Indy Ski Pass

[JimG.]

Agreed, but then one might think they'd be ubiquitous in uniform jackets, let alone ski jackets in general...but they aren't. They make it much easier if the alignment or height of the gate isn't ideal, as moving your arm is a lot better than trying to move a hip pocket. The latter can be a lot more amusing to watch, though.

Totally agree. I have a North Face jacket and it's the best feature on the garment IMO. But I rarely use that jacket.

Instead, I use an old cell phone holder from back in the 2000's. Just put the pass in it and slip it on my left arm, then put my shell on over it and cinch the arm cuffs. it naturally winds up near my wrist.

 

[abc]

I don't think anyone here would expect anything less than perfection from you.

What's your secret?

I don’t expect it to fail. And it doesn’t.

I don’t hate it nor moan about it. It gracefully reciprocate.

 

[deadheadskier]

I don’t expect it to fail. And it doesn’t.

I don’t hate it nor moan about it. It gracefully reciprocate.

 

[jaytrem]

I do give off a lot of negative vibes while skiing, that's probably why my cards keep failing.

 

[KustyTheKlown]

my card works great and i am a straight up misanthrope out there.

in fact much of my misanthropy is directed at people who cant work their fucking cards.

 

[deadheadskier]

Skied S6 today with my daughter. Had most of the snowmaking terrain open with one more by the broken down double that just needed to be pushed out. A couple of the natural trails open including Show Off under the Quad. Pretty thin. A few bumps. Definitely the steepest trail her 6 year old self has tried. She did great even amusing the ski patroller skiing along side us.

Had to sign an Indy waiver, but it was just a form you signed both names with a pen. Took two seconds. Still old school wicker tickets. So, kinda weird to have to sign a waiver, but I guess that's the world we live in now.

 

[Smellytele]

Jay today on Indy was great! Fun day. No real lines today. No more than a 3 minute wait.
They state that it has snowed everyday there this year until today.

 

[urungus]

Indy pass redemption at Cannon yesterday was easy … reloaded my Cannon RFID card online, put the card in my pocket and went directly to lift, no waivers or standing in ticket line required. Why can’t every Indy mountain be like this ? Also FWIW, noticed they were using Entabini branded handheld scanners in the lift line. Went to Waterville the day before and they require you to stand in line to redeem your Indy pass. They also have an unusual system where you have to attach your Waterville RFID card to the outside of your jacket with an old school plastic ticket wicket which they then scanned by hand in the lift lines.

 

[chuckstah]

Indy pass redemption at Cannon yesterday was easy … reloaded my Cannon RFID card online, put the card in my pocket and went directly to lift, no waivers or standing in ticket line required. Why can’t every Indy mountain be like this ? Also FWIW, noticed they were using Entabini branded handheld scanners in the lift line. Went to Waterville the day before and they require you to stand in line to redeem your Indy pass. They also have an unusual system where you have to attach your Waterville RFID card to the outside of your jacket with an old school plastic ticket wicket which they then scanned by hand in the lift lines.

Yes, the Cannon redemption is great, a bit clunky making the reservation online but straight to the lift is nice. Magic has the same system and is straight to the lift as well, once you have the RFID. Strange about Waterville as we were not given plastic ties on Friday. We had the cards in a pocket all day and were hand scanned the usual way through the coat.

 

[Zand]

No waivers and more surprisingly no $5 charge at Waterville. 12 degrees and the wind is howling. Place is dead and it's a great day to lap a bubble chair!

 

[RH29]

No waivers and more surprisingly no $5 charge at Waterville. 12 degrees and the wind is howling. Place is dead and it's a great day to lap a bubble chair!

I haven't got the $5 charge anywhere yet this season.

 

[Zand]

I haven't got the $5 charge anywhere yet this season.

Pats, Bolton, and Magic all charged me.

 

[RH29]

Pats, Bolton, and Magic all charged me.

I've only been to Berkshire, Catamount, and Mohawk. Headed to Magic this weekend.

 

[jaytrem]

I've only been to Berkshire, Catamount, and Mohawk. Headed to Magic this weekend.

In the past you could use your Catamount and Berkshire or vice versa. I assume still true?

 

[urungus]

Pats, Bolton, and Magic all charged me.

In my experience, the $5 charge is a one-time charge - if you have your RFID card from a previous visit they will reload it for free

 

[Zand]

In my experience, the $5 charge is a one-time charge - if you have your RFID card from a previous visit they will reload it for free

That is correct, but I believe you may need to pay for a new card each year.

 

[2planks2coasts]

I haven't got the $5 charge anywhere yet this season.

Paid the $5 RFID charge at Ragged today for an Indy redemption. That was it, no waivers to sign, no lines. I live 30 mins from Ragged and have been within an hour for the last four years. This was my first visit. Great place, Northern orientation seems to help snow retention. Seems like a shrunken version of loon. Decent enough Lodge for the non skiing wife. Will def visit again.

 

[Smellytele]

That is correct, but I believe you may need to pay for a new card each year.

I have had one from Bolton for a few years and this year it didn't work so they gave me a free new one. I believe you can use magic's from last year as well.
It's Pats first year with this system so not sure there.

 

[sugarbushskier]

I have had one from Bolton for a few years and this year it didn't work so they gave me a free new one. I believe you can use magic's from last year as well.
It's Pats first year with this system so not sure there.

Skied Magic yesterday and used my RFID card from last year. Aside from making the reservation in advance, the process was simple and quick at the counter. As a matter of fact, if you have a reservation and already have the RFID card, you can go to the machine(s) in front of ticket window and activate right there w/o having to work with anyone.

BTW conditions were good. Tali and Sorcerer were "interesting" with the snowmaking whales. Recommend Up Your Sleeve" if you're looking for good snow and natural terrain.

 

[urungus]

if you have a reservation and already have the RFID card, you can go to the machine(s) in front of ticket window and activate right there w/o having to work with anyone.

That is great, Bolton are you listening ?!?