Indy Pass

Indy Ski Pass Announces 20/21 Pass Policies and Adds New Resorts

In the wake of continued COVID-19 impact to the ski industry, the Indy Ski Pass has announced its partner resorts, prices, and deferment policies for the 2020-21 season.

Our Advice to Consumers and Resorts in the Age of Limited Capacity

Arapahoe Basin’s reopening today has given hundreds the opportunity to get in a few more turns before the 2019-20 season truly ends. But it also paints a stark picture of the challenges ski resorts may face in the months to come.

Indy Ski Pass Adds Snow King, White Pine, Winterplace, and Buck Hill

The Indy Pass has added two-day access to four additional resorts for the 2020-21 season. Theoretically, passholders will now be able to ski for 112 days next season if they hit every resort on the pass.

Indy Ski Pass Releases 2021-22 Passes, Adds 3 New Mountains Including Powder Mountain

Earlier today, the Indy Pass team released its 2021-22 product suite. The pass adds three new partner resorts, but prices have increased considerably. The base product now comes with some major blackout restrictions.

Indy Pass Prices Go up August 31. Should You Buy One?

The Indy Ski Pass is a budget alternative to the better-known Epic and Ikon season pass products. With prices rising this Tuesday, we shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of this product.

First Visit Report: Powder Mountain

We took our first turns at Powder Mountain, one of the hidden gems of the Utah ski scene. But a bit of lightning threw a wrench in the day.

Magic Mountain

This modestly-sized mountain doesn’t have the refinement to compete with the destinations, but it’s hard to beat for the challenge and value in southern Vermont.

Eagle Point

Utah’s most remote ski area is also arguably its quirkiest, with some frustrating logistics but a unique, local feel that’s hard not to appreciate.

Mount Shasta Ski Park

The only decently-sized California ski area north of Tahoe offers limited lift lines and stunning views of the Southern Cascades, but it’s hurt by uncompetitive infrastructure and a bizarrely-integrated recent expansion.

Cannon

While it lacks the most modern infrastructure and sees inconsistent conditions, this state-owned New Hampshire ski resort offers unique terrain and low crowds.

Waterville Valley

Despite a modest footprint size, this New Hampshire resort offers a compelling set of strengths for those driving up from Boston.

Saddleback

This remote Maine mountain delivers a combination of natural beauty, empty slopes, and reasonably well-rounded terrain that’s tough to match elsewhere in the Northeast.

Dodge Ridge

The closest ski area to the Bay Area offers lower traffic than Tahoe, but it’s hurt by limited snowmaking and outdated lift infrastructure.

China Peak

While it’s no substitute for a true destination ski resort, this Central California mountain offers admirable terrain variety within a convenient driving distance of Fresno.

Jay Peak

Vermont’s northernmost resort offers class-leading snow and expert terrain, but resiliency issues hurt it against more convenient competitors.

Snow King

This small, local Wyoming resort offers cheap lift tickets and demanding slopes—and has seen significant revitalization for the 2021-22 season. But a number of shortcomings still make the mountain less than ideal for beginner and intermediate visitors.

Powder Mountain

This Utah resort’s upside-down layout, minimal lift infrastructure, and significant capacity restrictions result in one of the most unusual destination experiences out there.

Peek'n Peak

This Western New York ski resort offers a good value for beginners, but the mountain lacks the challenge or aesthetic to compete with many other East Coast resorts.

49 Degrees North

Despite its dated lift infrastructure and rural setting, this Northeast Washington resort offers impressive intermediate and advanced terrain at a reasonable price.