The case for planning a Colorado road trip with your Indy Pass
When most people hear Colorado, they recognize that it's home to some of the most popular ski destinations in the world. It's by design - the Rockies are an incredible range, donning consistently light snow and dozens of unique destinations to choose from.
Decades of corporate consolidation have drastically changed the Colorado ski experience. And yet, a fierce coalition of independent strongholds still exists in pockets of the Rockies, and we're here to tell you that you'd be missing out if you don't put them on your road trip itinerary for this winter.
The 26/27 Indy Pass gets you 2 days of skiing/riding across 9 independent ski areas in Colorado, plus access to a handful of Nordic centers. Not to mention passholders get exclusive access to a host of lodging deals across Rado’ and beyond.
26/27 Indy Pass Resorts in Colorado
Alpine
Cuchara Mountain Park
Echo Mountain
Granby Ranch
Hoedown Hill
Howelsen Hill
Kendall Mountain Ski Center
Loveland
Powderhorn Mountain Resort
Sunlight Mountain
Nordic
Haymaker XC
Howelsen Hill XC
Granby XC
Steamboat Ski Touring Center
Leaving Denver with a tank of gas can jump-start one of the best Indy road trips on the map. Loveland Ski Area, Powderhorn Mountain Resort, and Sunlight Mountain lead a star-studded cast of exemplary ski resorts that are known for a healthy ratio of snow vs. lift lines. After a few runs, you’ll think to yourself, “Why didn’t we visit here sooner”? We’ve all been there…
Leverage our lodging deals to plan your next multi-day trip in Colorado and discover your next favorite destination. In Colorado, Indy Passholders can save up to 20% on exclusive lodging deals near Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Granby, and Loveland/Idaho Springs.
Contrary to popular belief, not all ski areas in Colorado are perched on 14,000’ mountains and covered head to toe with express chairs.
Sprinkled throughout much of Colorado (and North America, for that matter) are mom-and-pop ski areas that proudly offer skiing at a more relaxed pace, where the days tend to be defined by welcoming people, fewer crowds, and family-friendly slopes.
Places like Granby Ranch, Echo Mountain, Cuchara, Hoedown Hill, Kendall, Howelsen, and countless others play a vital role for their local communities by providing a venue to recreate and enjoy the mountains.
Don’t get us wrong, we love ski areas of all sizes. But whether you choose to “go big or small” can make a difference. Your Indy Pass is an open invitation to do just that: uncover the incredible variety of ski areas in Colorado and beyond. Every visit directly supports the resort you choose to ski or ride.
While the 26/27 Indy Pass is currently sold out, you can join the waitlist to be the first to know if it goes back on sale ahead of the 26/27 winter season.
