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🏔️ Colorado
Epic SchoolKids Colorado Pack FREE
⚠️ Important: Requires in-person grade verification at Front Range Epic Mountain Gear locations.
Colorado Ski Country USA Kids Passport $77-82
Resort Age Policies (Always Free)
| Resort | Free Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Basin | 4 and under | No restrictions |
| Purgatory | 12 and under | Power Kids Pass, no blackouts |
⛷️ Utah
Ski Utah Passport $69-89
✅ No blackouts at: Brian Head, Cherry Peak, Eagle Point, Nordic Valley, Snowbasin, Solitude
Epic SchoolKids Utah Pack FREE
Resort Age Policies (Always Free)
| Resort | Free Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Park City | 4 and under | With paying adult |
| Solitude | 4 and under | No restrictions |
| Snowbird | 6 and under | All season |
| Brighton | 6 and under | Up to 2 kids per paying adult |
| Sundance | 5 and under | No restrictions |
| Brian Head | 12 and under | Power Kids Pass |
| Nordic Valley | 12 and under | Power Kids Pass |
🌲 Vermont
Ski Vermont 5th Grade Passport $35
✅ Most comprehensive 5th grade program in the country!
Alterra Kids Ski Free Week FREE
No adult pass purchase required. Check each resort for specific age limits.
Resort Age Policies (Always Free)
| Resort | Free Age |
|---|---|
| Bromley | 5 and under |
| Killington | 4 and under |
| Pico | 6 and under |
| Mount Snow | 4 and under |
| Smugglers' Notch | 5 and under ($5 RFID) |
🗻 New Hampshire
Ski NH 4th & 5th Grade Passport $59
🗽 New York
SKI NY Free for Kids Passport $45
Valid Dec 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026. Some resorts have holiday blackouts.
🌊 Michigan
MSIA Cold is Cool Passport $30
❄️ Minnesota
Minnesota 4th Grade Ski Passport $42
🔔 Pennsylvania
PA Outdoor Adventure Pass $69
Also includes other outdoor activities beyond skiing! See paoutdooradventure.com
🌧️ Washington
Mt. Baker 5th Grade Ride Free FREE
Loup Loup Kids Ski Free FREE
One of the most generous age policies - 15 and under ski free!
🦌 Montana
Showdown Montana 4th/5th Grade Pass $10
Best value in the country - essentially a free season pass!
👶 Kids Under 6 Ski Free (By Age)
Many resorts let young kids ski free based on age alone - no programs needed!
| Age | Resorts |
|---|---|
| 4 and under | A-Basin (CO), Park City (UT), Solitude (UT), Killington (VT), Mount Snow (VT) |
| 5 and under | Purgatory (CO), Sundance (UT), Bromley (VT), Smugglers' Notch (VT), Beaver Mountain (UT) |
| 6 and under | Brighton (UT), Snowbird (UT), Powder Mountain (UT), Pico (VT) |
| 12 and under | Purgatory (CO), Brian Head (UT), Nordic Valley (UT) - via Power Kids Pass |
| 15 and under | Loup Loup (WA) - with paying adult |
💡 Pro Tips for Parents
- Register early - Many programs close registration by Dec 1 or sell out
- Bring proof of grade - Report card, school ID, or teacher's note required
- Check blackout dates - Most have holiday restrictions
- Adult required - Almost all programs require a paying adult (1-2 kids per adult)
- Stack programs - Some kids can use multiple state programs!
- Book lessons - Many programs include free first-timer lessons
📋 Data Sources & Verification
All information verified January 4, 2026 against official program websites: epicpass.com, skiutah.com, skivermont.com, skinh.com, goskimichigan.com, coloradoski.com, iskiny.com, thepowerpass.ski, and individual resort sites. Prices and policies may change - always verify directly with the program before registering.