The 2026-27 SKI NY Free for Kids Passport Program
Applications for the 2026-27 season will be accepted soon, in Mid-November!
Questions or want to be notified when we go live for the 26-27 season? Send an email to [email protected]!
2026-27 Participating Ski Areas
NOTE: Hunter Mountain Does Not Participate in the Passport Program!
Belleayre Mountain
Highmount - 845-254-5600 - Accepted Anytime including Holiday Periods. Parent must have a ticket to the mountain that is valid. Either purchased on our e-commerce site or they have a Belleayre season pass.
Big Snow American Dream
E. Rutherford NJ – 973-864-6600 – Valid midweek, non-holiday. Not valid on weekends. Holiday periods include Dec 24-Jan 1, Jan 16-18, & Feb 13-21. Big SNOW limits daily ticket sales. To redeem the Passport please reach out to the Big SNOW guest services team via chat or [email protected]. You will need your passport number (16-digit number found on the passport e-card you received in email) and proof of qualifying adult ticket purchase. 48 hours advance notice is requested as arrival sessions can sell out. Walk-up redemption is not permitted.
Bristol Mountain
Canandaigua - 585-374-6000 - Not Valid During Holiday Periods as indicated - Christmas Week (12/24/26-1/1/27, MLK Weekend (1/16-1/18/27), Presidents Week (2/13-2/21/27). Requires a re-loadable Bristol Mountain RFID Card. If guest doesn’t have a Bristol Mountain RFID card, one may be purchased for $5 at time of redemption. Card may then be re-loaded in the future.
Buffalo Ski Center
Colden – 716-941-5654 – Not valid with Weekday 6 packs, Saturday Night lights 4-8pm, any other discount vouchers and BSC Season Pass Holders. Not Valid During Holiday Periods – Christmas Week (12/24/26-1/1/27, MLK Weekend (1/16-1/18/27), Presidents Week (2/13-2/21/27).
Catamount
Hillsdale – 413-528-1262 – Not Valid During Holiday Periods as indicated – Christmas Week (12/24/26-1/1/27, MLK Weekend (1/16-1/18/27), Presidents Week (2/13-2/21/27).
Dry Hill Ski Area
Watertown – 315-782-8584 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods.
Gore Mountain
North Creek – 518-251-2411 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods. No reservations needed, but parent must have a ticket to the mountain that is valid. Either purchased on our e-commerce site or they have a Gore season pass.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Cortland – 800-955-2754 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods. Greek Peak Account Required and Reservations Strongly Recommended – Details at https://www.greekpeak.net/ski-ride/exclusive-ski-passes.
Holiday Mountain
Monticello – 845-796-3161 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods.
Holiday Valley Resort
Ellicottville – 716-699-2345 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods.
Holimont
Ellicottville – 716-699-2320 – Valid midweek only when open to the public. Not Valid During Holiday Periods – Christmas Week (12/24/26-1/3/27, MLK Weekend (1/16-1/18/27), Presidents Week (2/13-2/21/27).
Hunt Hollow Ski Club
Naples – 585-374-5428 – Accepted weekdays only – no weekends. Accepted during the week on holiday breaks too.
Kissing Bridge
Colden – 716-592-4963 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods.
Labrador Mountain
Truxton – 607-842-6204 – Not Valid During Holiday Periods – Christmas break – (12/24/26 – 1/3/27), MLK Weekend (1/16-1/18/27), Presidents Week (2/13-2/21/27). Season Passes and SKI NY Gold Pass not accepted for redemption. Must purchase full price Adult 8-hour ticket OR full price Adult night ticket. 3rd party tickets not accepted.
Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center
Northville – 518-863-4974 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods.
McCauley Mountain
Old Forge – 315-369-3225 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods.
Mountain Creek Resort
Vernon NJ – 973-827-2000 – Valid midweek, non-holiday. Not valid on weekends. Holiday periods include Dec 24-Jan 1, Jan 17-19, & Feb 13-17. Mountain Creek limits daily ticket sales. To redeem the Passport please reach out to the Mountain Creek guest services team via chat or [email protected]. You will need your passport number (16-digit number found on the passport e-card you received in email) and proof of qualifying adult ticket purchase. 48 hours advance notice is requested as tickets can sell out. Walk-up redemption is not permitted.
Mount Peter
Warwick – 845-986-4940, Not valid MLK Day (1/18/27) and President’s Day (2/15/27).
Mt. Pisgah
Saranac Lake – 518-891-0970 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods.
Mt. Van Hoevenberg XC
Lake Placid – 518-523-2811 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods. Parent must have a ticket to the mountain that is valid. Either purchased on our e-commerce site or they have a Mt. Van Hoevenberg season pass.
Northampton Park
Spencerport – Accepted anytime including holiday periods.
Oak Mountain
Speculator – 518-548-3606 – Not Valid During Holiday Periods as indicated – Christmas Week (12/26/26-12/28/26, MLK Weekend (1/16-1/17/27), Presidents Week (2/13-2/15/27). Adult lift ticket for redemption must be purchased at the ticket window. Get your promo code ahead by calling ahead or emailing [email protected].
