Skiing is a great family activity. It’s nice to do an activity where the entire family can be outdoors and off their iPads, cellphones or TV! However, skiing is expensive with one day lift tickets for a family of four at $300 per day (that’s without lessons and ski rentals!) The good news is there are ways for you to save on lift tickets for adults and kids. If you have a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader, you are in luck, there are several states in the Northeast that offer Kids Ski Free Programs. If you have young children under 7 years old, your child can also ski free since many resorts don’t charge for lift tickets for children 6 and under. You can also get discount adult ski lift tickets if you plan in advance and they are usually available on a first come, first served basis. For example, ski lift tickets for a family of four at Mount Snow (Vermont) can be as low as $155.98 versus $340 (assuming you have a 6 year old and a 3rd grader). We did the research for you and below are ways for you to get free or discounted lift tickets for kids and adults. We updated this post for the 2020-2021 ski season. Note that for the 2020-2021 winter season, Vermont will not be offering their 5th Grade Kids Ski Free Passport Program and Pennsylvania will not be offering their 4th and 5th Grade Snowpass Program. New York will be offering their 3rd and 4th Grade Kids Ski Free Passport Program.
Northeast and New England Ski Resorts Discount Lift Tickets
If you plan ahead, you don’t have to pay full window lift ticket prices! You can buy discounted lift tickets from discount sellers like Liftopia, GetSkiTickets and REI. Please know that discount lift ticket offers may change and due to the pandemic, there may be limited supply of lift tickets for the 2020-2021 ski season.
New York Ski Resorts: Discount Lift Tickets
- Whiteface (NY) Single Day Lift Tickets from $38 (save 34%)
- Windham (NY) Single Day Ticket from $40 (save 26%)
- Thunder Ridge (NY) Single Day Ticket from $14 (save 30%)
- Plattekill (NY) Single Day Lift Tickets from $15 (save 74%)
- Greek Peak (NY) Lift Tickets from $44 (save 30%)
- Gore Mountain (NY) Lift Ticket from $33.99 (Save 35%)
New Jersey Ski Resorts: Discount Lift Tickets
Pennsylvania Ski Resorts: Discount Lift Tickets
- Camelback (PA) Lift Tickets from $34.99 (Save 40%)
- Shawnee Mountain (PA) Single Day Ticket from $30.99 (save 31%)
Vermont Ski Resorts: Discount Lift Tickets
- Jay Peak (VT) Single Day Lift Ticket from $36.99 (save 50%)
- Mad River Glen (VT) 2-Day Pass from $36/day (save 35%)
- Mad River Glen (VT) Single Day Lift Ticket + $10 Lunch Voucher $46.99 (save 28%)
- Magic Mountain ski lift tickets from $74 for adult lift tickets and $54 for Youth lift tickets
- Middlebury Snow Bowl lift tickets from $40/day
- Smugglers’ Notch (VT) Single Day Ticket from $40.99 (save 40%)
- Stowe (VT) 2-day Lift Ticket + Rental from $117/day (save 14%)
- Stowe (VT) Lift Tickets from $86 (save 12%)
- Stratton Mountain (VT) Lift Tickets from $29 (Save 63%)
- Sugarbush (VT) Lift Tickets from $45/day (save 43%)
- Suicide Six Single Day Ski lift tickets from $40/day
- Killington Lift Tickets save up to 22%
- Killington Adult Lift Tickets from REI* at 29% discount or Killington Kids Ski Lift Tickets from REI* at 30% discount.
Note about REI Lift Tickets: REI sells discounted ski lift tickets to REI Co-Op Members only. That means, you will need to be an REI Co-op member to buy the REI discount lift tickets. REI Co-Op membership fee is $20 and the savings you get usually pay for the membership fee. Plus REI Co-Op membership is a lifetime membership that gets you many perks such as access to in-store REI semi-annual garage sales (50%+ off sales), members-only offers, 10% member dividend and special pricing on classes, rentals and events. Check out the REI Lifetime Membership page for more information.
Massachusetts Ski Resorts: Discount Lift Tickets
Mont Tremblant Ski Resorts: Discount Lift Tickets
NY, VT, CT, PA Kids Ski Free Programs
If you have a 3rd, 4th and 5th grader, you should check out these kids ski free programs. Vermont has a 5th graders ski free passport program, New York has a 3rd and 4th graders Ski Free program and Pennsylvania has a 4th and 5th grader ski free program.
