2025-2026 Kids' Ski Pass Deals

2025-2026 Kids' Ski Pass Deals

Posted by Bianca Chang on Thursday, August 14, 2025

Back-to-school season is here and so is the best time to score affordable ski passes for your kids. Across the US, states and ski programs offer special ski pass deals for kids, giving elementary-aged skiers (typically up to 6th grade) access to top resorts for under $100. These kids' ski pass programs can save families hundreds on lift tickets, and many come with added perks like discounted teen ski passes and companion deals for parents. With registration already open for many of these passes, shopping early means better availability and more savings. We’ve broken down the different pass options by location so your family can make the most out of the season!

Heads up: Be sure to visit each pass program’s official website and the individual resort websites for the most accurate and up-to-date details. Pass rules, redemption instructions, and blackout dates can vary widely and may change without notice. Some passes require advance reservations, in-person pickup, or specific steps to redeem tickets, so it's worth double-checking before you hit the road.

Colorado Kids Ski Pass

CSCUSA Kids Ski Passport

Colorado Ski Country USA

Colorado Ski Country USA has expanded their Kids Passport Program this year to include Kindergarten to 6th grade! (Before it was 3rd to 6th grade). With the Colorado Kids Passport, K through 6th graders can explore 19 of Colorado’s best mountains, with 4 days at each!

The Colorado Kids Passport Program is run by Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA), a non-profit that launched this program to introduce kids to skiing and snowboarding and to make it more affordable for families to get outside together. CSCUSA opens the Kids Ski Passport to everyone, so even non-Colorado residents can sign up! They also offer discount passes for Teens (the Gems Teen Pass), for kids ages 12 to 17, to experience 2 days at 10 of Colorado’s resorts. And for parents, The Gems Parent Pass allows for one parent per household to access 2 days at 10 select resorts when you purchase a Kids Ski Passport or Gems Teen Pass. 

Age & Cost: K-2nd grade is $67, 3rd-6th grade is $72.
Pass Access: 4 days at 19 mountains

Registration: OPEN
Important Dates: Registration closes January 31st.

Additional Benefits: Gems Teen Pass & Gems Parent companion Pass. Discounted passes with 2 day access to 10 select resorts. These passes are limited and sell out quickly!
Blackout Dates: Yes, the passport cannot be used on the following holiday weekends: December 25th to January 1st, January 17th & 18th, and February 14th & 15th.

Included Mountains:

Visit the CSCUSA website for the most up to date info!

Epic SchoolKids for Colorado Residents

Epic Pass

For our Colorado residents, kids in kindergarten through 5th grade can experience more mountains with the Epic SchoolKids pass! It’s a FREE pass that offers 4 days at 5 Epic mountains and includes one free Epic School kids lesson and rental package to first timers that you can book in advance.

Age: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Cost: FREE
Pass Access: 4 days at 5 mountains

Registration: OPEN
Must register in person at a participating Epic Mountain Gear Location.

Additional Benefits: 1 free Epic School kids lesson and rental package for first timers. Must be booked in advance.
Blackout Dates: Yes, November 28th & 29th, December 26th - 31st, January 17th, February 14th & 15th.

Included Mountains:

Visit the Epic Pass website for more info. 

Utah Kids Ski Pass

Ski Utah Passport

Ski Utah

Another awesome non-profit making some of the best skiing in the US accessible to young skiers and snowboarders, Ski Utah offers the Ski Utah Passport for kids in 4th to 6th grade. With the Passport, kids have access to 3 days at 15 mountains across the state with some of the best terrain.

Be sure to check out the Ski Utah website, it’s a great resource that explains the different ways to redeem the pass and answers any questions. Some mountains require you to visit the ticket window in-person to redeem while others will have you redeem online beforehand.

Age: 4th - 6th Grade
Cost: $69
Pass Access: 3 days at 15 mountains

Registration: OPEN
Important Dates: Price increases December 1st.

