Two days is a great first taste of a mountain. Five days is a ski vacation.
Indy Pass just closed that gap. On November 5, the pass for independent ski areas introduced the Destination Upgrade, an add-on that gives passholders three extra ski or ride days at participating destination resorts in the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, Western Canada and the Alps. Stack those on top of the two days Indy Pass already includes at each of its 300+ member resorts, and you’ve got up to five days at a single destination. That’s a full family ski trip without paying mega-pass prices.
How the Destination Upgrade Works
The upgrade adds three days to your existing pass, and you get to choose how to use them. Spend all five days at one resort, or spread your three bonus days across several of the participating mountains. Upgrade days only work at resorts in the program, and they aren’t subject to blackout dates.
The 13 Resorts in the Pilot Program
The 2026/27 season is a pilot year, with 13 destinations on board:
United States: 49° North Mountain Resort (WA), Brundage Mountain Resort (ID), Powderhorn Mountain Resort (CO), Red Lodge Mountain (MT), Silver Mountain Resort (ID) and Tamarack Mountain Resort (ID).
Canada: Big White Ski Resort (BC) and Castle Mountain (AB).
Europe: Innsbruck Region, Kaunertal Glacier, Pitztal Glacier and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental in Austria, plus Leukerbad Torrent in Switzerland.
A pretty incredible lineup!
Pricing and How to Buy
The upgrade starts at $199 for adults and $129 for kids, depending on which Indy Pass you bought and when. Current 2026/27 passholders can buy it through the Indy Pass e-store starting November 5, and the three extra days load automatically onto their existing pass.
One catch: the 2026/27 Indy Pass is currently off sale to new buyers. If you don’t have one yet, be sure to join the waitlist. Waitlist members will be notified first-come, first-served if more passes become available.
A Win for Independent Mountains
Indy Pass resorts are independent of any significant U.S. corporate ownership. Many are owned and run by multi-generational families, and each season 85% of pass-sale revenue goes straight back to partner resorts. The Destination Upgrade gives skiers a way to put more of their trip, and their money, behind those mountains.
“The Destination Upgrade gives families more time at some of the best destinations on our pass for far less than a mega pass costs,” said Indy Pass Director Erik Mogensen. “Skiers want to put their money behind independent mountains, and now they can do that while enjoying a longer trip.”
“Independence is the key to our success,” said Michael J. Ballingall, Senior Vice President of Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia. “The people running the resort are the people you’ll meet over coffee, helping kids on the magic carpets or working in the rental shop.”
More Resorts on the Way
This is just the start. Indy Pass says it will announce at least 10 new resorts in the coming weeks, and 2026/27 passholders will be able to visit them this season.
If you’ve been looking for a way to turn your Indy Pass into a real destination trip, this is it. Grab the upgrade, pick your mountain and start planning. Five days of independent skiing is calling.
Ready to start planning your next ski trip? Explore our destination guides!