Vermont 5th Grade Ski Free Passport Program
If you have a 5th grader and are planning to ski in Vermont then you are in luck! Vermont has a 5th Grade Passport program where 5th graders ski and snowboard for free (you just pay a $20 processing fee). The Vermont 5th Grade passport program is valid for up to 88 days of skiing and riding at Vermont’s alpine and cross country resorts. Vermont ski resorts participating in the Vermont 5th Grade Passport program are Burke Mountain, Bromley Mountain, Bolton Valley, Cochran’s Ski Area, Killington, Jay Peak, Lyndon Outing Club, Mad River Glen, Magic Mountain, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Mount Snow Resort, Northeast Slopes, Okemo Mountain Resort, Pico Mountain, Quechee Ski Area, Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Stratton Mountain, Sugarbush Resort and Suicide Six. It’s important to note that there are black out dates so you should check before you go with your 5th grader. You don’t have to be a Vermont resident to qualify for Vermont’s 5th Grade Ski Free Passport Program. Check out Vermont’s 5th Grade Ski Free Program to apply. Update: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Vermont 5th Grade Ski Free Passport Program will not be offered for winter 2020-2021 season.
Vermont Ski Resorts Participating in the 5th Grade Ski Free Passport Program during 2019-2020 Ski Season
| Vermont Ski Resorts and Vermont Ski Areas participating in Vermont’s 5th Grade Passport Program | 5th Grade Ski Free Blackout Dates |
| Burke Mountain | Yes |
| Bromley Mountain | Yes |
| Bolton Valley | Yes |
| Cochran’s Ski Area | None |
| Killington | Yes |
| Jay Peak | Yes |
| Lyndon Outing Club | None |
| Mad River Glen | None |
| Magic Mountain | Yes |
| Middlebury Snow Bowl | Yes |
| Mount Snow Resort | Yes |
| Northeast Slopes | None |
| Okemo Mountain Resort | Yes |
| Pico Mountain | Yes |
| Queechee Ski Area | None |
| Smugglers’ Notch Resort | Yes |
| Stowe Mountain Resort | Yes |
| Stratton Mountain | Yes |
| Sugarbush Resort | Yes |
| Suicide Six | Yes |
New York 3rd and 4th Grade Kids Ski Free Passport Program
If you have a 3rd and 4th grader, your child can ski for free at New York ski resorts participating in the New York Kids Ski Free Passport Program! The New York Kids Ski Free Passport Program allows 3rd and 4th graders to ski for free at participating New York ski resorts/ski areas. You have to apply your child to the passport program. 3rd or 4th graders participating in the New York Kids Ski Free Passport program will receive 3 free lift tickets! Note that you need to purchase an adult lift ticket to receive the free child lift tickets and the adult lift tickets must be purchased directly from the ski resort and not from 3rd party ticket sellers. New York also offers a Kids Learn to Ski or Ride Program for true beginners. Your 3rd or 4th grader will receive a lift ticket, lesson and equipment rental with a $31 processing fee (must purchase an adult lift ticket to be eligible)! Black out dates do apply to the New York Kids Ski Free Passport Program so you should check with the ski resort before you go! You don’t have to be a New York resident for your 3rd and 4th grader to participate in the New York Kids Ski Free Passport Program. Check out the table below to learn which New York resorts are participating in the New York Kids Ski Free and New York Kids Learn to Ski Passport Program. Check out New York Kids Ski Free Passport Program to apply. Update: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Learn to Ski and Ride Program will not be offered for this season due to ski school restrictions outlined by the NYS Ski Guidelines for COVID-19 protocols. However, the Kids Ski Free will still be offered for the 2020-2021 winter season.
