Is the Indy Pass Worth It for 2026-27?
The short answer: The Indy Pass ($369) covers 37 ski resorts across 7 countries for the 2026-27 season. PassCast's average skiability rating across its mountains is currently 52/100, and it breaks even in about 3 days at its flagship resorts (flagship peak-day ticket $125). This season's best-forecast mountains on the pass are Loveland (78), Dodge Ridge (75), Kiroro (74).
The numbers
Breakeven is the pass price divided by a typical peak-window day ticket ($125) at its flagship mountains. Ski more days than that and the pass wins. Indy caps volume; the 26-27 allotment sold out, with a possible fall re-release as in past years. Refundable before Dec 1 under the 300 Resort Guarantee.
2 days at each of 300+ independent resorts, blackout dates on the base tier. Verdicts here count only the mountains in your plan. Official pass site →
Should you buy it? Run your planThe verdict depends on which mountains you ski and how many days — not a blanket answer
PassCast's Pass Finder values the Indy Pass across your whole season — home mountain plus trip legs — honoring day caps and shared allotments, then ranks it against every other pass by expected savings across 10,000 simulated seasons.
Indy Pass resorts, ranked by 2026-27 snow forecast
This is the forecast-driven part: every Indy Pass mountain PassCast tracks, sorted by this season's skiability rating. Updated daily.
| # | Resort | Region | Skiability | Median snow | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loveland CO | Colorado | 78 | 441" | 2 days |
| 2 | Dodge Ridge CA | Sierra | 75 | 358" | 2 days |
| 3 | Kiroro JP | Japan | 74 | 542" | 2 days |
| 4 | China Peak CA | Sierra | 67 | 298" | 2 days |
| 5 | Corralco CLLIVE | Andes | 67 | 247" | 2 days |
| 6 | Madarao JP | Japan | 64 | 338" | 2 days |
| 7 | Powderhorn CO | Colorado | 63 | 237" | 2 days |
| 8 | Avoriaz (Portes du Soleil) FR | Alps | 63 | 275" | 2 days |
Showing the 8 best-forecast mountains of 37 on the Indy Pass. See the full global rankings.
Indy Pass 2026-27: straight answers
- Is the Indy Pass worth it for the 2026-27 season?
- The Indy Pass ($369) covers 37 ski resorts across 7 countries for the 2026-27 season. PassCast's average skiability rating across its mountains is currently 52/100, and it breaks even in about 3 days at its flagship resorts (flagship peak-day ticket $125). This season's best-forecast mountains on the pass are Loveland (78), Dodge Ridge (75), Kiroro (74). Whether it pays off for you depends on how many days you'll ski — at $125 a peak-window day ticket, you break even around day 3. Use the Pass Finder to run your exact plan through 10,000 simulated seasons.
- How many resorts are on the Indy Pass for 2026-27?
- PassCast tracks 37 Indy Pass resorts across 7 countries with daily snow forecasts. 2 days at each of 300+ independent resorts, blackout dates on the base tier. Verdicts here count only the mountains in your plan.
- How much does the Indy Pass cost for 2026-27?
- Indy Pass is $369 as of Spring 2026 sale (~$369 new); SOLD OUT as of July 2026 — waitlist only. Indy caps volume; the 26-27 allotment sold out, with a possible fall re-release as in past years. Refundable before Dec 1 under the 300 Resort Guarantee.
- Which Indy Pass resorts will have the best snow in 2026-27?
- As of today's simulation, the top-forecast Indy Pass mountains are Loveland (skiability 78), Dodge Ridge (skiability 75), Kiroro (skiability 74), China Peak (skiability 67), Corralco (skiability 67). Rankings update daily as ENSO, seasonal outlooks, and live observations change.
Prices verified Spring 2026 sale (~$369 new); SOLD OUT as of July 2026 — waitlist only. Not affiliated with Indy Pass. Forecasts are probabilistic and updated daily — see methodology.