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September 1, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE

11 NEW RESORTS AND DOZENS OF LODGING PARTNERS JOIN THE INDY REVOLUTION

With the Corona Virus forcing many skiers and riders to take close-to-home ski getaways and avoid large crowds, Indy Pass offers two days at 55 resorts for just $199 on sale now

Portland, Oregon - To kick off its second season, the Indy Pass announced today that eleven new resorts are joining the alliance along with dozens of independent lodging properties for the 2020-21 season.

New resorts include:

Snow King Mountain, WY
Buck Hill Ski Area, MN
White Pine Ski Area, WY
Winterplace Ski Resort, WV
Cannon Mountain, NH
China Peak, CA
Crystal Mountain, MI
Granite Peak, WI
Lutsen Mountains, MN
Sasquatch Mountain, BC
Tamarack Resort, ID

“We are stoked to be joining the Indy Pass this season and look forward to welcoming passholders to ski and ride our Teton powder and experience the welcoming vibe of an authentic ski town,” said Ryan Stanley, GM at Snow King Mountain - Jackson, Wyoming.

2020-21 Pricing

Indy Pass
Adult - $199
Kids 12-and-under - $99

Peak Day Blackouts

Dec. 26-Jan. 3
Jan. 16-18, 23-24, 30-31
Feb. 6-7, 13-15

Resorts with Blackouts: Granite Peak, Lutsen Mountains, Mission Ridge, Silver Mountain

Indy+ (No Blackouts)

Adult - $299
Kids 12-and-under - $199

Indy Add-On Pass

Must be a full season pass holder at any Indy Pass resort
Indy Adult - $129
Indy Kid - $69
Indy+ $199
Indy+ Kid $149

Payment Plan: Make four payments of $49.75 if purchased by 9/16
Group Discounts: Buy ten and get one pass free for your team, club, or group. Details at indyskipass.com/pricing.

Independent Lodging Partner Discounts

A recent survey of Indy Pass holders showed that 80% used their pass for an overnight trip in 2019-20. With this in mind, a new lodging section has launched on the Indy Pass website that features only independently-owned lodging properties that are operated by partner resorts or their affiliates in nearby ski towns. Indy Pass holders will receive a minimum 10% discount on stays. Lodging properties who qualify and wish to receive a free listing may contact the Indy Pass at info@indyskipass.com.

“Providing easy access to independent lodging facilities across the U.S. adds a lot of value for passholders. We look forward to welcoming skiers to enjoy safe and comfortable getaways during this season,” said Wes Kryger, President, Greek Peak Mountain Resort, NY.

"The Get America Skiing Promise"

With COVID-19 creating uncertainty and economic hardship, the "Get America Skiing Promise" has been devised to help people buy with confidence while supporting North America’s independent ski areas.

Receive an automatic credit towards a 2021-22 pass if you use your Indy Pass less than four days - no questions asked.

Zero days skied = 80% credit
One day = 60% credit
Two days = 40% credit
Three days = 20% credit

"There's no fine print or complicated formulas with the Get America Skiing Promise,” said Geoff Hatheway, owner of Magic Mountain, Vermont. “It is a straightforward, no-BS reassurance for skiers and riders to go Indy this winter!"

Participating resorts for the 2020-21 season are:

WESTERN REGION - 20

ALASKA - Eaglecrest Ski Area
ALBERTA - Castle Mountain Resort
ARIZONA - Sunrise Park Ski Area
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Apex Mountain Resort, Sasquatch Mountain
CALIFORNIA - China Peak, Mt. Shasta Ski Park
IDAHO - Brundage Mountain, Silver Mountain, Tamarack Resort
OREGON - Hoodoo
MONTANA - Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Red Lodge Mountain
UTAH - Beaver Mountain
WASHINGTON - 49 Degrees North, Hurricane Ridge, Mission Ridge, White Pass
WYOMING - Snow King Mountain, White Pine Ski Area

