Picture your 4th grader riding a chairlift in a state they have never skied, with a whole map of mountains still waiting. That is what the Ski Utah Passport puts within reach. For $79, any 4th, 5th, or 6th grader from any state gets 3 days of lift access at each of Utah’s open ski resorts. This winter, that adds up to 14 resorts and 42 days on the snow.
Sounds too good to be true? We hear that question from parents all the time, so here is the plain answer. The Passport is real, it is open to kids who live outside Utah, and it comes with a few rules worth knowing before you book your trip. We walk through all of it below, the same way we would if you called our reservations team.
Ski Utah Passport at a Glance (2026-27)
Who qualifies: Any 4th, 5th, or 6th grader, ages 9 to 12 all season, from any state or country
Price: $79 through Nov 30, 2026, then $99 starting Dec 1
What you get: 3 days at each of 14 open resorts, or 42 days in all
Eagle Point: Closed this season after the Cottonwood Fire
How to apply: Online through the official Ski Utah Passport page, with a photo of your child
Three days at each resort means your child can sample the whole state.
💰 Why the Ski Utah Passport Changes the Math on Your Family Ski Vacation
Planning a ski trip with kids? Lift tickets are often the line item that makes you pause. For a child in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade, Utah gives you a different starting point. One $79 Passport covers their lift access for the whole season, at 14 resorts.
Here is what that looks like on a real vacation. We divided the Passport price by the number of days your child skis.
| Days Your Child Skis | At $79 (Through Nov 30) | At $99 (From Dec 1) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | About $26 per day | $33 per day |
| 5 days | About $16 per day | About $20 per day |
| 7 days | About $11 per day | About $14 per day |
📋 Math note: These are our own figures, found by dividing the Passport price by the days skied. They cover lift access only. Lessons, rentals, gear, and parking are separate.
Now try the same math on the other destinations on your list. What would your child’s lift tickets cost for the same days somewhere else? We cannot speak for every ski area, so we encourage you to run the numbers before you book. In Utah, that line item is a flat $79 for the season. It travels with your child to 14 different mountains, and it works for any 4th to 6th grader, no matter where home is.
With your child’s lift access handled, more of your trip can go toward the moments you will remember: a lesson on a bluebird morning, a stay close to the lifts, hot chocolate at the end of the day. That is why we think this is one of the strongest reasons for a family with a 4th to 6th grader to choose Utah.
🎿 What the Ski Utah Passport Includes
Each Passport gives your child 3 days of lift access at each participating resort. The days do not have to be back to back, and the Passport is good for the 2026-27 season only.
Here are the 14 resorts open this winter: Alta, Beaver Mountain, Brian Head, Brighton, Cherry Peak, Deer Valley, Nordic Valley, Park City Mountain, Powder Mountain, Snowbasin, Snowbird, Solitude, Sundance, and Woodward Park City.
Because each resort caps at 3 days, a week of skiing naturally leads to at least three different mountains. Think of it as a built-in excuse to explore. Your child gets to compare steep and gentle terrain, wide-open bowls and tree runs, and big resort villages and small-town hills.
⚠️ A Note About Eagle Point
Eagle Point has paused operations for the 2026-27 season because of the Cottonwood Fire, according to the resort’s announcement. You may still see “15 resorts and 45 days” in older articles and some news coverage. The accurate count this winter is 14 resorts and 42 days.
“…we don’t just stay in one place anymore. We get to explore!”
You are in good company. Ski Utah reported in 2022 that more than 150,000 grade-school kids had used the program, and families from other states keep coming back for it.
🌎 Who Qualifies? Yes, Kids From Out of State Count
This is the part many families miss. You do not need to live in Utah, attend a Utah school, or have any Utah connection. If your child qualifies, they can apply.
- ✅ Grade: Currently enrolled in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade. Homeschooled students qualify too.
- 🎂 Age: Between 9 and 12 years old for the whole ski season.
- 1️⃣ One per grade: Each student can buy one Passport per grade level. Passports cannot be transferred or swapped.
- 👨👩👧👦 More than one child? Register everyone under one account, and add each child from the Pass Portal.
Is your child close to the age cutoff, turning 13 mid-season, or still 8 when the season starts? Call Ski Utah at (801) 534-1779 or email pass-support@skiutah.com before you apply, so there are no surprises.
