SAM Magazine—New York City, Oct. 30, 2025—
Indy Pass director Erik Mogensen speaks during the Indy Pass press event.The number of Indy Pass products sold for 2025-26 grew 60 percent year-over-year, and pass holder redemptions at partner ski areas were up 40 percent for the 2024-25 season compared to 2023-24, according to a presentation at the second annual Indy Pass press event held at the Centurion in New York City last week.
Sales for the 2025-26 Indy Pass have closed for the year. With the addition of 50 new ski area partners on the pass, pass holders will have two days of access to each of more than 270 ski areas around the world.
Indy Pass officials also highlighted the new Learn to Turn Pass, which remains on sale. Designed for beginners, it offers three total days of skiing/snowboarding, rentals, 
Black Mountain, N.H., stayed open until May 3, 2025.and lessons for $189 at “a growing list of 44-plus resorts” participating in the program.
The Employee Pass, offered as an additional perk for employees at partner ski areas, returned for its second year, giving employees and volunteers access to two days of skiing or riding at more than 110 participating resort partners for $25.
And the new Indy Shop Program has more than 80 independent retailers across the U.S. that offer Indy Pass holders access to 15 percent off ski gear and 20 percent off ski/board tunes at participating locations.
Indy Pass director Erik Mogensen said there are thousands of people on the waitlist to buy an Indy Pass after the most recent round of sales reached capacity.
Members of the media networking.Mogensen also discussed the progress at Black Mountain, N.H., which he acquired via Indy Pass and his technology company Entabeni Systems last year. He has been serving as its general manager since. Following various capital improvements prior to the 2024-25 season, the ski area’s revenue was up more than 40 percent to $2.4 million.
The plan is to launch a new co-op ownership model in the spring, selling shares of the ski area to individuals. The Black Mountain Community Corporation—the entity formed as the financial vehicle to fund and run the ski area—is currently comprised of a handful of investors who meet the Securities and Exchange Commission definition of an accredited investor.
