Internet Hero Creates Helpful Map Of Almost Every Mega-Pass Ski Resort In The World

The rise of the mega pass has created endless opportunities for would-be road-tripping skiers. But, with endless opportunity comes a distinct problem -- decision paralysis. There are almost too many mega passes to choose from these days.

This raises the following question: How do you decide on a mega-pass without a painstaking search through the Ikon, Epic, Indy Pass, Mountain Collective, and Powder Alliance websites?

Enter this incredibly helpful map which compiles almost every mega-pass-compatible resort in North America. It was shared yesterday in this post to r/skiing, August 18th, by u/thursdayed, a Reddit user.

Check out their incredible custom Google Map below (Key below):

MAP KEY:

Light Orange= Epic Pass; Dark Orange= Epic Partner; Dark Blue= Ikon Pass; Light Blue= Mountain Collective; Purple= Mountain Collective/Ikon Pass; Green= Mountain Collective; Red= Indy Pass; Green= Cooper Pass; Black= Freedom Pass

You can also click this link (and save it as a bookmark) for future use.

It's hard to overstate just how wild this map is. Before its existence, quickly comparing mega-pass offerings was like pulling teeth -- you needed to wrestle with countless web pages and store an inhuman amount of information in your head.

Now, though, thanks to u/thursdayed, the process is streamlined. Pop open their map, scan through the passes to see which one will get you the most bang for your buck, and make a selection.

Plus, this tool isn't just helpful in cutting through the glut of mega passes currently on tap. It could also function as a powerful assistance while planning your next mega pass road trip. You can filter by pass, so if you're already a mega pass owner, punch in the type you have and get to work choosing participating ski areas.

Predictably, skiers who stumbled across this Reddit post were stoked. Here are a few of their comments:

"Doing the lord's work. This is fantastic. Thank you."

"Great resource, thanks for making this! Bookmarked. Now I gotta figure out the best route to maximize snow days and hit the most mountains in a season :-)"

"Yes! This is amazing, thanks so much!"

My feelings are similar. While I've never owned a mega pass (my local resort doesn't participate in any mega pass program), I can recognize that this map is a game changer.

Huge shout out to u/thursdayed -- you crushed this one.

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