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I wouldn't call Jay "old school" but Indy is a nice alternative to Epic and Ikon
I also would definitely not use the term "old school" to describe Jay.

For major destinations in New England (excluding feeder and mid-sized areas), there really isn't much "old school" left. MRG, Magic, Smuggs, and Bolton?

Burke cut open a bunch of trails and glades to install its second high speed quad, followed by an oversized (for what Burke is) hotel/lodge thing. Cannon cuts deals with the local race club to widen trails and install more snowmaking (on top of already having really wide trails). WV has always been a resort. Saddleback just got its high speed lift and is pushing slopeside at their base area with a sample unit. Ragged just got their second high speed lift. Etc.

Indy does not mean "old school" so much as it means "NOT Epic or Ikon".
 
Haven't been in a really long time but I would add Bromley to that list of "old school"
 
Indy does not mean "old school" so much as it means "NOT Epic or Ikon".

This is true.

Also Indy doesn't own any of the resorts, so you don't get imported culture, and management from HQ.

I've heard some say "how could WF or Gore or Belle join Indy? They aren't independent."
 
I've heard some say "how could WF or Gore or Belle join Indy? They aren't independent."
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I have both full Ski3 and full Indy. ORDA should not be on the Indy Pass or any pass for that matter except for SANY.
 
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Don't know exactly when it happened over the weekend, but the Indy Pass for 2024-25 is once again not available for purchase. Didn't think to check until July 8.
 
October 5, 2024

Doug Fish
doug@indyskipass.com
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INDY PASS BECOMES THE TEMPORARY OWNER OF HISTORIC BLACK MOUNTAIN IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

The Indy Pass will ensure the ski area is open for its 90th season and will implement a community-operated (co-op) business model by the start of the 2025/26 season

JACKSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE—The Indy Pass and Entabeni Systems have purchased Black Mountain, New Hampshire’s oldest ski area, from the Fichera family. For the past 30 years, the Fichera family has worked tirelessly to keep the mountain open for the community to enjoy. Indy Pass will own and operate the resort for this coming season and will transfer the ownership to a community co-op by the 2025/26 season. The family will continue to support the mountain as it transitions to the co-op model.

Indy Pass’s Managing Director, Erik Mogensen, will relocate to Jackson, NH, and lead the resort's operation as the general manager throughout the 24/25 season. Andy Shepard, recently retired CEO and GM at Saddleback Mountain and newly named Director of Community Engagement for the Indy Pass, will assist Mogensen in transitioning the mountain to the co-op model. Doug Fichera has been named the Director of Mountain Operations. The resort is scheduled to open to the public on December 20th, 2024.

Mogensen aims to shift the resort's ownership to the community, where anyone can purchase shares, allowing an already passionate community to be a part of the future of this special mountain.

“Thanks to the Fichera Family, Indy Pass is taking over the stewardship of Black Mountain and intends to turn it into an impactful community-run co-op. This sustainable model will keep this historic mountain viable for generations,” said Mogensen. “There are dozens of small ski areas across the country struggling to stay afloat, and we believe this financial model is a viable option for many. For-profit, non-profit, and co-ops - all independent mountains matter. They are the past and the future of our sport.”

“This mountain has been central to our family’s life for 30 years. There is no better partner for a project like this than the Indy Pass,” said John, Fichera, former owner of Black Mountain. “Erik and the team he has built is 100% in. I have always been a big believer in the importance of independent mountains, and I am proud that Black Mountain will become a community asset for generations to come.”

Black Mountain’s season passes are now on sale at blackmt.com. Purchasers of this year's season passes will retain the first option to buy shares in the forthcoming co-op.

About Black Mountain -

Black Mountain, established in the 1930s, is the oldest continuously operating ski resort in New Hampshire. The mountain plays a vital role in the Mount Washington Valley community, contributing significantly to the local culture and economy while providing generations of families with an authentic New England skiing experience. Since purchasing the mountain in 1995, the Fichera family has successfully operated the ski area, preserving its legacy of independent, family-friendly ownership and strengthening its ties to the community.

