Indy Pass Responds as 3 Midwest Resorts Jump to Ikon: “We Hate Seeing Corporations Grab More” The battle between independent skiing and corporate consolidation reached a boiling point this morning as three major Midwest destinations—Lutsen Mountains (MN), Granite Peak (WI), and Snowriver Mountain Resort (MI)—officially exited the Indy Pass to join the Ikon Pass for the 2026-27 season. The move, announced by Alterra Mountain Company as part of Ikon’s spring launch, was met with a sharp […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | March 6, 2026 1 Comment
Mont Sutton, Quebec, Report: Mille Fois Merci, Oncle Bob! Report for February 22, 2026 For the 2025-2026 season, two iconic resorts in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, Mont Sutton and Owl’s Head, have joined the Indy Pass. About time. One of the reasons I moved from downtown Montreal to the South Shore a few years ago was for better access to resorts in the townships as well as Vermont, Maine, and […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | February 27, 2026 0 Comments
No Ego, Pure Bliss, and Just Great Turns: A Midweek Love Letter to Shawnee Mountain, PA I’ve skied Shawnee Mountain before, but it was always early or late season—when the mountain wasn’t fully open. What a difference that makes. What has been a stellar East Coast season so far, I got to check out the ski resort midweek on a morning that featured crispy corduroy, cloudy skies, and temperatures in the upper 20s. The mountain was […] Gregg Frantz | February 27, 2026 0 Comments
Indy Pass Opens Pass Renewal & Announces Reduced Price and 16 New Resorts for 2026-27 Season Indy Pass announced that existing passholders can renew their passes starting today for the lowest guaranteed price. This comes as Indy unveils a new online system for pass renewals designed to reward its most loyal customers, as well as the addition of 16 new resorts to its pass offering. Following the renewal period, the 2026-27 sale will invite waitlist members […] Industry News Press Release | February 25, 2026 1 Comment
Burke Mountain, VT, Report: From Castaway to Part of an Independent Skiing Resurgence Burke Mountain Conditions Report from February 13, 2026 Less than 48 hours before I got in my car to drive up to Burke Mountain for the first time, some of the biggest ski industry news out of the East Coast hit my email: Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Vermont, was Purchased by Bear Den Partners. For those of you who don’t already […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 18, 2026 0 Comments
Mont Habitant, Quebec, Report: Ancient Peaks and New Paradigms Conditions report for Sunday, February 1, 2026 Stay with me. I’m starting this report for Mont Habitant with a brief history lesson, because I’ve been wanting to write about this region of Quebec for some time. While most are familiar with the world-class Mont Tremblant, the route there is dotted with independent resorts—each with a distinct vibe—that light up the […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | February 5, 2026 0 Comments
Mont Rigaud, Quebec, Report: Tapping Into Indy Pass Expansion in Eastern Canada Report for January 13, 2026 This past week marked my first resort visit of the season. I like to start snowboarding as soon as the snow flies and the first chair spins in the Northeast—usually late November or December if we’re lucky. 2025-26, however, started with some hiccups: stolen passports and then the flu. Not exactly the ideal warm-up. C’est […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | January 19, 2026 0 Comments
Finland’s Levi Ski Resort Joins the Indy Pass Network Levi Ski Resort, Finland, will join the Indy Pass network for the 2025–26 season, becoming part of one of the world’s fastest-growing international lift pass concepts. Through this partnership, Levi becomes part of a global network of over 200 ski resorts. Levi is the first ski resort in Finland to be included in Indy Pass’s extensive European portfolio, significantly increasing the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | January 10, 2026 0 Comments
Jay Peak, VT, Report: West Coast Snowfall, East Coast Skiing Jay Peak conditions report from Sunday, December 21, 2025 By now, we all know the storyline that has dominated the early-season ski news: the East Coast is having an early-season for the history books, while the West Coast ironically is off to one of the worst starts in the past three decades. This storyline is no better exemplified than by […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | December 23, 2025 0 Comments
Best States To Live In With A Multi-Pass Skiers today have no shortage of multi-pass options, but deciding which state offers the best value can make all the difference for local skiers and boarders. The three major players—Epic, Ikon, and Indy—together cover hundreds of resorts across the country, from small local hills to world-class destinations. Since availability varies widely by region, comparing states is one of the clearest […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 22, 2025 0 Comments
Indy Pass Concludes License Plate Program After Overwhelming Participation Indy Pass has announced the conclusion of its “License Plate Club,” a unique initiative launched earlier this summer that proved far more popular than expected. In just a few months, nearly 500 skiers and riders across 41 U.S. states and Canadian provinces registered custom Indy-themed vanity plates in exchange for a free 2025-26 Indy Pass. Many proudly showed off their […] Industry News Brent Glogau | September 16, 2025 1 Comment
Indy Pass Adds 4 More Resorts, Will Stop Sales After Thursday, September 18 To stay true to the independent, less-crowded nature of member mountains, the final 2025-26 Indy Pass sale of the year will conclude on Thursday. Indy Pass announced today that passes will go off sale after midnight on Thursday, September 18. Indy Pass has now added 48 resorts across 14 countries since last winter. Related: Indy Pass to Partner With Up […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 16, 2025 0 Comments
Indy Pass to Partner With Up to 100 Independent Ski Shops as More Resorts Added and Fall Passes Nearly Sell Out GRANBY, COLORADO – Indy Pass announced today that it has allied with the Winter Sports Retailers (WSR), an independent ski and snowboard retailers association, to provide exclusive discounts on gear and tune-ups for Indy Pass holders at participating shops. The WSR Association comprises over 200 independent ski shops across the US. Many are expected to join the program for 2025-26. […] Industry News Press Release | September 11, 2025 2 Comments
Indy Pass Launches ‘Learn to Turn Pass’ Offering Beginners 3 All-Inclusive Days for Just $189 For anyone curious about skiing but unsure where to start, the Indy Pass just made things a whole lot easier. New this season, the Learn to Turn Pass is designed specifically for beginners or those who haven’t clicked into skis in years. It bundles everything you need to get started: three days of lift tickets, rentals, and lessons, all for […] Industry News Brent Glogau | September 3, 2025 0 Comments
2025-26 Indy Passes Back on Sale After Adding 43 New Resorts Across 10 States & 14 Countries Indy Pass announced today, August 28, that 43 new resorts have signed on for the 2025-26 season. These new resorts will be joined by 228 returning from last year, forming an unprecedented 271-resort coalition. With the increase in capacity that these resorts provide, a limited quantity of Indy Passes for the general public is now back on sale, and […] Industry News Press Release | August 28, 2025 1 Comment
Indy Pass Adds More Resorts and New Beginner Option for 2025–26, with Limited-Time Sale Starting August 28 Indy Pass doubles down on a new beginner pass starting at $149 and 250+ resorts across four continents, strengthening its claim as the best value in skiing and the largest ski alliance in history. Indy Pass announced today that with the addition of dozens of new resorts for the 2025-26 season, the Indy Pass will go back on sale to […] Industry News Press Release | August 19, 2025 0 Comments
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 Glogau | 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
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