Fifth Grade Passport

Cost: $30 administrative fee (plus tax). 

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all currently enrolled fifth grade students, VT/US residency not required. Proof of grade required during purchase.

Includes: The Ski Vermont Fifth Grade Passport allows a fifth grader to obtain either a free lift ticket or trail pass with the redemption of the student's reserved single use barcoded voucher at a participating area. The passport is comprised of vouchers that are reserved in customer portal and then redeemed as instructed by the ski area.  

Alpine/ Downhill Access: Three (3) lift ticket vouchers to each of the participating alpine ski areas. The passport student can visit the same area up to the max of 3 times.
Cross-Country Access: Up to three (3) trail pass vouchers to each of the participating cross-country areas.

• View the list under Participating Areas, Restricted Dates and Redemption Information prior to purchase. 
• Passports are valid each season starting when each participating ski area opens through their closing date. 
• Usage is subject to restricted and limited inventory dates. View under Participating Areas, Restricted Dates & Redemption Information and in the customer's portal once purchased under "More Info". Vouchers will not be redeemed if student fails to follow the ski area’s outlined voucher redemption requirements or has reached max capacity for the day.
• One (1) Fifth Grade Passport per student. Students may only participate once in the 5th grade passport program. Ski Vermont reserves the right to cancel and refund applications for students who are flagged as having already participated in this program, regardless the season or use of previously purchased product. 
• Passport students must be accompanied by a lift ticket or pass-holding adult. An adult may bring up to two passport bearers. 
• Ski Vermont Fifth Grade Passports are sold through Ski Vermont’s pass portal, issued digitally and then managed in customer portal. Regular access to portal is required to use the passport. No physical product will be mailed.

Fifth Grade passport purchases require submitting an application with documentation that is reviewed prior to passport activation. Approval takes approximately 2-3 business days (processing M-F only). Please plan purchase accordingly. All sales are final, unless passport application is rejected by Ski Vermont.

• Ski Vermont Fifth Grade Passports are sold through Ski Vermont’s pass portal, issued digitally and then managed in customer portal. 
• Regular access to portal is required to use the passport.  No physical product will be mailed.  
• VT/US residency not required.

Purchasing information:

1. Log in or create an account in the portal. Passports must first be on sale to create an account. Complete the account creation and household information page. The account username, password and email address will be utilized to access the Fifth Grade Passport and manage usage. Once created, you will be brought to the pass product page to purchase. 

Existing Account: Log In. Any active products will be displayed. Click add product to be brought to the purchase screen as needed. 

2. On pass product page, choose the Fifth Grade Passport and follow the steps to complete the online application (you do not need to input anything in the gift code box.) Proof of current grade for the current calendar year and a picture of the fifth grader need to be uploaded during this process. The picture will be used as identification by ski area staff when redeeming vouchers.

• If 5th Grader's school is not listed in drop down, or homeschooled, you can just type vs picking from drop down. 

Acceptable Proof of grade documents must show your child’s name, grade, and date (school year or actual date supporting document was issued).

• A current school year report card/progress report with student name, school portal screen shot, teacher welcome letter, or letter from school administration are all acceptable.
• A final 4^th grade report card with student name (must contain school year or issue date),
• If your child is homeschooled, a transcript of 4^th grade completion/ current 5th grade enrollment (if your state provided you with one), a birth certificate, or other state-issued documentation (accepted on a case-by-case basis) may be uploaded as proof.

3. Completing Purchase: Review cart. During the final cart review, click on ‘edit’ to update any information or remove from cart BEFORE payment step.

• Payment box set to auto advance once card information provided, if view distorted on mobile, flip phone horizontal to proceed.
• Customers must agree to terms and conditions and all sales final before payment will be accepted. 
• Customers will receive a confirmation of PURCHASE once the application process is complete.  Customers can log back in their account to view status, will state pending or will show as approved. 

Approval Process:

1. Ski Vermont reviews each application to verify that it meets the approval requirements. This approval takes approximately 2-3 business days (processing M-F only). Please plan your purchase accordingly. If additional information is required to approve, Ski Vermont will send a request email outlining what needs to be supplied and will hold the application as pending until information is received.   

2. Upon approval, customers will receive an email with status update. Please check spam (no-reply email address) or log in to your account after 3 business days for a status update. Will state pending if Ski Vermont has yet to approve or will show as active in the portal. 

