The Indy Pass

[Harvey]

When I first saw that release last week, I reached out to Doug.

Woah were is everybody? He said it's just those who renewed to date.

He didn't seem too concern, but I'll ask him for an official statement.

 

[MarzNC]

Oh wow, I completely missed this! Looks like they are adding a physical RFID pass as well which is huge. Saddleback was an absolute cluster Saturday morning with people waiting an hour to redeem.

Note that as with the new MCP physical card for 2023-24, although the card will be RFID at resorts that have implemented RFID lift access there will still be places where the bar code is what will be scanned. Assuming the ski area is using hand scanners based on bar codes on plastic cards or "paper tickets."

Here's a report from a few weeks ago about the sale of the Indy Pass to the company that's been providing technical support.

EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL REPORT: Indy Pass Gets New Owner, Maintains Independ

In a move intended to bolster the future of the five-year-old Indy Pass, the Pass is being acquired by Entabeni Systems, "the long-time trusted partner who

www.saminfo.com

 

[MarzNC]

Just bought the Indy Pass that has blackout dates. There is a $10 charge for the physical card. Also the option of donating $5 to Share Winter, a non-profit that provides grant money for programs for kids to get fit while having fun on snow.

Since I'm not skiing Massanutten (home hill 4 hour drive from my house) as often these days, I won't have any trouble getting value out of Indy just skiing in NC, VA, WV in January before I head west. For any extra days at Massanutten, senior rates are pretty decent.

 

[Indy Pass]

We expect ALL NY resorts will renew.
A full roster will be released later in the spring and we are working through the list now of 139 resorts.

New Refund Policy
Any passholder who purchases during our early-bird pricing period will be eligible for the Indy Pass Partner Participation Promise. Pass holders are entitled to a full refund if the resorts they plan to visit are not participating in the program. Refund requests must be submitted by September 1, 2023.

Returning Resorts
Unlike the conglomerates, all Indy resorts are independently operated, and each one commits to a one-year contract. It requires weeks of polling to gain new annual commitments from all resorts, and a complete roster will be published as soon as feasible. We fully expect resort participation to continue growing.

 

[Harvey]

We expect ALL NY resorts will renew.
A full roster will be released later in the spring and we are working through the list now of 139 resorts.

New Refund Policy
Any passholder who purchases during our early-bird pricing period will be eligible for the Indy Pass Partner Participation Promise. Pass holders are entitled to a full refund if the resorts they plan to visit are not participating in the program. Refund requests must be submitted by September 1, 2023.

Returning Resorts
Unlike the conglomerates, all Indy resorts are independently operated, and each one commits to a one-year contract. It requires weeks of polling to gain new annual commitments from all resorts, and a complete roster will be published as soon as feasible. We fully expect resort participation to continue growing.

That's a pretty solid refund policy.

 

[MarzNC]

Stuart is tracking Indy very closely. His table for locations lists who has already signed and who intends to stay with Indy. The Top Ten from the last couple seasons (2020-21, 2021-22) plan to be back.

March 21, 2023

27 Key Indy Pass Partners Commit to 2023-24 Roster; 'The Storm' Confirms 9 More

Powder Mountain, Brundage, Lutsen, Granite Peak, Nub's Nob, Cannon, and Saddleback among the returnees; Mt. Hood Meadows remains undecided

www.stormskiing.com

 

[Jim]

I've been very happy with my first Indy Pass this season (used my 11th redemption today), and already renewed for next season.

 

[Harvey]

If you are going to renew click on one of the Indy Pass links in this thread and around the site.

No commission paid or anything but lets Doug know we are here. Helps justify all he gives us.

 

[NYSkiBlog]

CONTACT: Doug Fish
doug@indyskipass.com

All but Two Indy Pass Resorts Confirmed for the 23/24 Season

102 Alpine partner resorts will be contracted, two are pending, and one will not return

Grand County, CO. (March 28, 2023) – The Indy Pass released today an updated list of resorts that have committed for the 23/24 season. As of this date, 102 out of 105 Indy Alpine resorts participating in 22/23 will return for next season. Snow Valley, Mt. Hood Meadows, and Mt. Ashland are the three uncommitted resorts. Alterra acquired Snow Valley, Mt. Hood Meadows, and Mt. Ashland are expected to renew.

Allied and Cross Country resort lists will be published after the Indy season ends on April 30. Indy Pass Founder Doug Fish said, “97 percent of Indy Partner Resorts returning sends a clear message that the Indy Revolution is alive and well. In fact, more than a dozen new resorts are already in the cue to join the coalition.”

Continued Growth Expected - Indy Passholders can expect significant growth in partner options for the 23/24 season in both the domestic and international markets. Fish continued, “Our efforts will now shift from confirming renewals to expansion opportunities in markets where the Indy Pass has room for more partners.”

Waitlist Pass Sales Will End March 30th - 23/24 passes are only on sale for people who signed up for the waitlist before March 23rd. The Adult Base Pass is $299, and the Adult Indy+ Pass is $399 for zero blackout days (see complete waitlist pass pricing below).

