Vail Resorts 25/26 Winter News - Why UK Travellers Should Head to the Rockies This Season
With UK long-haul ski travel on the rise again, Vail Resorts is unveiling major new upgrades across its flagship Rocky Mountain destinations - Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte and Park City. With new gondolas, smarter ski schools and improved flight access, the Rockies are shaping up to be one of the most compelling long-haul winter options for British travellers.
- Park City – A New Gondola + Design-Forward Lodge. A new 10-person Sunrise Gondola transforms access from Canyons Village, supported by a refreshed beginner area and a redesigned Summit House by US designer Jasmine Roth. Park City now operates on 100% renewable electricity thanks to a new 80 MW solar farm. https://www.visitparkcity.com/
- Vail – Music, Après & Modern Alpine Culture. Vail launches over 50 live performances throughout the season plus elevated mountain dining at The 10th . Families benefit from a tech-enabled Ski & Ride School, with app-based check-in and real-time updates. https://www.vail.com/
- Beaver Creek – Easy Access and Epic Perks. With increased direct flights into Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) via major US hubs, Beaver Creek becomes one of the most accessible luxury ski destinations for UK travellers. Its Haymeadow Park is ideal for beginner families - plus Epic Pass holders can bring friends at half price. https://www.beavercreek.com
- Breckenridge – Festival Energy Meets Alpine Heritage and World Class Dining. A perfect resort for friends holidaying together, this season sees the all-new Rockstar Energy Open (19–21 December) brings pro snowboarding and live music to the mountain. It’s a fresh story for winter festival roundups, paired with its long-standing adaptive programme, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Centre (BOEC), celebrating 50 years for adaptive skiing and new culinary experience with Forage Breckenridge that will offer a 12-course tasting journey from acclaimed UK Chef Ryan Cook, previously of Michelin starred, Winteringham Fields. http://breckenridge.com/
- Keystone – The Ultimate Family Resort. Keystone's accommodation offering will be redefined with the opening of Kindred Resort this season 25/26, a brand new ski-in, ski out luxury resort with hotel rooms, residences, spa and restaurants. Night skiing, giant snow forts, tubing and ice skating make Keystone a multi-experience winter base for families, and Kids Ski Free offers compelling value for UK travellers planning multi-day breaks. http://keystoneresort.com/
- Crested Butte – For Adventurous Skiers & Gear-Savvy Travellers. Crested Butte returns with its My Epic Gear programme — ideal for UK travellers who want premium equipment without hauling ski bags through Heathrow. https://www.skicb.com
Epic Pass Trend - Skiing with Friends
NEW for the 2025/26 winter season, season-long Epic Pass Holders will receive 6-10 Epic Friend Tickets, which offer 50% off lift tickets at all of Vail Resorts’ 37 owned and operated resorts in North America making skiing with friends an even better idea. See more info here. Of the above, Vail, Breckenridge and Keystone are already open for the season, with the others set to open over the next few weeks. The best value for skiers is to invest in Vail's Epic Pass which gives access to 90+ resorts internationally. They announced on 17th November that these will be going off sales on 4th December.
