Alice “The Alligator” McKennis, of Minturn, was thrilled to hear that the place she grew up skiing is also the yet unnamed ski area which joined the Indy Pass this month.

In early February, the Indy Pass announced that the 81-ski area co-op had signed its first Colorado resort, but held off on releasing the name to the public until now. Sunlight Mountain in Glenwood Springs was the mystery ski area.

The addition of Sunlight is effective for the remainder of the 2021-22 season for those who have already purchased their Indy Pass, and will work during the 2022-23 season as well.

Indy Pass founder Doug Fish said signing Sunlight is a huge win for Indy Pass holders.

“Colorado is North America’s ground zero for skiing and snowboarding and now we have access to one of the most cherished indie mountains remaining in that great state,” Fish said.

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