Charleston, WV – The West Virginia Ski Areas Association has announced a new program this year, that will allow any child in the 4th or 5th grade to ski or snowboard for FREE. All of West Virginia’s ski areas, Canaan Valley, Oglebay, Snowshoe and Winterplace are accepting the association’s Ski Free 4th and 5th Grade Passport Program.
The Passport Program is designed to introduce 4th and 5th graders to the sports of skiing and snowboarding at West Virginia Ski Resorts. “This is a great age for children to learn a new sport with ease and to excel rapidly,” says Terry Pfeiffer, President of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association and President of Winterplace Ski Resort. “Through the Passport Program and on-mountain experiences, the youngsters will enjoying the outdoors of the mountain state.”
The Passport may be used to obtain one (1) child’s first time ski/snowboard package (beginner lift, lesson and rental package) at a participating resort of choice and up to an additional three (3) Junior lift tickets at participating resorts during the 2019-2020 season. Resort benefits determined by each ski resort.
The Passport coupon may be presented by the 4th or 5th grade holder to obtain a complimentary one day lift ticket, when accompanied by a paying adult (or as-determined by member resort).
The cost of the Passport is $25, plus tax for administrative fees and can be obtained by visiting here.
4th and 5th Grade Passport Program
Dates available: Oct 1, 2019 – Feb. 1, 2020
The program includes fun at Canaan Valley, Winterplace, Snowshoe and Oglebay resorts:
- One Complete (LTS) Learn To Ski program (lift ticket, rentals and lesson) that could be redeemed at any of the participating (Canaan Valley, Winterplace and Oglebay) resorts. (Please note: There is only 1 LTS package that could only be used once). At Snowshoe, you receive 50 percent off on a lesson.
- Three lift ticket coupons at each of the participating resorts, Canaan Valley, Winterplace and Oglebay. At Snowshoe, you receive one lift ticket coupon. (Only one could be redeemed per day) Tickets could only be redeemed when child is accompanied by a full paying adult. Blackout days are determined by each ski area. (Example: MLK weekend and Presidents weekend)
Check out the Passport Additional Benefits!
Winterplace benefits.
- Parent / Guardian must accompany student to redeem coupon. Adult purchase is not required.
- Additional Winterplace Learn To Ski package (LTS) coupon valid at Winterplace (not valid on black out days)
- Parent / Guardian may purchase an adult lift ticket for 50% off the daily rate when accompanying a student redeeming coupon.
- Parent / Guardian may purchase an adult Learn To Ski package (LTS) for $29.95 when accompanying a student redeeming coupon.
- Junior Buddy pass Learn to Ski package (LTS) may be purchase for $29.95 by another 4th and 5th grader when accompanying student redeeming coupon.
- Junior Winterplace Season pass may be purchase by a student once they have redeemed all Winterplace coupons for $79.00 during the 2019-2020 season.
For Blackouts:
Valid for walkup only. Not valid on blackout dates, MLK Weekend (Jan 18-19, 2020) or Presidents Day Weekend (Feb 15-16, 2020).
To Redeem:
Coupon redeemed at ticket window. Snow Pass will be accepted with all paid adult tickets including a season pass. Non-transferable, non-refundable
To Acquire:
The passports can not be purchased or picked up at participating resorts or printed out online.
