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Kids Ski Free in Colorado

Last updated 8th November 2017

Colorado Ski Country USA is providing fun and affordable skiing and riding opportunities for families by offering Kids Ski Free programs across the state. Parents and families can take advantage of free and discounted lift tickets for children, specialized lessons and rental discounts to plan a once-in-a-lifetime ski vacation experience that won’t break the bank, including:

Colorado Ski Country USA

Colorado Ski Country USA offers any fifth grader the chance to ski or ride 3 days at 22 participating member resorts across the state absolutely free. That’s up to 66 free days on the slopes. Fifth graders who have never skied or snowboarded are eligible for the First-Class program which provides never-ever skiers and riders one free full-day beginner lesson and equipment rental at the resort of their choice. All Passport holders also receive one complimentary junior rental from Christy Sports. The corresponding 6th Grade Passport Program offers four days of skiing at the same 22 resorts for only $105 before November 30, or $125 through the end of the season. To register for the Passport Program visit: www.coloradoski.com/passport.

Arapahoe Basin

Children 5 and under ski free every day at Arapahoe Basin with a free Five & Under lift ticket from the ticket window. Children ages 6 to 12 can ski or snowboard for free any two days of the 2017–18 season with no blackout dates through the Kids Free 2 Ski Pass. Register online, at a Front Range ski show or at the mountain by December 18, 2017.

Aspen Snowmass

Children 6 and under always ski free at Aspen Snowmass. For children ages 7 to 12 years old, Aspen Snowmass allows kids to ski free when booking two or more nights of lodging through Stay Aspen Snowmass or renting children’s ski or snowboard equipment from Four Mountain Sports. There is no limit on the number of days children can receive free lift tickets when renting from Four Mountain Sports. The offer is valid Jan. 1 through Apr. 15, 2018.

Cooper

Children 5 and under always ski free at Cooper, and children 6 to 14 receive a discount on their daily lift tickets. Cooper also offers children’s group lessons, with several levels of instruction for age and ability, that include rentals for affordable rates.

Copper Mountain

With Copper Mountain’s One, Two, Free! Package, kids 12 and younger ski free with the purchase of an adult two-day lift ticket. The deal also includes additional perks like a third night of lodging free, a third day of rentals free, a free half-day ticket on the day of arrival or departure, and free upgrade to the Secret! Pass for early access and shorter lift lines. Children 5 and under always ski/ride free at Copper Mountain.

Crested Butte

Children 6 and under always ski free at Crested Butte. All kids ages 12 and under visiting Crested Butte Mountain Resort Nov. 23 – Dec. 15, 2017 and Apr. 1 – 8, 2018 ski or ride free. No strings attached, no parent ticket required, no lodging stay required, no advance reservations, just a free ticket for kids.

Echo Mountain

Kids 5 and under ski and ride free at Echo Mountain. The ski area also offers ski or snowboard package rentals for only $29 for kids, plus specialized private and group lessons for kids through Utivity.

Eldora

At Eldora, kids age 5 and under can purchase an alpine season pass for only $29.

Granby Ranch

Kids 5 and under ski free. Granby Ranch also offers child’s ski or snowboard rental packages for only $15 per day.

Hesperus

Guests lucky enough to be 7 years old and younger get a free lift ticket every day, with no blackout dates. Just ask for the Ski Free Every Day deal at the ticket window. Guests lucky enough to be 4th graders (with report card) get a free lift ticket every day, with no blackout dates. Just ask for the Ski Free Every Day deal at the ticket window. Hesperus also offers first-timers ages 7 and older up to three free lessons with the purchase of one full-day, full-price lift ticket for $39. Available every day.

Loveland

Children 5 and under ski free every day at Loveland. Children 5 and under can also purchase a ski or snowboard package equipment rental for $12. Loveland’s 3-Class Pass for Kids is for all children, ages 4 to 14, of all ability levels. When guests pre-purchase or complete three full-day lesson packages, they receive a free unrestricted season pass to keep practicing their skiing or snowboarding skills for the rest of the season. Children’s full day lesson packages include a lesson, lift access, equipment rentals (ski or snowboard), helmet and lunch.

Monarch

Children 6 and under ski free at Monarch. Children between the ages of 7 and 12 get a free lesson with the purchase of a lift ticket and a rental package.

Powderhorn

Children 6 and under can purchase a season pass for only $94 during early-season promotions or $119 all season long. Or, kids 6 and under can go to the lift ticket window and pay only $18 for a full-day pass. Children 12 and under can purchase an EZ Rider pass for access to the beginner lift for only $12.

Purgatory

Kids 7 years old and younger ski free every day at Purgatory Resort. Fourth grade students also ski free at Purgatory with proof of grade.

Steamboat

Steamboat’s Kids Ski Free and Grandkids Ski Free programs enable children 12 years of age and under to ski free the same number of days as their parent, grandparent, or legal guardian when the parent, grandparent, or legal guardian purchase a five-or-more day adult lift ticket. For season passes, one child (12 and under) is eligible to receive a free season pass with parent, grandparent, or legal guardian purchase of an adult Steamboat Season Pass.

Sunlight

Children age 5 and younger can receive a free Season Pass to Sunlight Mountain Resort. Children 5 and younger can also ski free every day by visiting the ticket window for a complimentary daily lift ticket. With Sunlight’s Ski, Swim and Stay package, kids 12 and under ski free. Enjoy a full day on the slopes of Sunlight, a rejuvenating soak in natural hot springs, and a relaxing night’s stay at one of nine participating lodging properties. Packages start at just $99/night.

Telluride

Free lift tickets are available at the Telluride ticket window for children ages 5 years old and under. Child lift tickets for children ages 6 to 12 are available online at discounted rates for two or more days of skiing when you purchase at least 48 hours in advance. Telluride also offers children’s ski school lessons divided into programs that offer age and skill specific learning experiences.

Winter Park

At Winter Park Resort, kids 5 and under qualify for beginner lift tickets for $10 a day or $30 for the season with no black-out dates. These lift tickets are intended for beginners only and grant access to the Galloping Goose chairlift at Mary Jane.

Wolf Creek

At Wolf Creek Ski Area, the unrestricted season pass for Tots (children 5 and under) is only $54, while children ages 6 to 12 can purchase an unrestricted season pass for $385. For families looking for daily lift tickets, children ages 5 and younger can purchase a lift ticket for only $6.