Including from Hero passes. Details here: https://www.epicaustraliapass.com.au/passes/falls-creek-and-hotham-faq EPIC Australia Pass benefits at Perisher (Falls/Hotham tba): https://www.epicaustraliapass.com.au/passes/epic-australia-pass-benefits-2019 Edited
some complicated choices for people deciding whether to change passes. very significamt that 15YOs count as adults on Epic but not till 18YO on Hero
So i received an email from Perisher saying that Falls and Hotham are now epic. However there was an asterix on Hotham only with the caveat of "access to Hotham pending certain approvals". Interesting that falls isn't pending anymore?
If I read the guff right and convert from Hero to Epic Aus (seniors) there'll be about a hundred bucks refund . And access to Perisher.
individuals should probably still read the comparison of conditions/benefits to make sure they are getting the best value
At Falls Creek prices that is what? 6 beers? 10 cappuccinos ? I haven't got the emails yet but I paid in full over 6 months ago due to the credit on my account
It is in fact simple - and the web info clarity is well ahead of what we've seen from Falls before. What's less simple is the transition arrangements, and that's a one-off.
Essentially I have to weigh up whether the local Hero benefits (one free friend day pass plus one free hire at Falls) plus Falls retail discounts suit me better than access to Perisher and the other resorts elsewhere. It’s a no-brainer for Northern hemisphere skiers to convert, and for Falls locals to stay with the Hero Pass for 2019. The better value is the Epic conversion, IF one also skies elsewhere.
Posted this in the other thread. Better here: So, I think I've got this right...I've paid deposits for Hotham Hero passes for the fam for 2019 season. When these remaining government approvals come through (and I pay the outstanding balances) I'll be offered a conversion to EPIC Australia Passes (at no extra cost??). That bit seems clear enough. So here's where I'm unsure - we want to ski Telluride in Jan 2020. That's not covered on the EPIC Australia Pass but is covered on the higher cost EPIC Pass. My read of the news release is we wont be able to upgrade from EPIC Australia Pass to the EPIC Pass for the SH19 NH19/20 season. But it seems we may be able to buy the full EPIC pass post SH19 season that will cover NH19/20 and SH20. Correct? Any clarity appreciated!
That’s how I read it too. I’m sticking w Hero for this Oz season. Then Epic for 19-20 NH and 2020 Oz season which pays for France too.
.... It's a T&C clusterfck and how to make the simple task of buying an affordable days skiing at a whim a chore. Epic, Hero, Epic Oz, mates rates, early bird, Thredbo winter, 365 pass, Epic day pass, Ikon pass, it's a complete and utter mess only an accountant seeking yield and penetration could create.
And my neighbour got 10 days at Whistler for free Inc free accommodation in her friends condo. The trick to all these passes is to have lots of friends with condo in the pass covered designations. Ski house swapping based on pass coverage