MIDWEST REGION - 17

MICHIGAN - Big Powderhorn Resort, Caberfae Peaks, Crystal Mountain, Pine Mountain Resort, Shanty Creek, Swiss Valley Ski Area
MINNESOTA - Lutsen Mountains, Spirit Mountain, Powder Ridge Winter Recreation, Detroit Mountain, Buck Hill
SOUTH DAKOTA - Terry Peak Ski Area
WISCONSIN - Granite Peak, Little Switzerland, Nordic Mountain, Trollhaugen, Tyrol Basin

EASTERN REGION - 18

CONNECTICUT - Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
MASSACHUSETTS - Berkshire East Mountain Resort, Catamount Mountain Resort*
NEW HAMPSHIRE - Cannon Mountain, Pats Peak, Black Mountain
NEW YORK - Catamount Mountain Resort*, Greek Peak Mountain Resort
NORTH CAROLINA - Cataloochee Ski Area
PENNSYLVANIA - Blue Knob Resort, Shawnee Mountain
TENNESSEE - Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area
VERMONT - Bolton Valley Resort, Magic Mountain, Suicide Six
VIRGINIA - Bryce Resort, Massanutten Resort
WEST VIRGINIA - Canaan Valley Ski Resort, Winterplace Ski Resort

*Catamount straddles NY/MA border

Contact:

Doug Fish - doug@indyskipass.com
Website: indyskipass.com
Images and logos: indyskipass.com/media-kit
Follow Indy Pass on Facebook and Instagram @Indyskipass
#indyrevolution

 

[Epicone]

September 1, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE

11 NEW RESORTS AND DOZENS OF LODGING PARTNERS JOIN THE INDY REVOLUTION

With the Corona Virus forcing many skiers and riders to take close-to-home ski getaways and avoid large crowds, Indy Pass offers two days at 55 resorts for just $199 on sale now

Portland, Oregon - To kick off its second season, the Indy Pass announced today that eleven new resorts are joining the alliance along with dozens of independent lodging properties for the 2020-21 season.

New resorts include:

Snow King Mountain, WY
Buck Hill Ski Area, MN
White Pine Ski Area, WY
Winterplace Ski Resort, WV
Cannon Mountain, NH
China Peak, CA
Crystal Mountain, MI
Granite Peak, WI
Lutsen Mountains, MN
Sasquatch Mountain, BC
Tamarack Resort, ID

“We are stoked to be joining the Indy Pass this season and look forward to welcoming passholders to ski and ride our Teton powder and experience the welcoming vibe of an authentic ski town,” said Ryan Stanley, GM at Snow King Mountain - Jackson, Wyoming.


2020-21 Pricing

Indy Pass
Adult - $199
Kids 12-and-under - $99


Peak Day Blackouts

Dec. 26-Jan. 3
Jan. 16-18, 23-24, 30-31
Feb. 6-7, 13-15

Resorts with Blackouts: Granite Peak, Lutsen Mountains, Mission Ridge, Silver Mountain


Indy+ (No Blackouts)

Adult - $299
Kids 12-and-under - $199


Indy Add-On Pass

Must be a full season pass holder at any Indy Pass resort
Indy Adult - $129
Indy Kid - $69
Indy+ $199
Indy+ Kid $149


Payment Plan: Make four payments of $49.75 if purchased by 9/16

Group Discounts: Buy ten and get one pass free for your team, club, or group. Details at indyskipass.com/pricing.

Independent Lodging Partner Discounts

A recent survey of Indy Pass holders showed that 80% used their pass for an overnight trip in 2019-20. With this in mind, a new lodging section has launched on the Indy Pass website that features only independently-owned lodging properties that are operated by partner resorts or their affiliates in nearby ski towns. Indy Pass holders will receive a minimum 10% discount on stays. Lodging properties who qualify and wish to receive a free listing may contact the Indy Pass at info@indyskipass.com.

“Providing easy access to independent lodging facilities across the U.S. adds a lot of value for passholders. We look forward to welcoming skiers to enjoy safe and comfortable getaways during this season,” said Wes Kryger, President, Greek Peak Mountain Resort, NY.

