Vail Resorts unveils Epic Experience plan to elevate guest journey and growth
Jul 14, 2026, 11:07 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Epic Experience focuses on higher guest spend, loyalty, and visitation; near-term capex may pressure margins, but successful execution could lift guest lifetime value and average daily spend, similar to prior resort experience upgrades boosting occupancy and revenue per guest.
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Vail Resorts announced Epic Experience, a multi-year program to transform the end-to-end ski guest journey, starting with next-season investments in food, private lessons, gear, and digital engagement. Key elements include Epic Ascent private lessons, My Epic Gear enhancements, and app-driven services; management targets higher loyalty and visitation, with longer-term upside but near-term capex pressure.
Vail Resorts launches Epic Experience, a multi-year guest-journey overhaul.
Investments target food, private lessons, gear, and digital guest engagement.
Epic Ascent upgrades private lessons with concierge, white-glove gear, and service.
My Epic Gear integration adds online model selection and gear tech.
2027/28 expansion to 14 resorts; 15 resorts for food upgrades.
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