2024-25 Ski Season with Indy Pass

August 06, 2025

2024-25 Ski Season with Indy Pass

I picked up skiing for the first time during the 2021-22 season and after many falls, broken ski poles, missing goggles, and lessons I was finally ready to get a ski pass for the 2023-24 season. Being a new skier, I didn't want to dive into a super expensive pass so I looked at relatively inexpensive alternatives. I came across the Indy Pass, which in my option is the best bang for your buck.

As of the 2025–26 season, the base adult pass starts at just $329. There’s also a no-blackout version if you want maximum flexibility, and kids passes start at only $149. With the pass, you get access to 180 independent resorts across North America, Japan, and Europe. New England alone you get access to over 20 mountains (including gems like Cannon, Bolton Valley, Jay Peak, and Saddleback) it's perfect for skiers and snowboarders who want a variety without the high cost of bigger resort passes.

The Indy Pass isn’t just about lift access. Passholders also unlock exclusive discounts at Indy Allied mountains as well as local hotels/inns. You’ll may also find savings on gear rentals, lessons, and even some local dining options. If you're planning a ski weekend on a budget, this pass is for you!

So what's the catch? Well, passholders only get two days at each resort (plus discounted third days). To some this may be a deal breaker due to having to travel to different mountains, but to me it was one of my favorite parts. Every weekend I got to explore a new mountain in a new area. I romanticized the roadtrips, making each ski trip a new adventure. I really enjoyed discovering new terrain all season long and supporting independently owned mountains.

Throughout the 2024-25 ski season I had 20 ski days (yes, 20 ski days for about $300)! If you're interested in seeing where I went and learning about each of the mountains click any of the photos below to see a TikTok video I made at the mountain (@ExploreNewEngland).

Click any of the photos below to see a short video about the mountain!

CANNON MOUNTAIN (NH)

Cannon Mountain is located in the White Mountains in Franconia, New Hampshire. Their summit has a 360-degree observation deck and a ski-in/ski-out cafe. Fun fact: the cafe has the highest beer taps in the state at 4,080 feet! Cannon is also where modern skiing in North America began, with the first aerial tramway opening back in 1938. If you get lucky with a bluebird day, you can see Canada as well as mountains from four different states!

Cannon has some challenging terrain (e.g. DJ's Tramline and Paulie's Folly), but they also have an excellent beginner area called Tuckerbrook. Even as an intermediate skier, I occasionally stick to the Tuckerbrook area when the main trails get icy. Since the slopes are wind facing, the mountain is more susceptible to ice over. Cannon has it's fair share of windy/icy days, but when the weather cooperates the views are stunning.

Number of trails: 97

Vertical Drop: 2,180

Local restaurant recommendations: Polly's Pancake Parlor

CATAMOUNT MOUNTAIN (MA)