Ski season is finally here, and if you're ready to hit the slopes but dreading the hassle of lugging around your gear and hoping to find a car big enough to fit everything, Uber has the answer. This winter, the rideshare company is once again offering a service for powder chasers: Uber Ski.
Available now through the end of March, Uber Ski gives you an easy way to ensure you've got a ride big enough to fit skis, boards and your crew. You can book up to 90 days in advance, so if you're flying out to your favorite mountain you won't have to wait around at the airport, hoping an SUV is available to pick you up. Just open the app, tap the new Uber Ski tile and choose an UberXL for two skiers plus gear or an UberXXL for a group of four. No more hassle, just load up and head to the mountain.
Not only that, Uber has teamed up with Vail Resorts, the company behind some of the most iconic mountains in North America, for the first time ever. Once you reserve your Uber Ski ride, you can buy your Epic Pass or Epic Day Pass right inside the app. Take care of your ride and your mountain access at the same time.
Epic Pass holders get unlimited, no-blackout access to more than 90 resorts worldwide, including Vail and Breckenridge in Colorado, Park City in Utah, Stowe in Vermont, Heavenly in California and Whistler Blackcomb in Canada. Pass perks include 20 percent off food, lodging, rentals and group lessons. Last minute planner? No worries. Once sales of season passes end in December, you can still get Epic Local Passes or Epic Day Passes through the Uber app.
"We are thrilled to offer skiers and snowboarders a convenient and reliable way to get to the mountain this season," said Adib Roumani, the company’s director of engineering, in a press release. "And, thanks to our new partnership with Epic Pass, everything you need for a great time on the slopes can be reserved with just a few taps in the Uber app. With Uber Ski, you can spend more time enjoying the fresh mountain air and less time worrying about how to get there."
Uber Ski is now available in top winter destinations in the U.S., France and Switzerland, with access in Canada coming soon.