Check out this quick visual only video on how to purchase your Fifth Grade Passport

 

• Ski Vermont 5th Grade Passport is comprised of vouchers, 3 to each participating Alpine/Downhill area and up to 3 trail pass vouchers for each participating cross-country area. 
• Vouchers are reserved in customer portal and then redeemed as instructed by the ski area the student is visiting on the date chosen at the time of reservation. 
• Vouchers will not be redeemed if student fails to follow the ski area’s outlined voucher redemption requirements or has reached max capacity for the day. Some ski areas REQUIRE advanced online redemption of the voucher and WILL NOT REDEEM at ski area ticket window.

How to Reserve Voucher at desired area and for desired date:

Vouchers are redeemed for a lift or trail ticket. The process the parent/guardian and/or fifth grader completes—by logging into their portal, selecting a ski area and visit date to generate a single-use barcode—is a voucher reservation. 

• Reserved vouchers in the Ski Vermont portal do not guarantee the student a lift ticket or lift ticket reservation privileges unless otherwise indicated by the destination ski area in their redemption Information.   
• Voucher reservations may only be made up to seven days (7) in advance, including day-of.
• Voucher reservations are final and can not be changed by customer (procedure to request exception out lined under Unable to Use Voucher section of FAQ).
• Students must be accompanied by a ticket or pass-holding adult. An adult may bring up to two passport bearers.

1. Access customer portal: Prior to visiting a ski area log in to your portal account. The active passport will automatically load on the screen displaying passport bearer's name. If you have multiple people on an account, change names as necessary by clicking on the correct name(s) listed under the primary displayed name. The name displayed in the large box at the top indicates the person who the voucher is being reserved and obtained for. 

2. Choose ski area: Scroll/move down the page to find the desired ski area and click "More Info" prior to reserving a voucher to review ski area’s restricted dates and redemption requirements. Each alpine/downhill area has 3 vouchers. Please note some alpine areas also have cross country access and are listed separately, you will need to choose the correct ski area option for voucher to work when redeeming.

3. Reserve Voucher: To obtain a voucher, click available for redemption and chose the desired visit date. Click reserve voucher. Once a voucher reservation is completed, it is marked as reserved in the portal and can't be changed. 

Dates may not be available for the following reasons: 

• It is outside the 7- day reservation window and not yet available. 
• It is one of the dates listed as restricted by the ski area and passport is not valid for use on this day.
• It is a date that is outside that ski area's indicated operation schedule. 
• The ski area has listed this date with limited inventory that applies to 3rd party products like Ski Vermont's, and they have reached that inventory limit for the day. Lift tickets may still be available for purchase, check directly with ski area.
  
• The ski area has reached general max capacity for the day, has indicated that to Ski Vermont in time for us to close out the date to avoid anyone being turned away at the window. 

4. Viewing Voucher: 

Option 1: View voucher previously reserved via portal.  Log in, scroll down to the destination ski area and voucher that states reserved (if multiple reserved make sure to choose the correct date for visit). "Click to view" for voucher will display on screen. 

Option 2: View voucher via email. A copy of each reserved voucher is automatically emailed. This email can be forwarded to the accompanying adult as needed or printed to present. 

5. Redeeming for lift ticket:

Follow the destination ski areas redemption requirements, review prior to arriving as some areas require advance online lift ticket reservations using the barcoded voucher. Participating Ski Areas, Restricted Dates and Redemption Information for ski area details on this page or the More Info in customer portal.

 

Check out this quick video on how to reserve your Fifth Grade Passport voucher

All participating ski areas are listed below, along with their restricted dates and voucher redemption information. 

Vouchers: Reserved barcoded vouchers are required to redeem for a lift ticket. The process the bearer and/or account manager completes—by logging into their portal, selecting a ski area and visit date to generate a single-use barcode—is a voucher reservation. 

• Voucher reservations may only be made up to seven days (7) in advance, including day-of
• Voucher reservations are final and can not be changed by customer (procedure to request exception outlined under "Unable to Use Voucher" section of FAQ).

Restricted Dates: When vouchers are not valid for use at that area. Ski areas may also have limited inventory dates. 

Voucher Redemption: A reserved voucher is used to obtain a lift ticket on chosen date to the ski area chosen and stated on the voucher by following that ski area's redemption process. View details below or under More Info in the customer portal.

• Ski areas will not generate a lift ticket if bearer fails to follow the ski area’s outlined voucher redemption requirements or has reached max capacity for the day. 
  
• A reserved voucher in the customer portal does not guarantee the bearer any ticket or ticket reservation privileges unless otherwise stated in the destination ski area’s redemption process.

Regular Operating Schedule: Ski area daily operating schedules may vary at the ski area's discretion. Prior to reserving a voucher in the customer portal, we advise that bearers check the destination ski area's website to ensure they are open and operating on the desired visit date. A date may still show as available in the portal for reservation if Ski Vermont has not received the closure information from a ski area.

