A few weeks ago I wrote a post on finding family friendly ski resorts and promised to follow up with a list of ski areas offering kids ski free programs. Choosing venues where kids ski free is a great way to take the edge of the exorbitant cost of skiing. I scoured the web for options in North America. Stay tuned for a Ski Europe edition.
Crested Butte, CO
What: Kids ski free from February 22-March 11
Who: Kids 12 and under
Rules: Must accompany a full paying adult. Minimum 3-night stay required. Available from Crested Butte Vacations 800-600-2803.
Aspen/Snowmass, CO
What: Kids ski and stay for free from March 1-31
Who: Kids 7-12
Rules: Must accompany a full paying adult. Minimum 5-night stay. Must be booked by January 15. Available from Stay Aspen/Snowmass 888-649-5982.
Vail/Beaver Creek, CO
What: Kids fly, stay, and ski for free through February 12
Who: Kids 12 and under
Rules: Must accompany a full paying adult. Midweek travel required. Minimum 2-night stay required. Must fly into Vail/Eagle airport via United or American Airlines. Available from Vail/Beaver Creek Reservations 888-605-7576.
Steamboat, CO
What: Kids ski free all season
Who: Kids 12 and under
Rules: Must accompany a full paying adult. 5 or more lift day purchase required.
Available from Steamboat Central Reservations 877-783-2628.
Mt. Bachelor, OR
What: Kids ski free all season
Who: Kids 12 and under
Rules: Must accompany an adult who purchases a 3 of 5 or 5 of 7 multiday ticket. The child will get the same. Available at the ticket window. See Mt. Bachelor’s website for more information.
Sun Valley, ID
What: Kids stay and ski free most of the season
Who: Kids 15 and under
Rules: Available for one child per skiing parent staying in the same room. Must stay within Sun Valley resort. Not available from February 11-21. Available from Sun Valley Reservations 800-786-8259.
Killington, VT
What: Kids ski free all season
Who: Kids 5 and under
Rules: Must accompany a full paying adult. Available at ticket window.
Lake Placid, NY
What: Kids ski free all season
Who: Kids 6 and under
Rules: Must accompany a full paying adult. Available all season from ticket window.
Brighton, UT
What: Kids ski free all season
Who: Kids 10 and under
Rules: Must accompany a full paying adult. Available all season from ticket window.
Banff, Alberta, Canada
What: Kids ski free all season
Who: Kids 12 and under
Rules: Must accompany a full paying parent. Minimum 5-day lift ticket required. Up to 4 children per paying parent. Available from UltimateSki.ca.
Whistler/Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada
What: Kids ski and rent free through April 18
Who: Kids 12 and under
Rules: Must accompany a full paying adult. Minimum 3-day lift ticket required. Available from Whistler/Blackcomb Reservations 866-218-9690.
Mammoth Mountain, CA
What: Kids ski free all season
Who: Kids 6 and under
Rules: Must accompany a full paying adult. Available at ticket window.
There is one option I found that is not fee, but close enough to it to mention.
Squaw Valley, CA
What: Kids can ski or snowboard for $10 a day all season
Who: Kids 12 and under
Rules: Don’t see any! Information available on the Squaw.com website
Relevant Links:
Finding the best kid friendly ski resorts
Ciao Bambino recommended family ski resorts
Vermont family ski resorts
Colorado family ski resorts
Kids ski tips
Guide to family things to do in and around the US on Uptake.com
Topics: Deals, Skiing, USA
