Lift Tickets

The most affordable option for lift tickets during CRASH is an EPIC PASS.  EPIC passes are usually available until around mid to end of November and can be purchased for as few or as many days as you need.  We advise you to purchase your EPIC pass as early as possible for optimum pricing.  Purchase EPIC Passes Here .

Equipment Rental

Charter Sports is a full-service ski and snowboard rental shop offering two locations.  Lion Square North and Lion Square Lodge.   CRASH 2027 participants are eligible for the following discounted ski and snowboard rental rates as well as the most professional customer service in the Vail Valley.

You can book your ski and snowboard rentals in any of the following ways:

• BOOK ONLINE through the group's reservation pages:
- Lion Square Lodge North Location
- Lion Square Lodge Location
 
• Call Charter Sports at 888-295-9797 and reference CRASH 2027 to receive the group rate.

NOTE:  All reservations must be made at least 7 days before arrival.

When you arrive in Vail, you can visit the shop and identify yourself as being with CRASH 2027 to receive the group discount.

Charter Sports Lion Square North location is conveniently located on the way to the Eagle Bahn Gondola within a two-minute walk from the Hythe Vail.

Transportation

Airports

Eagle Airport (http://flyvail.com)

Denver International Airport (https://www.flydenver.com)

NOTE:  DIA is approximately 2.5 hours away from Vail.

Ground Transportation

Vail Activities

For all of your Vail needs, see the official Vail website for:

• Snow Updates
• Ski Trail Updates
• Ski and Snowboard Lessons
• Other Activities: Adventure Ridge, Nordic Sports Center, Spa, Nightlife, shopping, and dining after the conference!​

Activities for Kids

CRASH strives to be a very family friendly conference. If your children are too young to ride or ski and you don’t want to put them in child care all day, the following is a list of some of our suggestions:

• Vail library. The children’s section is blocked off from the regular section. It faces the creek and has a wonderful play area including a giant Thomas the Tank Engine railway track, climbing areas, arts & crafts, toys and a wonderful story time and it’s FREE. 
• Riding the FREE Vail Valley buses. Off peak times are better. Stop and walk around where you want. A good way to explore the Vail Valley.
• The pool and hot tubs at the Hythe Vail.
• Riding the Gondola up and down. Free in the afternoon, otherwise there is a special gondola only ticket you can get, kids 12 and younger are free.
• Avon Recreation Center. There is a bus, and the concierge can help set up transportation)-pool and indoor water park.
• Several beautiful parks with play structures in and around Vail, most are open in the winter. Check with concierge.
• Sleigh Rides at 4Eagle Ranch. There is also a little petting zoo and optional BBQ. This makes for a very fun day, but be sure to bundle up, it can get cold. The concierge at the Marriott can help arrange this activity.
• Walking around town has a lot to offer. There are several great toy stores, friendly restaurants, and pretty places to see.
• Minturn sledding hill.
• Walking Mountain Science Center. The Science Center is open year round and free to the public. There are pre-school exploration programs on some mornings.