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Remarkable demand from returning passholders, waitlisters, and the public drives the fastest sellout in Indy Pass history.
Indy Pass announced today that its 2026-27 pass is now off sale after selling out in just 37 minutes during the public sale on Friday, April 3. The record-setting public sale followed unprecedented demand during the returning passholder renewal period and waitlist purchase window.
Indy Pass limits the total number of passes sold each season in order to protect the independent, less-crowded experience at its partner resorts. That approach continued to drive urgency this spring, as demand far exceeded the remaining inventory available for public purchase.
“This public sale lasted just 37 minutes before we reached capacity. That says a lot about where skiing and riding are right now. People want affordability, they want independence, and they want a more authentic experience on the mountain. We are going to keep growing Indy with purpose and passion, because protecting that experience matters more than simply selling more passes,” Indy Pass Director Erik Mogensen said.
The rapid sellout comes as Indy Pass continues expanding its value and reach for the 2026-27 season. Earlier this week, Indy announced 10 additional resort partners and heli-skiing discounts for passholders, bringing the total number of additions for next season to 26 and further advancing its goal of building the most accessible independent ski pass in the world.
“If you missed your opportunity to buy, get on the waitlist now,” Mogensen said. “That is the line. That is where any future purchase opportunities will begin. Over the summer, our team will be working hard to recruit more resorts and add more value to the pass for 26/27.”
Indy Pass remains committed to supporting independent ski areas while delivering affordable access to skiing and riding across a broad and growing network of partner resorts.
For those who missed the public sale, the waitlist is now open.
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.
Sat in on a pass holder meeting with ownership for granite peak/snowriver/lutsen. Asked about indy pass, because they aren’t renewing for next year, and they basically said they would rather sell their own 3 day pass for roughly 75$ per day. Glad to see indy going strong.
Think Vail or Alterra would do the same? Nope. They will sell, sell and sell. Crowds and chaos.