Additional Benefits: The Yeti Pass is a companion adult pass with access to all 15 resorts with no blackout dates at 14 of the 15 mountains. These are limited and sell out fast!
Blackout Dates: Yes, some mountains have blackout dates on the following weekends: November 28th & 29th, December 26th - 31st, January 17th & 18th, February 14th & 15th. Powder Mountain has these blackout dates, plus the following: February 7th-8th, February 21st-22nd, and February 29th-March 1st.

Included Mountains: * = Mountains with blackout dates

Click here for the Ski Utah website. 

Epic SchoolKids for Utah Residents

Epic Pass

The Epic Pass also offers its Epic SchoolKids program for elementary-aged Utah residents to explore the famous Park City, plus extra perks for first-time skiers and snowboarders!

Age: Utah residents, Kindergarten - 5th grade
Cost: FREE
Pass Access: 5 days at Park City

Registration: OPEN

Additional Benefits: 1 free Epic School kids lesson and rental package for first timers. Must be booked in advance.
Blackout Dates: Yes, November 28th & 29th, December 26th - 31st, January 17th, February 14th & 15th.

Included Mountain: Park City (the largest resort in the US!)

Click here for the most up-to-date information.

Minnesota 4th Grade Ski Pass

4th Grade Pass Program

Minnesota Ski Areas Association (MNSAA)

For our Minnesota folks the Minnesota 4th Grade Passport gives 4th graders access to 20 mountains across the state! Some offer 2 day, 3 day, and 4 day access, and some mountains offer unlimited day passes for the 25/26 season!

Age: 4th Grade
Cost: $41.99
Pass Access: 2 day, 3 day, 4 day, or unlimited to 20 mountains

Registration: OPEN
Important Dates: Registration closes February 13th, the Friday before President’s Day.

Blackout Dates: Depending on the mountain. Other restrictions may occur on race days and events. Click here for details.

Included Mountain: * = Mountains with blackout dates

Visit the MNSAA website for the most up to date info.

Regional Passes:

Power Kids Pass

Power Pass

One of the best passes on the list, the Power Kids Pass gives kids 12 and under UNLIMITED access to nine different mountains out west and access to 2 mountains in Chile! Not only that, Power Kids also have unlimited mountain bike uplift access at all US Power Pass bike parks, making it the perfect pass all year round. Power Pass also offers deals for adults like the Pow Pass, Power Pass Select, Weekday Power Pass, Power Pass Core, and the free Super Senior Pass. If you plan to ski out west this season with your family, you’ll definitely want to check this out.

Age: 12 & Under
Cost: FREE
Pass Access: UNLIMITED access at 9 mountains + 2 locations in Chile

Registration: OPEN

Additional Benefits: Access to 2 mountains in Chile (during the 2025 season) and unlimited mountain bike uplift access at all US Power Pass bike parks.
Blackout Dates: NONE

Included Mountain:

Check out the Power Pass website for more details.

Upcoming Pass Info: 

**This is last year's (2024/2025) info**

Here’s a list of pass deals from last year that we expect to be updated in the coming months. Always check each programs website for the most accurate and up to date information!

Vermont

5th Grade Passport Program

Ski Vermont

With the 5th Grade Passport Program from Ski Vermont, 5th graders have the opportunity to try skiing, snowboarding, and cross country skiing at some of Vermont’s best mountains. These details are from last year’s pass program. According to Ski Vermont’s website, registration will start in September 2025, so keep an eye out on the website for the most up-to-date information.

Registration: September 2025

Age: 5th Grade
Cost: $35

Pass Access: 3 days at 40 alpine and cross-country ski areas
This program uses vouchers that have to be redeemed for a lift ticket. Each mountain is different, so be sure to check if a ski area requires advance online reservations.

