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Utah ski resorts are gearing up for another epic winter, so now's the time to make sure you're ready to hit the slopes. Whether you're tuning up your skis, picking out new gear, or planning your first run, Utah's famous fluffy powder is already calling your name.
If you're the parent of a fourth, fifth, or sixth grader, you can make your ski days this year a family affair!
Thanks to Ski Utah's Passport program, you can train your ski protégé for a ridiculously low cost while hitting up all of Utah's ski resorts. With some of the best skiing in the world right at your doorstep, the only question is—are you ready for the adventure?
Get your child skiing with the Ski Utah Passport
The Ski Utah Passport gives any fourth, fifth and sixth grader an opportunity to ski at each of Utah's 15 resorts. In fact, the Passport gives each student three days at each resort—that's 45 total days of shredding!
The passport is valid at all 15 of Utah's resorts:
- Alta Ski Area.
- Brighton Resort.
- Beaver Mountain.
- Brian Head Resort.
- Cherry Peak Resort.
- Snowbasin Resort.
- Snowbird.
- Solitude.
- Deer Valley Resort.
- Eagle Point.
- Nordic Valley.
- Park City Mountain.
- Powder Mountain.
- Sundance Resort.
- Woodward Park City.
At only $69 (price increases on December 1, 2024), this is a deal you'll want to take advantage of now.
There's no catch—just blissful ski days riding The Greatest Snow on Earth with your child. Parents can go to the Ski Utah Passport website and enter your student's name, address, age, school, teacher, upload a photo and pay a $69 registration fee. If this is the second or third time the student has had a pass, you can easily log in and fill out a renewal form to simplify the process.
Tag along to every Utah resort with the Yeti Pass
Once you've secured a Ski Utah Passport for your child, you're definitely going to want to tag along. But there has to be a more economical way than purchasing lift tickets at each separate resort, right? Introducing: the Yeti Pass.
The Ski Utah Yeti Pass provides one lift ticket to each of Utah's 15 resorts. There are no age restrictions—meaning anyone can purchase a Yeti Pass. This pass has a limited quantity for sale and sells out every year. The 2024–25 price is $799, which comes out to around $50 per day. If you're familiar with the cost of typical single-day lift tickets, the Yeti Pass is a screamin' deal.
With the Yeti Pass, you'll be able to try out each and every ski resort in the Beehive State along with your budding skier. It's the ultimate way to explore Utah's diverse terrain. Get out of your comfort zone and try new resorts and new runs! Whether you crave the deep powder stashes at Brighton or the stunning views of Solitude, the Yeti Pass lets you chase the snow all season long. Imagine ticking off these legendary ski resorts one by one—each day a new mountain and countless lasting memories.
Why hit the slopes with kids?
This year is the year to get out on the slopes with your kids. Whether you're an expert who usually prefers to hit the black diamonds on your own or a newbie who wants to try skiing for the first time, the Yeti Pass and Ski Utah Passport are the perfect combination to create lasting memories as a family this winter.
Plus, teaching kids to ski when they're young is a requirement and responsibility for every Utah citizen—okay, we're kidding, but there are tons of reasons it's great for them.
For one, learning a new skill fosters a sense of accomplishment and builds self-confidence in your kiddo. Skiing requires fine-tuned motor skills, so your child will develop better balance, coordination and muscle control which can help their performance in other sports! They'll also be flexing those resilience and patience muscles when you get back up from a fall or mistake. Lastly, there's just nothing like creating memories in the great outdoors with a backdrop of sunshine and mountain views!
Purchase your passes before they sell out
If you want to experience Utah's incredible mountains that average 500 inches of The Greatest Snow on Earth each year, you've got to plan ahead. Purchase your Ski Utah Passport and Yeti Pass now!
Add this to your to-do list before prices increase on Dec. 1. To learn more about the passes and begin planning your best winter yet, visit skiutah.com.
