Last Chance to Ski & Snowboard Year-Round; at Perisher This Winter and the Best of the U.S., on the Freedom Pass with Epic Benefits, for only $749
- The Perisher Freedom Pass with Epic Benefits for the 2015 ski season is only on sale until 31 May, at perisher.com.au
- The 2015 Perisher Freedom Pass with Epic Benefits includes free access to 9 world-class resorts in the U.S., including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Park City
- Special deals for Australians looking to ski the best of the U.S. during the 2015-2016 ski season at snow.com/australia
BROOMFIELD, Colo.—25 May, 2015—Savvy skiers and riders have until 31 May to purchase Perisher’s 2015 Freedom Pass with Epic Benefits, providing unlimited access to Perisher this winter season as well as access to the best skiing and boarding in the U.S. For only AU$749 for adults and AU$429 for students, Perisher’s Freedom Pass provides value that remains unmatched in the ski industry.
Perisher has already received several good snowfalls and snowmaking is underway ahead of opening day, Saturday, 6 June, 2015. Skiers and snowboarders can celebrate the start of the season with Perisher’s renowned Peak Festival featuring 35 artists and 120 performances showcasing some of Australia’s best acts and top emerging artists.
The Freedom Pass with Epic Benefits provides unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher for the 2015 ski season, as well as unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City and Canyons in Utah; and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Tahoe during the 2015-2016 ski season. Purchasers of the Freedom Pass with Epic Benefits will also get 10 free days of skiing and riding at Vail and Beaver Creek. All U.S. resort access will be subject to certain traditional holiday restrictions. Upon closing of the acquisition, previous purchasers of the 2015 Freedom Pass will also receive the same Epic Benefits in the U.S. during the 2015-2016 ski season. Likewise, Vail Resorts’ industry leading 2015-2016 Epic Pass will include unlimited and unrestricted skiing at Perisher when the acquisition closes. To use the Epic Pass at Perisher during the 2015 ski season, guests must purchase their pass, and pay in full, by Sunday, 31 May, 2015. All purchasers of the Epic Pass after Sunday, 31 May, 2015, will have access to Perisher for the 2016 Australian ski season.
“This is absolutely the last chance for Australians to get unlimited access to Perisher this winter, as well as nine of the best resorts in the United States; one of the most compelling and ground-breaking deals found anywhere in the travel industry” said Peter Brulisauer, chief executive officer of Perisher. “We took the unprecedented step of re-opening Freedom Pass sales leading into our winter season to allow Australian snow enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy year-round skiing and snowboarding, with immediate gratification of Perisher 2015 season access, at the same incredibly low price-point. Perisher has already received some significant snowfalls to date, in addition to a robust snow-making effort and we’re looking forward to the Official Opening of the 2015 snow season on Saturday, 6 June.”
Australians looking for information on all of the U.S. resorts that they can enjoy on their Freedom Pass with Epic Benefits and the best deals on accommodation, lessons and transfers in the U.S. for the 2015-2016 ski season should visit www.snow.com/australia.
The Freedom Pass with Epic Benefits is on sale now for the 2015 Australian season and the 2015-2016 U.S. season, but only until Sunday, 31 May, 2015, at perisher.com.au.
The Freedom Pass with Epic Benefits: Unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Perisher, Australia, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, Park City and Canyons in Utah, and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Tahoe. At AU$749 for adults and AU$429 for students. The pass also includes 10 days at Vail and Beaver Creek. Resort access will be subject to certain holiday restrictions. Freedom Pass privileges also include access to Perisher night skiing, the Night Park, and First Tracks (pre-registration required) on the Ridge Chair in Blue Cow each Sunday from mid-July through September.
Pass Protection
For complete peace of mind, Pass Protection is also available. This guarantees that you will receive a full or partial refund in the case of an unforeseen "season ending" injury, illness, pregnancy or relocation overseas or interstate, it’s just AU$49 for adults and seniors and AU$29 for students.
Perisher’s 2015 ski season dates are Saturday, June 6 through Monday, October 5, 2015. Dates are subject to change.
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About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Park City and Canyons in Utah; Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.
