Winter Sports (Skiing and Snowboarding)

I Ski NY Free for Kids

2014-2015 ISKINY Free for Kids Passport

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Do you have 3rd or 4th grade students who would love to hit the ski slopes this winter? The I Ski NY program is again offering free admission to area ski resorts as part of the ISKINY Free for Kids Passport.

Residents of New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Canada, and the Bahama’s with 3rd and/or 4th grade students can take advantage of this program.

Along with the application and $25 processing fee, you submit a copy of the students report card, progress report, etc., and in return will be sent a coupon booklet good for a free child lift ticket with adult lift ticket purchase.

So which resorts are covered for the 2013-2014 I Ski NY Free for Kids Passport program?

  1. Belleyare Mountain
  2. Big Tupper
  3. Brantling
  4. Bristol Mountain
  5. Catamount Ski Area
  6. Dry Hill Ski Area
  7. Four Seasons Golf and Ski Center
  8. Gore Mountain
  9. Greek Peak Mountain Resort
  10. Holiday Valley Resort
  11. Hunter Mountain
  12. Labrador Mountain
  13. McCauley Mountain
  14. Mt. Peter
  15. Oak Mountain
  16. Peek ‘n Peak Resort
  17. Plattekill Mountain
  18. Powder Mills Park
  19. Royal Mountain
  20. Ski Hickory
  21. Snow Ridge
  22. Song Mountain
  23. Swain Resort
  24. Thunder Ridge
  25. Titus Mountain
  26. Toggenburg Mountain
  27. Tuxedo Ridge
  28. West Mountain
  29. Whiteface Mountain
  30. Willard Mountain
  31. Windham Mountain
  32. Woods Valley

Specific restrictions from each location can be found on the official participating resort list.

For reference, here is last years ISKYNY info.

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Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (PSAA)

2014-2015 Pennsylvania 4th & 5th Grade Snowpass

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Whether you are ready or not, snow is just around the corner, and with that comes ski season. The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association is again sponsoring a program that grants student in fourth and fifth grade the chance to ski for FREE at participating resorts. Parents must register their students and submit a non-refundable $30 processing fee to participate.

Link: 2014/15 Pennsylvania 4th & 5th Grade Snowpass

Participating properties include the following (subject to change):

  • Alpine Mountain
  • Bear Creek Mountain Resort
  • Big Boulder
  • Blue Knob Ski Area
  • Blue Mountain
  • Camelback Ski Area
  • Elk Mountain
  • Hidden Valley Resort
  • Jack Frost Mountain
  • Liberty Mountain Resort
  • Montage Mountain
  • Mystic Mountain at Nemacolin Woodlands
  • Roundtop Mountain Resort
  • Seven Springs Mountain Resort
  • Shawnee Mountain
  • Ski Big Bear
  • Ski Sawmill Family Resort
  • Tussey Mountain Ski Area
  • Whitetail Resort

The passes are good for 4th and 5th graders for the entire 2014-15 season, subject to the following blackout dates: 12/24/14 – 1/1/15; 1/17/15 – 1/20/15; and 2/13/15 – 2/17/15.

What is really incredible about these passes is they are valid for three visits at each of the parks mentioned. However, do note that a paying adult must accompany the child on each visit.

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Source: InACents

Liftopia 2014 Superbowl Ski Deals

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Just like last year, Liftopia has released their Superbowl Sunday lift ticket deals.

SUPERbowl Liftopia 2014

Discounts vary from 20-66% off the normal lift ticket prices.

With the Superbowl not starting until 6:30 PM, this gives plenty of time to hit the slopes prior to kickoff.

Tickets are limited, and must be purchased in advance online through Liftopia.

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Source: InACents