How It Works

How do i use my pass?

To use your Indy Pass, simply walk up to the ticket window and show your physical pass or a government-issued ID just as a Driver's License. They will print you a day ticket, process a redemption for the day, and you're free to ski! Some resorts have blackout dates and/or require advanced reservations. Please check the blackout dates page before planning your visit. Blackout dates for the 26/27 season will be announced in the fall.

Indy Pass does not guarantee access to a resort partner's events or special programming beyond the scope of a regular lift ticket. Examples may include races, music festivals, competitions, etc.

Your pass may only be redeemed once per day and is non-transferable.

Resorts using RFID access systems may charge an additional fee for the purchase of the resort-specific RFID card.  These cards are typically reusable and last multiple seasons, so please hold on to them and reuse them on your next visit to these resorts. 

physical Indy Pass Card

This Indy Pass can be used to redeem your 2 lift tickets and third discounted day at each partner resort, as well as access discounts on products and services from other Indy Pass partners. 

Once your Indy Pass is activated, you can access your ski days with or without your physical card. Physical cards will be shipped in the fall for the 26/27 season. If you don't have your physical card on you and wish to visit a resort, you can simply bring photo ID to the ticket window that matches the name on your Indy Pass account.

To ensure timely delivery of your pass, please log in to your profile and confirm that your account is active and "ready to ski". Activation required the following:

• Uploaded a headshot photo (no sunglasses, no hats)
• Signed the waiver
• Completed payment
• For Add-On and Employee Passes, photo verification is required. Verification for these two items is manual and may take up to two days.

When does the Indy Pass season begin and end

Each ski season begins September 1 and ends the following August 31.

Indy Add-On Pass Rules

• Proof of ownership of an Unrestricted Season Pass at an Indy Alpine Partner Resort (either a photo of your pass or receipt of purchase from your home resort - must display your full name) must be uploaded to your account in order to activate your Indy Add-On Pass
• Your Add-On pass is not valid until your verification has been approved. 
• Verifications can take up to 72 hours to process, so please upload them well in advance of your first anticipated use. This is a manual process conducted by our customer support team in Colorado.
• Add-On Passes are not valid at your home resort
• Season Passes at the Indy Partner Resort must be unrestricted to qualify. Midweek and night-only passes do not qualify
• If you decide not to purchase a season pass, you may upgrade your Add-On pass to a regular Indy or Indy+ for the difference in cost at the time of upgrade plus a $25 service fee
• No refunds will be given, and passes may not be transferred
• Kids must also have a season pass to qualify for Add-On pricing
• Unrestricted employee season passes are eligible

What is the 300 Resort Guarantee?

Passholders may request a refund before December 1, 2026, if the number of Indy Pass resort partners is less than 300 by November 1, 2026. A passholder can also request a refund for an unused pass by December 1, 2026, if their favorite resort from the 25/26 season does not renew for 26/27.

Indy Allied program

At all resorts participating in the Indy Allied Program, Indy Passholders receive 25% off lift tickets on weekends and holidays between Dec. 23 through March 10, and 50% off all other days in the season. Allied resorts are:

King Pine, NH
Paul Bunyan Ski Hill, WI
Mont Ripley, MI
Cherry Peak, UT

BLACKOUTS AND RESERVATIONS?

Blackout dates apply specifically to the Indy Base Pass, Indy AddOn Base Pass, and Learn to Turn Passes. Indy+ Passes are not subject to blackout dates. 

25/26: You can find the current season's blackout dates and status of advanced reservations here, for both the standard Indy Pass and Learn to Turn Pass. 

Blackout dates for the 26/27 season will be finalized by the fall of 2026.

Capacity Limits

To preserve the experience at Indy partner resorts, restrictions have been placed on the number of passes sold for the 26/27 season. We encourage passholders to purchase early for the best chance of securing a 26/27 Indy Pass. Sign up for the waitlist here.

Additional Passholder Perks for both Indy Base Pass and Indy+ Pass

• 25% off window rate for a third day at partnering Indy Pass ski areas (1 per at each resort).
• 2 Trail Pass Days at Indy Cross Country Resorts
• Discounted Lift Tickets to Allied Resorts across the US
  • King Pine, NH
  • Paul Bunyan Ski Hill, WI
  • Mont Ripley, MI
  • Cherry Peak, UT
• Access to discounted lodging
•  Exclusive in-store discounts at participating Winter Sports Retailers (25/26 passholders only). Details:
  • The discounts available to Indy Pass holders are 15% off regularly priced ski equipment and winter apparel, and 20% off ski and board tune-ups. 
  • Passholders can simply show their pass at checkout to receive the discount. 
  • Available in-store only, at participating stores. A full list of can be found here.
  • All Indy Passholders can utilize this deal (Indy Base, Indy+, Indy XC, and Learn to Turn). 
• Free trial issue of Skiing History Magazine –enjoy carefully researched stories and stunning images from skiing’s past. Includes resort and industry news; ski art, books, and films, and favorite vintage ads. Redeem here.

Guests with an Indy+ Add-On Pass or an Indy Base Add-On Pass receive the same benefits, but must verify that they own a current unrestricted season pass to activate their Add-On Pass.

What is the Indy Employee Pass?

The Indy Employee Pass is a special version of the Indy Pass that is exclusively available to employees and volunteers of Indy Partner Resorts who opt into the Indy Employee Pass Program. The Indy Employee Pass is valid for two free days at each Indy Employee Pass Program participating resort.  The Indy Employee Pass is also valid for a discounted third day at each Indy Employee Pass Program participating resort. Visit this page to see all participating resorts respective blackout dates. 

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Refund Policy

All pass products are non-refundable. All sales of pass products are final, with the exception of a pass rollover for those who purchase pass protection. 

Pass Protection Program

You may purchase a pass protection policy that guarantees Indy Pass will roll your pass over to the next season with no additional fees, regardless of pricing changes. To be eligible for rollover, passes must have zero redemptions during the current season, and rollovers must be requested by April 1 of the current season. Pass Protection Programs must be added to EACH pass at the time of purchase and may not be added at a later date.

Credit Card Processing

We gladly accept all of the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.

Charity, Non-Profits and Donation Requests

Indy Pass is committed to supporting snow sports related non-profit organizations in the communities we serve. Typically, our support will involve the donation of a pass or providing a discount promo code. However, due to our start-up status and the limit on how many complimentary passes we can issue, not all requests can be granted. To request a donation, please fill out our Donation Request Form. Your request will be reviewed and a response given within one week. Thanks for your interest in the Indy Pass and for all that you do for snow sports in your community.

Give Indy as a Gift!

It's easy to give the Indy Pass as a gift. Just assign the passholder name at checkout. If the person is age 18+, an email will be sent instructing them to sign the waiver once you complete the purchase. If the person is under 18 (19 in Canada), a legal guardian must sign the waiver.