Peek 'n Peak Resort
Clymer – 716-355-6614 – Not Valid During Holiday Periods – Christmas Week (12/24/26-1/1/27, MLK Weekend (1/16-1/18/27), Presidents Week (2/13-2/21/27).
Plattekill Mountain
Roxbury – 607-326-3500. Not Valid During Holiday Periods as indicated – Christmas Week (12/26/26-1/2/27, MLK Weekend (1/16-1/18/27), Presidents Week (2/13-2/20/27).
Powder Mills Park
Pittsford – Accepted anytime including holiday periods.
Skaneateles Ski Club
Marietta – Accepted anytime including holiday periods. An adult individual pass must be purchased for redemption.
Snow Ridge Resort
Turin – 315-348-8456 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods.
Song Mountain
Tully – 315-696-5711 – Not Valid During Holiday Periods – Christmas break – (12/24/26 – 1/3/27), MLK Weekend (1/16-1/18/27), Presidents Week (2/13-2/21/27). Season Passes and SKI NY Gold Pass not accepted for redemption. Must purchase full price Adult 8-hour ticket OR full price adult night ticket. 3rd party tickets not accepted.
Swain Resort
Swain – 607-545-6511 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods.
Thunder Ridge
Patterson – 845-878-4100 – Not Valid During Holiday Periods – Christmas Week (12/24/26-1/3/27, MLK Weekend (1/16-1/18/27), Presidents Week (2/13-2/21/27).
Titus Mountain
Malone – 800-848-8766 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods.
West Mountain
Queensbury – 518-636-3699 – Not Valid During Holiday Periods – Christmas Week (12/24/26-1/1/27, MLK Weekend (1/16-1/18/27), Presidents Week (2/13-2/21/27)). Requires a purchase of a re-loadable West Mountain RFID Card. If guest doesn’t have a West Mountain RFID card, one may be purchased for $6 at time of redemption. Card may then be re-loaded in the future.
Whiteface Mountain
Wilmington – 518-946-2223 – Accepted anytime including holiday periods. No reservations needed, but parent must have a ticket to the mountain that is valid. Either purchased on our e-commerce site or they have a Whiteface season pass.
Windham Mountain Club
Windham – 800-754-9463 – Not valid on weekends. Not Valid During Holiday Periods – Christmas Week (12/24/26-1/3/27, MLK Weekend (1/16-1/18/27), Presidents Week (2/13-2/21/27). Requires a re-loadable Windham Mountain Resort RFID Card. If guest doesn’t have a Windham RFID card, one may be purchased for $5 at time of redemption. Card may then be re-loaded in the future.
Passport Program FAQs
What is the SKI NY Kids Ski & Ride Passport?
The SKI NY Free for Kids Ski & Ride Passport is a digital card that lets 3rd, 4th and 5th graders ski or ride for free at participating New York ski areas. Each Passport holder can get up to two free one-day lift tickets at every participating area, when skiing with a paying adult.
Who is eligible for the SKI NY Passport?
Children in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade are eligible. A child can receive one Passport for each of those grades, so a child repeating a grade does not get a second Passport for the same grade. Parents upload a report card, progress report or grade portal screenshot to confirm the grade.
How much does the SKI NY Passport cost?
The Passport has a $45 processing fee per child, paid online by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. The lift tickets themselves are free. The fee is not refundable for any reason, including injury, weather or closures.
Which ski areas accept the SKI NY Passport?
In the 2025-26 season, 34 ski areas accepted the Passport, including Belleayre, Bristol, Gore, Greek Peak, Holiday Valley, Whiteface and Windham. Hunter Mountain does not participate. Each area sets its own rules, such as midweek-only use or holiday blackout dates, so check the participating areas list before your visit.
How many free lift tickets can my family get with the Passport?
Each Passport holder can get up to two free one-day lift tickets at each participating ski area. Each paying adult can bring up to two Passport holders. A family with three Passport holders needs two paying adults on the same visit.
What counts as an eligible adult ticket for Passport redemption?
An eligible adult ticket is one bought directly from the ski area, either at the ticket window or on the ski area’s website. Third-party tickets, whether discounted or free, are not eligible.
Can I redeem the Passport with a free ticket, a free pass or a PSIA or NSP pass?
No. The adult lift ticket must be bought directly from the ski area, at the ticket window or on the ski area’s website. Free tickets, free passes, third-party tickets and discounted tickets bought anywhere other than the ski area are not accepted.
How do I redeem the Passport at the ticket window?
Show your digital Passport card at the ticket window, printed or on your phone. Some ski areas have a designated spot for Passport redemption, so ask the ticket office when you arrive.
Do I have to upload the whole report card?
No. Any part of the report card works, as long as it shows your child’s name, the school year and the grade.
Do I need to upload a photo of my child?
Yes. Upload a recent photo of your child. It appears on your child’s digital Passport card.
How do I get the Passport after I apply?
The Passport is a digital card. Once your application is approved, it is emailed to the address on your parent profile and saved in that profile. It is a PDF you can print or show on your phone at the ski area.
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