Robert Hoyt, president of King Pine, expects the MiniMIX to become an industry game changer. “The multi-area passes offered by the so-called ‘major resorts’ are over-hyped. Our mission is to give skiers and snowboarders the chance to simplify life and save money. In this age of excess, skiing small with MiniMIX is a refreshing change to a high-speed, detached world.”

Skiing at small resorts also offers a unique experience, says Kris Blomback, general manager of Pats Peak. “No matter how big the resort, you can only ride one lift at a time, and we offer that at a fraction of the cost and elevation.”

Ten dollars from each MiniMIX pass sold will get donated to New Hampshire’s Animal Rescue League. Katie Schelzel, the League’s director of communications & community affairs, says small ski areas still have large hearts.

“It’s our experience that Pats Peak, King Pine, and McIntyre love kids, pets, and families as well as any of the corporate giants. A free puppy kiss comes with every MiniMIX pass, subject to approval of the purchaser and availability of a puppy that can be found at the Rescue League headquarters in Bedford, N.H.”

The MiniMIX pass is expected to be popular among budget conscious skiers and snowboarders. “There will be a strict limit of two million MiniMIX passes available for the 2015-16 season,” says Ross Boisvert, vice president and general manager of McIntyre Ski Area. “We don’t want to flood the market or do irreparable damage to the major resorts. We’re all in this together.”

For more information, visit www.skiminimix.com.