Kids Ski Free At These California Mountains For One Week In December

CALIFORNIA — Ski-bum moms and shredder dads tired of eye-popping mountain prices will get some relief next month, when three California resorts are offering up to a week of free lift tickets for kids.

Many of Alterra Mountain Company's North American resorts are launching the new Kids Ski Free Week Dec. 7-13. Kids 12 and under can receive a free lift ticket each day, for up to the whole week.

“Winter is here and we want to help families get on the mountain this season,” said Jared Smith president and CEO of Alterra. “We hope Kids Ski Free Week ignites an excitement around skiing and snowboarding and helps start a lifelong passion the entire family can enjoy for years to come.”

Here are the participating resorts in California, all of which are on the Ikon Pass:

• Palisades Tahoe
• Mammoth Mountain
• Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley

Palisades, Mammoth and Snow Valley opened earlier this month, while the opening date of Big Bear's Bear Mountain has yet to be announced.

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Other participating mountains include Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado, Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah, Schweitzer in Idaho, Crystal Mountain in Washington, Stratton and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont, Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia, Tremblant in Quebec, and Blue Mountain in Ontario.

Some resorts are planning other promotions and specials for families during the Kids Ski Free Week.

The free lift tickets are available on each resort's website and on the mountains. No other purchase is necessary.