From Coast to Slope: The Indy License Plate Club Gains National Momentum as People Cash in on Their Free Indy Passes On June 17, Indy Pass introduced the “Indy License Plate Club,” which gives skiers and snowboarders a chance to score a free Indy+ Pass. The promotion is built on the premise that a person personalizes their license plate with an “Indy Pass” message, and they would receive a free Indy+ Pass for each season the plate is active. “All devotees […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | July 22, 2025 0 Comments
Indy Pass Offering Free Season Pass to Anyone With a ‘Ski Indy’ License Plate For fans of the Indy Pass and the growing movement toward independent ski resorts, there’s now a new way to show your support and get rewarded for it. Say hello to the Indy License Plate Club, an offbeat, fun initiative that gives you a chance to earn a free Indy+ Pass just by sporting the right vanity plate on your […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 17, 2025 0 Comments
These are the Last 4 Indy Pass Resorts Still Standing for the 2024-25 Season The East Coast and the Rockies have both experienced a true comeback year, offering skiers and boarders one of the best seasons in recent memory. At this point in the season, four Indy resorts in North America remain open, with a commitment to skiing into May. Let’s be real for a moment…staying open this late is nothing short of a […] Industry News Press Release | May 1, 2025 0 Comments
West Mountain, NY, Report: An Underdog With Aspirations of Becoming a Year-Round Resort Destination Report from Wednesday, March 26, 2025 While the state of New York may have more ski resorts than any other state, the region is certainly not known for its destination mountains. Sure, you have Whiteface, Windham, and Hunter, but all of them have their flaws that keep the majority of skiers and riders in the Northeast looking towards Vermont, New […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | March 30, 2025 0 Comments
Dartmouth Skiway, NH, Report: The Ivy League’s Finest Skiing Report from Sunday, March 2, 2025 Whenever I happen to be passing by an esteemed U.S. College, I make an effort to stop by and check the place out. Names such as Harvard, Standford, Yale, and Princeton are ingrained in North American culture and I see these visits as fascinating opportunities to experience a place we often hear so much […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | March 10, 2025 0 Comments
Comparing the Price Development of Ikon, Epic, Mountain Collective, and Indy Passes Multi-passes changed how the ski industry worked when Vail Resorts released the Epic Pass for the 2008-09 season. Since then, everyone who loves to ski or snowboard has probably been to a mountain that offers one of these multi-passes, and many have purchased one of these products. This is the time of year when the big names in multi-passes release […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 10, 2025 14 Comments
Indy Pass Announces 6 New Resorts and 2025-26 Sale Ending After March 10 With Passes Starting at $369 GRANBY, COLORADO – On Friday, Indy Pass announced it is nearing sales capacity and will end 2025-26 pass sales after March 10. Along with a 250 Resort Guarantee for the next winter season, returning passholders have been invited to renew early for the lowest price of the year, starting at $369 Adult. Don’t wait, this is the last time you can purchase […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 8, 2025 0 Comments
Kelly Canyon, ID, Report: Exploring East Idaho’s Best-Kept Ski Secret with Endless Potential Report from March 2, 2025 – Kelly Canyon, Idaho Situated just outside Idaho Falls, Kelly Canyon Resort, Idaho, is an inviting, family-friendly destination that combines the charm of a local hill with the allure of a hidden gem for skiers and snowboarders alike. Nestled partially in the stunning Targhee National Forest, the resort offers diverse terrain, a warm community atmosphere, […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 3, 2025 0 Comments
How a Frugal Family Put the Indy Pass to the Test on a Week-Long Road Trip The Indy Pass, a cost-effective alternative to major ski passes like Epic and Ikon, designed to introduce skiers to smaller, independent resorts, was launched in 2019 with 34 member resorts, growing to more than 230 worldwide. It aims to make skiing more accessible by offering two-day access to participating resorts at a fraction of the cost of larger ski destinations. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
Granby Ranch, CO, Night Skiing Report: A Different Type of Colorado Ski Resort Report from Saturday, February 15, 2025 Nestled amongst some of North America’s best ski resorts about two hours from Denver is the lesser-known Granby Ranch, a small family-friendly resort that many people even from Colorado have never heard of. Compared to its neighbors, it may not seem that impressive. Yet, regardless of its mountain stats, Granby Ranch has grown to cultivate […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 18, 2025 0 Comments
