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 three-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 five-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 two-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. Five or more lift day purchase required.
- Available from Steamboat Central Reservations (877) 7832628.
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 Web site 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 five-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 Web site
Relevant Links:
Ciao Bambino Recommended Family Ski Resorts
Kids Ski Tips
Written for Ciao Bambino by Amie O’Shaughnessy
