Heading to Colorado to ski with the little ones in tow? Then you need this. A guide to kids skiing for free and more.
Parents and families can take advantage of free and discounted lift tickets for children, specialized lessons and rental discounts available in Colorado Ski Country.
Arapahoe Basin
Kids Free 2 Ski Pass
Children five and under ski free every day at Arapahoe Basin with a free Five & Under lift ticket from the ticket window. Children ages six to 12 can ski or snowboard for free any two days of the 2017-18 season with no blackout dates through the Kids Free 2 Ski Pass. Register online, at a Front Range ski show or at the mountain by December 18, 2017.
Aspen Snowmass
Kids Ski Free
Children six and under always ski free at Aspen Snowmass. For children ages seven to 12 years old, Aspen Snowmass allows kids to ski free when booking two or more nights of lodging through Stay Aspen Snowmass or renting children’s ski or snowboard equipment from Four Mountain Sports. There is no limit on the number of days children can receive free lift tickets when renting from Four Mountain Sports. The offer is valid January 1 – April 15, 2018. WIN Aspen Snowmass lift passes in our Snowvember competition.
Cooper
Kids Ski Free
Children five & under always ski free at Cooper, and children six to 14 receive a discount on their daily lift tickets. Cooper also offers children’s group lessons, with several levels of instruction for age and ability, that include rentals for affordable rates.
Copper Mountain
One, Two, Free!
With Copper Mountain’s One, Two, Free Package, kids 12 and younger ski free with the purchase of an adult two-day lift ticket. The deal also includes additional perks like a third night of lodging free, a third day of rentals free, a free half-day ticket on the day of arrival or departure, and free upgrade to the Secret Pass for early access and shorter lift lines. Children five and under always ski/ride free at Copper Mountain.
Crested Butte
Kids 12 and Under Ski Free
Children six and under always ski free at Crested Butte. All kids ages 12 and under visiting Crested Butte Mountain Resort Nov. 23 – Dec. 15, 2017 and Apr. 1 – 8, 2018 ski or ride free. No strings attached, no parent ticket required, no lodging stay required, no advance reservations, just a free ticket for kids.
Echo Mountain
Kids Ski Free
Kids five and under ski and ride free at Echo Mountain. The ski area also offers ski or snowboard package rentals for only US$29 for kids, plus specialized private and group lessons for kids through Utivity.
Eldora
Season Pass Deals
At Eldora, kids age five and under can purchase an alpine season pass for only $29.
Granby Ranch
Kids Ski Free
Kids five and under ski free. Granby Ranch also offers child’s ski or snowboard rental packages for only $15 per day.
Hesperus
Kids Ski Free Every Day Deal
Guests lucky enough to be seven years old and younger get a free lift ticket every day, with no blackout dates. Just ask for the Ski Free Every Day deal at the ticket window.
First Time; Free Lessons.
Hesperus offers first-timers ages seven and older up to three free lessons with the purchase of one full-day, full-price lift ticket for $39. Available every day.
Loveland
Kids Ski Free
Children five and under ski free every day at Loveland. Children five and under can also purchase a ski or snowboard package equipment rental for $12.
3-Class Pass for Kids
Loveland’s 3-Class Pass for Kids is for all children, ages four to 14, of all ability levels. When guests pre-purchase or complete three full-day lesson packages, they receive a free unrestricted season pass to keep practicing their skiing or snowboarding skills for the rest of the season. Children’s full day lesson packages include a lesson, lift access, equipment rentals (ski or snowboard), helmet and lunch.
Monarch
Kids Ski Free and Free Lessons
Children six and under ski free at Monarch. Children between the ages of seven and 12 get a free lesson with the purchase of a lift ticket and a rental package.
Powderhorn
Season Pass and Lift Ticket Deals
Children six and under can purchase a season pass for only $94 during early-season promotions or $119 all season long. Or, kids six and under can go to the lift ticket window and pay only $18 for a full-day pass. Children 12 and under can purchase an EZ Rider pass for access to the beginner lift for only $12.
Purgatory
Kids and 4th Graders Ski Free
Kids seven years old and younger ski free every day at Purgatory Resort. Fourth grade students also ski free at Purgatory with proof of grade.
Silverton
Silverton Winter Sports Club
A local youth program, the Silverton Winter Sports Club provides a season-long introduction to big mountain skiing and backcountry snow safety protocols. While there is a small participation fee for families, the Silverton Winter Sports Club is funded almost entirely by donations, including the support of Silverton Mountain and the Brill Family.
Steamboat
Kids & Grandkids Ski Free
Steamboat’s Kids Ski Free and Grandkids Ski Free programs enable children 12 years of age and under to ski free the same number of days as their parent, grandparent, or legal guardian when the parent, grandparent, or legal guardian purchase a five-or-more day adult lift ticket. For season passes, one child (12 and under) is eligible to receive a free season pass with parent, grandparent, or legal guardian purchase of an adult Steamboat Season Pass.
Sunlight
Carefree Skier Season Pass
Children age five and younger can receive a free Season Pass to Sunlight Mountain Resort. Children five and younger can also ski free every day by visiting the ticket window for a complimentary daily lift ticket.
Ski, Swim, Stay
With Sunlight’s Ski, Swim and Stay package, kids 12 and under ski free. Enjoy a full day on the slopes of Sunlight, a rejuvenating soak in natural hot springs, and a relaxing night’s stay at one of nine participating lodging properties. Packages start at just $99/night.
Telluride
Kids Ski Free
Free lift tickets are available at the Telluride ticket window for children ages five years old and under. Child lift tickets for children ages six to 12 are available online at discounted rates for two or more days of skiing when you purchase at least 48 hours in advance. Telluride also offers children’s ski school lessons divided into programs that offer age and skill specific learning experiences.
Winter Park
Kids and Beginners Ski for Less
At Winter Park Resort, kids five and under qualify for beginner lift tickets for $10 a day or $30 for the season with no black-out dates. These lift tickets are intended for beginners only and grant access to the Galloping Goose chairlift at Mary Jane.
Wolf Creek
Tots and Children Discounts
At Wolf Creek Ski Area, the unrestricted season pass for Tots (children five and under) is only $54, while children ages six to 12 can purchase an unrestricted season pass for $385. For families looking for daily lift tickets, children ages five and younger can purchase a lift ticket for only $6.
