Association Information
Minnesota Ski Areas Association (MNSAA) is the non-profit representing the 18 Alpine Ski Areas in Minnesota. The Association focuses on governmental affairs, marketing & public affairs and member services.
MNSAA advocates for its members by monitoring activities coming from the State Capital. We stay abreast of legislation and policy issues that could impact our members.
MNSAA marketing and public affair efforts are designed to increase the awareness of skiing and snowboarding in the State of Minnesota. Working with Explore Minnesota we have several months of contests on MN Slopes. MNSAA manages a statewide Snow Reporting program which can be seen on social & tv.
MNSAA offers various training opportunities year-round to its members. The Association also works with various industry partners and other organizations to promote skiing and snowboarding in Minnesota.
Association Information
Minnesota Ski Areas Association (MNSAA) is the non-profit representing the 18 Alpine Ski Areas in Minnesota. The Association focuses on governmental affairs, marketing & public affairs and member services.
MNSAA advocates for its members by monitoring activities coming from the State Capital. We stay abreast of legislation and policy issues that could impact our members.
MNSAA marketing and public affair efforts are designed to increase the awareness of skiing and snowboarding in the State of Minnesota. Working with Explore Minnesota we have several months of contests on MN Slopes. MNSAA manages a statewide Snow Reporting program which can be seen on social & tv.
MNSAA offers various training opportunities year-round to its members. The Association also works with various industry partners and other organizations to promote skiing and snowboarding in Minnesota.
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Getting outdoors on the slopes is fun and good for your health. This year is a great time to introduce your 4th grader to the joys of skiing and snowboarding.
The Minnesota Ski Areas Association (MNSAA) and its members are offering a 4th Grade Passport which offers free lift tickets for the passport holder. Our goal is for families to enjoy winter, have fun and stay healthy together.
All Minnesota Ski Areas are participating. The cost of the Passport is $34.95 (includes tax, payment processing fee and administrative costs of program), your 4th Grader receives an e-pass which includes a minimum of 2 free lift tickets for the Passport holder at each Minnesota ski area. Additional information on program offerings by area and a link to more details at each member area is provided on the website.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR 2022-23 PASSPORT!
The e-passes are issued by E4Soft and are sent to the parents email address, sometimes they are marked as spam.
2022/23 4th Grade Passport Offers
Please note: the 4th Grade Passport can not be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount program and is not valid with group or team visits.
| Area | 2022/23 Season Offer |
| Afton Alps | Unlimited lift tickets Not valid with group reservations or school field trips |
| Andes Tower Hills | Limit 2 daily lift tickets for season. Not available for school, club or other group trips; not valid with any other offer, special or coupon. |
| Buck Hill | 3 Daily Lift Tickets – Cannot be combined with another discount, special or programs |
| Buena Vista Ski Area | 3 Daily Lift Tickets for the pass holder only. 1 ticket available per day. |
| Chester Bowl | Unlimited daily lift tickets, no daily rental available |
| Coffee Mill Ski Area | 3 one day lift tickets |
| Detroit Mountain Recreation Area | Unlimited daily lift tickets plus 3 free group lessons (does not include rentals) reservations required for lessons. Not valid for D Team events |
| Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area | 3 daily lift tickets |
| Giants Ridge | Unlimited number of lift tickets for the pass holder |
| Hyland Hills Ski Area | 3 daily lift tickets; Blackout Presidents Day & Martin Luther King Day |
| Lutsen Mountains | tba |
| Mount Kato | 3 daily lift tickets for the pass holder only (1 ticket available per day). Not available for roving ski schools or D team events. |
