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Winter is Coming: Vail Resorts Announces 2025/26 Winter Opening Dates and What's Ahead for Upcoming Season
Vail Resorts today announced target winter opening dates for the 2025/26 ski and ride season for resorts located in the North American Rocky Mountains and West, as well as Europe—plus a sneak peek at what's in the mix for guests this season. Guests get access to all of these resorts and more with the Epic Pass, available now at the lowest price of the Fall until September 1. Now is the time to mark your calendars, get the trip out of the group chat with new "Epic Friend Tickets," and unlock your
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