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Indy Pass has announced that 2026-27 passes will go on sale to the public for a single day on Friday, April 3, and only for as long as supplies last. Over the next 72 hours, people who signed up for the waitlist will have their last opportunity to purchase before all remaining inventory is released to the public at noon Eastern on Friday, April 3.
Each season, Indy Pass caps the number of passes it sells to help preserve the independent, less-crowded nature of its member resorts. “Last season’s pass was publicly on sale for around 30 days in total. This spring, we are down to a single day,” Indy Pass Director Erik Mogensen said. “There’s a rising demand for affordable, independent, and authentic ski experiences. We’ll continue to grow our passholder numbers carefully, with purpose before profit.”
Indy Pass is announcing the addition of ten new ski areas for the 2026-27 season, including:
- Whitecap Mountain Resort, Wisconsin
- Paul Bunyan Ski Area, Wisconsin
- Camp 10 Ski Area, Wisconsin
- Coffee Mill Ski Area, Minnesota
- Domaine Skiable des Contamines, France
- Pizol, Switzerland
- Onikoube Ski Resort, Japan
- Spirit Mountain (XC), Minnesota
- Carter’s XC Ski Center, Maine
- Fort Kent Outdoor Center (XC), Maine
- *Indy passholder will also receive discounts to North Cascade Heli in Washington State.
“We’re serious about doubling down on access,” Mogenesen said. “This second wave of additions for the 2026-27 pass brings the total new options on the pass for the 2026-27 season to 26. We will continue towards our 300+ goal with additional ski areas to be announced in the fall.
Passholder Renewal System
Indy Pass recently implemented a new renewal system, allowing returning passholders to auto-renew each year for a guaranteed pass at the lowest price. Those who don’t enroll will forfeit their renewal spot and pricing for the following year to members on the waitlist. Recently signed-up waitlist members will be granted purchase access via email.
300 Resort Guarantee
Passholders may request a refund before December 1, 2026, if the number of Indy Pass resort partners is less than 300 by November 1, 2026. A passholder can also request a refund for an unused pass by December 1, 2026, if their favorite resort from the 2025-26 season does not renew for the 2026-27 season.
Payment Plan
The Payment Plan will be available for all pass purchases, making them more affordable. Indy’s Payment Plan continues to be offered at zero interest, with no 3rd-party banks (unlike the big guys), and in three payments, with the first due at the time of purchase.
Year-Round Skiing
Indy’s expansion into South America, Scandinavia, and Europe allows year-round ski opportunities for passholders when conditions permit. The 2026-27 Indy Pass provides ski access starting in June, when Corralco, Chile, is set to open for the season, followed by September with skiing in Austria at Pitztaler Gletscherbahn and Kaunertaler Gletscher.
The Indy Pass is the fastest-growing multi-mountain pass in the world, offering access to more than 300 Alpine and Nordic resorts across the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South America. Each resort provides two days of skiing or riding, with a third day available at a discounted rate. All participating resorts are independently owned and operated.
Are they truly “Indy” anymore?