To introduce 4th & 5th graders to the sports of skiing and snowboarding. Also, to remind families that spending time on the mountains is a healthy and FUN family activity.

This is a great age for children to learn a new sport with ease and to excel rapidly. Through the Snowpass Program and on-mountain experience, students can see the lessons of their 4th & 5th grade science studies in action (such as water resources at work, geology structure, and the physics of lift mechanics). Also, ski resorts are a part of Pennsylvania history.

Snowpass Holders (that’s you!) will be given a Swipe Card that contains one (1) FREE Learn to Ski/Board Package and three (3) coupons for a complimentary children’s day lift ticket at each of the 19 participating resorts in Pennsylvania. You must be accompanied by a paying adult (as determined by member resorts) Blackout dates and paid adult lift restrictions. A maximum of two 4th & 5th Grade Snowpass holders per paying adult may obtain a complimentary one session lift ticket using their Snowpass. Not to be used as a multi-day lift ticket or a children’s open to close lift ticket.

NO, you cannot apply for your Snowpass at the ski areas; you can apply online at SkiPa.com or by mail as we do not have a drop-off or pick-up location. It is very important that you plan accordingly especially around holiday periods when the volume of requests significantly increases.

Your Snowpass is valid from December 1, 2017 to close of ’17-18 season, excluding the Program’s Blackout Dates, which vary by ski resort. Please visit our resorts page for areas with blackout dates and paid adult lift restrictions.
ONCE PROCESSED A SNOWPASS WILL BE MAILED TO PARTICIPANT. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP AT THE SKI AREA WITHOUT YOUR SNOWPASS. SKI AREAS CANNOT ISSUE A COMPLIMENTARY LIFT TICKET WITHOUT THE PASS.

No worries! Every resort has equipment that you can rent.

No problem, your first time is on us! Your Snowpass contains one (1) FREE Learn to Ski/Board Package, which includes your lift ticket, lesson and equipment when accompanied by a paying adult. Please visit our resorts page for areas with blackout dates and paid adult lift restrictions.

Now would be a great time for them to discover skiing or snowboarding, Your snowpass includes an Adult 50% off learn to ski package, This includes beginner lift, lesson and rental! Also, all ski resorts offer beginner packages that include a lift ticket, lesson, and equipment at a discounted rate. You can check out our website at www.skipa.com as a portal or call the ski resorts and ask them about their beginner packages.

There is a $35/$40 non-refundable processing fee to cover the cost of processing the application and mailing of your Snowpass. ($35 if received at PSAA office by December 1st 2017 and $40 if received at PSAA office after December 1st 2017)

YES, you can print out more application forms, for your friends and relatives, off our website at www.skipa.com. Make sure you introduce your friends to the sports of skiing and snowboarding this winter too!

NO. The Snowpass program is available to all 4th & 5th graders no matter where they reside.

We would prefer that you wait until late September to complete an application for the 2017/2018 ski season. We would like to have a break between the two ski seasons so that applications do not get mixed up.

If you have sent in one application, please do not send in another until you confirm it with us first. Sometimes the server fails and may not show your child's info in the database even though we have received the application. Call us at 570-443-0963 to double check first.

Call the Snowpass information line at 570-443-0963.

Applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2018 in order to be processed. The processing time is 2 to 3 weeks. You can apply online at SkiPa.com or by mail as we do not have a drop-off or pick-up location. It is very important that you plan accordingly especially around holiday periods when the volume of requests significantly increases.

PSAA has 19 participating member resorts. They include: Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Big Boulder, Blue Knob Ski Area, Blue Mountain, Camelback Ski Area, Elk Mountain, Hidden Valley Resort, Jack Frost Mountain,Laurel Mountain, Liberty Mountain Resort, Montage Mountain, Mystic Mountain at Nemacolin Woodlands, Roundtop Mountain Resort, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Shawnee Mountain, Ski Big Bear,Ski Sawmill Family Resort, Tussey Mountain Ski Area and Whitetail Mountain Resort.

Applications are sent to Pennsylvania elementary schools, public and private, in late September. You can also download a copy online at www.skipa.com. To enroll, please return a completed application signed and initialed by your parents; a copy of your 4th or 5th grade report card, school ID or any other document verifying school grade (last year’s final report card can also be submitted as grade verification too); a 2” x 1½" color photo (with child’s name printed on back of photo) to be used in your Snowpass and a $35/$40 non-refundable processing fee. All applications must be sent via mail as we do not have a drop-off or pick-up location. It is very important that you plan accordingly especially around holiday periods when the volume of requests significantly increases. Two to three weeks later you’ll be on your way to a winter of fun! ( $35 if received at PSAA office before December 1st 2017 or $40 if received after December 1st 2017.

Please visit our Rules page, for areas with blackout dates and paid adult lift restrictions.