LEARN TO SKI OFFERS & SEASONAL DEALS ON LESSONS
A-Basin: Super Sunday Special discounts on a lift ticket, equipment rental, and beginner lesson package every Sunday in January and February. Lift-lesson-rental package for skiers is $100 for adults; $75 for kids 6-14 years; $70 for kids 3-5 years. The package for snowboarders is $108 for adults; $80 for kids 6-14 years; $75 for kids 3-5 years. Breckenridge: First-Timer Discovery Series provides three full consecutive days of lift tickets, equipment rental, and beginner lessons for $320. This offer is good for the rest of the season, with blackout dates February 17-22 and March 11-22. Copper Mountain: No More Excuses for Winter Sport Never-Evers is a $199 package for first-timers ages 16 years and up that includes three lessons, lift tickets, equipment rentals, and lunch on the second and third day. Upon completion of the third lesson, participants receive a pass for the remainder of the season. Quantities are limited and must be purchased in person. Crested Butte: Adult First Time Beginner Adventure Lesson is just $59 during the month of January for first-timers 15 years and older. Crested Butte: Learn to Skate Ski 4 Free is a free intro to skate skiing at 1:00 PM on February 5 and March 5, discounted rentals available for $15. Eldora: Easy 1-2-3 Group Lessons ages 13 and up includes a two-hour group lesson, equipment rental, and a Lower Mountain lift ticket for $129. Eldora: Mountain Explorer Ski (ages 4-12) or Snowboard (ages 7-12) full-day packages include a four-hour group lesson, rental equipment, lift ticket, and lunch for $129. Turn your newbie into a pro with the 6PAK for just $540. Loveland: 3-Class Pass can be purchased in advance for $321 for ages 6-14 or $345 for ages 4-5. Participants receive a FREE UNRESTRICTED Season Pass upon completion of the third lesson. Check out the 3-Class Pass for adults too. Monarch Mountain: Ski & Ride School pricing begins at just $50 for a half-day youth group lesson. Purgatory: Beginner Packages with a Guarantee or You Learn for Free gives beginners a full-day lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental, and lunch voucher for $75 from January 5-31. Snowboarders or skiers ages 7 and older are guaranteed to learn to turn, stop and ride the beginner lift after a second day of lessons or they receive a third day for free. Participants also receive a discount card to use for the remainder of the season on lessons, lift tickets, and rentals.
KIDS SKI FREE OR CHEAP
Kids Ski FREE if under 5 years old at Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, and Vail, Arapahoe Basin, Cooper, Durango/Purgatory, Loveland, Ski Granby Ranch (formerly Sol Vista), Ski Cooper, Steamboat, and Sunlight
Kids Ski FREE if 6 and under at Aspen/Snowmass, Crested Butte, and Monarch
Kids Ski CHEAP if 5 and under at Eldora - $12 for the day; $25 for the season - Winter Park - Free for the day at the window; $30 for the season- Wolf Creek - $6 for the day
Kids Ski CHEAP if 6 and under at Powderhorn - $16 for the day; $95 for the season
The Colorado Passport Program includes 3 days for 5th graders and 4 days for 6th graders at EACH of 20 different resorts. The cost is FREE for 5th graders and $99 for the season (non-refundable) for 6th graders. That's 60 days FREE for 5th graders and 80 days for 6th graders at about $1.25 per day! Passport holders are also eligible for discounts on rentals, lessons, and even lift ticketS for family members. The application deadline is January 31, 2015. Visit passport.coloradoski.com.
OTHER SPECIAL OFFERS
Arapahoe Basin - Basin’ Breakin’ Camp is designed with locals in mind during Presidents Day school break (February 23-26, 2015). Skiers and boarders welcome! $285 for 4 days; lift ticket not included.
Keystone - Kids Ski Free: Stay two nights in Keystone and your kids 12 and under ski free. Must book lodging through KeystoneResort.com. No blackout dates.Breckenridge/Beaver Creek/Vail - Ski Girls Rock: Ski Girls Rock is a unique program for girls 7-14 inspired by Lindsay Vonn, the Olympic and Works Alpine Champion. This program designed to improve skiing ability while focusing on social skills and teamwork. The cost starts at $292/day and takes place at Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, and Vail. Steamboat - Steamboat's Kids Ski Free™ and Grandkids Ski Free allows children 12 years and under to ski free for the same number of days as their parents/grandparents with the purchase of a 5-or-more day Adult lift ticket. Children ages 5 & under always ski free.Colorado GEMS Card - offers savings for eight participating resorts. The card is $20 and used for special deals at Arapahoe Basin, Eldora, Loveland, Monarch Mountain, Powderhorn, Ski Cooper, Ski Granby Ranch, and Sunlight. Visit ColoradoSki.com/Gems for details.
