INDY PASS AT BOUSQUET
A Proud Partner of Indy Pass
Bousquet’s been the Berkshires’ home mountain for over 90 years, voted Best Ski Area in the Berkshires three years running, and it’s easy to see why: real independent terrain, reliable snowmaking, live music + DJs, and a family-first layout where every trail leads back to the lodge.Â
Minutes from downtown Pittsfield, easy from Boston and NYC.
No blackout dates for Indy Pass or Indy Pass Learn to Turn Redemptions
BEST SKIING IN THE BERKSHIRES
Voted best downhill skiing in the Berkshires 3 years running.
STATE OF THE ART SNOWAMKING
Our brand new snowmaking system produces the most reliable snow conditions around
Family-Friendly Mountain
Where every trail leads back to the same base area, and the lodge is just steps from the parking lot
Live Music + Djs
Music every weekend, accompanied by great food, and a fun local atmosphere
Historic, independent ski area
The birthplace of night skiing, and the 5th oldest continuously operating ski area in the US!
INDY PASS
Two Free Days, No Reservation Required, No Blackout Dates.
Indy Pass holders get two free ski days at Bousquet: terrain parks, gladed trails, and family-friendly slopes, all backed by our all-new snowmaking system for some of the most reliable snow conditions in the northeast.Â
How to Redeem
- Bring Your Pass — Present your Indy Pass at the ticket window.
- Get Your RFID Card — Required for every visit. Reload an existing card or get set up on the spot.
- Hit the Slopes — That’s it.Â
The Easiest Place to Fall in Love With Skiing
If you’re brand new to skiing or snowboarding, Bousquet is where you want to learn. Our instructors are patient, our beginner terrain is purpose-built, and everything you need, rentals, lessons, lifts, and the lodge, is steps apart.Â
The Learn to Turn product offers a maximum of 3 redemptions total throughout the season, if you’re interested in taking additional lessons, check out our Ski & Ride School offerings!Â
What's Included Each Day:
LIFT TICKET
Lower mountain, on the beginner area
LESSON
Beginner group lesson with an instructor
RENTAL
Skis or snowboard, boots, helmet
How to reserve your Indy Pass Learn to Turn Lesson at Bousquet:
- Reserve at least 1 day ahead, one reservation per personÂ
- Get your RFID lift card, required for every visit
- Check in with your pass or ID and confirmation
- Get equipped, arrive about an hour early, then join your lesson
INDY PASS FAQ'S
Why choose Bousquet for an Indy Pass visit?
Bousquet’s been voted Best Ski Area in the Berkshires three years running, real independent terrain, reliable snowmaking, live music + DJs on the weekends, and a family-first layout where every trail leads back to the lodge.
Do I need a reservation to use my Indy Pass at Bousquet?
Not for a standard Indy Pass, just show up and present your pass at the ticket window.
Learn to Turn is the exception. It requires a reservation for every visit, made at least one day before you come.
Is Bousquet good for beginners?
Yes, it’s one of the things we’re known for. Beginner terrain is purpose-built and separate from the rest of the mountain, our instructors specialize in first-timers, and rentals, lessons, and lifts are all close together.
Do I need an RFID lift card?
Yes, for both passes. If you already have a reloadable Bousquet RFID card from a previous visit, bring it back and we’ll reload it.
First time here? It’s a one-time $5 charge, and the card is yours to reuse on every future visit.
Can I use my physical Indy Pass, or do I need ID?
Either works. If your physical Indy Pass or Learn to Turn Pass hasn’t arrived yet, a valid photo ID matching the name on your Indy Pass account is all you need at the ticket window.
Do I have to attend the lesson to redeem my Learn to Turn day?
Yes. The lesson is a required part of the redemption, not an optional add-on.
Can I redeem at Bousquet and another resort on the same day?
No. Each passholder gets one redemption per day across the whole Indy Pass network, no matter which pass product it’s on. If you’ve already redeemed at another resort that day, including a different pass type, you can’t redeem again at Bousquet.
Can I split my three Learn to Turn days between Bousquet and other resorts?
Yes. Use all three at Bousquet, or spread them across other Indy Pass partner resorts.
Each day still needs its own reservation wherever you use it.
Does a standard Indy Pass include a lesson or rental gear?
No. Standard Indy Pass days are lift-ticket only.
Lessons and rental equipment are available separately through our Lessons and Rentals pages.
What if my reservation date isn't available?
Learn to Turn reservations are limited by availability and can fill up, especially on weekends and holidays. Book as early as you can once you know your date.
What can families expect at Bousquet?
At Bousquet, every trail leads back to the lodge, so your group can split up and regroup easily.Â
Our onsite bar & restauarant Drifters has views of the entire beginner area, and the face of the mountain, so parents can watch their kids enjoy the slopes!Â
Plus, we have snow tubing for groups with non-skiers, and an ongoing list of family-friendly events all winter long!Â
What makes Bousquet different from other Indy resorts?
Bousquet is the birthplace of night skiing, and that pioneering, independent spirit is still part of who we are.
Our parking lot is just steps from the beginner area, chairlifts, and lodge, so there’s no long trek to get on the snow.
Standard Indy Pass visits come with no blackout dates and no reservation required. We’ve also got one of the best terrain parks around, a full calendar of fun events throughout the season, and a hospitality-focused team whose job is to make sure your day goes well.