BOLTON VALLEY RESORT
Restricted Dates: Dec 26, 2023 - Jan 1,2024; Jan 13-15, 2024; Feb 17-25, 2024
Voucher Redemption Location: Online voucher redemption preferred. In Person redeem at Ticket Cube, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Voucher Redemption Requirements: RFID card required for reload or $5 purchase.
Regular Operating Schedule: Tue-Sat 9AM-10PM; Sunday/Monday 9am-4pm

BROMLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT
Restricted Dates: None
Voucher Redemption Location: Guest Services/Ticket Office. Present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Regular Operating Schedule: Weekends only until aprox. Dec 15, then daily.

BURKE MOUNTAIN RESORT
Restricted Dates: Dec 23-31, 2023; Jan 13 -15, 2024; Feb 17-25, 2024
Voucher Redemption Location: Guest Services Ticket Window, Sherburne Base Lodge. Present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Regular Operating Schedule: Daily 9AM-4PM

COCHRAN’S SKI AREA
Restricted Dates: Valid as of Dec 1, 2023.
Voucher Redemption Location: Ticket Window, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Regular Operating Schedule: Hours of operation vary, https://cochranskiarea.com/.

JAY PEAK RESORT
Restricted Dates: Dec 23-31, 2023; Feb 17-25, 2024
Voucher Redemption Location: Tramside Customer Service, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Regular Operating Schedule: 8:30AM-4PM midweek, non-holiday; 8:00AM-4PM weekends, holidays

KILLINGTON RESORT
Restricted Dates: Dec 23, 2023 - Jan 1,2024; Jan 13 -15, 2024; Feb 17-19, 2024
Voucher Redemption Location: Online Only - NOT VALID AT TICKET WINDOW
Voucher Redemption Requirements: Redeem online at killington.com/redeem. Reload an existing One Pass RFID or add a new one and pickup from any ticket kiosk.
Regular Operating Schedule: Open daily.

LYNDON OUTING CLUB
Restricted Dates: Valid as of Dec 1, 2023.
Voucher Redemption Location: Ticket Window, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Regular Operating Schedule: Hours of operation vary.

MAD RIVER GLEN
Restricted Dates: Dec 26, 2023 - Jan 1,2024; Jan 13 - Jan 15, 2024; Feb 17-25, 2024
Voucher Redemption Location: Ticket Window, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Voucher Redemption Requirements: Subject to daily ticket cap, may sell out at any time. Customers with Ski Vermont reserved voucher will have redemption honored at the ticket window. Voucher availability may be restricted in Ski Vermont customer portal if max day capacity is reached. For busy weekends or anticipated powder days, reserving a Ski Vermont voucher early within the 7-day allowed window is advised to guarantee a lift ticket.
Regular Operating Schedule: Open daily.

MAGIC MOUNTAIN
Restricted Dates: Jan 13-15, 2024; Feb 17-25, 2024
Voucher Redemption Location: Ticket office on first floor of lodge. Present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Voucher Redemption Requirements: Daily ticket sales are limited, first come first serve. A Ski VT voucher does not guarantee a lift ticket if sold out. It is recommended to monitor online announcements for availability updates or call 802-824-5645 x109 with questions.
Regular Operating Schedule: Thur-Fri 9AM-4PM; Sat-Sun 8:30AM-4PM

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE SNOW BOWL
Restricted Dates: Dec 25-Jan 1; Jan 13-16, 2024; Feb 17-25, 2024
Voucher Redemption Location: Ticket Office, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Regular Operating Schedule: Open Wed-Sun, 9AM-4PM

MOUNT SNOW RESORT
Restricted Dates: Dec 25-31, 2023; Jan 13, 2024; Feb 17-18, 2024
Voucher Redemption Location: All ticket locations, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Regular Operating Schedule: 9AM-4PM midweek; 8AM-4PM weekends

NORTHEAST SLOPES
Restricted Dates: Valid as of Dec 1 2023. Hours of operation may vary.
Voucher Redemption Location: Ticket Window, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Regular Operating Schedule: Sat-Sun & Holiday 12:00PM-4:00PM; Wed 12:00PM-4:20PM

OKEMO MOUNTAIN RESORT
Restricted Dates: Dec 25-31, 2023; Jan 13-14, 2024; Feb 17-18, 2024
Voucher Redemption Location: All ticket locations, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Regular Operating Schedule:

