FAQ

  • ❄️ What is Snow Genius?

    Snow Genius is your shortcut to finding the best ski pass. We use real data—like your location, how many days you want to ski, weekend preferences, and blackout rules—to recommend the smartest pass for you. Think of us as your personal ski season strategist.

  • 🧠 How does it work?

    Our secret sauce is the PVSA (Pass Value Scoring Algorithm). It compares every major ski pass—Ikon, Epic, Indy, Mountain Collective, and more—against your specific ski goals. It weighs cost, resort access, distance, blackout restrictions, and how many days you’ll actually use the pass. Then it scores your options and gives you the best-value picks.

  • 📍 I live in the [insert city]. Will this work for me?

    Yup. We factor in your location and calculate how close each resort is to you—because no one wants to drive 6 hours for a mediocre ski day. Whether you’re in Boston, Denver, LA, or anywhere else, we personalize your picks.

  • 🗓️ What if I only want to ski midweek? Or only on weekends?

    You tell us your schedule, and we factor that in. If a pass doesn’t include weekend access and that’s a dealbreaker, we’ll filter it out. Want to avoid blackout days? No problem—we’ll only show you passes that work for your timing.

  • 🎿 Is this just for hardcore skiers?

    Not at all. Whether you’re planning 30+ days on the slopes or just getting your feet wet (snow pun intended), Snow Genius helps you avoid overpaying—and makes sure you’re getting the right access for your goals.

  • 💰 Does Snow Genius cost anything?

    Nope. Snow Genius is completely free to use. In the future, we may earn a small affiliate fee if you choose to buy a pass through our site—but the price is always the same (or better) than buying direct.

  • 🔮 Can I buy passes on your site?

    Not yet—but soon. We’re working on it, and we’ll let you know as soon as it’s live. Until then, we’ll direct you to the right spot to make your purchase.

  • 🧢 Who built this?

    We’re a small team of ski nerds, product geeks, and weekend powder chasers. We built Snow Genius because we were tired of spreadsheets and second-guessing our pass choice every year. Now, we want to make ski season easier for everyone.

  • 🏔️ What passes do you include?

    We cover most major U.S. and Canada-based ski passes, including:

    Epic Pass - Ikon Pass - Indy Pass - Mountain Collective

    Regional passes like NEP and others

    And we’re always adding more.