Additional Benefits: This passport also included access to cross country ski areas!
Blackout Dates: Yes, it differs for each mountain. Also, some mountains have a daily ticket cap. The Ski Vermont website is a great resource about voucher redemption, blackout dates, and pass questions.

Included Mountain: * = Blackout Dates

Click here for the Ski Vermont website. 

New Hampshire

4th & 5th Grade Passport

Ski New Hampshire

Ski New Hampshire offers the 4th & 5th Grade Passport, giving your kids the opportunity to not only explore exceptional Northeast skiing and snowboarding at 16 different mountains, but also the opportunity to try cross country skiing at 14 locations across the state. We expect updates on the 25/26 pass in September.

Registration: September 2025

*Last Season’s Info

Age: 4th - 5th Grade
Pass Access: 1 day at 30 mountains, 16 alpine for ski and snowboarding, 14 cross country

Additional Benefits: This program also included access to cross country ski areas!
Blackout Dates: Yes, Christmas Break, MLK Weekend, President’s Weekend, February Break

Included Mountain:

Click here to visit the Ski New Hampshire website. 

New York

Kids Passport

SKI NY

Last season, SKI NY offered the Kids Passport for 3rd through 5th graders with 2 day access to 30 mountains! According to the Ski NY website, you can expect registration to open sometime in October and you can start using your pass on December 1st.

Registration: October 2025
Important Dates: You can start using the pass on December 1st

*Last Season’s Info

Age: 3rd - 5th Grade
Pass Access: 2 days at 30 mountains

Additional Benefits: This passport also included access to cross country ski areas!
Blackout Dates: Yes, it differs for each mountain. Also, some mountains have a daily ticket cap. Check the SKI NY website for details.

Included Mountain:

Visit the SKI NY website for more details. 

Michigan

Cold is Cool Pass

Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA)

For our Michigan rippers, the MSIA offers the Cold is Cool Pass to all 4th and 5th graders to access up to three lift tickers at 29 ski areas across the state. With the purchase of the Cold is Cool Pass, 4th and 5th graders also get a special coupon for 20% off a helmet purchase and additional coupon when you shop at one of their participating ski shops! On top of all that, some ski areas have additional programs or discounts for Cold is Cool pass holders. The MSIA website breaks down the blackout dates, number of visits allowed, and details of all participating mountains.

Registration: Fall 2025

*Last Season’s Info

Age: 4th & 5th Grade
Pass Access: Up to 3 days at 29 mountains

Blackout Dates: Yes, it differs for each mountain. Check the Ski Michigan website for details.

Included Mountain:

Click here to visit the MSIA website for more info. 

Idaho

Peak Season Passport

Ski Idaho

Explore the best skiing Idaho has to offer with the 5th and 5th grade Peak Season Passport. With the Peak Season Passport, your family will get the chance to visit the US’s original destination ski resort Sun Valley, Brundage Mountain nicknamed “The Best Snow in Idaho,” and many, many more with access to 17 mountains across the state. Registration is expected to open in the fall, so keep an eye out on Ski Idaho’s website for the most up to date info.

Registration: Fall 2025

*Last Season’s Info

Age: 5th & 6th Grade
Pass Access: 5th graders get 3 days and 6th graders get 2 days at 17 mountains

Blackout Dates: Some mountains have blackout dates and at some mountains, the Passport is not valid on Saturdays. Check the Ski Idaho website for details.

Included Mountain:

Northwest Rockies

5th Grade Ski Free Passport

Ski The Northwest Rockies

Get the chance to explore some hidden treasures across the Northwest Rockies with the 5th Grade Ski Free Passport. With this pass, 5th graders gain 3 day access to 5 mountains. They haven’t updated the info yet for the 25/26 season, so keep an eye out of the Ski NW Rockies website for updates.

*Last Season’s Info

Age: 5th Grade
Pass Access: 3 days at 5 mountains

Blackout Dates: Some mountains have blackout dates.

Included Mountain:

Visit Ski The Northwest Rockies for more info. 

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