Winter can be a really tough to get out there with the kiddos. Embrace the cold this year by going skiing through Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (SkiPA) with their Snowpass program.
This program provides fourth and fifth grader the opportunity to ski or snowboard for free, up to three times at 21 participating Pennsylvania area ski resorts, when accompanied by a paying adult.
The Snowpass contains (1) FREE Learn to Ski/Board package, which includes a beginner lift ticket, lesson, and equipment rental with a paying adult. The packages also come with 50% off one adult Learn to Ski/Snowboard package to the resort of your choice.
How to apply:
Any fourth or fifth grade student can participate by completing a simple application and providing a report card or other document verifying they are currently in the fourth or fifth grade. A photo of the student is also required. You can apply online at www.skipa.com or download an application and apply by mail. There is a nominal administration/processing fee of $35 and $40 December 1, 2019 or after.
The SkiPASS package is available at the following Pennsylvania ski area resorts:
- Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Macungie
- Big Boulder Resort, Blakeslee
- Blue Knob Resort, Claysburg
- Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton
- Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville
- Elk Mountain, Union Dale
- Hidden Valley Resort, Hidden Valley
- Jack Frost Mountain, Blakeslee
- Laurel Mountain, Ligonier
- Liberty Mountain Resort, Carroll Valley
- Montage Mountain, Scranton
- Mount Pleasant, Cambridge Springs
- Mystic Mountain, Farmington
- Roundtop Mountain Resort, Lewisberry
- Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs
- Shawnee Mountain, East Stroudsburg
- Ski Big Bear, Lackawaxen
- Ski Sawmill Family Resort, Morris
- Spring Mountain, Spring Mount
- Tussey Mountain, Boalsburg
- Whitetail Resort, Mercersburg
Snowpasses are issued on a first come, first serve basis. Details of the program including rules and black-out dates can be found on the SkiPA website.
