TheGreatAbyss
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Bummer, I was thinking of trying it this year with my kid
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trackbiker
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Montage is no longer on the Indy website. So i guess that confirms it.
It was a great day trip for me on a weekend day to avoid the crowds at the Pocono areas. Since I'm now semi retired I'll likely hit it for their Monday to Wednesday $40 deal a few times next season.
I would think that Indy was a good thing for them. People would have to drive by the Pocono areas to get there from the NYC or Philly areas. I met a lot people on the lifts last season who were there for the first time because of the Indy Pass and liked it.
It was a great day trip for me on a weekend day to avoid the crowds at the Pocono areas. Since I'm now semi retired I'll likely hit it for their Monday to Wednesday $40 deal a few times next season.
I would think that Indy was a good thing for them. People would have to drive by the Pocono areas to get there from the NYC or Philly areas. I met a lot people on the lifts last season who were there for the first time because of the Indy Pass and liked it.
MarzNC
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Wonder if some of those people decided to get a Montage season pass.
I have friends in the Philly area who consider Montage their home mountain. They go most weekends. The husband grew up skiing there. I gather there was (is?) a special deal for a season pass during a short window.
JK_PA
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How many people who were introduced to Montage via Indy but then converted to a Montage season pass is an interesting question. I never skied Montage before I got the Indy Pass but I took full advantage of the Indy pass to ski there each of the last four years. It is just under a 2 hr drive for me and I really like how they always seem to get a couple black runs open early season before the other hills in the area. I like Montage but not enough to consider a season pass. Montage will still be on my radar this winter but, now that it is not Indy (i.e., not free), I’ll probably end up going to other hills in the area instead of Montage. Maybe this is the year that I drive past Blue, past Montage and past Elk to finally check out Greek Peak (which hopefully will still be on Indy)!
trackbiker
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Greek Peak is about an hour farther than Elk for me. It’s definitely worth checking out when it’s 100% open. Lots of varied terrain.
gorgonzola
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FYI according to fb Indy passes are going back on sale 8/28
MarzNC
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Here's the full announcement about sales opening up again on August 28. Anyone interested at all should get onto the Wait List. Hard to know how long sales will last, but could be only a few days or perhaps a week or two.
The Learn-To-Turn pass is quite a deal for beginners/intermediates who want lessons and need to rent gear: 3 days for $189. Don't know yet which locations will be involved.
Announced August 19, 2025:
INDY PASS WILL ADD DOZENS OF NEW RESORTS AND A NEW BEGINNER PASS FOR 25/26. ADDED CAPACITY PROMPTS LIMITED TIME SALE STARTING AUGUST 28th.
Indy Pass doubles down on a new beginner pass starting at $149 and 250+ resorts across four continents, strengthening its claim as the best value in skiing and the largest ski alliance in history.
GRANBY, COLORADO—Indy Pass announced today that with the addition of dozens of new resorts for the 25/26 season, the Indy Pass will go back on sale to the public on August 28, 2025, at noon Eastern Time, while supplies last. Those on the waitlist will receive an early opportunity to complete their purchase before the general public. The full list of new resorts will be announced with the on-sale date. It will include dozens of new resorts across the United States, Canada, Austria, France, Slovenia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Scotland, and Japan.
Indy Pass is also introducing a revolutionary Learn-to-Turn Pass that aims to introduce new skiers and riders to the sport at select Indy Alpine resorts. The new pass will offer three total days of lift access, and includes rentals and lessons for just $189.
Every current Indy Pass holder will receive two referral codes providing an additional $40 discount, lowering the price to $149. The Learn-to-Turn Pass will be available for purchase starting August 28th and will remain available throughout the season. Indy’s signature No Bank, No Interest payment plan will be available, allowing the purchase to be split into four payments of less than $38 each.
“Indy Pass is the Ski Pass with Purpose,” said Erik Mogensen, Indy Pass Director. "That purpose is keeping skiing independent and accessible at all costs. We are charging forward with new resorts and programs that get people making turns at independent mountains, and there is more to come."
Limited Passes, Waitlist Priority, Payment Plan.
Indy Pass will exceed its 250 Resort Guarantee announced last spring. With the additional resorts and the capacity they add to the Indy network, the 25/26 Indy Pass will go on sale for a short time until capacity is met. Indy Pass limits the number of passes sold to balance resort capacity and passholders in each region. This strategy eliminates the risk of overselling and creating chronic crowding issues seen with other passes.
Indy Pass reported a significant increase in passholders for the 24/25 winter, along with record sales last spring. When the 25/26 Indy Pass went on sale on March 1, the sale lasted just ten days before reaching capacity. A growing waitlist is currently in place to manage first-come, first-served access to the sale before any remaining passes are made available to the public.
Indy’s No Bank, No Interest payment plan will again be made available, allowing individuals and families the ability to spread out the cost of their passes over time.
The Learn-to-Turn Pass, Powered by Indy
New for 25/26, Indy Pass will unveil a new pass called the Learn-To-Turn Pass, offering three total days of skiing/riding, a lesson, and rental equipment for just $189 at participating Indy Alpine resorts. This innovation is a response to the industry's high cost of entry, lagging retention rates, and Indy Pass's desire to attract more people to the sport.
“Everyone in skiing is searching for the holy grail of skier development, and Indy Pass will attempt to move the needle by keeping it cheap, simple, and widely accessible,” said Doug Fish, Indy Pass Founder. “We’re in the process of recruiting Indy resorts to participate and look forward to growing this program in the coming years.”
