Fourth and Fifth Graders Ski & Ride for FREE in Pennsylvania!
A Healthy Winter Activity for Families to Enjoy Together
White Haven, PA – Fourth and fifth graders who want to ski or snowboard are
fortunate especially if they live in or near Pennsylvania. For the fourteenth year, the
Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (PSAA) is making skiing or snowboarding free
through their Snowpass program for youths in those two grade levels.
The Snowpass allows fourth and fifth graders to hit the slopes free, up to three times
at each participating resort, when accompanied by a paying adult. Additionally, fourth
and fifth graders can take advantage of a beginner lift, lesson, and rental package free
and 50% off a beginner lift, lesson and rental package for the accompanying adult.
“We have found that fourth and fifth graders are at the ideal age to learn a new sport
with ease and to excel rapidly,” said PSAA Executive Director Linda Irvin. Through
the Snowpass Program an on-mountain experience, students can see the lessons of
their 4th & 5th grade science studies in action (such as water resources at work,
geology structure, and the physics of lift mechanics).”
Skiing and snowboarding offers families the opportunity to exercise outside together during the winter months. A ninety pound youth can burn between two and three hundred calories per hour skiing and / or snowboarding depending on their activity level. Skiing and snowboarding are listed among the activities included
in the President’s Challenge organized by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports
and Nutrition. Children and adults can earn points toward a Presidential Active
Lifestyle Award by skiing and snowboarding. Nineteen ski/snowboard resorts across
Pennsylvania belong to the Snowpass program.
The Snowpass is not restricted to residents of Pennsylvania. Any fourth or fifth grade
student can participate by completing a simple application and providing a report card
or other document verifying they are currently in the fourth or fifth grade. A photo
of the student is also required. You can apply online at www.skipa.com or download
an application and apply by mail. There is a nominal administration/ processing fee
of $35 prior to December 1 and $40 after. Quantities are limited. Snowpasses are
issued on a first come, first serve basis. Details of the program including rules and
black-out dates can be found on the website www.skipa.com. The site lists all resorts
in Pennsylvania and answers most frequently asked questions.
For additional information contact:
Linda Irvin, PSAA Executive Director 570-443-0963 or [email protected]
Where can a 4th or 5th grader Ski for Free? Any PA Ski Resort below.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
101 Doe Mountain Ln-Macungie, PA 18062 (610) 682-7100
Big Boulder: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
PO Box 707 – Blakeslee, PA 18610 – (570) 443-8425
Blue Knob Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
PO Box 247 -Claysburg, PA 16625 (800) 458-3403 – Snow (800) 622-3045
Blue Mountain Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18071
(610) 826-7700 – Snow (877) SKI-BLUE
Camelback Mountain Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
PO Box 168 – One Camelback Road -Tannersville, PA 18372 (570) 629-1661
Elk Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
RR #2, Box 3328 -Union Dale, PA 18470
(570) 679-4400 – Snow (800) 233-4131.
Hidden Valley: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
1 Craighead Dr – Hidden Valley, PA 15502 – 814-443-8000
Jack Frost Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
PO Box 707 – Blakeslee, PA 18610 – (570) 443-8425
Laurel Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
Laurel Mountain – 347 Summit Ski Road – Boswell, PA 15531
Liberty Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
PO Box SKI- Carroll Valley, PA 17320(717) 642-8282 – Snow (717) 642-9000
Montage Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton, PA 18505 – (855) SKI-SWIM
Nemacolin Woodlands: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
Mystic Mountain -1001 Lafayette Dr – Farmington, PA 15437 –
(800) 422-2736 Snow (724) 329-8555
Roundtop Mountain Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
925 Roundtop Rd – Lewisberry, PA 17339 –
(717) 432-9631 Snow (717) 432-7000
Seven Springs Mt. Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
777 Waterwheel Dr – Champion, PA 15622
(800) 452-2223 (US) – Snow (800) 352-7777
Shawnee Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
401 Hollow Road – East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-7231 – Lodging 888 VILLA4U – Snow (800) 233-4218
Ski Big Bear: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
196 Karl Hope Blvd. – Lackawaxen PA 18435 –
(570) 685-1400
Ski Sawmill Family Resort: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
383 Oregon Hill Rd – Morris, PA 16938 – (570)
353-7521
Tussey Mountain: Check Blackout Dates and Restrictions
PO Box 885 – Boalsburg, PA 16827- (814) 466-
6266 -Snow (814) 466-6810
Whitetail Resort: Check Blackout Dates & Restrictions
13805 Blairs Valley Rd – Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-9400
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