Broomfield, Colo. – – November 04, 2026 -- Vail Resorts is bringing World Cup and World Championship racing to its mountains this winter, and Epic Pass prices rise after Nov. 15. The 2026/2027 lineup spans Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb and Crans-Montana, with community races for guests who would rather wear a bib than watch from the crowd.
Beaver Creek hosts its biggest Birds of Prey yet
Birds of Prey runs Dec. 2-13 with 11 days of festivities and seven days of Audi FIS Ski World Cup racing. Men's downhill is Dec. 3 and 4, super-G Dec. 5 and giant slalom Dec. 6. The women race downhill Dec. 11 and 12 and super-G Dec. 13. Live music, ski films and beer tastings run alongside the racing.
Breckenridge brings back the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix after 12 years
The Grand Prix runs Dec. 10-13 and opens the domestic FIS freeski and snowboard World Cup tour as one of 13 domestic stops this season. It also starts the event's 30th anniversary winter. The free Rockstar Energy Open follows Dec. 18-20 for its second year, with live music, art and a rider-designed course shaped by Charles Beckinsale and Snowpark Tech.
Park City and Crans-Montana stage the season's biggest stages
Park City Mountain's 22-foot superpipe hosts season two of Shaun White's The Snow League on Jan. 21-23. In Switzerland, Crans-Montana hosts the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Feb. 1-14 on its Mont Lachaux and Nationale slopes, 40 years after the 1987 edition.
Community races put guests on the course
Whistler Blackcomb's Peak to Valley Race, one of the world's longest giant slalom races, runs Feb. 26-27 for teams of four. Women in Powder takes place March 6-7 at Keystone Resort and Park City Mountain. Park City's inaugural Party at the Pipe follows March 20.
On April 3, Breckenridge's Imperial Challenge sends racers uphill from town. They run or bike to the base of Peak 7, then climb on uphill skis or split boards to the Imperial Chair at nearly 13,000 feet before racing back down.
Whistler also hosts the World Ski & Snowboard Festival in April, the free Oakley Rail Jam and the Kokanee Valley Race Series. Dates for all three are still to be announced.
"You can feel the energy the second you step off the lift," said Jody Churich, Senior Vice President of Vail Resorts' Destination Resorts.
Epic Pass discounts end after Nov. 15
Skiers and riders ages 13-30 can save 20% on an Epic Pass or Epic Local Pass. Buyers who purchase either pass now also receive five Epic Friend Tickets, each offering 50% off adult lift tickets.