Bolton Valley, VT, Report: Midweek Powder Laps Under Blue Skies Report for Wednesday, February 12, 2025 I love Bolton Valley. It is cozy and welcoming, and it suits my vibe to a tee. I started coming here a decade ago when they offered night skiing on weekends after 4:00 p.m. for $19. A friend worked in their main restaurant, and we would do power runs from the summit before dinner […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | February 14, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Hood Meadows, OR, Report: Deep Heather Canyon Laps Report from Tuesday, February 4 Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Area is located on Oregon’s tallest peak. With a peak of 11,250 feet, Mt. Hood dominates the landscape and boasts some of the best skiing in the Pacific Northwest. The ski area’s history started in the 1967/68 season when it opened to the public with two lifts and over 1,000 vertical […] Conditions Report Luke Guilford | February 10, 2025 0 Comments
Pomerelle, ID, Report: Sunny Groomers and Good Vibes Report from Sunday, January 26, 2025 Sawtooth National Forest may be known for steep couloirs and challenging summits, including four of the Fifty Classic Ski Descents in North America, but the forest also hosts several ski areas of a much more relaxed character. I traveled to one of these little-known gems this week, Pomerelle Mountain Resort. Located near Albion, Idaho, […] Trip Report Zach Armstrong | January 31, 2025 0 Comments
Loveland Ski Area, CO, Report: Fresh Tracks All Day Report from Saturday, January 18 Loveland Ski Area is one of Colorado’s historic ski areas. It all started in 1936 when a portable rope tow was installed. The following season, in 1937, operations at the ski area began under the name Loveland Ski Tow Company. The ski area consisted of four rope tows until the 1956-57 season when the first […] Conditions Report Luke Guilford | January 20, 2025 0 Comments
Pats Peak, NH, Report: The People’s Ski Resort Through and Through Report from Friday, January 10, 2025 Suppose you survey the attitudes of skiers across North America to see where the biggest areas of improvement lie for most ski areas. In that case, one can quickly identify a couple of things: access, affordability, and inclusion. These concepts, as simple as they are, are currently not being fulfilled by many of the […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | January 15, 2025 0 Comments
Film Review: “Mountains Not for Profit” Reminds Us What Skiing Can Be Where did you learn how to ski? The answer to that question is likely not a ski resort most skiers and riders in North America would recognize the name of. It probably wasn’t Stowe, Whistler, or Mammoth. Instead, it was probably a little ski area close to where you lived that was easy and affordable to go to. Those areas, […] Featured Video Liam Abbott | November 19, 2024 0 Comments
[LAST CHANCE] Indy Pass to End Pass Sales on Sunday, November 10 | 2 New Resorts Added To stay true to the independent, less-crowded nature of member mountains, the final 2024-25 Indy Pass sale of the year will conclude Sunday at midnight. GRANBY, COLORADO—Indy Pass announced today that new pass sales will end at midnight on Sunday, November 10. No passes for the 2024-25 season will be sold after this date. Related: Indy Pass Adds Another 52 […] Industry News Press Release | November 8, 2024 0 Comments
Indy Pass Announces 30 More Resorts, Including Loveland, CO | Pass On Sale Now For Limited Time 52 resorts have now been added since last season, including 11 in Japan, five in Europe, and three in Quebec, Canada The 2024-25 Indy Pass is now on sale for a limited time after Loveland Ski Area, Colorado, and 30 more resort additions were announced for the upcoming season. With two days of skiing and riding at 230+ global destinations, […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 28, 2024 0 Comments
Indy Pass Adds Another 52 Resorts for Winter 2024-25, Including Loveland, CO, and Bear Valley, CA Indy Pass announces new resorts. Added capacity triggers limited sale of 24/25 Indy Passes. The Indy Pass announced today that Loveland Resort in Colorado is among 52 new resorts added to the Indy Pass for the 2024-25 season. 30 of those resorts were announced, including Loveland Ski Area, Colorado; Innsbruck, Austria (12 resorts); Bear Valley, California; and Massif du Sud, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | October 24, 2024 0 Comments
Indy Pass Becomes the Temporary Owner of Historic Black Mountain in New Hampshire JACKSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE—The Indy Pass and Entabeni Systems have purchased Black Mountain, New Hampshire’s oldest ski area, from the Fichera family. For the past 30 years, the Fichera family has worked tirelessly to keep the mountain open for the community to enjoy. Indy Pass will own and operate the resort for this coming season and will transfer the ownership to […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 5, 2024 0 Comments
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