IPOS 2 Spotlight: Buck Hill
Buck Hill was also started by none other than Fred Pabst Jr (of PBR acclaim) in the 1930’s. Fred abandoned his ski empire dream after a few bad snow years and in 1954, after being set up on a blind date and hitting it off, Chuck and Nancy Stone decided it would be fun to… Read more »
IPOS 2 Spotlight: Nordic Mountain
Owner Rick Schmitz purchased the mountain in 2005 at only twenty-two years old. Let’s just say that some of the old-timers were a bit skeptical. Luckily Rick’s dedication won over the staff and he’s been part of the success at keeping the soul of Nordic Mountain well fed and alive. The TGR crew was lucky… Read more »
IPOS 2 Spotlight: Granite Peak
Granite Peak opened its slopes in 1937, one of the first in North America following Stowe and Sun Valley. Located in Rib Mountain State Park, this Wisconsin ski resort boasts the state’s only high speed six pack and steepest vertical drop (700’). The TGR crew found itself lapping a boarder-cross style run with rollers and… Read more »
IPOS 2 Spotlight: Tyrol Basin
From fried cheese curds to local legend Paul Underwood, Tyrol Basin is steeped in character and excellent glade runs. Rumor has it that Tyrol Basin was the first resort to ever have a half pipe built during the 1989-90 season. Apres takes place at the Chalet, once an old dairy barn. Guess you’ll need to… Read more »
IPOS 2 Spotlight: Little Switzerland
Founded in 1941, and one of Wisconsin’s oldest ski areas, Little Switzerland is the ski area that could. The current owners re-opened their childhood ski area for the 2012/13 season and haven’t looked back. The “Switz” provides for all types of snow lovers from NASTAR speed fanatics to rope tow parkies. And…their apres scene is… Read more »
IPOS 2 Spotlight: The Rock Snowpark
Once a landfill, The Rock Snowpark serves up winter stoke with 100% snowmaking and positive vibes. A mere stone’s throw from Milwaukee, The Rock calls the town of Franklin, Wisconsin home. Here, tubing lanes, the terrain park and blue and black runs hang out side by side. This place guarantees good, clean winter fun.
IPOS 2 Spotlight: Caberfae Peaks
Located in the Manistee National Forest just outside Cadillac, Michigan, this ski hill was started with one rope tow by the Civil Conservation Corps in 1938. Today, cousins Tim and Pete Meyer still manage and run the resort together. The night-skiing is magical and the groomers impeccable. If you walk into the main lodge, don’t… Read more »
Indy Pass x Teton Gravity Research Presents: In Pursuit of Soul ll
Teton Gravity Research and Indy Pass bring you a short film celebrating the independent spirit of the Midwest ski and snowboard community. Those who ride the Midwest will tell you – they don’t need endless storm cycles, 4,000 feet of vert or fancy base areas to have fun. A few rope tows and rails, a… Read more »
Indy Pass and Teton Gravity Research (TGR) Unveils Trailer For In Pursuit of Soul 2
New TGR Short Film Highlights Unique Culture Among Midwest Ski Resorts Jackson, Wyo. (October 17, 2022) – Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, today unveiled the trailer for their newest short film, In Pursuit of Soul 2: Midwest Independence. Inspired by a partnership with Indy Pass, the fastest-growing… Read more »
Indy Pass Opens Eastern Canada with Calabogie Peaks + 11 More Resorts
PORTLAND, Ore. (October 11, 2022) – The Indy Pass announced today that Calabogie Peaks Resort in Ontario would become the first Eastern Canadian resort to join the coalition of independent mountains. In addition, three other full Alpine partners, four cross-country resorts, and four Allied resorts have been added. “The Indy Pass supports scores of independent resorts… Read more »
Indy Pass Adds Two Resorts in California
PORTLAND, Ore. (August 24, 2022) – The Indy Pass announced today that two of California’s most popular independent resorts have joined the coalition for the 22/23 season. Mountain High, in SoCal’s San Gabriel Mountains, is now conveniently paired with Snow Valley, while the Bay Area’s Dodge Ridge joins Indy partner China Peak in the Central Sierras.… Read more »
Mt. Hood Meadows joins the Indy Pass family of independent resorts
The Indy Pass is proud to announce that Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon is joining its coalition of independent resorts for the 22/23 season. Mt. Hood Meadows is one of the largest independently owned and operated resorts in the US and features 2,150 acres, 11 lifts, 85 named runs, and 430″ of annual snowfall. It welcomes more skier visits than any other Indy resort partner.
Indy Pass Adds 5 New Resorts, Launches XC Pass
Indy Pass just added five new resorts, including two cross country (XC) and three alpine resorts! That brings our total # of resorts to 90! Indy Pass offers two days at each of our 82 alpine resorts as well as two days at each of our nine (and growing) cross country resorts. Waterville Valley offers… Read more »
Indy Pass Breaks into Colorado with Sunlight Mountain
We’re proud to announce the first resort in Colorado to join the Indy Pass is Sunlight Mountain Resort coming aboard immediately through next season with no blackout dates. Sunlight Mountain Resort is located in the heart of Colorado ski country tucked between Vail and Aspen. At Sunlight, you’ll park for free, walk to the lifts,… Read more »
Don’t-miss Mountain: Catamount Ski Resort
Written by Natalie Akers At my elementary school, entering third grade unlocked a rite of passage; We were finally old enough for the after school ski program. Each Thursday at 3pm, we loaded our gear onto the school bus and drove 45-minutes across the NY-MA border for the unmatched experience of night skiing at Catamount… Read more »
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