✅ How to Apply for the Ski Utah Passport
The whole process happens online, and the Passport is fully digital, so there is no booklet to wait for.
- Create an account in the Ski Utah Pass Portal.
- Register your child and upload a current photo (a JPG or PNG file).
- Pay online. The price is $79 through Nov 30, then $99 starting Dec 1.
- Wait for approval. Ski Utah says approval takes about 24 to 48 hours. You will get an email when it is ready.
- Track your days in the Pass Portal on any device. It shows what you have used and what is left at each resort.
⏰ Plan ahead: Apply well before your trip, and before Nov 30 to keep the $79 price. Your own lift tickets can go in the same cart, since you can add a Yeti Pass when you buy the Passport (more on that below).
📅 Ski Utah Passport Blackout Dates 2026-27
Five resorts have no blackout dates. At the other nine, the Passport is blacked out on a handful of holiday dates.
| Group | Resorts | Blackout Dates |
|---|---|---|
| No blackout dates | Brian Head, Cherry Peak, Nordic Valley, Snowbasin, Solitude | None |
| Holiday blackouts apply | Alta, Beaver Mountain, Brighton, Deer Valley, Park City Mountain, Powder Mountain, Snowbird, Sundance, Woodward Park City | Nov 27-28, 2026 Dec 26-31, 2026 Jan 16-17, 2027 Feb 13-14, 2027 |
Here is what those dates line up with on the calendar.
| Blackout Dates | What They Cover |
|---|---|
| Nov 27-28 | Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving |
| Dec 26-31 | Christmas week through New Year’s Eve |
| Jan 16-17 | Saturday and Sunday of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend |
| Feb 13-14 | Saturday and Sunday of Presidents’ Day weekend |
Here is a local detail worth noticing: the Monday holidays, Jan 18 and Feb 15, are not on Ski Utah’s blackout list. Confirm with the resort before you plan around them, since resort rules can change.
🎄 Planning Around Christmas Week
Christmas week is when many families travel, and it is also when nine resorts are blacked out. You still have good options.
- 📆 Ski Park City Mountain and Deer Valley before Dec 26 or after Dec 31.
- 🏔️ Use the five no-blackout resorts during Dec 26-31: Solitude, Snowbasin, Nordic Valley, Cherry Peak, and Brian Head. Some are a longer drive from Park City, so check distances and road conditions for your dates.
Not sure how to split the week? Call us. We help families build a plan around the blackouts every season.
🎟️ How to Redeem the Passport at Park City Mountain and Deer Valley
Buying the Passport is the easy part. Each resort redeems it a little differently, so a few minutes of prep saves a lot of time at the ticket window.
Park City Mountain
Park City Mountain redeems the Passport at only two places, and your child needs an up-to-date Epic account before you arrive.
- Redeem in the Pass Portal first and save the redemption receipt on your phone or print it.
- Set up your child’s Epic account on the Park City Mountain website before you arrive.
- Go to a ticket window at Mountain Village (the main windows across from the Payday lift) or Canyons Village (the main booth by the Red Pine Gondola).
- Get your RFID card. Staff load all 3 days onto one reusable card on the first visit. After that, you can go straight to the lift.
Mountain Village and Canyons Village are the two places to redeem the Passport at Park City Mountain.
🅿️ Parking: The Detail Most Families Miss
Park City Mountain has changed its parking for 2026-27. At Canyons Village, the new parking structure charges $29 a day before noon, with free parking after noon and free carpool spots for vehicles with four or more riders when space allows. The structure is expected to open in early December, with surface lots in use before then. At Mountain Village, paid parking reservations are required before noon.
Rules like these can shift, so check Park City Mountain’s parking page before your trip. Or skip the question. Staying in Canyons Village or Mountain Village can take parking off your list for most days, and our Canyons Village parking guide explains the options.
Deer Valley
Deer Valley follows the same pattern. Redeem in the Pass Portal, bring your receipt to the ticket window, and get an RFID card with all 3 days loaded. One big note for snowboarding families: Deer Valley is ski only, so the Passport cannot be used there on a snowboard. Ski Utah’s snow report lists a planned Deer Valley opening of Dec 5, though opening dates depend on snow.
