Kids ski free?! You heard that right. Pack your snacks and make tracks on your way up to Sugarbush next week for a week of skiing and riding with the whole family. It will be a week full of fun and adventure for everyone. Whether you’ve had plans to visit the mountain for months now, or are looking to make a spontaneous trip out of this insane deal, we’ve got everything you need to know right here.
WHEN: Saturday, December 7 through Friday, December 13
WHO: Kids 12 and under ski and/or ride free at Sugarbush
Family Friendly Events All Week Long
Daily S’mores – FREE!
Head to the Lincoln Peak Courtyard for free s’mores daily at 3 PM.
Daily Golden Pole Scavenger Hunt
Scour the mountain for the Golden Ski Pole, return it to Guest Services in the Gate House Lodge, and win a prize!
Make the Most of It with These Deals
Rental 4 Pack
Four days of standard rentals at less than $45/day.
Save 40% on four days of standard ski and/or snowboard rentals. Choose from the newest rental gear from Elan Skis and Burton Snowboards. Rental gear is available at both Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen Rental Shops.
40% off a December vacation
Plus a $50 gift card when you get here
The 40+50 deal gets you 40% off any stay of two nights or more from Opening Day until December 26th. Plus, there will be a $50 Sugarbush Gift Card waiting in your check-in packet. And if you’re in need of a lift ticket, you can grab one starting at $89 for each night you lodge with us. Lift tickets must be purchased at the time of booking to ensure receiving the discounted rate.
4theBest
Four transferable days on demo skis and snowboards at 30% off!
4theBest Demo Pack gives you four days on premium demo skis and snowboards. No need to crowd the car and/or roof rack with gear and have to do the Parking Lot Stumble to the hill. Just walk right up to the slopeside location in the Farmhouse at Lincoln Peak, drop your name and we’ll get you set up on brands like Parlor, Volkl, K2, Rossignol,Elan, Stockli, Rome, and Yes. You just need to bring your boots.
Ikon Pass Holder Deals
- Save on booking your spontaneous trip. Ikon and Local Pass holders can save up to 30% on lodging.
- Save on family meals during your visit. Ikon and Local Pass Holders enjoy exclusive food and beverage discounts across the resort—20% off for Full Ikon Pass holders, and 10% off for Ikon Base and all other local passes.
- For the adults to partake in the family fun. Season pass holders can share the stoke—and 25% off regular-price lift tickets—with friends and family.
- Savor the memories with a souvenir. All pass holders enjoy 10% off logo wear daily at locations around the resort.
Tip: Kids under 4 always ski free.
FAQ’s
What is free during Kids Free Ski Week?
Up to seven single à la carte lift tickets are available for kids 12 and under from Dec. 7 through Dec. 13, 2024.
What if I already purchased a kids’ lift ticket for Dec. 7-13, 2024?
Your lift tickets will be refunded, including lift tickets purchased as part of a package. Please reach out at (802) 552-4007 and we’ll take care of it.
Do the free kid lift tickets require the purchase of an adult lift ticket?
Nope.
What happens if I use my Ikon Pass accidentally and scan a day instead of a free kids’ lift ticket?
If you have used your Ikon Pass at a limited access destination and use one of your 5 or 7 limited days, please contact the Ikon Pass Contact Center and they will reverse the access day.
Can I take advantage of the Free Kids’ lift tickets if I have an Ikon Pass?
Yes! If you decide to use a free lift ticket at an Ikon Pass destination where you have limited access (5 or 7 days), be mindful to remove the Ikon Pass from your child’s pocket and use the new lift ticket instead.
Is the age of the child based on the age of purchase or the age of the ski date?
The free child ticket age is based on the day of purchase.
Can I get multiple Kids Ski Free Week lift tickets at a time?
You may purchase multi-day lift tickets for your adult family members; however the free kids lift tickets will be given as individual day tickets and not a multi-day product.
Are there any restrictions? Please see official terms & conditions here
Terms & Conditions
Kids Ski Free Week Terms and Conditions:
From December 7 through 13, 2024, kids ski free at participating Alterra Mtn Co destinations. Limit one (1) à la carte lift ticket per day for each eligible child at participating Alterra Mtn Co destinations. À la carte lift tickets only valid for use between December 7 and 13, 2024.
Participating destinations include: Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Schweitzer in Idaho; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada.
Offer is subject to the participating destination being open for the 24/25 winter season or if the destination reaches capacity limits.