Kids who happen to be in the New York State ski areas, they are in for a treat of free skiing, with the ISKINY Free For Kids Passport Program 2017-18 Season.

The “Learn to Ski Passport” program and the “Kids Ski Free Passport” program are valid for any 3rd or 4th grader (from anywhere in the world) at participating New York State ski areas. As is evident from the labels, the Learn To Ski Passport is for children who are new to the slopes and the Kids Ski Free Passport is for kids who know how to ski.

ISKINY Free For Kids Passport Program - Learn To Ski Passport

With the Learn To Ski or Ride program, a child gets a lift ticket, lesson and equipment rental free. (There is a processing fee applicable of $27.) Applications (must show proof child is in 3rd or 4th grade) can be made here to receive a “passport” in the mail and this passport can be used at over 20 participating ski areas across New York State. I SKI NY suggests that reservations at ski areas may be required.

ISKINY Free For Kids Passport Program - Kids Ski Free Passport

Procedures are similar for the Ski or Ride Free program, where the child receives up to three free (processing fee of $27 applies) lift tickets at all participating ski areas when accompanied by a paying adult. Applications can be made here to get a “passport” in the mail.

All information about participating ski areas, blackout dates and FAQ’s, visit the site linked here. You can scroll down for a list of ski areas, phone numbers and blackout dates sourced from I SKI NY's website.

About I SKY NY

Ski Areas of New York, Inc. is a trade organization that serves its members by acting as a facilitator, negotiator, educator, marketer, business analyst, legal advisor, information collector and distributor and, to quote their website, “sometimes even a referee. Many of the responsibilities that we have undertaken are simply just expected and some of the time, our members are unaware of the full scope of our operations. This is all by design. By operating as a support organization for the industry, our products and programs help to foster new and continued business for our members. By continually staying abreast of the latest technology and opportunities for our industry, we hope to grow the sport for generations to come.”

Also by their website, “Ski Areas of New York, Inc. is dedicated to the continued growth of the New York snow sports industry by working on behalf of its membership to promote fair legislation, develop marketing programs, create educational opportunities and enhance the public awareness of snow sports throughout the State and region.”

Some of the services they provide include: Ski Reporting, 3rd and 4th Graders ISKINY Free For Kids Passport Program and Consumer Ski Show Program.

Ski Area/Resort Name	Phone	Additional Info
Belleayre Mountain	845-254-5600	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Brantling Ski Slopes	315-331-2365	Ski for Free program valid for 4th graders only. Accepted anytime.
Bristol Mountain	585-374-6000	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Buffalo Ski Club	716-941-5654	Not accepted on blackout dates
Catamount Ski Area	518-325-3200	Ski for Free program valid for 4th graders only. Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Dry Hill Ski Area	315-782-8584	Accepted anytime.
Four Seasons	315-637-9023	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Gore Mountain	(518) 251-2411	Accepted Anytime.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort	800-955-2754	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Holiday Valley Resort	716-699-2345	Accepted Anytime
Hunter Mountain	800-HUNTERMTN	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Kissing Bridge	716-592-4963	Learn to Ski/Ride participation is for ages 9 and older only. Accepted anytime.
Labrador Mountain	607-842-6204	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
McCauley Mountain	315-369-3225	Accepted anytime.
Mount Peter	845-986-4940	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Oak Mountain	518-548-3606	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Peek n Peak Resort	716-355-4141	Accepted anytime.
Plattekill Mountain	607-326-3500	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Royal Mountain	518-835-6445	Accepted anytime.
Snow Ridge Ski Area	315-348-8456	Accepted anytime.
Song Mountain	315-696-5711	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Swain Resort	607-545-6511	Accepted anytime.
Thunder Ridge Ski Area	845-878-4100	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Titus Mountain	800-848-8766	Accepted anytime.
Toggenburg Mountain	315-683-5842	Accepted anytime.
West Mountain	518-636-3699	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Whiteface Mountain	518-946-2223	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Willard Mountain	518-692-7337	Accepted anytime.
Windham Mountain	800-754-9463	Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18
Woods Valley Ski Area	315-827-4721	Program valid for 4th graders only. Blackout dates apply - 12/23-1/1/18, 1/13-1/15/18, 2/17-2/25/18

 

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