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🆓 Ski Free at Age 80+
These resorts honor the most seasoned skiers with completely free access:
| Resort | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Ski Area | Utah | FREE 80+ Daily at window, or $50 season pass for direct-to-lift |
| Palisades Tahoe | California | FREE 80+ Free season pass |
| Mammoth Mountain | California | FREE 80+ ($25 processing fee for season pass) |
| Taos Ski Valley | New Mexico | FREE 80+ All season |
| Bretton Woods | New Hampshire | FREE 80+ Daily tickets ($5 GO Card required) |
| King Pine | New Hampshire | $30 Season pass 80+ (daily may be free) |
| Ragged Mountain | New Hampshire | FREE 80+ Lift tickets ($5 RFID + $29 pass fee) |
| Sugarbush | Vermont | FREE 90+ |
🆓 Ski Free at Age 75+
⭐ Power Pass Super Senior (FREE)
The Power Pass offers a FREE Super Senior Pass for ages 75+ with unlimited skiing at: Purgatory, Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head, Sipapu, Pajarito, Nordic Valley, Lee Canyon, Sandia Peak, and Willamette Pass. No blackout dates!
| Resort | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Snowbowl | Arizona | FREE 75+ Power Pass |
| Purgatory | Colorado | FREE 75+ Power Pass |
| Brian Head | Utah | FREE 75+ Power Pass |
| Nordic Valley | Utah | FREE 75+ Power Pass |
| Sipapu | New Mexico | FREE 75+ Power Pass |
| Pajarito | New Mexico | FREE 75+ Power Pass |
| Lee Canyon | Nevada | FREE 75+ Power Pass |
| Swain Resort | New York | $15 Season pass 75+ |
🆓 Ski Free at Age 70+
| Resort | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mountain | Pennsylvania | FREE 70+ |
| Cherry Peak | Utah | $100-275 Discounted senior pass 70+ |
| Gunstock | New Hampshire | FREE daily or $55 season pass 70+ |
| Grandvalira | Andorra | FREE 75+ Europe! (70-74: €25/day) |
| Vallnord | Andorra | FREE 75+ Europe! (70-74: discounted) |
💰 Senior Discounts at 65+
Most resorts begin senior pricing at age 65. Here are notable deals:
🏔️ Cannon Mountain (NH) - FREE Weekdays!
New Hampshire residents 65+ ski FREE Monday-Friday (state law!). Requires $5 RFID card purchase. One of the best deals in the country - mandated by NH legislature!
Utah Senior Season Passes (65+)
| Resort | Senior Pass Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Head | $349 | Ages 65+ |
| Nordic Valley | $349 | Ages 65-74 |
| Sundance | $399 | Ages 65+ |
| Snowbasin | $929 | Ages 65+ |
| Snowbird | $1,029 | Ages 65+ |
| Powder Mountain | $1,299 | Ages 65+ |
| Alta | $1,329 | Ages 65-79 |
| Deer Valley | $2,775 | Ages 65+ (luxury!) |
New Hampshire Senior Deals
| Resort | Deal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon Mountain | FREE | NH residents 65+, Mon-Fri |
| McIntyre Ski Area | $50 season | Ages 65+ |
| Bear Notch | $15/day | Ages 65+ |
| Bretton Woods | $40-50/day | Ages 65-79, midweek |
⭐ Best Value Senior Passes
🏆 Monarch Mountain - $25 Season Pass (69+)
Monarch Mountain in Colorado offers a full season pass for just $25 for ages 69 and up. Possibly the best senior ski deal in America!
| Pass | Price | Age | Resorts Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Mountain | $25 | 69+ | Monarch only (CO) |
| Power Pass Senior | $1,149 | 65+ | 10 resorts (unlimited) |
| Power Pass Super Senior | FREE | 75+ | 10 resorts (unlimited) |
| McIntyre (NH) | $50 | 65+ | Local mountain |
| Gunstock Golden | $49 | 70+ | Gunstock (NH) |
💡 Pro Tips for Senior Skiers
- Always bring valid ID - Proof of age required everywhere
- Buy early - Best prices in spring/summer for next season
- Check residency requirements - Some deals are state residents only
- Look for midweek deals - Many senior discounts only apply weekdays
- Helly Hansen gear - Buy qualifying gear and get free lift tickets at 70+ resorts
- Call the resort - Some deals aren't advertised online
- Multi-pass options - Epic and Ikon have senior tiers at 10-20% off
📋 Data Sources & Verification
All information verified January 4, 2026 against official resort websites: thepowerpass.ski, skimonarch.com, alta.com, palisadestahoe.com, mammothmountain.com, taosskivalley.com, cannonmt.com, skinh.com, and individual resort sites. Prices and policies may change - always verify directly with the resort before visiting.