4. For further details and additional pass options, such as Epic 7-Day and Epic 4-Day passes, visit EpicPass.com.

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About Mt. Brighton Since 1960, Mt. Brighton Ski Area has been one of the most iconic family winter destinations in the Midwest as well as a summer destination for golfers and competitive mountain bike racers. Recent investments of $10 million delivered a revitalized experience throughout the resort - such as new chair lifts, base facilities and children's ski and ride school center; enhanced learning terrain and Michigan's most innovative terrain park. Mt. Brighton's new state-of-the-art snowmaking system ensures the best snow surface conditions in the region. Its acclaimed instruction and coaching programs have converted thousands of first-time participants into lifelong skiers and riders - and with the opportunity to take that passion to Vail Resorts' iconic western mountains, Mt. Brighton is truly the place where Epic begins. For more information, please visit www.mtbrighton.com