It’s time again to set your kids up with the Epic SchoolKids program in Utah and Colorado. The Vail Resorts’ plan to get hundreds of K-5th grade students out on the hill is one of the best deals in the industry but don’t wait too long. They do tend to pull the registration before summer.

Enroll kids online for five free days of skiing and snowboarding at Park City and Canyons during the 2017-2018 winter season.* “It is incredibly important that we continue to find ways to make snowsports accessible and sharing the experience of skiing and snowboarding with the next generation continues to be a top priority for us at Park City,” said Bill Rock, Park City’s chief operating officer. “Our hope is that this program will help foster a lifelong connection to the outdoors and the mountains we love.”

The SchoolKids program was launched in 2015 at Park City when Vail Resorts took over operations. All Utah students (in school or home-schooled) are eligible regardless of their ability level. Kids get five free direct-to-lift days, and one free first-timer ski or snowboarding lesson with equipment rental used in December and January.

Epic SchoolKids Registration

The registration process couldn’t be easier. Go online, fill out the parent info, and info for each of your kids, click submit and that’s it. You’ll get an email confirmation in 2-3 weeks. Take your kids to the season pass office at PCM, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone for their pictured pass anytime after August 2017. You can even wait until your first day skiing. If this is your first time registering, make sure you bring a copy of the student report card/transcript/school ID from a local school or birth certificate. Parent should also bring a local state driver’s license.