Kids Programs and Deals

Discover Snow at ski areas in your state

Many state ski associations across the country provide free or discounted skiing and snowboarding to elementary school-aged kids. Other states provide special packages just for beginners. Check out our list to see if your state has a passport program or special deal. Not all states may have passport programs this year - they also may be subject to change throughout the season. You can still find useful information and other opportunities through each state's link below. 

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California & Nevada

Individual ski areas may carry deals and programs

Colorado

Grades: 4th, 5th & 6th
# days: 4 per ski area
# ski areas: 21
Cost: $59

Idaho

Grades: 5th & 6th
# days: 3 per ski area
# ski areas: 18
Cost: $18

Maine

Maine works with the nonprofit WinterKids to promote outdoor activity in the winter, check out their page for kid-centered deals and programs.

Michigan

Grades: 4th & 5th
# days: 3 per ski area
# ski areas: 29
Cost: $25

Minnesota

Grade: 4th
# days: 2 per ski area
# ski areas: 19
Cost: $34.95

New Hampshire

Grades: 4th & 5th
# days: 1 per ski area
# ski areas: 33
Cost: $59

New York

Grades: 3rd & 4th
# days: 2 per ski area
# ski areas: 18
Cost: $41

Pennsylvania

Individual resorts may carry deals and programs

Utah

Grades: 5th & 6th
# days: 3 per ski area
# ski areas: 15
Cost: $45

Vermont

Grades: 5th & 6th
# days: 2 per ski area
# ski areas: 20 alpine & 28 nordic
Cost: $20

Washington

Grade: 5th
# days: 3 per ski area
# ski areas: 5
Cost: $20

West Virginia

Grades: 4th & 5th
# days: 3 per ski area
# ski areas: 5
Cost: $40

Wisconsin

Wisconsin is offering a passport to skiers and riders of all ages.
# days: 1 per ski area
# ski areas: 18
Cost: $179

Vail Resorts Epic SchoolKids

Grades: K - 5th
# days: varies by state
# ski areas: varies by state
Cost: Free