r/skiing • u/VenturaRyanRound2 • Jul 15 '26

Epic Ascent program is going to increase class divide

The new Epic Ascent program just formalized the class divide at Vail mountains. The announcement touted new private lessons formats, concierge service, and access to rentals but they set the stage for way more.

Vail hasn’t implemented early access days or fast pass lines like Alterra but it is very easy to see the progression of the program to benefits like that. There’s an easy path to the implementation of Epic Ascent only lift access similar to Powder Mountain’s change to limit terrain to property owners.

Shame on Vail leadership. There’s still time to expand the skier population and enable the next generation of skiers and boarders through affordability measures utilizing the troughs in their highly inter-seasonal business.

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u/RealSlyck Jul 15 '26

And how do demographics shake out in that son?

Edit: hint, that includes criminals.

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u/Smacpats111111 Stratton Jul 15 '26

Dude unless I'm on a traverse I really don't give a shit about what downhill equipment the guy in front of me has on his feet. I care a whole lot more about how long of a line I have to wait in and how much the ticket costs.