Kids Ski free

If you’re in to make memories as a family, take our advice: get in the snow! A family ski trip is your ticket to the perfect blend of adventure, quality time, and memories that stick. That said, we know that creating a successful winter vacation in the mountains can be a lot more involved than it looks from joyous mountaintop selfies. The good news is that we’re here to make it feel easy—so you can focus on getting excited for your trip! Read on for tips and insights into creating a family ski trip so good it’ll remain legendary for years to come!

1. View our Deals and Packages
   1. Kids ski free - Free kids lift ticket with the purchase of a kids lesson.
   2. Kids rent free - Free kids rentals with a 3-day adult rental. Bundle with add-on lift ticket for even more savings!
   3. Flex lift tickets - Save on lift tickets for 2,3, or 4-day trips.
   4. Best Value of the Season - Save on lodging and score a $100 dining credit. Pair this deal with any other offering to save on lodging, lift, and rentals.
2. Book Early
   1. Booking your accommodations early helps you to have the best options available for your family’s needs. Slopeside lodging minimizes travel time and maximizes convenience for family members of all ages, which makes everyone a little happier. (The mountain views from your room aren’t half bad, either.)
3. Consider what Winter Park offers
   1. Setting your family up for success means looking at family-friendly amenities when choosing your destination. Skiing and snowboarding lessons for children, a variety of beginner-friendly slopes, and crowd-pleasing food favorites are always a win. Consider also that destinations with a range of activities beyond skiing, such as tubing, ice skating, or snowshoeing, will be more inclusive of adventurers of every age and skill level. (Spoiler: we’ve got all of this happening at Winter Park!)
4. Gear can make-or-break a trip
   1. Make sure everyone in the family has the best ski gear for their size and ability. Adding rentals to your trip means you don’t have to travel with any additional gear—and if to be fixed or tuned during your stay, or our boots are fitting weird, you can easily have it taken care of right on-site. Plus, when you rent from Winter Park, you’ll have a free space to stash your gear at the end of the day, and essential items like helmets and poles are included, so you know you’ll be good to go when you arrive.
5. Sign up for lessons
   1. Whether it’s your 1st time skiing or your 1,001st time skiing, taking a lesson is a great way to navigate the mountain with more confidence! Private or group lessons from our Ski + Ride Instructors are a great way for kids to build their skills, while also giving adults the opportunity to try something new or brush up on what they already know.
6. Plan non-skiing activities
   1. We know it’s called a “ski trip”, but the reality is that not everyone may want to ski all day. That’s why planning non-skiing activities can keep everyone entertained, all while trying new things together. Take the family tubing down our snow tube hill (during the day or after dark!), spend the afternoon snowshoeing, hop inside a snow cat for a tour of the mountain at sunset—you’re bound to encounter all kinds of adventures here at Winter Park!
7. Don't forget to admire the view
   1. We’ve often heard that the best part of family ski trips doesn’t have anything to do with skiing at all. A family ski trip is the prime opportunity to create lasting memories during those in-between moments, so take breaks throughout the day to find your favorite hot chocolate on the mountain, snap some group selfies in front of Parry Peak, and soak in some live music at Mountaintop Après. You’ll be thankful for the time on and off the slopes when you return home.