| Mount Ski Gull | Unlimited daily lift tickets per passport holder – blackout 12/23 to 1/2 & Race Days |
| Mt. Itasca | 3 one day lift tickets |
| Powder Ridge | 4 daily lift tickets, valid Monday – Friday. |
| Spirit Mountain | 2 lift tickets per season (no blackout dates) Add on a rental for the 4th grade passport holder for $5 Parents/Siblings $10 off full-day lift ticket Add on Spirit Kids – two-hour beginner group lesson for $18 or a 4 hour full day Spirit Kids lesson for $36 (does not include lunch) (Advanced reservations required for lessons. Mention 4th Grade Passport when registering. Lesson specials only valid on Saturdays and Sundays) (Please call the Snow Sports Center at 218-624-8516 for a promo code before reserving tickets or lessons online.) |
| Welch Village | Passport holders will be issued a 3-day Welch Village Season Pass, valid for three days, Monday – Friday only, with the exception of the the following black out dates: Friday, Dec. 24, Monday, Dec. 27, Tuesday, Dec. 28, Wednesday, Dec. 29, Thursday, Dec. 30, Friday, Dec. 31, Monday, Jan 17 (MLK), Monday, Feb. 21 (President’s Day) |
| Wild Mountain | Unlimited number of lift tickets for the pass holder only (1 ticket available per day). Not available for roving ski schools or D team events |
| The Alpine Factory | 50% off lessons for the pass holder (group or private rate), and 25% off for immediate family (group lesson rate; must be in same lesson group as pass holder). Blackout dates: Dec. 22, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023 & March 18-31, 2023. Offer good between Dec. 12, 2022 – May 26, 2023. |
Getting outdoors on the slopes is fun and good for your health. This year is a great time to introduce your 4th grader to the joys of skiing and snowboarding.
The Minnesota Ski Areas Association (MNSAA) and its members are offering a 4th Grade Passport which offers free lift tickets for the passport holder. Our goal is for families to enjoy winter, have fun and stay healthy together.
All Minnesota Ski Areas are participating. The cost of the Passport is $34.95 (includes tax, payment processing fee and administrative costs of program), your 4th Grader receives an e-pass which includes a minimum of 2 free lift tickets for the Passport holder at each Minnesota ski area. Additional information on program offerings by area and a link to more details at each member area is provided on the website.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR 2022-23 PASSPORT!
The e-passes are issued by E4Soft and are sent to the parents email address, sometimes they are marked as spam.
2022/23 4th Grade Passport Offers
Please note: the 4th Grade Passport can not be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount program and is not valid with group or team visits.
| Area | 2022/23 Season Offer |
| Afton Alps | Unlimited lift tickets Not valid with group reservations or school field trips |
| Andes Tower Hills | Limit 2 daily lift tickets for season. Not available for school, club or other group trips; not valid with any other offer, special or coupon. |
| Buck Hill | 3 Daily Lift Tickets – Cannot be combined with another discount, special or programs |
| Buena Vista Ski Area | 3 Daily Lift Tickets for the pass holder only. 1 ticket available per day. |
| Chester Bowl | Unlimited daily lift tickets, no daily rental available |
| Coffee Mill Ski Area | 3 one day lift tickets |
| Detroit Mountain Recreation Area | Unlimited daily lift tickets plus 3 free group lessons (does not include rentals) reservations required for lessons. Not valid for D Team events |
| Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area | 3 daily lift tickets |
| Giants Ridge | Unlimited number of lift tickets for the pass holder |
| Hyland Hills Ski Area | 3 daily lift tickets; Blackout Presidents Day & Martin Luther King Day |
| Lutsen Mountains | tba |
| Mount Kato | 3 daily lift tickets for the pass holder only (1 ticket available per day). Not available for roving ski schools or D team events. |
| Mount Ski Gull | Unlimited daily lift tickets per passport holder – blackout 12/23 to 1/2 & Race Days |
| Mt. Itasca | 3 one day lift tickets |
| Powder Ridge | 4 daily lift tickets, valid Monday – Friday. |
