"I hate seeing the corporations that have compromised the sport and culture of skiing grab more. The Indy Base Pass starts at $349, while the Ikon Base Pass begins at $924. He further contrasted the top-tier products, pointing out that the Indy+ sits at $399 compared to Ikon's "staggering" $1,349 price point."
"Passholders may request a full refund for an unused pass if a favorite resort from the 2025-26 season does not renew for 2026-27. The cut-off for these "no questions asked" refunds is December 1, 2026. Mogensen emphasized that Indy's Colorado and New Hampshire-based support teams are available to assist affected skiers."
"Despite the loss of the Midwest Family Resorts trio, the Indy Pass remains defiant. While the pass previously jettisoned partner Buck Hill after it joined Ikon's two-day program last year, the tour currently boasts more than twice as many partners as Epic, Ikon, and Mountain Collective combined."
Three prominent Midwest ski destinations—Lutsen Mountains, Granite Peak, and Snowriver Mountain Resort—have switched from the Indy Pass to Ikon Pass starting the 2026-27 season. Indy Pass Managing Director Erik Mogensen expressed strong opposition to the move, criticizing corporate consolidation in skiing. He highlighted significant price differences between the passes: Indy Base Pass costs $349 versus Ikon's $924, while premium tiers reach $399 and $1,349 respectively. Mogensen offered affected passholders full refunds through December 1, 2026, if their favorite resort departed. Despite losing these resorts, Indy Pass maintains more partners than Epic, Ikon, and Mountain Collective combined.
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