All 14 Resorts at a Glance
This table summarizes the official redemption rules. Ski Utah’s Passport FAQ page has the full steps for every resort, so check it before each visit.
| Resort | How You Redeem | Blackouts | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta | Check in at the ticket window each day | Yes | No snowboarding |
| Beaver Mountain | Redeem in the Pass Portal, then enter your code in Beaver’s online store | Yes | $5 RFID card if you do not own one |
| Brian Head | Redeem in the Pass Portal, then show your receipt at the window | None | One ticket issued per visit |
| Brighton | Redeem in the Pass Portal, then enter your code in Brighton’s online shop | Yes | All 3 days load onto one card |
| Cherry Peak | Check in at the ticket window each day | None | Bring name and date of birth |
| Deer Valley | Redeem in the Pass Portal, then show your receipt at the window | Yes | Ski only |
| Nordic Valley | Redeem in the Pass Portal, then show your receipt at the window | None | Online waiver speeds check-in |
| Park City Mountain | Redeem in the Pass Portal, then show your receipt at Mountain Village or Canyons Village | Yes | Epic account required |
| Powder Mountain | Redeem in the Pass Portal, then show your receipt at the window | Yes | All 3 days load onto one card |
| Snowbasin | Redeem in the Pass Portal, then use your code online or at the window | None | Online is faster |
| Snowbird | Redeem in the Pass Portal, then show your receipt at any ticket window | Yes | Set up a Snowbird account and waiver first |
| Solitude | Redeem in the Pass Portal, then show your receipt at the window | None | All 3 days load onto one card |
| Sundance | Redeem in the Pass Portal, then enter your code in Sundance’s online store | Yes | Pick up at the Mountain Camp Day Lodge |
| Woodward Park City | Check in at the front desk each day | Yes | Lift access only |
🧭 Plan Your Passport Trip From a Park City Base
Utah’s resorts are spread across the state. The Cottonwood Canyons hold Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, and Solitude. Powder Mountain, Nordic Valley, and Snowbasin sit near Ogden. Beaver Mountain and Cherry Peak are near Logan, and Brian Head is in southern Utah. Park City puts several day trips within reach, plus two of the state’s best-known resorts right in town.
| Trip Style | Where to Ski | Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|
| Long weekend (3 to 4 days) | Park City Mountain and Deer Valley, plus one more such as Solitude or Woodward Park City | Choose dates outside the blackout windows |
| Week outside the holidays (5 to 7 days) | Park City Mountain and Deer Valley, plus a day at Sundance and a Cottonwood Canyons resort | The Passport allows 3 days maximum per resort |
| Christmas week (Dec 26-31) | Solitude, Snowbasin, Nordic Valley, Cherry Peak, or Brian Head | Park City Mountain and Deer Valley are blacked out, so ski them before or after |
Two practical tips. First, canyon roads can slow down during storms, so give yourself extra time on powder days. Second, save the farthest resorts for a second trip or a long school break, and spend your first days close to your lodging.
Flying in? Our Salt Lake City airport to Park City guide covers every way to get here. Park City’s free buses also connect the villages, as our guides to the Mountain Village transit hub and the Canyons Village transit hub explain.
👨👩👧 Don’t Forget the Grown-Ups: The Yeti Pass
The Passport covers your child. Parents and guardians need their own lift tickets, and that is where Ski Utah’s Yeti Pass comes in. For 2026-27, it costs $899 and gives you one lift ticket at each participating resort, with no blackout dates and no age limit. Ski Utah says quantities are limited and the pass sells out, so decide early if you want one.
It can be a neat fit for a family on a multi-day trip, since you and your child can visit the same resorts together. If you already hold another multi-resort pass, check which Utah resorts it includes before you buy. Ski Utah also has a helpful guide to other multi-resort pass options, and details on the Yeti Pass are on its own page.
🏡 Where to Stay With a Passport Family
Both Park City Mountain redemption windows are in a village base area, so your lodging shapes your whole trip. We have managed Park City stays since 1999, and these are the properties we point Passport families toward.
Sundial Lodge
In the heart of Canyons Village, with ski-in/ski-out access to the Red Pine Gondola. The Canyons Village redemption booth is by the same gondola.
Canyon Haus
A walk-to-lifts base in Canyons Village, from studios to larger units, for families who want the village at their door.
The Lodge at Mountain Village
Ski-in/ski-out lodging in the heart of Park City Mountain Village, close to the main ticket windows across from the Payday lift.
