Echo Mountain, CO, Will Remain Closed All Day Today After Receiving 3’ of Snow Echo Mountain, Colorado, announced on their website and social media channels, that the resort will be closed today, Thursday, March 14, after receiving a staggering 30 inches of snow in the last 24 hours. The closure also affects its night skiing offer which is usually offered every Wednesday to Saturday from 4:30 – 9:00 p.m. “Echo faithful, we will be […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 14, 2024 1 Comment
Arctic Valley Ski Area, AK: Serving the Community 1 Powder Day at a Time Alaska in the winter evokes dreams of the 600+ inches of annual snowfall at Alyeska Resort, endless touring lines up various mountain ranges for backcountry connoisseurs, and heli-guided operations whisking wealthy customers or famous extreme athletes up steep peaks and untouched powder fields. While all these objectives can certainly be pursued in Alaska, they are generally expensive, require days/weeks/months of […] Brains Jared Roberts | March 13, 2024 0 Comments
Saddleback, ME, Report: Maine’s Favorite Mountain Report from Monday, March 4, 2024 I am just back from a whirlwind road trip with my daughters to snowboard at Saddleback Mountain in the Rangeley Maine Lake District and I am binging Kurt Russell movies. Tombstone is one of my all-time favorites. Russell, known locally as “Snake,” has a place here in the mountains. His father was born in […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | March 11, 2024 0 Comments
Indy Pass Signs 12 New Partners – Now on Sale to the Public on a First-Come, First-Served Basis Until Sold Out Powderhorn, Wisp, and Wintergreen Lead the Class of 24/25 Four cat skiing operators added + OpenSnow Membership Adult Base Pass $349 Kids $199 Indy Pass announced today that seven new Alpine resorts and five cat skiing operations have been added to the 2024/25 Pass. For a limited time, passes will be available for purchase by the general public starting today, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 8, 2024 0 Comments
[INFOGRAPHIC] Comparing Historic Renewal Price Increases Between Ikon, Epic, and Indy Passes Multi-resort passes are now becoming the norm in the ski industry. One pass that is priced around the same cost as a singular ski area pass can now grant access to dozens of mountains across the world. Ikon, Epic, and Indy Pass are to name a few. The infographic above compares the historic pass renewal price increases across the three […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 7, 2024 2 Comments
Indy Pass Announces 200 Resort Guarantee for 2024/25 – No Price Increase for Returning Passholders Indy Passes go on sale on March 1 for all current passholders, all past passholders, and all waitlisted individuals. On Sale to the General Public March 8, while supplies last. Adult Pass Just $279 Indy Pass announced today that prices for returning passholders will not increase for the 2024/25 season, a remarkable third year in a row with the same […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 27, 2024 0 Comments
The 15 Biggest Resorts on the Indy Pass The popularity and success of the Indy Pass cannot be denied. With over 180 resorts on three continents, there are nearly endless options for exploration. This collection of independent ski resorts awaits skiers and snowboarders with each destination promising exhilarating experiences and breathtaking vistas. Yet, among these diverse destinations, some stand out for their sheer scale and expansive terrain. These […] Brains Brent Thomas | February 20, 2024 0 Comments
Bolton Valley, VT, Report: Let the Sun Shine In Report from Sunday, February 4, 2024 Like all my Indy Pass adventures on the weekend, I decide where to snowboard Sunday the Saturday night beforehand. One of the many benefits of an Indy Pass is all the options. Bolton Valley won the coin toss this time. I am joking, of course; there’s no coin toss, but I love this resort, […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | February 6, 2024 0 Comments
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