"The Get America Skiing Promise"

With COVID-19 creating uncertainty and economic hardship, the "Get America Skiing Promise" has been devised to help people buy with confidence while supporting North America’s independent ski areas.

Receive an automatic credit towards a 2021-22 pass if you use your Indy Pass less than four days - no questions asked.

Zero days skied = 80% credit
One day = 60% credit
Two days = 40% credit
Three days = 20% credit

"There's no fine print or complicated formulas with the Get America Skiing Promise,” said Geoff Hatheway, owner of Magic Mountain, Vermont. “It is a straightforward, no-BS reassurance for skiers and riders to go Indy this winter!"


Participating resorts for the 2020-21 season are:


WESTERN REGION - 20

ALASKA - Eaglecrest Ski Area
ALBERTA - Castle Mountain Resort
ARIZONA - Sunrise Park Ski Area
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Apex Mountain Resort, Sasquatch Mountain
CALIFORNIA - China Peak, Mt. Shasta Ski Park
IDAHO - Brundage Mountain, Silver Mountain, Tamarack Resort
OREGON - Hoodoo
MONTANA - Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Red Lodge Mountain
UTAH - Beaver Mountain
WASHINGTON - 49 Degrees North, Hurricane Ridge, Mission Ridge, White Pass
WYOMING - Snow King Mountain, White Pine Ski Area


MIDWEST REGION - 17

MICHIGAN - Big Powderhorn Resort, Caberfae Peaks, Crystal Mountain, Pine Mountain Resort, Shanty Creek, Swiss Valley Ski Area
MINNESOTA - Lutsen Mountains, Spirit Mountain, Powder Ridge Winter Recreation, Detroit Mountain, Buck Hill
SOUTH DAKOTA - Terry Peak Ski Area
WISCONSIN - Granite Peak, Little Switzerland, Nordic Mountain, Trollhaugen, Tyrol Basin


EASTERN REGION - 18

CONNECTICUT - Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
MASSACHUSETTS - Berkshire East Mountain Resort, Catamount Mountain Resort*
NEW HAMPSHIRE - Cannon Mountain, Pats Peak, Black Mountain
NEW YORK - Catamount Mountain Resort*, Greek Peak Mountain Resort
NORTH CAROLINA - Cataloochee Ski Area
PENNSYLVANIA - Blue Knob Resort, Shawnee Mountain
TENNESSEE - Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area
VERMONT - Bolton Valley Resort, Magic Mountain, Suicide Six
VIRGINIA - Bryce Resort, Massanutten Resort
WEST VIRGINIA - Canaan Valley Ski Resort, Winterplace Ski Resort

*Catamount straddles NY/MA border


Contact:

Doug Fish - doug@indyskipass.com
Website: indyskipass.com
Images and logos: indyskipass.com/media-kit
Follow Indy Pass on Facebook and Instagram @Indyskipass
#indyrevolution

Purchased my pass mid morning and I was #1899, just wondering what ever one else’s number was?

 

[MarzNC]

Purchased my pass mid morning and I was #1899, just wondering what ever one else’s number was?

Guess the word is out . . . last year I bought my Indy pass on Sept. 12 and was #189.

 

[Epicone]

Guess the word is out . . . last year I bought my Indy pass on Sept. 12 and was #189.

Wow, word is out, my guess they will sell 10k this year and five years from now 100k, time will tell, how many times did you use it last year?

 

[MarzNC]

Wow, word is out, my guess they will sell 10k this year and five years from now 100k, time will tell, how many times did you use it last year?

For me, I'm happy with breakeven for any multi-resort pass. Any additional savings is a bonus. Used to average about $50/day with the MCP buying early and getting the 3rd bonus day.

Last season I used Indy for 2 Saturdays at my home mountain, Massanutten, plus a couple days at Bryce, and one at Cataloochee. Gave me a reason to finally check out Bryce when staying at Mnut. Always wanted to check out Cat, which was easier because my daughter started college in Asheville last fall. Had a good time at both and plan to go back. I also had a Special Value Pass for Mnut, which isn't good Sat 9am-4pm.