About the Indy Pass -

The Indy Pass is the fastest-growing multi-mountain pass in the world. It offers 200+ Alpine and Nordic resorts across the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan, each providing two days of skiing or riding. Indy resorts are independent of any significant corporate ownership, and many are owned and operated by multi-generational families, providing a uniquely authentic and affordable skiing experience.
 
Indy Pass in partnership with Teton Gravity Research announce their forthcoming film, Mountains Not for Profit

The Indy Pass and the renowned filmmakers at Teton Gravity Research announced today the release of Mountains Not for Profit. A short documentary featuring the stories of four impactful, non-profit mountains that have bucked the trend of aggressive consolidation and are reclaiming the soul of skiing.

These four mountains, Shames Mountain in Terrace, BC, Whaleback Mountain in Enfield, NH, Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford, ME, and Antelope Butte in Shell, WY, are the fabric of vibrant outdoor communities that come together to keep the mountains they love alive through volunteer time, donations, and, most notably through enjoying the trails and riding the terrain - inspired by their love for skiing.

These mountains are not for profit. They survive on a different currency—a social currency fed by the community—a community that lives to ski and snowboard without the frivolous glitz and glamor of some bigger resorts. The film brings to life the story and spirit of these vital mountains and the communities that rely on them through the award-winning hands and cinematic vision of Teton Gravity Research in partnership with the Indy Pass, with additional support provided by BlackStrap.

“At the Indy Pass, we support all of our independent mountains, for-profit, non-profit, and co-op. We jumped at the chance to work with TGR and help tell the impactful stories of some of our non-profit/co-op mountain partners.” Said Erik Mogensen, Managing Director at the Indy Pass. “We went all in because the message behind this film is so important, and we profoundly believe in these mountains. All mountains, are vital to their communities and the future of skiing.”

“This is a really important story in following up on our previous films in this space, In Pursuit of Soul. The people who help these non-profit/co-op mountains survive and thrive are really special - and the people who are supported by these mountains and these communities are inspiring - they absolutely keep the soul of skiing alive.” Says filmmaker Drew Holt.

The trailer for the film will be released on Thursday, 10/24 on TGR’s YouTube channel and the film will premiere digitally in the same place on Tuesday, 11/26. In addition the film will premiere at each ski and snowboard area featured in the film throughout the month of November as follows: Friday, Nov. 1st - Terrace, BC (Shames Mountain); Friday, Nov. 8th - Sheridan, WY (Antelope Butte); Saturday, Nov. 16th - Lebanon, NH (Whaleback); and Friday, Nov. 22nd - Rumford, ME (Black Mountain of Maine).

Watch The Trailer
About the Indy Pass -


The Indy Pass is the fastest-growing multi-mountain pass in the world. It offers 200+ Alpine and Nordic resorts across the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan, each providing two days of skiing or riding. Indy resorts are independent of any significant corporate ownership, and many are owned and operated by multi-generational families, providing a uniquely authentic and affordable skiing experience.

About Teton Gravity Research-

Teton Gravity Research (TGR) is regarded as one of the world's premier outdoor action, adventure, and lifestyle brands. TGR is known for original and branded content, lifestyle apparel and optics, and worldwide events. TGR’s best-in-class storytelling has captivated audiences for 27 years. With 50+ award-winning films, numerous television series, and national commercial spots, TGR delivers a global, multi-channel footprint. Teton Gravity Research is one of the fastest-growing outdoor media and lifestyle brands with a thriving millennial audience, award-winning multimedia film projects, a rapidly growing experiential platform, and unprecedented viral content. TGR is a proud member of the Surfrider Foundation, 1% For The Planet, BICEP, IMBA, and Protect Our Winters. For more information on TGR, visit TetonGravity.com.

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Got an email about verifying my address in the Indy database. Plastic cards for 2024-25 are going to be mailed soon.

While it's not required I found it handy to have an Indy card last season. The lookup at a ticket window was quicker when someone could look at the card and see all the info in one place. Always takes a while for a search based on my name for some reason.
 
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