PICO MOUNTAIN
Restricted Dates: Dec 23, 2023 - Jan 1,2024; Jan 13 -15, 2024; Feb 17-19, 2024
Voucher Redemption Location: Online Only - NOT VALID AT TICKET WINDOW
Voucher Redemption Requirements: Redeem online at picomountain.com/redeem. Reload an existing One Pass RFID or add a new one and pickup from any ticket kiosk. Regular Operating Schedule: Thur-Mon + 12/30/23,12/31/23, 2/20/24, 2/21/24

SASKADENA SIX SKI AREA/WOODSTOCK INN & RESORT
Restricted Dates: Dec 23, 2023 - Jan 1,2024; Jan 13 -15, 2024; Feb 18-25, 2024
Voucher Redemption Location: Ticket window, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Regular Operating Schedule: 9 AM- 4PM Wed -Sun, except peak 12/23/23-1/1/24, 1/13-15/24, 2/28-2/25/24

SKI QUECHEE
Restricted Dates: Dec 24-28, 2023; Feb 17-19, 2024; Feb 23-25, 2024.
Voucher Redemption Location: Ticket Booth, present PRINTED voucher.
Regular Operating Schedule: Friday-Sundays, Holiday Weeks

SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH RESORT
Restricted Dates: Dec 24-31, 2023; Jan 13-15, 2024; Feb 17-25, 2024.
Voucher Redemption Location: Ticket Booths, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Voucher Redemption Requirements: Subject to daily ticket cap, may sell out at any time. Smugglers' cannot guarantee ticket availability for vouchers not reserved in advanced via the Ski Vermont customer portal. If purchasing additional tickets, pre-purchase at www.smuggs.com/tickets.
Regular Operating Schedule: 8:30AM-4PM, M-F; 8:00AM-4:00PM, Sat-Sun

STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT
Restricted Dates: Dec 26-31, 2023; Jan 13-14, 2024; Feb 17-18, 2024.
Limited Ticket Inventory for the following dates: Jan 19-21, 26-28; Feb 2-4, 9-11, 23-25; Mar 1-3, 2024.
Voucher Redemption Location: All ticketing locations, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Voucher Redemption Requirements: On limited inventory days only customers with a reserved Ski VT voucher will be honored. If a date is no longer an option in Ski VT Customer portal, inventory for 3rd party products has been reached. Lift tickets to purchase may still be available online via Stowe website.
Regular Operating Schedule: 8:00AM-4PM daily.

STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT
Restricted Dates: Dec 26-31, 2023; Jan 13-14, 2024; Feb 17-24, 2024.
Voucher Redemption Location: Guest Services/Tickets, present digital or printed voucher to be scanned.
Regular Operating Schedule: 9AM-4PM, M-F; 8:30AM-4PM, Sat-Sun

SUGARBUSH RESORT
Restricted Dates: Dec 23, 2023- Jan 1, 2024; Jan 13-15, 2024; Feb 17-25, 2024.
Voucher Redemption Location: Online Only- NOT VALID AT TICKET WINDOW.
Voucher Redemption Requirements: https://shop.sugarbush.com/s/special-tickets. Advanced voucher redemption required. Pick up ticket loaded on RFID at Pick Up Box or Ticket Window.
Regular Operating Schedule: 8:00AM-4PM daily.

Cross Country Areas: Valid for use as of December 1. 

Bolton Valley Nordic: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.BoltonValley.com

Brattleboro Outing Club Ski Hut: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.brattleborooutingclub.org

Dashney at Burke: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.skiburke.com

Camels Hump Nordic Skiers Association: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.camelshumpskiers.org

Catamount Outdoor Family Center: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.catamountoutdoorfamilycenter.org

Craftsbury Outdoor Center: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.Craftsbury.com

Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.graftontrails.com 

Hazen’s Notch Association: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.hazensnotch.org

Jay Peak Cross Country Center: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.jaypeakresort.com

Kingdom Trails Winter Welcome Center: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.kingdomtrails.org

Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.MSTF.net

Mountain Top Inn & Resort: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.mountaintopinn.com

Prospect Mountain: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.prospectmountain.com

Rikert Nordic Center: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.rikertnordic.com

Ski Quechee: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.quecheeclub.com

Sleepy Hollow Inn: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.skisleepyhollow.com

Smugglers’ Notch: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.smuggs.com

Stowe: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.stowe.com

Stratton Mountain: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.stratton.com

Timber Creek XC: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.TimberCreekXC.Com

Trapp Family Lodge XC: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.Trappfamily.com

Viking Nordic Center: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.vikingnordic.com

Wild Wings Ski Touring Center: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.wildwingsski.com

Woodstock Inn-Mt. Tom Trails: Contact ski area for redemption information. Website: www.woodstockinn.com

Please contact Ski Vermont at support@passes.skivermont.com with your details PRIOR to the date the reservation is for, including child’s name, voucher number, ski area and selected redemption date chosen so we can work with you to re-validate* the voucher for future use at our discretion. 

