We’re Making Family Skiing More Affordable

Ski More, Spend Less: CSCUSA Passes Give You More Mountains for Your Money

Calling all families who want to ski or snowboard together this season: Colorado Ski Country USA has expanded its pass lineup to make it easier than ever to get on the slopes together. The fan-favorite Ski Passport now includes kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade in addition to grades 3–6 — meaning your youngest rippers can join in the fun with four days at 19 resorts across Colorado. Add in the Gems Teen Pass, Gems Parent Pass, and Gems Discount Card, and you’ve got a whole menu of flexible, high-value options that keep skiing and snowboarding within reach for families of every size and schedule.

“As a mom, I know how special those early ski days are. Expanding the Ski Passport to our youngest kids means more families can make memories together from the very start,” said Sarah Beatty, Director of Communications for CSCUSA. “It’s also a direct investment into Colorado’s ski community, and the carrying forward of our mountain traditions for generations to come.”

The Pass Lineup

EXPANDED: Ski Passport (K–6)

• Grades K–2: $67

• Grades 3–6: $72

• 4 days each at 19 CSCUSA member ski areas (that’s up to 76 days on snow!)

• Valid at: Arapahoe Basin, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Cooper, Copper Mountain, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Howelsen Hill, Loveland, Monarch Mountain, Powderhorn, Purgatory, Snowmass, Steamboat, Sunlight, Telluride, and Winter Park.

Gems Teen Pass (ages 12–17)

• $207

• 2 uses each at 10 Gems ski areas (Arapahoe Basin, Cooper, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Purgatory, and Sunlight)

Gems Parent Pass

• $337

• 2 uses each at 10 Gems ski areas

• Limit 1 per household with the purchase of either a Ski Passport or a Gems Teen Pass; quantities limited

Gems Discount Card

• $49.99

• Two discounted visits at each of the 10 Gems ski areas

All Gems products and the Ski Passport share the same blackout dates:

• December 25, 2025 – January 1, 2026

• January 18–19, 2026

• February 15–16, 2026

Want unlimited, unrestricted access to 19 of Colorado’s world-class mountains, all season long?

Consider our Gold Pass. With unlimited, unrestricted access to 19 of Colorado’s world-class mountains all winter long, it’s your ultimate ticket to ride (and ski!) in Colorado Ski Country USA. Even better, it’s fully transferable — so you can hand it off to a friend, share it with family, or keep it in your pocket for every powder day. No blackout dates, no limits, just the freedom to ski where the season takes you.