Skip to main content

Passport Logos

The 2024-25 SKI NY Free for Kids Passport Program Is Here!

The SKI NY Passport Program-Kids Ski Free is back for the 2024-25 Season! New this year is the program is good for 3rd, 4th and now 5th graders too! Also more ski areas are accepting it during holiday periods!

The SKI NY Free for Kids Passport program is valid seven days a week (except where noted on our participating ski area list below) except for holiday periods at certain ski areas as noted. See our participation list down below for details (subject to change)

Holiday Periods are:

Christmas week (12/26/24-1/1/25)
MLK Weekend(1/18 - 1/20/25)
President’s week (2/15 – 2/23/25) 

The program is open to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders from any State! You do not need to be a New York resident to participate.

Reservations are not required however see participating ski area list for specifics.

The program offers free skiing for your 3rd, 4th and 5th graders with an adult purchase, it can be used up to two(2) times per participating ski area. A valid adult ticket purchase is one on the ski area website or at the ticket window and includes season passes as well. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE RENTALS OR LESSONS!

Fee: 
There is a $45 processing fee per application.

This year once again the Passport is a digital “card” that you can show on your phone or print off to take with you to the ski area and will include a photo of your child that you upload during the application on the Passport. Once your application is processed you will be emailed your Passport "digital card" that you can print or show on your phone. It is also available in your profile on our Passport system so you can access and email it to yourself anytime you wish.

Passport cards will be sent in early November and they will arrive in email. Be sure to check your spam/junk folder for the Passport. It is also available in your child's profile anytime too.

How To Use the Passport:
Once you receive your Passport in your email you can show the PDF on your phone or print and take with you to the ski area. The ski area will record the 16 digit number and once approved will give your child a ticket when you purchase one. If you purchase your ticket ahead online just take your child to the ski area with the Passport and present with your ticket at the ski area ticket window or guest services for redemption.

REFUND POLICY:
There are no refunds — regardless of injury, weather or other factor and other items beyond our control. There will be no credits given for the next season.

PROGRAM RULES:
Click Here for details

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Click Here for Step by Step Instructions. 

Note: if you were in the program before and it does not let you add your child please put an '!' at the end of your child's first name.

PARTICIPATING SKI AREAS and LINK TO APPLY BELOW. Please check our participating ski areas frequently as we may be adding a few more ski areas as we get closer to the season.

NOTE:
Proof of grade is a copy of a page from the report card stating the name, year and grade or a birth certificate with just the name and birthdate or a picture of the child's school portal with the name and grade.

*$45 processing fee applies.

Checking Status:
You can check your child's status and access their passport card once processed by logging in here: (note Passports will start being processed after 11/11).

Questions?

Send an email to passport@iskiny.com!

apply now button

PARTICIPATING SKI AREAS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

SKI AREA/RESORT NAME Ski Free Learn to Ski Additional Info
Belleayre Mt.
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.
Bristol Mountain
585-374-6000
Accepted Anytime including Holiday Periods. 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
716-941-5654
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25)
Catamount Ski Area
413-528-1262
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25). Accepting 3rd - 5th Grades
Dry Hill Ski Area
315-782-8584
Accepted Anytime including Holiday Periods
Four Seasons
315-637-9023
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25)
Gore Mt.
(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
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
845-796-3161
Accepted Anytime including Holiday Periods.
Holiday Valley Resort
716-699-2345
Accepted Anytime including Holiday Periods
Hunt Hollow Ski Club
585-374-5428
Accepted weekdays only - no weekends; Accepted during the week on holiday breaks too.
Kissing Bridge
716-592-4963
Accepted Anytime including Holiday Periods
Labrador Mountain
607-842-6204
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25). Season Passes and SKI NY Gold Pass not accepted for redemption. A full-price 8-hour adult lift ticket must be purchased. 3rd party tickets not accepted.
Lapland Lake Cross Country Ski Center
518-863-4974
Accepted Anytime
McCauley Mt.
315-369-3225
Accepted Anytime including Holiday Periods.
Mount Peter
845-986-4940
Not Valid MLK Day (1/20/25) and Presidents Day (2/17/25)
Mountain Creek Resort - NJ
973-827-2000
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25)
Mt. Pisgah Recreation Center
518-891-0970
Accepted Anytime including Holiday Periods.
Mt. Van Hoevenberg XC
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.
Oak Mountain
518-548-3606
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25). Adult lift ticket for redemption must be purchased at the ticket window.
Peek n Peak Resort
716-355-6614
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25)
Plattekill Mountain
607-326-3500
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25)
Skaneateles Ski Club
Accepted Anytime including Holiday Periods. An adult individual pass must be purchased for redemption.
Snow Ridge Resort
315-437-2860
Accepted Anytime including Holiday Periods.
Song Mountain
315-696-5711
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25). Season Passes and SKI NY Gold Pass not accepted for redemption. A full-price 8-hour adult lift ticket must be purchased. 3rd party tickets not accepted.
Swain Resort
607-545-6511
Accepted Anytime including Holiday Periods.
Thunder Ridge
845-878-4100
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25)
Titus Mt.
800-848-8766
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25)
West Mountain
518-636-3699
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25). 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 Mt.
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
800-754-9463
Not Valid During Holiday Periods - Christmas Week (12/26/24-1/1/25, MLK Weekend (1/18-1/20/25), Presidents Week (2/15-2/23/25) 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.
Close