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 only one (1) child’s first time ski/snowboard page (beginner lift, lesson and rental package) to any one participating area of their choice and no more than three (3) complimentary one-season child lift tickets at each participating resort during the 2019-2020 season as determined by individual ski areas.
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 and can be obtained by visiting the West Virginia Ski Areas Association’s website, www.goskiwv.com,