New York Ski Resorts and New York Ski Areas Participating in the New York 3rd and 4th Grade Kids Ski Free Program for the 2020-2021 Ski Season
| NY Ski Resorts participating in the NY Kids Ski Free Passport Program | Blackout Dates |
| Belleayre Mountain | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). 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 Belleayre season pass. |
| Bristol Mountain | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/24-25 and 12/28-1/1/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/15 – 2/19/21). |
| Buffalo Ski Center | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). Must reserve ahead! Wednesday – Friday only Please text 716-941-5654 to reserve your spot. Name, childs name, child’s age, day and time you plan on arriving. |
| Catamount Ski Area | Program for 4th Graders Only – Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). See Catamountski.com for the Mass. Guidelines before purchasing the Passport here – https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order. |
| Dry Hill Ski Area | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). |
| Gore Mountain | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). 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 | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). |
| Holiday Valley Resort | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). |
| McCauley Mountain | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). |
| Mount Peter | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). Must Reserve Ahead! Participants need to reserve ahead of time and call: 845-986-4940. Mount Peter will not take same day reservations for this program. Program days may be restricted due to capacity limitations. Program is valid Wed-Friday Non-holiday with advanced reservation. Mount Peter will begin taking reservations on December 21st. |
| Peek n Peak Resort | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). Must reserve ahead! |
| Snow Ridge Resort | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). |
| Swain Resort | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). Must reserve ahead! |
| Thunder Ridge Ski Area | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). |
| Titus Mountain | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). |
| Toggenburg Mountain | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). |
| West Mountain | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). |
| Whiteface Mountain | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). 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 | Available Mid-Week Only – Non-Holiday periods. Not valid on Weekends. Not valid during holiday periods – Christmas week (12/23-1/3/21), MLK Day(1/18/21) and President’s week (2/13 – 2/21/21). 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. |
Pennsylvania 4th and 5th Grade Snowpass
Pennsylvania has a 4th and 5th Grade Snowpass program where 4th and 5th graders can ski or ride for free at participating Pennsylvania ski resorts. Your 4th or 5th grader will receive one First time ski/snowboard package (beginner lift, lesson, rental package), 3 child lift tickets (when accompanied by a paying adult) and one 50% off adult learn to ski/snowboard package. You don’t have to be a Pennsylvania resident to participate in Pennsylvania’s 4th and 5th Grade Snowpass program. There is a $35 processing fee ($40 if you apply after December 1) to participate in Pennsylvania’s 4th and 5th Grade Snowpass program. Check out Pennsylvania’s 4th and 5th Grade Snowpass Program to apply. Update: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania 4th and 5th Grade Snowpass will not be offered for the 2020-2021 winter ski season.
Pennsylvania Ski Resorts Participating in the 4th and 5th Grade Snowpass Program during the 2019-2020 Ski Season
| PA Ski Resorts Participating in the PA 4th and 5th Grade Snowpass Program | Address | Restrictions |
| Bear Creek Mountain Resort | 101 Doe Mountain Ln Macungie, PA 18062 866-SKI-AT-BC | Blackout Dates: NONE Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass |
| Big Boulder Resort | PO Box 707 Blakeslee, PA 18610 (570) 443-8425 | Blackout Dates: NONE Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Blue Knob Resort | PO Box 247 Claysburg, PA 16625 (814) 239-5111 Toll Free:(800) 458-3403 Snow (800) 622-3045 | Blackout Dates: NONE Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Blue Mountain Resort | 1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18071 (610) 826-7700 Snow (877) SKI-BLUE | Blackout Dates: NONE Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Camelback Mountain Resort | 301 Camelback Road, Tannersville PA 18372 (570)-629-1661 | Blackout Dates: Dec 25, 2019-Jan 1, 2020 / Jan 17-20, 2020 / Feb 14-17, 2020 Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Elk Mountain | 344 Elk Mountain Road Union Dale, PA 18470 (570) 679-4400 Snow (800) 233-4131 | Blackout Dates: NONE Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Restricted to full price lift ticket only. Does not include Adult season pass holders or adult lift ticket vouchers |
