Two tidbits of skiing news for this week:
First, Indy Pass is announcing the addition of sixteen new ski areas for the 26/27 season, including Les 7 Laux, France; Bergbahnen Hohsaas AG, Switzerland; Valmorel, France; Stöten i Sälen, Sweden; Levi, Finland; Murray Ski Ridge, BC; Pebble Creek Ski Area, ID; Thrill Hills, ND; Stranda Ski Resort, Norway; Bethel Village Trails XC, ME; Franconia Inn & Outdoor Center XC, NH; Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center XC, NH; Northern Maine Community Trails XC, ME; Steamboat Ski Touring Center XC CO; Haymaker Nordic Center XC, CO; and The Loppet XC, MN. Indy Pass will continue to add resorts over the off-season and expects major additions before the 26/27 season.
Indy’s expansion into South America, Scandinavia, and Europe allows year-round ski opportunities for passholders, when conditions permit. The 25/26 Indy Pass provides ski access through the summer season until August at Corralco, Chile, while the 26/27 Indy Pass begins in September with skiing in Austria at Pitztaler Gletscherbahn and Kaunertaler Gletscher.
Indy Pass announced that existing passholders can renew their passes starting today for the lowest guaranteed price. This comes as Indy unveils a new online system for pass renewals designed to reward its most loyal customers. Following the renewal period, the 26/27 sale will invite waitlist members to purchase their passes on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. A public sale period will begin on March 1st and is dependent on capacity following renewals and waitlist purchases.
Next, the North American Snowsports Journalists Association is hurtling towards what looks to be an epic weekend at Black Mountain in New Hampshire. Black was saved from the No Longer Exists file by Indy Pass last year and over the last 18 months, the mountain has grown steadily. It’s highly reputed as one of the more challenging mountains in the state – some gnar in New Hampshire?! – and all New England is agog with both the mountain’s resurrection and the NASJA rager that’s scheduled. Besodes a chance to support the feel-good story of the mountain’s resurgance, Sam Weintraub of Peak Rankings will be a guest lecturer on how to become a YouTube star, ande then Yours Truly will host a video disc jockey party that will light up New Hampshire like the Fourth of July. Be there or be square, daddy-o.
