Not an "Epic" incentive

Vail Resorts isn't that generous, but is trying all kind of tricks to get its clientele to commit early to their next season's ski pass.

In May, they begin by asking for a $50 deposit towards the pass lowest price by offering a few “buddy passes” that are a bit cheaper than their outrageous window price and will let you ride the few lifts open during summer as long as you don't have a bike in tow (if you do, you must buy a special day ticket or a season pass). 

If you can't decide to purchase your season's pass by Labor Day, the cost goes up by $20 until the final deadline at the beginning of October. All in all, skimpy incentives in relation to more than a 6 percent increase of their pass price over the previous season!