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Indy Pass Signs Saddleback, Waterville Valley Partnerships transform Indy Pass into destination product in the Northeast Stuart Winchester The Indy Pass today announced partnerships with Maine’s Saddleback and New Hampshire’s Waterville Valley, two of the largest independent New England ski areas that had remained unaffiliated with a national multipass. The deals are effective immediately, granting Indy Pass […]
Skiers of the Pandemic February 5, 2021 by Paddy O’Connell The five caricatures you can expect to see on the hill this year. Dear sweet lord of snow and spread eagles, ski season approaches. Every fall, when the leaves start to turn ablaze and the air is filled with the aroma of pumpkin spice lattes, I—like all […]
Teton Gravity Research and Indy Pass team up to highlight the spirit of independent ski and snowboard resorts Short film featuring 12 Indy Pass resorts releasing fall 2021. Jackson, WY February 18, 2021 – Teton Gravity Research, the global leader in action sports, adventure and outdoor media, is excited to announce a partnership with Indy […]
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Tracy Ross weaves her way through wide-open powder at Keystone’s Bergman Bowl in February 2016. The U.S. Forest Service recently approved a new lift and trails in the area. Photo by Phil Lindeman / Summit Daily archives Forest Service approves new lift and trails in Keystone Resort’s Bergman Bowl by Nicole Miller February 19, 2021 […]
Vail explores special districts so guests can stroll with booze State’s current liquor regulation relaxations set to expire July 1 Scott Miller February 18, 2021 One of the few benefits of the COVID-19 pandemic was some loosening of the state’s liquor laws. Communities including Vail are now working to keep some of those exemptions in […]
The Black businesswomen bringing diversity to ski slopes Sara Gill and Streisand Neto, special to CNN February 18, 2021 (CNN) — In January 2019, Simisola Oke traveled with a friend to Flachau, one of Austria’s busiest ski areas. Following their arrival, they were greeted with many hellos and waves from fellow skiers. Initially, “we just assumed […]
Old Ski Gondolas Find New Life as Private Dining Rooms A Colorado woman is revamping used gondolas to help restaurants stay afloat with outdoor dining. By Sarah Kuta February 12, 2021 With cold winter weather on the horizon and ever-changing local COVID-19 rules limiting indoor dining, Wendy and Rich Tucciarone began worrying about the fate of their Steamboat […]
New TSA Security Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic Physical barriers, new tech and rules to prevent infection during airport screenings by Christina Ianzito, AARP February 15, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to emphasize that staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues to […]
The Indie Files: Greek Peak Poised for Indypass Breakthrough February 9, 2021 Jay Flemma CORTLAND, NY – Sadly, I’ll never get to say, “I’ll take Mythology for a thousand please, Alex,” (as Jeopardy’s long-time host has now gone to that Great Game Show in the Sky), but I would have run the category. Western Civ […]
Police Take to the Ski Slopes to Ensure COVID-19 Regulation Adherence Miles Wong February 11, 2021 Police have taken to the slopes in Europe in order to ensure COVID regulation adherence. We’ve all seen bike cops and mall cops, but the COVID-19 pandemic has bred a new type of cop: ski cops! And no, they’re not […]
The Few Remaining Single Chairs & Why They’re Rad By Matt Lorelli January 21, 2021 Mt. Eyak Single Chairlift. Credit: White Book Ski The single chair lift is one of the rarest sights at a ski resort today. They might have you asking, “Why not replace the single chair with a high-speed quad (or a double for that […]