The pass will be available at Indy Alpine partner resorts that choose to participate, and those resorts can set unique blackout days and require advanced reservations to balance redemptions with existing ski school products. The Learn-to-Turn Pass is slated to go on sale to the public in September and will remain available to purchase throughout the winter to grow ski participation.
The Learn-To-Turn pass is quite a deal for beginners/intermediates who want lessons and need to rent gear: 3 days for $189. Don't know yet which locations will be involved.
Announced August 19, 2025:
INDY PASS WILL ADD DOZENS OF NEW RESORTS AND A NEW BEGINNER PASS FOR 25/26. ADDED CAPACITY PROMPTS LIMITED TIME SALE STARTING AUGUST 28th.
Indy Pass doubles down on a new beginner pass starting at $149 and 250+ resorts across four continents, strengthening its claim as the best value in skiing and the largest ski alliance in history.
GRANBY, COLORADO—Indy Pass announced today that with the addition of dozens of new resorts for the 25/26 season, the Indy Pass will go back on sale to the public on August 28, 2025, at noon Eastern Time, while supplies last. Those on the waitlist will receive an early opportunity to complete their purchase before the general public. The full list of new resorts will be announced with the on-sale date. It will include dozens of new resorts across the United States, Canada, Austria, France, Slovenia, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Scotland, and Japan.
Indy Pass is also introducing a revolutionary Learn-to-Turn Pass that aims to introduce new skiers and riders to the sport at select Indy Alpine resorts. The new pass will offer three total days of lift access, and includes rentals and lessons for just $189.
Every current Indy Pass holder will receive two referral codes providing an additional $40 discount, lowering the price to $149. The Learn-to-Turn Pass will be available for purchase starting August 28th and will remain available throughout the season. Indy’s signature No Bank, No Interest payment plan will be available, allowing the purchase to be split into four payments of less than $38 each.
“Indy Pass is the Ski Pass with Purpose,” said Erik Mogensen, Indy Pass Director. "That purpose is keeping skiing independent and accessible at all costs. We are charging forward with new resorts and programs that get people making turns at independent mountains, and there is more to come."
Limited Passes, Waitlist Priority, Payment Plan.
Indy Pass will exceed its 250 Resort Guarantee announced last spring. With the additional resorts and the capacity they add to the Indy network, the 25/26 Indy Pass will go on sale for a short time until capacity is met. Indy Pass limits the number of passes sold to balance resort capacity and passholders in each region. This strategy eliminates the risk of overselling and creating chronic crowding issues seen with other passes.
Indy Pass reported a significant increase in passholders for the 24/25 winter, along with record sales last spring. When the 25/26 Indy Pass went on sale on March 1, the sale lasted just ten days before reaching capacity. A growing waitlist is currently in place to manage first-come, first-served access to the sale before any remaining passes are made available to the public.
Indy’s No Bank, No Interest payment plan will again be made available, allowing individuals and families the ability to spread out the cost of their passes over time.
The Learn-to-Turn Pass, Powered by Indy
New for 25/26, Indy Pass will unveil a new pass called the Learn-To-Turn Pass, offering three total days of skiing/riding, a lesson, and rental equipment for just $189 at participating Indy Alpine resorts. This innovation is a response to the industry's high cost of entry, lagging retention rates, and Indy Pass's desire to attract more people to the sport.
“Everyone in skiing is searching for the holy grail of skier development, and Indy Pass will attempt to move the needle by keeping it cheap, simple, and widely accessible,” said Doug Fish, Indy Pass Founder. “We’re in the process of recruiting Indy resorts to participate and look forward to growing this program in the coming years.”
The pass will be available at Indy Alpine partner resorts that choose to participate, and those resorts can set unique blackout days and require advanced reservations to balance redemptions with existing ski school products. The Learn-to-Turn Pass is slated to go on sale to the public in September and will remain available to purchase throughout the winter to grow ski participation.
x10003q
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I do not understand why Indy closes down sales in the off season. I know the bs they advertise, but are there really problems with crowding from Indy pass holders? What did they figure out since they shut down sales and are now restarting sales Aug 28?
The Eastern list (47 including xcountry areas) has about 3-5 areas that might see crowds on a weekend whether they are Indy or not. The other multi-pass options are always available in the off season and have price increases that force the pass decision. If the Indy was one of your choices and you cannot buy it (even if you want to), the Indy pass just lost another sale.
I just checked the Indy site today - if I want to buy a pass I need to get on a wait list??? To give you my money??? In August??? and maybe I get a pass on Aug 28 if I am on the list???? Hilarious.
How about set the 'limit' on pass sales and sell the passes until they 'run out' - you know , the same way Magic 'limits' lift ticket sales.
Why all this nonsense about restarting sales?
Brownski
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I believe that some of the more popular hills did experience over-crowding which they blamed on the Indy pass the second and third years after it was created so putting a limit on it was originally portrayed as addressing (appeasing) those complaints. When they sign up more hills, they make the case to the member hills and the public that the increased choices/capacity justify adding more passes so they open it up again. I’m sure some MBA recognized this as an opportunity to generate demand by hyping the scarcity factor. So yeah, it’s possibly theater at this point but it’s still a good deal. Getting on a waitlist isn’t the end of the world if the hills appeal to you. I bet everybody on the list gets offered a pass.
