5th & 6th Grade Passport Programs

Hello Fellow Colorado Ski Country Families!

The time has come for MORE of a good thing.

MORE resorts.
MORE deals.
MORE family time than any other program in the country!

2008-09 5th & 6th Grade Passport Deadline: January 15, 2009

To be notified when the 2009-10 application process begins Click Here

 5th Grade Passport

As we have done for the past 11 years and for nearly 200,000 families, we're once again inviting ALL 5th graders to ski for FREE! This year, we have 21 world class resorts participating, EACH offering 3 days of free skiing and snowboarding. Do the math - that's 63 days of hitting the slopes. Nowhere else in the country can 5th graders get MORE!

6th Grade Passport

As we said before, here at CSCUSA, we're all about MORE. This year, we've added one more day to the program. 6th graders will get a whopping 4 DAYS of skiing and snowboarding at EACH of the 21 participating resorts - all for a mere $99. Get out the calculator - that's 84 awesome days on the slopes for less than $1.20 a day ~ there is not a better deal on the planet for 6th graders than this one!
If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs section.

Participating resorts for 2008-09: Arapahoe Basin, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Copper Mountain, Crested Butte, Purgatory (Durango), Echo Mountain, Eldora, Howelsen Hill, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Ski Cooper, Snowmass, SolVista, Steamboat, Sunlight, Telluride, Winter Park and Wolf Creek.

*The 2008-09 Passports will NOT be valid at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge or Keystone.


Colorado Gems Card

Now you might be asking yourself "Now that my 5th/6th grader is totally hooked up, what about the rest of the family?" In response to your query Colorado Ski Country USA wants to introduce you parents to the Colorado Gems Resorts and the GEMS Discount Card.

The Colorado Gems are some of the state's best hidden treasures - 9 resorts off the beaten path, where you'll find shorter lift lines, smaller crowds, down-to-earth prices and a great family atmosphere. These are the type of resorts where you don't need a homing beacon to keep track of your kids. They are what we in Colorado call quaint, but you and your family will call perfect.

Passport Coupons & other great news!

Get your 5th & 6th Grade Passport coupons here!

Every year many of the resorts offer some great coupons to accompany your child's 5th or 6th Grade Passports. Please find the resort your family will be visiting and click to see the coupons available*.

Aspen/Snowmass
Crested Butte Mountain
Purgatory at Durango Mountain
Telluride
Copper Mountain
Steamboat
Winter Park

GEMS Resorts:
Arapahoe
Echo Mountain
Eldora
Loveland
Monarch Mountain
Powderhorn
Ski Cooper
SolVista Granby Ranch
Sunlight Mountain

   *Not all 21 resorts offer coupons. Coupons will be updated often so please check back if you do not see coupons at your favorite Resort. For the Passport Sponsor coupons, click here.


4th Grade Art Contest Winner

2008-09 Art Contest Winner Announced


Thanks to all the wonderful young artists out there. We received some GREAT art this year and it was a very tough decision, but alas we are proud to announce this year's winner and runner-ups.
Congratulations to everyone!

AND THE WINNER IS:

Congrats to Lisa S from Centennial, Colorado for winning the 2008-09 4th Grade Art Contest. Lisa created her masterpiece using just marker and crayon - a true talent! Her artwork will be featured on this season's 5th Grade Passport promotional material. Lisa will also receive a ski or snowboard package (donated by Colorado Ski & Golf) at the 2008 Colorado Ski & Snowboard EXPO on November 7-9, 2008.




Jake R from Elizabeth, CO


Kristin B from Centennial, CO




Josiah A from Centennial, CO

Get To Know Our Ski Ambassador - Chris Anthony!

From his first taste of skiing at age one to being an extreme skier in Warren Miller ski films today, Chris Anthony, a Colorado native, has a big time passion for skiing. Learn more about Chris Anthony and his ski adventures here. Chris says: "The 5th Grade Passport Program rocks! Seriously, this is one of the greatest opportunities for parents to get their kids out on the slopes!"

Learn more about our friend and extreme skier Chris Anthony!