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Indy Pass adds 50+ Partners, Pass Sales Resume

Posted on by NYSkiBlog

Grand County, CO. (October 10, 2023) – The Indy Pass announced today that 54 new partners have signed on for the ’23/24 season, including some big resorts in Europe, Japan, and Western Canada, and dozens of independent Alpine and Nordic resorts across North America.

montana-snowbowl
Montana Snowbowl

With a vast network of trails linked by more than 80 modern lifts, the Skiwelt is one of Austria’s largest and most popular interconnected circuits. Featuring dozens of on-mountain F&B huts and nine authentic villages offering a wide variety of accommodations, it’s a setting well-suited for a classic Austrian ski vacation.

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Greek Peak: All in the Family

Posted on by Robert

I feel fortunate to have come from a family of skiers. Skiing families raise skiers, and I’m grateful that I learned to ride at a young age. Part of my family lives in California; they’re hardcore skiers who access terrain through backcountry gates, almost exclusively skiing the trees. My aunt and my uncle, in their 70s now, seek out soft snow and bluebird days with no crowds.

Greek Peak

Unfortunately for the cousins out East, the options are not quite as deep as they are in Tahoe. For us any new snow is good and there’s nothing wrong with cruising the groomers. We make the most of it, and with winter returning the East Coast family was ready to get back on the slopes.

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The Wandering Skier, Part 3: Rikert Nordic

Posted on by Peter Minde

With snow in the evening forecast, I bailed from Craftsbury at 3 PM. Fastest way to Ticonderoga, NY? Google maps had me dive off of Vermont Route 14 on to Cemetery Road, eight miles of dirt, to get to Route 15. Brilliant. Once I was on Route 15, I drove on autopilot to the bridge over Lake Champlain. Snow was falling as I arrived at the motel.

View from the Stadium
View from the Stadium

Ticonderoga is a cool spot. Despite the massive eponymous fort, it’s likely off the beaten path for most people. The main drag had a cool vibe, including a museum featuring sets from the original Star Trek TV program. Local eateries feature autographed photos of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and the guys who played Scotty and Bones.

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