Village Loft
Ski-in/ski-out condos in the Mountain Village area, a good fit for families who want to walk to the lifts.
Town Lift Condos
On Main Street, with a walk to the Town Lift. A fun pick for families who want historic Park City at their doorstep.
Traveling with a bigger crew? Browse Apex Residences, Westgate Park City, Bear Hollow Village, or our ski-in/ski-out and walk-to-lifts collections. Not sure which base area fits? Our Mountain Village vs. Canyons Village comparison lays it out. After a day on the snow, our guides to Canyons Village restaurants and Mountain Village restaurants help you find a family dinner.
When you call 888-575-2775, our reservations team (7 days a week, 9 AM to 5 PM Mountain) can match a home to your group size, your blackout dates, and which resorts you want to visit most. We also back your booking with the Lowest Rate Guarantee, a 48-hour money-back guarantee, and an optional Travel Protection Plan. Returning guests save 10% with True Blue Perks.
🧤 Lessons, Rentals, and Other Costs to Plan For
Parents ask us one question more than any other: what does the Passport not cover? The honest answer is everything except your child’s lift access.
| Included With the Passport | Plan for Separately |
|---|---|
| ✅ 3 days of lift access at each of 14 resorts ✅ Pass Portal to track your days ✅ A fully digital pass with no booklet |
🎿 Lessons 🥾 Rentals and gear 🅿️ Parking 🎟️ Parents’ lift tickets 🍔 Meals and snacks |
A few ways to ease the rest:
- 🛒 Check the Pass Portal. Ski Utah posts Passport-holder offers each season, including partner offers on rentals and gear. We cannot promise specific lesson offers, so look there before you book a lesson.
- 🔄 Visit a ski swap. Utah ski swaps usually run from September through November. Ski Utah keeps a list of Utah ski swaps.
- 🏬 Compare local shops. Kids grow fast, and rentals can make sense through a growth spurt. Ski Utah lists local rental and retail shops.
- 🎓 Book a lesson early. If your child is new to the sport, a lesson on the first day makes every day after it easier.
❓ Ski Utah Passport FAQs
Can out-of-state kids get a Ski Utah Passport?
Yes. Any student in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade can apply, no matter which state or country they live in. Homeschooled students qualify too. The student must be enrolled in that grade and be between 9 and 12 years old for the whole ski season.
How much is the 2026-27 Ski Utah Passport?
The Passport costs $79 through November 30, 2026, then $99 starting December 1. The price is per student, and each student can buy one Passport per grade level.
How many days does the Ski Utah Passport include?
Each Passport includes 3 days of lift access at each participating resort. Eagle Point has paused operations for the 2026-27 season, so that means 14 resorts and 42 days this winter. The days do not have to be consecutive.
What are the Ski Utah Passport blackout dates?
Brian Head, Cherry Peak, Nordic Valley, Snowbasin, and Solitude have no blackout dates. At Alta, Beaver Mountain, Brighton, Deer Valley, Park City Mountain, Powder Mountain, Snowbird, Sundance, and Woodward Park City, the Passport is blacked out on Nov 27-28, Dec 26-31, Jan 16-17, and Feb 13-14.
How do I redeem the Ski Utah Passport at Park City Mountain?
Redeem in your Ski Utah Pass Portal first, then bring the redemption receipt to a Park City Mountain ticket window. The Passport can only be redeemed at Mountain Village (the main windows across from the Payday lift) or Canyons Village (the main booth by the Red Pine Gondola). Your child also needs an up-to-date Epic account. All three days load onto one reusable RFID card on the first visit.
Can snowboarders use the Ski Utah Passport?
Yes, at most resorts. Alta does not allow snowboarding, and Deer Valley is ski only. The Passport works for snowboarders at the other participating resorts.
Do I need to buy my own lift ticket?
Yes. The Passport covers your child’s lift access only. Adults need their own lift tickets or a pass. The Ski Utah Yeti Pass, at $899 for 2026-27, gives adults one ticket at each participating resort with no blackout dates, and quantities are limited.
Does the Ski Utah Passport include lessons or rentals?
No. The Passport covers lift access. Ski Utah posts Passport-holder offers on rentals and gear in the Pass Portal each season, so check there before you buy or rent.
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