Sales to General Public Begin on April 1

Pricing announcements and sales of all Indy Pass to the general public will begin on April 1st, with limited quantities available.

102 Renewing Resorts for 23/24

West - 15

Arctic Valley Ski Area AK
Eaglecrest Mountain AK
Apex Mountain BC
Manning Park Resort BC
Sasquatch Mountain BC
China Peak CA
Dodge Ridge CA
Mountain High CA
Mt. Shasta Snow Park CA
Hoodoo Mountain Resort OR
49 Degrees North WA
Hurricane Ridge WA
Mission Ridge WA
Ski Bluewood WA
White Pass Resort WA


Rockies - 22

Castle Mountain AB
Sunrise Park AZ
Bluebird Backcountry CO
Echo Mountain CO
Granby Ranch CO
Sunlight Mountain CO
Brundage Mountain ID
Kelly Canyon ID
Pomerelle Mountain Resort ID
Silver Mountain ID
Soldier Mountain ID
Tamarack Resort ID
Blacktail Mountain MT
Lost Trail Powder Mountain MT
Red Lodge MT
Beaver Mountain UT
Eagle Point Resort UT
Powder Mountain UT
Antelope Butte WY
Meadowlark Mountain Resort WY
Snow King Mountain WY
White Pine Ski Resort WY


Midwest - 28

Chestnut IL
Mt. Crescent IA
Seven Oaks IA
Sundown Mountain IA
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort MI
Caberfae Peaks MI
Crystal Mountain Resort MI
Marquette Mountain MI
Nub's Nob MI
Pine Mountain Resort MI
Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek MI
Snowriver Mountain Resort MI
Swiss Valley Ski Area MI
Treetops Ski Resort MI
Buck Hill Ski Area, MN
Detroit Mountain MN
Lutsen Mountains MN
Mount Kato MN
Powder Ridge MN
Spirit Mountain MN
Loch Lomond Ski Area ON
Terry Peak SD
Granite Peak WI
Little Switzerland WI
Nordic Mountain WI
The Rock Snowpark WI
Trollhaugen WI
Tyrol Basin WI


East - 21

Mohawk Mountain CT
Big Rock Mountain ME
Black Mountain of Maine ME
Saddleback Mountain ME
Berkshire East MA
Black Mountain Ski Area NH
Cannon Mountain NH
Pats Peak NH
Waterville Valley NH
Catamount Mountain Resort NY
Greek Peak Mountain Resort NY
Peek 'n Peak Resort NY
Snow Ridge NY
Swain Resort NY
Titus Mountain NY
West Mountain NY
Calabogie Peaks Resort ON
Bolton Valley VT
Jay Peak VT
Magic Mountain VT
Saskadena Six VT


Mid-Atlantic - 11

Cataloochee Ski Area NC
Blue Knob Resort PA
Montage Mountain PA
Ski Sawmill PA
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area PA
Tussey Mountain PA
Ober Gatlinburg TN
Bryce Resort VA
Massanutten VA
Canaan Valley Resort WV
Winterplace Ski Resort WV


Japan - 5

Aomori Spring Resort
Geto Kogen
Okunakayama Kogen
Shimokura
Tazawako

New Refund Policy

Any passholder who purchases during our early-bird pricing period will be eligible for the Indy Pass Partner Participation Promise. Pass holders are entitled to a full refund if the resorts they plan to visit are not participating in the program. Refund requests must be submitted by September 1, 2023.

Payment Plan - Adult Pass As Low As $37 per Month

Pass buyers can pay for their passes in up to eight installments with no interest, meaning an adult base pass would cost less than $37 per month. Buyers should note that the Indy pass payment plan is underwritten and delivered by Indy Pass, meaning there are no outside approvals, credit checks, and bankers like some mega passes.

No More Service Charge - Commemorative RFID Passes to be Issued

The 3% service fee typically charged on all Indy Passes at checkout will be eliminated for the 23/24 season. In exchange, all pass holders will be mailed a custom-designed 23/24 commemorative, RFID-enabled Indy Pass with a photo for a $10 fee. The physical Indy Pass will include benefits such as direct-to-lift access at select Indy resorts, expedited lift ticket pick-up at all Indy resorts, and discounts on products and services from Indy Pass partners.

Indy Pass Waitlist Pricing through March 30

General public pricing will be announced on April 1

Waitlist Pricing

Adult Indy Base Pass $299
Adult Indy+ Pass $399 (no blackouts)
Kids Indy Base Pass $169
Kids Indy+ Pass $209
XC Pass - Adults $69, Kids $29

For Season Passholders at Partner and Allied Resorts Only

Adult Indy AddOn Pass $219
Adult Indy+ AddOn Pass $319
Kids Indy AddOn Pass $119
Kids Indy+ AddOn Pass $169

 

[Harvey]

We expect ALL NY resorts will renew.

Looks like it is coming to pass. So to speak.