| Hidden Valley Resort | 1 Craighead Dr Hidden Valley, PA 15502 814-443-8000 | Blackout Dates: Dec 25, 2019-Jan 1, 2020 / Jan 17-20, 2020 / Feb 14-17, 2020 Learn to Package: Beginner Lesson Only/Offer good 12-14-19 to 2-23-20 1:00pm group lesson only Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Jack Frost Mountain | PO Box 707 Blakeslee, PA 18610 (570) 443-8425 | Blackout Dates: NONE Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Laurel Mountain | 347 Summit Ski Road Boswell, PA 15531 (724) 238-2801 | Blackout Dates: Dec 22, 2018-Jan 1, 2019 / Jan 18-21, 2019 / Feb 15-18, 2019 Learn to Package: Beginner Lesson Only/Offer good 12-14-19 to 2-23-20 1:00pm group lesson only Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Liberty Mountain | PO Box SKI Carroll Valley, PA 17320 (717) 642-8282 Snow (717) 642-9000 | Blackout Dates: NONE Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Montage Mountain | 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18505 (855) SKI-SWIM | Blackout Dates: NONE Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Mount Pleasant | 14510 Mt. Pleasant Road Cambridge Springs, PA 16403 (814) 734-1641 | Blackout Dates: NONE Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Mystic Mountain | 1001 Lafayette Dr Farmington, PA 15437 (800) 422-2736 Snow (724) 329-8555 | Blackout Dates: Dec 25, 2019-Jan 1. 2020. Jan 17·20, 2020, Feb 14·17, 2020 Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Restricted to full price lift ticket only. Does not include Adult season pass holders or adult lift ticket vouchers. |
| Roundtop Mountain Resort | 925 Roundtop Rd Lewisberry, PA 17339 (717) 432-9631 Snow (717) 432-7000 | Blackout Dates: NONE. Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Seven Springs Mountain Resort | 777 Waterwheel Dr Champion, PA 15622 (800) 452-2223 (US) Snow (800) 352-7777 | Blackout Dates: Dec 25, 2019-Jan 1, 2020 / Jan 17-20, 2020 / Feb 14-17, 2020 Learn to Package: Beginner Lesson Only/Offer good 12-14-19 to 2-23-20 1:00pm group lesson only Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Shawnee Mountain | 401 Hollow Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (570) 421-7231 Lodging 888 VILLA4U Snow (800) 233-4218 | Blackout Dates: NONE. Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Ski Big Bear | 192 Karl Hope Blvd. Lackawaxen, PA 18435 (570) 226-8585 | Blackout Dates: Dec 25, 2019-Jan 1, 2020 / Jan 18-20, 2020 / Feb 15-17, 2020 Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Does NOT include adult lift ticket vouchers |
| Ski Sawmill Family Resort | 383 Oregon Hill Rd Morris, PA 16938 (570) 353-7521 | Blackout Dates: NONE Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
| Spring Mountain | 757 Spring Mt Rd. Schwenksville, PA 19473 (888) 305-5044 | Blackout Dates: NONE. Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: NONE. Does not require the purchase of an adult lift ticket. |
| Tussey Mountain | PO Box 885 Boalsburg, PA 16827 (814) 466-6266 Snow (814) 466-6810 | Blackout Dates: NONE Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Restricted to purchase of full price lift ticket only, does not include, group, vouchers, Discount days or Tussey money. |
| Whitetail Resort | 13805 Blairs Valley Rd Mercersburg, PA 17236 (717) 328-9400 | Blackout Dates: NONE Paid Adult Lift Restrictions: Snowpass will be accepted with all PAID adult lift tickets including season pass. |
Connecticut Kids Ski Free for 4th Graders
Unlike New York, Vermont and Pennsylvania, Connecticut does not have a Kids Ski Free Program. However, Mohawk Mountain does offer Free Lift Tickets for 4th Graders. Your 4th grader will receive 2 free lift tickets to Mohawk Mountain. In order to be eligible, you have to be a Connecticut resident enrolled in 4th grade in a Connecticut school plus your child must be accompanied by a paying adult. There is a $10 processing fee. Check out Mohawk Mountain’s Free 4th Grade Lift tickets page for details.
Free lift tickets from your seasonal ski and snowboard rental place
Many ski and snowboard rental locations give free lift ticket vouchers to their junior seasonal ski rental customers. For example, Outdoor Sports Center in Wilton, Connecticut offers free lift ticket vouchers to New England Ski Resorts like Jiminy Peak, Kilington, Windham, Berkshire East and Catamount.
