Epic Pass Military & Veteran Discount
A full unlimited Vail/Breck/Park City/Keystone season pass from about $215 (spring 2026/27) for active, Guard/Reserve, and retired members and their dependents — $620 for veterans, verified through SheerID.
Vail Resorts runs one of the deepest military discounts anywhere: the Epic Military Pass, a full unlimited, blackout-free season pass to Vail, Breckenridge, Park City, Keystone and its other owned resorts for a small fraction of the ~$1,089 retail Epic Pass. For the 2026/27 season the spring price was $215 for active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and retired members and their dependents, and $620 for veterans.
Eligibility is verified per person through SheerID right inside checkout. Active members with current orders or an LES often verify instantly; veterans may be asked to upload a DD214 or VA card. Note that military ID cards are not accepted as proof.
NavyWeek is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Vail Resorts or Epic Pass. Vail Resorts sets and can change all pricing and terms; the spring low price ends around May 25 each year, so confirm the current number at checkout.
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Epic Pass Military Discount — Key Facts
- Discount
- Epic Military Pass — spring 2026/27: ~$215 active/retired + dependents, ~$620 veterans (vs ~$1,089 retail)
- Verification
- SheerID, inside checkout; military ID cards NOT accepted
- Who qualifies
- Active, Guard/Reserve, retired, veterans, registered dependents, Gold Star Families
- Where to redeem
- epicpass.com Military Passes page (direct only)
- Bundled perks
- Epic Mountain Rewards (20% on-mountain) + 10 Epic Friend Tickets (up to 50% off)
- Refunds
- Non-transferable, non-refundable except via Epic Coverage
- Region
- US (plus Australian & Canadian forces)
Source: Epic Pass — Military Passes (official) · Last verified: July 15, 2026
BEST SAVINGS PATH
The smartest route depends on your situation. Answer the question to find your best path, or scan the full decision table below.
Find your best path
1. Are you active, Guard/Reserve, retired, or a registered dependent (vs a veteran who didn’t retire)?
Active, Guard/Reserve, retired, or a registered dependent: take the ~$215 spring tier. Veteran: take the ~$620 veteran tier. Only ski Keystone: consider the Liberty Pass. Buy in early spring before the ~May 25 price increase.
The active/retired + dependents tier is the deepest price; nothing else is close.
Veterans have their own tier, still roughly 43% under the ~$1,089 retail pass.
| Path | Stack | Effective price | You save | Best when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Military Pass — active/retired + dependents | Bundled Epic Mountain Rewards + 10 Friend Tickets | ~$215 (spring) | ~$874+ vs $1,089 retail | You’re active, Guard/Reserve, retired, or a registered dependent — always the winner. |
| Epic Military Pass — veterans | Same bundled perks | ~$620 (spring) | ~$469+ vs $1,089 retail | You’re a veteran; still far below retail. |
| Liberty Pass (Keystone only) | Same perks, single-resort | Lowest tier (price not published) | Highest % off but one resort | You only ski Keystone, CO. |
| Regular Epic Pass (no military discount) | Young-adult 13–30 gets 20% off (~$869) | $1,089–$1,119 | Baseline | You don’t qualify for any military tier. |
| GovX / cashback / exchange | Not available | — | — | Never — no GovX, exchange, or cashback portal sells this pass. |
WHO QUALIFIES
Vail Resorts sells the Epic Military Pass, a full unlimited, unrestricted season pass to its owned/operated resorts (Vail, Breckenridge, Park City, Keystone and more) at a deep military discount. For 2026/27 the spring “best price of the year” was $215 for active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and retired members and their registered dependents, and $620 for veterans (veteran child 5–17: $331), versus a ~$1,089 retail Epic Pass. Eligibility is verified per person through SheerID inside checkout. The spring low price ended around May 25, 2026, so confirm the current number at checkout.
- Active-duty service members (Title 10, 30+ days) — the $215 spring tier.
- Guard and Reserve (Title 32; excludes Individual Ready Reserve) — the $215 spring tier.
- Retired members entitled to retired or retainer pay — the $215 spring tier.
- Veterans who served on active duty and were discharged other than dishonorable — the $620 spring tier (veteran child 5–17: $331).
- Registered dependents (spouse and child, per DOD definitions) qualify under the active/retired product; Gold Star Families qualify for the Retired Dependent Pass.
