The Indy Pass

[Jim]

I share your reservations about burning a Magic day too soon but don’t sleep on Berkshire East. They have solid snowmaking so might be good to go. And Catamount, despite the growing pains, might be ready by now. I think they’re flying under the radar this year on purpose. Check the conditions reports is my advice.

Going with Catamount. Hoping within a week these potential storms will have panned out and every mountain on the pass will look like great options.

 

[Brownski]

Please report back how it’s looking

 

[Jim]

I'm considering three main options for tomorrow: Indy redemptions at either Snow Ridge or Berkshire East, or an industry rate day at Gore. Berkshire East looks to have a good amount of terrain open and they should have done well with the Monday storm. The main down side is it's the furthest away and might be a tough drive home if the next storm gets going before I out of the mountains. Snow Ridge hasn't updated anything about expected open terrain. I have no doubt I'd have a good day at Gore and it's the shortest drive.

 

[tirolski]

I'm considering three main options for tomorrow: Indy redemptions at either Snow Ridge or Berkshire East, or an industry rate day at Gore. Berkshire East looks to have a good amount of terrain open and they should have done well with the Monday storm. The main down side is it's the furthest away and might be a tough drive home if the next storm gets going before I out of the mountains. Snow Ridge hasn't updated anything about expected open terrain. I have no doubt I'd have a good day at Gore and it's the shortest drive.

With Snow Ridge not been open Monday or Tuesday there should be some untracked somewhere Wednesday if that’s yer thing.
Gore should be fun too.

 

[MarzNC]

The Indy Pass for 2022-23 is going off sale on Feb. 22. That means can't wait until March to think about a few days of late season skiing based on a few Indy locations.

 

[rfreeman]

In past years a cheaper Spring Pass has been made available around March 1 that gives a single day at each Indy location

 

[NYSkiBlog]

March 1, 2023
The Future of Indy Pass

Hi Harvey,

NOTE: The following letters were sent to all Indy Pass holders today, and I also wanted you to receive them. We are not issuing a media release for this announcement, preferring to contact our resort partners, passholders, and media friends less formally. Thanks for your past support, and I hope you have a great rest of your season.

Doug

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Dear Indy Passholder,

When we first conceived the Indy Pass in 2018, there was a glaring need for an affordable pass to access the hundreds of great independent resorts across North America.

Going into our fifth season, the growth and widespread acceptance of the Indy Revolution has been highly gratifying. Today, tens of thousands enjoy 139 exceptional resorts from Maine to Japan. As those ski areas have banded together in the face of corporate consolidation, we are all standing together to support independence.

The future of Indy Pass is bright if we have the resources to stay committed to our original mission. To help us stay competitive with the mega passes, I’m proud to announce the acquisition of Indy Pass by a long-time trusted partner who runs the technology platform that Indy Pass has always been built on. Entabeni Systems will help us achieve our goals without compromising our ideals.

Entabeni is a 100% ski-focused, small business that provides technology solutions for dozens of independent ski resorts across North America. I will continue to manage the Indy Pass, but now with the vast technical resources of Entabeni behind us.

The list of benefits to our passholders and resorts from Entabeni’s commitment is significant, and I encourage you to read the note from Entabeni below.

I want to thank you for your incredible support and wish you nothing but perfect turns.

Stay stoked,

Doug Fish
Founder, Indy Pass

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Dear Indy Passholder,

When I was 16 years old, the ski area where I learned to ski at with my family closed. You can read my letter to the Buffalo News in 2004 here.

That experience continues to drive everything we do and stand for at Entabeni Systems. We want the sport to grow, not shrink. As a passionate group of skiers and riders, we know that making turns anywhere is excellent. Still, we do not think every experience must be epic or iconic.

The Indy Ski Pass has done a remarkable job promoting the independent and authentic snowsports experience, but we are also responsible for preserving those experiences. We will never put promotion ahead of preservation. Because of that, Indy Pass will limit pass sales for the coming season, offering our current passholders an opportunity to renew first.

We will also invest significant investment in improving your experience, including easier purchases, centralized pre-booking, and issuing a physical pass with direct-to-lift options at some of our partner resorts. We all want to spend less time online and in line.

Entabeni is privileged to keep Indy Pass 100% independent, and we remain steadfastly committed to the original mission - supporting independent resorts and providing incredible value for skiers and riders.


Thanks for reading,

Erik Mogensen
Founder, Entabeni Systems

 

[tirolski]

Hi Harvey,
NOTE: The following letters were sent to all Indy Pass holders today, and I also wanted you to receive them. We are not issuing a media release for this announcement, preferring to contact our resort partners, passholders, and media friends less formally. Thanks for your past support,...
The Indy Ski Pass has done a remarkable job promoting the independent and authentic snowsports experience, but we are also responsible for preserving those experiences. We will never put promotion ahead of preservation. Because of that, Indy Pass will limit pass sales for the coming season, offering our current passholders an opportunity to renew first.

What’s this mean Harv?
New pass structure and/or limits to folks skiing the whole 9 yards for places?

 

[saratogahalfday]

What’s this mean Harv?
New pass structure and/or limits to folks skiing the whole 9 yards for places?

I read it as receiving a physical pass next season that will work at mountains with rfid gates.

 

[Harvey]

I don' t think too much is going to change in the next couple years.

Congrats @Indy Pass!