Tip: If you think you will be skiing a few times this season, you should definitely consider seasonal ski and snowboard rentals. The whole ski rental process is daunting (filling out the forms, lining up, picking up rentals, getting fitted!) And to make it worse, you are going through the ski rental process with kids (imagine picking up ski rentals with a hot child who wants to remove their snow pants or maybe a hungry or thirsty child who has had enough of the long lines!) By the time you are done, you and your child(ren) are exhausted! Save yourself the aggravation and exhaustion by doing it only once this season! It’s also more economical to rent for the season if you are planning a long weekend ski trip. Don’t waste your time waiting in line for rentals, get your ski rentals out of the way!
Northeast and New England Ski Resorts Kids Under 7 years Old Ski Free Programs
Many ski resorts in the Northeast and New England offer free lift tickets or discounted lift tickets for young children under 7 years old. However, every ski resort differ in the age cut-off for children to ski free. Some ski resorts offer free lift tickets to children 4 years old and under, while some ski resorts offer free lift tickets to children 5 years old and under while others offer free lift tickets to children 6 year old and under. Here are ski resorts in the Northeast and New England that offer free or discount lift tickets for children age 7 years old and under.
Kids 4 Years old and Under Ski free at these Northeast Ski Resorts
| Ski Resorts Offering Free Lift tickets for Children 4 Years Old and Under | Details |
| Stowe Mountain Resort | Children 4 years old and under ski free at Stowe Mountain Resort. Note that you have to collect a $0 lift ticket from the ticket window. |
| Mount Peter Ski Area | Children 4 years old and under ski for $20 or free when accompanied with a paying adult at Mount Peter Ski Area. |
| Mohawk Mountain | Children 4 years old and under ski for $15 or free with the purchase of an adult lift ticket at Mohawk Mountain. |
Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ski Free at these Northeast Ski Resorts
| Ski Resorts Offering Free Lift tickets for Children 5 Years old and Under | Details |
| Smugglers’ Notch | Children 5 years old and under ski free at Smuggler’s Notch |
| Bromley Mountain | Children 5 years old and under ski free at Bromley Mountain |
| Jiminy Peak | Children 5 years old and under ski free (valid for Lower Moutain only) at Jiminy Peak |
Kids 6 Years Old and Under Ski Free at these Northeast Ski Resorts
| Ski Resorts Offering Free Lift tickets for Children 6 Years old and Under | Details |
| Gore Mountain | Children 6 years old and under ski free at Gore Mountain. |
| Whiteface Mountain | Children 6 years old and under ski free at Whiteface Mountain. |
| Okemo Mountain | Children 6 years old and under ski free at Okemo Mountain. |
| Belleayre Mountain | Children 6 years old and under ski free at Belleayre Mountain. |
| Hunter Mountain | Children 6 years old and under ski free during the week and for $10 on weekends and holidays with the purchase of an adult lift ticket at Hunter Mountain |
| Killington | Children 6 years old and under ski free at Killington. |
Other Northeast Ski Resorts Offering Discount Lift Tickets for Children under 7 years old
| Discount Lift Tickets for Children Under 7 Years Old | Details |
| Mount Snow | Children 6 years old and under ski for $10 everyday of the season at Mount Snow. |
| Stratton Mountain | Children 4 years old and under ski for $10 at Stratton Mountain |
| Windham Mountain | Children 6 years old and under ski for $15 at Windham Mountain. |
| Jay Peak | Children 5 years old and under ski for $25 (toddler season pass available for $50 or $30 if purchased before 10/14) at Jay Peak. |
Pro Tip: How To Dress for Skiing
The secret to being comfortable on the slopes is to dress in layers. You start with the thermo base layer and leggings. Then you layer over a thin moisture-wicking turtleneck or mid-weight fleece (your choice depending on the temperature). Then you top the layers off with a ski jacket, ski pants and ski gloves. You need to take care of your neck too with a neckwarmer. If it’s cold, you will want a balaclava instead of a neckwarmer. Then for safety, you need to wear a ski helmet. I suggest buying your own ski helmet instead of renting (it’s more sanitary). You can usually buy discounted ski helmets from Backcountry.com. You won’t feel bad buying kids ski helmets because they are adjustable, so it will last you a few seasons. For your feet, don’t use regular socks, you will need ski socks because they are moisture wicking. I suggest keeping a few toe warmers and hand warmers handy for cold days. Below is a list of all our recommended ski gears for a comfortable day skiing.