If you reserve a voucher and are turned away at the ski area due to max capacity for that chosen day when attempting to redeem, please email that same day stating max capacity as the request for revalidation reason. We will confirm information with the ski area and re-validate* the voucher for future use at our discretion. 

* If any voucher has already been used to complete an advanced online ticket reservation, re-validation will not be an option as that voucher number is already registered in the ski area's system and not work for you again. Customers will need to work with the ski area directly to request date change.

• Purchaser’s Responsibility: Purchasers are responsible for reading the following and ensuring 5^th grade student passholders are familiar with, and agree to abide by, the Terms and Conditions of use. Passport holders need to be accompanied by a ticket- or pass-holding adult. An adult may bring up to two Passport holders.
• Pass Misuse: Purchasers understand Ski Vermont reserves the right to revoke a passport, without refund and in its entirety, either for the remainder of the 2024-2025 ski season or in perpetuity, if any vouchers are found to have been used in violation of the conditions of use set forth herein. Passports are only valid for use by the 5^th grade student issued to. Students may only participate once in the 5th grade passport program, one passport per student. Ski Vermont reserves the right to cancel and refund applications for students who are flagged as having already participated in this program, regardless the season.
• Voucher Entitlement: Each individual voucher entitles the student to a one-day lift or trail ticket and are subject to restricted dates and reservation/redemption requirements. Reserved vouchers do not guarantee the student a lift ticket or lift ticket reservation privileges unless otherwise specified by a ski area in their redemption process. Participating ski areas are not obligated to redeem voucher if a ski area’s redemption and/or reservation procedures are not followed or if the area has reached max capacity for the day.
• Voucher Reservation and Redemption: Voucher reservations may only be made up to seven days in advance, including day-of, based on ski area availability. It is the account manager/student’s responsibility to review and follow each ski areas’ restricted dates and redemption procedures.
• Ticket Restrictions: All participating ski areas reserve the right to restrict or prohibit lift tickets obtained using a 5^th Grade Passport voucher from being used in conjunction with other offers, special events, races, or competitions of any kind.
• Additional Charges: Vouchers may be subject to additional charges depending on specific area’s ticketing technology. Ski Vermont vouchers are considered equivalent to single day lift tickets.
• Refunds/Exchange: Ski Vermont 5^th Grade Passport vouchers are only valid as of ski area's opening date in 2024-until ski areas closing dates for the 2024-2025 season. They are not eligible for cash refund under any circumstances and cannot be carried over or exchanged for use the following season. All Passport sales are final.
• Ski Area Terms: Ski areas reserve the right to change and update terms as they deem necessary.

Ski Vermont Fifth Grade Passports are sold and then managed by customer through Ski Vermont’s Online Pass Portal. Regular access to portal is required to use the passport. No physical passbook provided.

Log in or create an account in the portal. To create an account, passports must first be on sale.

New Account: Complete the account creation and household information page. You will then be brought to the product purchase page where you can proceed or log back in to complete later. The account username, password and email address will be utilized to access the Fifth Grade Passport, and manage usage.

Existing Account: Log In. Any active products will be displayed. Click add product to be brought to the purchase screen as needed.

Using Customer Portal: The process the parent/guardian and/or fifth grader completes—by logging into their portal, selecting a ski area and visit date to generate a single-use barcode—is a voucher reservation. The reserved voucher is redeemed for a lift ticket as instructed by destination ski area’s redemption requirements. These can be found under Participating Areas, Restricted Dates and Redemption Information or under the More Info button for each area in the customer portal.

Pending Approval: There is an approval processing delay from between purchase and activation, see How Do I Purchase for detailed information. Customers are welcome to check the approval status of a purchase by logging into their customer portal. The portal will state which products are pending and display any already approved.

For help or to ask additional questions about our pass products, contact support@passes.skivermont.com for assistance.

The 5th Grade Passport Program has helped families enjoy winter in Vermont for more than 20 years. Proceeds from the 5th Grade Passport benefit the Vermont community with donations to the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative, which protects and progresses the working landscape of Vermont by investing in agricultural and forestry based businesses & Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports which empowers youth and adults with disabilities to gain self-confidence and independence by participating in adaptive sports programs or activities.