Bolton Valley, VT, Report: Perfect Snow and Blue Skies on the Eve of Totality Report from Sunday, April 7, 2024 Bolton Valley, where I started going maybe a decade ago for night skiing operations, became one of my go-to resorts this season on Indy Pass. I love it here, and I have only really started to explore their terrain. I already have a list of what I want to experience next year – mainly […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | April 14, 2024 1 Comment
Indy Pass Will End Sales on Monday March 18 with No Guarantee of Fall Sales To stay true to the independent, less-crowded nature of member mountains, Indy Pass will halt pass sales starting at midnight on March 18. GRANBY, COLORADO—Indy Pass announced today that pass sales for the 2024/25 season will end at midnight on Monday, March 18th. A fall sale is not guaranteed. The Pass will go off sale 20 calendar days earlier when […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 15, 2024 0 Comments
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
Mohawk Mountain, CT, Report: Night-Skiing After Work Thanks to the Indy Pass Report from Monday, January 8, 2024 The first Nor’easter of the year made ground-fall last weekend, making it the perfect time to visit Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, Connecticut. By the time I could get out on the roads, it was already Monday, but the Indy Pass made it easy for me to sneak in a few hours of night skiing […] Conditions Report Lindsay Hayden | January 12, 2024 0 Comments
Indy Pass Unveils New Logo, Website, and Physical Pass GRANBY, COLORADO – Indy Pass announced the launch of a new visual brand identity today. A new logo, website, and the first-ever physical pass further distinguish the Indy Pass from other multi-mountain products and will provide a more straightforward and recognizable brand. Leading the way is Indy’s new logo. Instantly recognizable with the bold colors of Indy red and Indy […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 22, 2023 0 Comments
Snowvana, the Northwest’s Largest Snow Sports Festival, Returns for 8th Year Snowvana will Feature Deals and Stoke for Northwest Skiers and Riders Toyota presents the 8th Annual Snowvana, November 3-5, at the Portland Expo. The Northwest’s largest snow sports festival features three days of films, new and slightly used gear up to 70% off, 20+ ski resorts, interactive features, and live music for snow riders of all ages. Related: Snowvana: The […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 20, 2023 0 Comments
In Turn of Events, Black Mountain, NH, Will Operate This Season After Receiving Financial Assistance From Indy Pass Grand County, CO (October 18, 2023) – Indy Pass parent company Entabeni Systems announced today that it has reached an agreement with Black Mountain in Jackson, New Hampshire, to remain open for the 2023/2024 season. Related: Black Mountain, NH, Won’t Open for the 2023/24 Winter Season The Fichera family, longtime owners of the resort, announced on October 11th that they […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 18, 2023 0 Comments
Indy Pass Adds 54 of the Biggest Resorts in Europe, Japan, and Canada SkiWelt, Austria; Big White, BC; and Kiroro, Japan, join Montana Snowbowl to lead the 23/24 class of new resorts totaling 183 worldwide The Indy Pass announced today that 54 new partner resorts (see below) have signed on for the 23/24 season, including some of the biggest in Europe, Japan, and Western Canada, and dozens of independent Alpine and Nordic resorts […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 10, 2023 0 Comments
Over 50 New Resorts From Europe, Canada, Japan, and the US Join the Indy Pass The Indy Pass announced today that more than 50 new Alpine and Nordic resorts have signed on for the 23/24 season, and limited quantities of passes will be released for sale starting on October 10. Sales will be handled through the waitlist process, which is open for registration. A list of new resorts and blackout dates will also be announced […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 5, 2023 0 Comments
Mohawk Mountain, CT, Report: All Trails, All Lifts Open With The Indy Pass Report from February 13, 2024 Conditions: Variable | Skies: Mostly Sunny The Northeast was the lucky recipient of another winter storm this past Monday night. I knew there would be skiing in my future when I woke up to a half-foot of snow atop my car on Tuesday morning. After work, I headed to Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, Connecticut, to […] Conditions Report Lindsay Hayden | September 13, 2023 0 Comments
The Best Multi-Resort Season Passes You Probably Haven’t Heard Of Multi-resort season passes are becoming more and more mainstream. For many skiers and riders, the days of only buying a season pass that limits you to just your local mountain are gone. The majority of season pass buyers now have access to a plateful of resorts either through a multi-resort pass or reciprocal agreements. The number of multi-resort passes is […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 7, 2023 0 Comments
Indy Pass Demands 14 of its Partners Choose Either Them or Ski Cooper as Multi-Pass Feud Continues The fallout has started for ski areas that are both on the Indy Pass and have reciprocal agreements with Ski Cooper, Colorado. Earlier this summer, Indy Pass officially accused Ski Cooper of hurting independent ski areas due to having a colossal 74 ski areas on its season pass reciprocal partner list. Related: Indy Pass Accuses Ski Cooper, CO, of Hurting […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 31, 2023 0 Comments
Indy Pass Accuses Ski Cooper, CO, of Hurting Independent Ski Areas by Gaming Reciprocal Agreements I am a big fan of reciprocal pass agreements. My hometown mountain has anywhere from three to five of these agreements every year. I can take advantage of these pacts each season and ski a new area for “free.” These agreements are a great way for ski resorts to add value to their season pass holders. For no extra cost, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 10, 2023 0 Comments
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