- Ski gloves
- Ski pants
- Ski jacket
- Thermo Base Layer
- Leggings
- Thin moisture-wicking turtleneck
- Mid-weight Fleece
- Ski socks
- Neckwarmer
- Balaclava
- Toe warmers and Hand warmers (for cold days)
- Ski Helmets (You can rent ski helmets but I recommend buying your own. You can usually buy discounted ski helmets from Backcountry.com)
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Plan Your Family Ski Vacation
We put together a hotel and resort recommendations near popular Northeast ski resorts. Below you will find our list of family friendly hotels, resorts and condos at popular Northeast and New England ski resorts.
Family Friendly Hotels near Popular New York Ski Resorts
We’ve made planning your family New York ski vacation easier by putting together a list of family friendly hotels near Whiteface Mountain and Greek Peak.
| New York Ski Resorts | Hotels Near Ski Resorts |
| Whiteface Mountain | Whiteface Lodge and Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa are family friendly hotels near Whiteface Mountain |
| Greek Peak | Hope Lake Lodge is a family friendly hotel with an indoor water park located across from Greek Peak. |
Family Friendly Hotels near Popular Vermont Ski Resorts
In order to help you plan your Vermont ski vacation, below you will find family friend hotels and resorts near popular Vermont ski resorts. We have accommodation recommendations for Bromley Mountain, Killington, Jay Peak, Stratton Mountain, Mount Snow, Okemo, Smuggler’s Notch and Stowe. Some of these Vermont ski resort accommodations are ski in/ski out, some are condo style and some are hotel room units.
| Vermont Ski Resorts | Hotels near Ski Resorts |
| Bromley Mountain | The Lodge at Bromley is a family friendly ski in/ski out hotel on Bromley Mountain. |
| Killington | Killington Grand Hotel is a family friendly accommodation on Killington. |
| Jay Peak | Jay Peak Resort is a family friendly ski in/ski out resort with water park on Jay Peak. |
| Stratton Mountain | Long Trail House and The Black Bear Lodge are family friendly accommodations just steps away from Stratton Mountain ski lifts. Vantage Point Villas is also another family friendly accommodation on Stratton Mountain. |
| Mount Snow | Mount Snow Grand Summit Resort is a family friendly ski in/ski out accommodation on Mount Snow. The Lodge at Mount Snow is another accommodation option on Mount Snow. |
| Okemo Mountain | Jackson Gore Village is a family friendly ski in/ski out accommodation on Okemo Mountain. |
| Smuggler’s Notch | Smuggler’s Notch Resort and Wyndham Smuggler’s Notch are family friendly ski/ski out resorts with condo-style accommodation on Smuggler’s Notch. |
| Stowe Mountain | Trapp Family Lodge and The Lodge at Spruce Peak are family friendly ski in/ski out resorts on Stowe. |
Family Friendly Hotels near Popular Massachusetts Ski Resorts
If you are thinking of spending a weekend skiing in Jiminy Peak, below you will find condo style accommodations on the mountain and near Jiminy Peak. Some of the Jiminy Peak condo unit recommendations are ski in/ski out. Check out our Complete Guide to Jiminy Peak.
| Massachusetts Ski Resorts | Hotels Near Ski Resorts |
| Jiminy Peak | Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort and Wyndham Bentley Brook are family friendly, ski in/ski out condo-style accommodations on Jiminy Peak. Vacation Village Berkshires are condo-style accommodations near Jiminy Peak. |
Family Friendly Hotels near Popular Pennsylvania Ski Resorts
Below you will find family friendly recommendations for your ski trip to Camelback Mountain.
| Pennsylvania Ski Resort | Hotels near Pennsylvania Ski Resort |
| Camelback Mountain | Camelback Lodge is a family friendly ski in/ski out resort with an indoor waterpark on Camelback Mountain. |
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- Are you thinking of skiing in Mont Tremblant? Here is everything you need to know to plan a family vacation to Mont Tremblant: Why I Love Mont Tremblant
- Check out our tips on How to Find the Perfect Ski Resort
- We also have a Ski Resort Finder with user-friendly search filters. For example: Looking for a Nut-Free Ski School for your 3 year old? Find it using our Ski Resort Finder!
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