Indy Ski Pass

[Pez]

Speaking of Berk E, it was nice there today. not crowded but a good healthy number of people. conditions were good too.

hope you all got some today.

 

[urungus]

INDY GOES NORDIC!

Hello and happy trails! We are very excited to announce a major expansion into cross-country skiing that gives our passholders two trail passes to some of the best XC resorts in North America. In addition, our new Indy XC Pass is on sale now for $69 for adults and $29 for kids 12-and-under providing two trail passes at each resort. 10% of the sale price will be donated to the Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA) a great champion of a sport that is exploding in popularity. We welcome this passionate community of skiers and independent resorts to our coalition of lift-serving indies and dedicated downhillers. As far as we're concerned, the more people enjoying snow sports the better, and we're delighted to offer common ground (snow-covered that is) for all those who love sliding on the stuff. Even if cross-country isn't your thing, I hope you'll spread the news that the Revolution also rides on skinny skis! Stay Stoked! Doug Fish

Founding Cross Country Partners Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, BC High Point Cross Country Ski Center, NJ JacksonXC, NH Mapelag Resort, MN White Grass Touring Center, WV Waterville Valley Resorts, NH Woodstock Nordic Center, VT

 

[urungus]

The way I read it, this will be included for free on traditional Indy Passes … pretty cool added perk

 

[PAabe]

Pretty cool! Whitegrass and High Point being on changes my calculus a bit... might have to renew indy again

 

[Smellytele]

I don't see anything on their website about XC.

 

[urungus]

I don't see anything on their website about XC.

Our Resorts

The Indy Pass offers two days skiing at over 180 uncrowded, authentic ski destinations across the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan.

www.indyskipass.com

Indy XC Pass

The Indy XC Pass returns for the 24/25 season! This pass offers affordable access to a network of incredible cross-country resorts from across North America. Indy XC pass holders receive two free trail passes with an option to purchase a third day pass for 25% off rack at each XC Partner Resort.

www.indyskipass.com

 

[abc]

That's pretty cool!

With the 2 top tier center in NH and Woodstock in VT, that's 6 days of cross country for $69. Definitely well worth it alone.

 

[abc]

It's now a question of whether I want to spring the $259 for the alpine version. Which is just $190 over the Nordic only pass.

Hmmm... Do I ski enough in the east to justify the $200?

 

[ThatGuy]

It's now a question of whether I want to spring the $259 for the alpine version. Which is just $190 over the Nordic only pass.

Hmmm... Do I ski enough in the east to justify the $200?

I’d look at the Western resorts you could supplement a trip with.
PowMow for UT.
Few really good ones in WA and BC.
Marmot Basin as well.

 

[PAabe]

Sunlight in CO

 

[abc]

I’d look at the Western resorts you could supplement a trip with.
PowMow for UT.
Few really good ones in WA and BC.
Marmot Basin as well.

That's not enough to justify the $259. (Not sure even though it's only $190)

I'm not going to Marmot Basin. And there's no reason to go to WA or BC unless...

Anyway, I'm not going all over the wide wide west just to visit one of those mountains. The only realistic mountains are in the east which I can much more easily visit.. But I don't know how much time I'll have in the east. Once substract the thaw and the dry spells, there aren't that many weekends before I head west.

10 years ago, I had Mountain Collective. I loved the idea of skiing a bunch of different mountains for a couple days each. Then, MAX came along. 5 days each mountain. I never look back. Now, I'd rather spend 5-10 days in ONE MOUNTAIN! Really know the nooks and crannies. Do multiple runs on the same trail, try different lines. Not going all over the place and only scratch the surface on each.

So I use the mega passes only on a few mountains. This business of 2 days only on each mountain just doesn't appeal.

 

[jaytrem]

5 new ones, multiple regions, announced today at 11AM. What's your guesses? I'll go with...

Hood Meadows
Grouse
MRG
Southington
Cooper

 

[Smellytele]

5 new ones, multiple regions, announced today at 11AM. What's your guesses? I'll go with...

Hood Meadows
Grouse
MRG
Southington
Cooper

Burke

 

[Edd]

5 new ones, multiple regions, announced today at 11AM. What's your guesses? I'll go with...

Hood Meadows
Grouse
MRG
Southington
Cooper

MRG would be great coupled with Bolton for a trip.

 

[Harvey]

Mad River? No way.

 

[jaytrem]

Mad River? No way.

They sounded receptive to it in the past. And is no doubt some wishful thinking on my part. I'll "settle" for Burke though.

 

[Harvey]

They sounded receptive to it in the past. And is no doubt some wishful thinking on my part. I'll "settle" for Burke though.

I'd think they would want to blackout every weekend worth skiing. Could that actually work?

 

[jaytrem]

I'd think they would want to blackout every weekend worth skiing. Could that actually work?

I guess it would with the Indy but not the Indy+. So not sure. It would definitely work for me. I've never skied there on a weekend.

 

[trackbiker]

Burke would be a great addition. I don't know why the receiver added Jay and left out Burke last year. Too close to each other for Indy? Berkshire East and Catamount are both on Indy.

 

[urungus]

Burke would be a great addition. I don't know why the receiver added Jay and left out Burke last year. Too close to each other for Indy? Berkshire East and Catamount are both on Indy.

Berkshire East and Catamount are significantly further away from each other (90 minute drive) than Burke and Jay (1 hour drive). But Cannon-Black and Magic-Suicide 6 are both about an hour apart.