- Australian and Canadian forces are eligible for the Epic Military Pass (the Keystone-only Liberty Pass is U.S. only).
| Audience | Discount |
|---|---|
| Active-duty, Guard/Reserve, retired + their registered dependentsUnlimited, unrestricted access to owned/operated resorts; each person verified individually via SheerID. Spring price ended ~May 25, 2026 — confirm current price at checkout. | ~$215 (spring 2026/27) |
| Veterans (discharged other than dishonorable)Same resort access; veteran child (5–17) priced at ~$331. Auto-renew available for the veteran category. | ~$620 (spring 2026/27) |
| Liberty Pass (Keystone, CO only)Unlimited, unrestricted at Keystone for U.S. Uniformed Forces and immediate family. Exact price not published in the sources reached — confirm at checkout. | Lowest tier |
HOW TO REDEEM
Online at www.epicpass.com
- Open the Epic Pass Military Passes pageGo to the Military Passes page on epicpass.com.
- Choose your tierSelect Active/Retired + dependents, Veteran, or the Keystone-only Liberty Pass.
- Complete SheerID verification in checkoutVerification runs inside the purchase flow — it may confirm automatically, or route you to upload documents at verify.sheerid.com/vail-military-upload (DD214, orders, LES within 90 days, VA service-connected card, NGB Form 22, or retiree account statement). Military ID cards are not accepted.
- Verify each family member individuallyEvery pass, including spouses and dependents, must be verified separately — one verification does not cover the family.
- PurchasePasses are non-transferable and non-refundable except via Epic Coverage (which covers deployment, revoked leave, and reassignment).
HOW IT WORKS
The Epic Military Pass is itself the discount — it is not a code stacked on the regular pass. You buy a distinct military-priced product after SheerID verification, so you cannot also apply the young-adult 20% or other pass discounts on top. Two perks come bundled automatically: Epic Mountain Rewards (20% off on-mountain food, lodging, lessons, and rentals) and, new for 2026/27, 10 Epic Friend Tickets (up to 50% off lift tickets for friends and family). Those are perks, not stackable coupons.
Verification is powered by SheerID and runs inside the purchase flow. Depending on status it may confirm automatically before purchase, or route you to upload documents at verify.sheerid.com/vail-military-upload. Approval is per person and per season, so every spouse and dependent must be verified separately. Eligible groups include active duty, Guard/Reserve (Title 32), retired members, veterans, registered dependents, and Gold Star Families; Australian and Canadian forces also qualify for the Epic Military Pass.
On value, no other path is close. Active, Guard/Reserve, retired members and their dependents pay about $215 (spring) versus ~$1,089 retail; veterans pay about $620, still roughly 43% under retail. If you only ski Keystone, the Liberty Pass is the single-resort option. There is no GovX, exchange, or cashback route that sells this pass — the official military pass is the maximum-savings path. Buy in early spring before the ~May 25 price increase; spring buyers also get free summer lift access plus 20% off summer bike, golf, food, and lodging.
Exclusions & fine print
- Owned/operated resorts only — no partner-resort access on any military pass tier.
- Season passes are non-transferable and non-refundable except where Epic Coverage applies.
- Auto-renew is not offered for active-military or dependent categories (only retired and veteran).
- Each pass, including spouses and dependents, must be verified individually through SheerID.
- Military ID cards are not accepted as proof (per Title 18, U.S. Code) — use a DD214, orders, LES, VA card, or similar.
- The spring “best price of the year” ended around May 25, 2026; current pricing is modestly higher — confirm at checkout.
SOURCES
- Epic Pass — Military Passes (official) — Epic Pass
- Epic Pass — Military FAQs (eligibility, SheerID, bundled perks, refund policy) — Epic Pass
- SheerID — Epic Pass military verification upload — SheerID
- MilitaryBridge — Epic Military Pass 2026/27 tier pricing (best price ends May 25) — MilitaryBridge
- Ski Mag — 2026/27 Epic Pass details (retail comparison price) — Ski Mag
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does Epic Pass offer a military discount?
How much is the Epic Pass military discount?
Do veterans, spouses, and dependents qualify?
How do I verify my status?
Does Epic Pass use ID.me, GovX, SheerID, or WeSalute?
Can I combine it with promo codes or sale items?
What is excluded?
What is actually the cheapest way for a service member to buy an Epic Pass?
Does Epic Pass run a Veterans Day or Memorial Day promo?
MORE MILITARY DISCOUNTS
All military & veteran discountsEditorial policy
- Source priority. We cite Epic Pass's official discount page and the identity-verification provider (SheerID) first. Discount amounts, eligibility, and exclusions are quoted from those sources and confirmed on the "Last verified" date above.
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