This year I plan to get to Mnut often enough to justify a Full Season Pass with early bird and a timeshare owner's discount. Saved $70 getting the Indy Pass Add-on for $129 instead of the regular Indy Pass for $199. Was a little confusing on what to choose. You prove the season pass purchase via email. So don't have to have bought it before paying for the Indy Pass.

My purchase was #2208 on Sept. 4.

I bet there will be over 3000 by end of Labor Day. Should we start a pool to guess the total?

 

[Harvey]

NYSB is connected to Indy (in case it wasn't obvious), and I can't share that information.

I can say two things:

• The numbers aren't really ordinal, meaning you can't tell from the numbers how they are doing.
• Sales are up significantly from last year.

 

[Brownski]

I think I got 14 or so days on the Indy Pass last year. It’s great for families that live in the metro area

 

[MarzNC]

I think I got 14 or so days on the Indy Pass last year. It’s great for families that live in the metro area

Your trip reports were great! Since you pulled them over, here's the full list for those who missed out before or weren't around last season.

Indy Tour Catamount, NY/MA: 12-1-2019

First day of the tour, at Catamount, was December 1. I was sold on the Indy Pass as soon as I scanned the list of mountains included. Of the included hills included, Catamount is the one where I have spent the most time. I liked Greek Peak the one time I skied there. Magic Mountain is a new...

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Indy Tour Shawnee Mountain, PA 1-5-2020

Made it to Shawnee with the boys today. Considering it’s size and the recent weather, we had low expectations. To say the least As I was getting the Indy Pass tickets, this lady came out to offer warm chocolate cookies to arriving skiers. The boys were already inside the lodge but I...

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Indy Tour MLK weekend Shawnee Mountain, PA 1-19-2020

So I think I mentioned someplace that Junior was intent on skiing with his friends at Mountain Creek today. When I agreed to that, I somehow didn’t realize the ripple effects it would cause. A certain person started asking questions about the drive times between Mountain Creek and the various...

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Indy Tour The B'East Part Deux, MA: 2-15-2020

Berkshire East was a new discovery for us this year. When we skied it in December we were favorably impressed so I knew we’d be back to use our second Indy Pass day there. With my Champlain Valley Ski Card (and Magic on the Indy Pass) blacked out for the holiday weekend, Saturday seemed like the...

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Indy Tour Mohawk Mountain, CT: 2-12 & 2-16-2020

It’s not like I actively avoided skiing at Mohawk Mountain until now. I never had anything against the place. I knew it was there. Somehow I never had a good enough reason to go. There are other mountains that are closer or bigger or that a friend was meeting me at. The stars just didn’t align...

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Indy Tour Magic, VT 2-22-2020

There are a few dates on the calendar every winter that make for impossible choices. The weekends around holidays and school vacations guarantee packed parking lots and lodges and long lines almost any place a skier decides to go. Some places are better then others but it can be hard to predict...

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Indy Tour Greek Peak, NY 3-1-2020

We finally got to Greek on Sunday. Returning to Greek was one of the first things I thought about when I saw the list of resorts that would be included on the Indy Pass. It was visit #2 for me and Junior and first time for my younger son, whom I have decided to refer to as Dangerboy (against his...

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[Brownski]

Thanks
There were a few on the blog as well. I wish I had the ability to do a winter road trip to hit a bunch of the western hills too. What a value

 

[MarzNC]

Thanks
There were a few on the blog as well. I wish I had the ability to do a winter road trip to hit a bunch of the western hills too. What a value

I have a trip all planned out for Jackson in Dec with a couple friends. Hoping to check out Snow King, one of the additions for 2020-21.

One of the friends going to JH has Indy too and is quite a traveler. Has a plan to fly to Boise to ski at Bogus Basin, Tamarack, and Brundage during mid-season.