Program Rules for 2024-25
Subject to change without notice
The 2024-20245 SKI NY Free For Kids Passport Program is a non-transferrable electronic “card” which entitles the 3rd , 4th or 5th grader to whom it is issued to obtain complimentary one-day lift, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below, at participating New York State ski resorts (subject to change) during the 2024-2025 season. The area ski resorts participating in the 2024-2025 season (subject to change without notice) reserve the right to withdraw from the program at any time.
The Passport is valid at all participating resorts from 12/1/24 to 5/1/25 or if the area you wish to go is closed, whichever comes first, except for some areas during the following holiday period dates:
- Christmas Break: 12/26 - 1/1/25
- MLK Weekend: 1/18/25 - 1/20/25
- February Break: 2/15 - 2/23/25
The Passport is not to be honored on holiday period dates if specified in the participating ski area list. See listing for areas who will not accept it on the holiday period dates.
The Ski & Ride Passport may be used to obtain no more than two (2) complimentary one-day child lift tickets at each participating resort with an adult ticket purchase between 12/1/24 - 5/1/25, or if the area you wish to go is closed, whichever comes first
The lift tickets from the Ski & Ride Passport may not be transferred or resold to any other person, including family members or relatives. It is a violation of New York State Law to resell lift tickets. SANY or any area in the program will immediately revoke a Passport if the holder transfers use of the Passport or of any lift ticket obtained with the Passport to another person, for monetary consideration or otherwise.
The Ski & Ride Passport may be presented by the 3rd, 4th or 5th Grade holder to obtain a complimentary one-day lift ticket only when accompanied by a paying adult (as determined by member resort). A maximum of two(2) 3rd , 4th or 5th Grade Passport holders per adult redemption may obtain a complimentary one-day lift ticket using the Passport.
SKI NY or any ski area will revoke and cancel a Passport without notice for any misuses. Passport holders and their parent or legal guardian are responsible for proper use of the Passport at all times. In the event of Passport misuses and cancellation, SKI NY is not responsible for expenses incurred or opportunities foregone by Passport holders if SKI NY modifies or cancels the Passport program. SKI NY is also not fiscally responsible for denials of redemption in the program by the ski area.
If a Passport is lost or stolen, notify SKI NY immediately at passport@iskiny.com or by calling 315-696-6550. Participating resort lift ticket offices cannot assist with lost or stolen Passports. SKI NY reserves the right to make case determinations concerning replacement of lost or stolen Passports. In no event will a lost or stolen Passport be replaced without collecting a $45 processing fee.
Refund Policy:
There are no refunds — regardless of injury, weather or other factors including State closures, pandemics and no carryover credits.
All Passport holders agree to comply with all rules and regulations of participating SANY member resorts and with all other applicable laws and regulations, including the New York Skier Safety Code.
An individual is eligible for the SKI NY Free for Kids Passport only once for each 3rd , 4th or 5th Grades. Individuals repeating all or a portion of the 3rd, 4th or 5th Grade do not qualify for a repeat Passport unless they have progressed to the next grade (as in going from 3rd to 4th or 4th to 5tjh grade). If a Free for Kids program applicant provides any false or inaccurate information in his or her application, a Passport will not be issued. Any Passport issued to a 3rd, 4th or 5th Grader who has provided false or inaccurate information will be revoked. Ski areas have the final decision on passport redemption.
All information provided in SKI NY Free for Kids Passport application is subject to verification by SKI NY. All information provided in the application becomes the property of SKI NY. Information provided by Free for Kids Passport applicants may be used by SANY and its member resorts for verification and for market research purposes.
Redemption of Passport
Ski areas will redeem a Ski & Ride Passport for a free lift ticket (up to 2 per participating ski area) when an adult purchase is made either on-site or online at the ski areas own online.
Included are season pass purchases and discount cards issued by the ski area only except where noted. Discounted lift tickets purchased elsewhere that is not from the ski area are not valid for passport redemption. The SKI NY Gold Pass is valid for redemption as well.
Free lift tickets or passes or vouchers or those from other professions are not valid for passport redemption.
Revised 10/18/24.
SKI AREA/RESORT NAME | Ski Free | Learn to Ski | Additional Info |
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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) | ||
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. |
Passport Troubleshooting
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I cannot print the application for one reason or another, how can I get one?
You can request one by sending an email to passport@iskiny.com. Of course you can fill out our online application as well.
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I checked my child’s application status and it does not show up there and I know I sent it in. Does this mean you did not receive it?
We work as quickly as possible to enter the applications so if your child’s application does not show up here that does not necessarily mean we have not received it. Be sure to check your inbox and SPAM/JUNK folder if you don't see it within 24 hours after we begin processing applications.
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I have another question but it doesn't fit your FAQ here? How can I contact the program?
You can email passport@iskiny.com or by call 315-696-6550.
How To Use Your Passport
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What is an Eligible Adult Ticket Purchase for Redemption?
An eligible adult ticket purchase is either at the ski area ticket window or online at the ski area website. Third party tickets (discounted or free) are not eligible.
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Can I redeem a passport coupon with a free ticket or pass or via PSIA/NSP passes?
No - a lift ticket must be purchased directly from the ski area at the window or on the ski area website. No third party ticket or free passes are allowed. Also discounted tickets that are not purchased directly from the ski area be it online or at the window are not allowed.
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After I receive my passport, how do I use it?
Present the Passport card or temporary pass at the ticket window. Some ski areas may have a designated area for redemption.
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I have 3 children in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. Can they each participate?
Yes. All kids can participate but only 2 passport holders can redeem lift tickets per paying adult. So, if three children are participating in the Kids Ski or Ride Free program, 2 adults would need to be present and purchase lift tickets.