| Spirit Mountain | 2 lift tickets per season (no blackout dates) Add on a rental for the 4th grade passport holder for $5 Parents/Siblings $10 off full-day lift ticket Add on Spirit Kids – two-hour beginner group lesson for $18 or a 4 hour full day Spirit Kids lesson for $36 (does not include lunch) (Advanced reservations required for lessons. Mention 4th Grade Passport when registering. Lesson specials only valid on Saturdays and Sundays) (Please call the Snow Sports Center at 218-624-8516 for a promo code before reserving tickets or lessons online.) |
| Welch Village | Passport holders will be issued a 3-day Welch Village Season Pass, valid for three days, Monday – Friday only, with the exception of the the following black out dates: Friday, Dec. 24, Monday, Dec. 27, Tuesday, Dec. 28, Wednesday, Dec. 29, Thursday, Dec. 30, Friday, Dec. 31, Monday, Jan 17 (MLK), Monday, Feb. 21 (President’s Day) |
| Wild Mountain | Unlimited number of lift tickets for the pass holder only (1 ticket available per day). Not available for roving ski schools or D team events |
| The Alpine Factory | 50% off lessons for the pass holder (group or private rate), and 25% off for immediate family (group lesson rate; must be in same lesson group as pass holder). Blackout dates: Dec. 22, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023 & March 18-31, 2023. Offer good between Dec. 12, 2022 – May 26, 2023. |
Getting outdoors on the slopes is fun and good for your health. This year is a great time to introduce your 4th grader to the joys of skiing and snowboarding.
The Minnesota Ski Areas Association (MNSAA) and its members are offering a 4th Grade Passport which offers free lift tickets for the passport holder. Our goal is for families to enjoy winter, have fun and stay healthy together.
All Minnesota Ski Areas are participating. The cost of the Passport is $34.95 (includes tax, payment processing fee and administrative costs of program), your 4th Grader receives an e-pass which includes a minimum of 2 free lift tickets for the Passport holder at each Minnesota ski area. Additional information on program offerings by area and a link to more details at each member area is provided on the website.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR 2022-23 PASSPORT!
The e-passes are issued by E4Soft and are sent to the parents email address, sometimes they are marked as spam.
2022/23 4th Grade Passport Offers
Please note: the 4th Grade Passport can not be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount program and is not valid with group or team visits.
| Area | 2022/23 Season Offer |
| Afton Alps | Unlimited lift tickets Not valid with group reservations or school field trips |
| Andes Tower Hills | Limit 2 daily lift tickets for season. Not available for school, club or other group trips; not valid with any other offer, special or coupon. |
| Buck Hill | 3 Daily Lift Tickets – Cannot be combined with another discount, special or programs |
| Buena Vista Ski Area | 3 Daily Lift Tickets for the pass holder only. 1 ticket available per day. |
| Chester Bowl | Unlimited daily lift tickets, no daily rental available |
| Coffee Mill Ski Area | 3 one day lift tickets |
| Detroit Mountain Recreation Area | Unlimited daily lift tickets plus 3 free group lessons (does not include rentals) reservations required for lessons. Not valid for D Team events |
| Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area | 3 daily lift tickets |
| Giants Ridge | Unlimited number of lift tickets for the pass holder |
| Hyland Hills Ski Area | 3 daily lift tickets; Blackout Presidents Day & Martin Luther King Day |
| Lutsen Mountains | tba |
| Mount Kato | 3 daily lift tickets for the pass holder only (1 ticket available per day). Not available for roving ski schools or D team events. |
| Mount Ski Gull | Unlimited daily lift tickets per passport holder – blackout 12/23 to 1/2 & Race Days |
| Mt. Itasca | 3 one day lift tickets |
| Powder Ridge | 4 daily lift tickets, valid Monday – Friday. |
| Spirit Mountain | 2 lift tickets per season (no blackout dates) Add on a rental for the 4th grade passport holder for $5 Parents/Siblings $10 off full-day lift ticket Add on Spirit Kids – two-hour beginner group lesson for $18 or a 4 hour full day Spirit Kids lesson for $36 (does not include lunch) (Advanced reservations required for lessons. Mention 4th Grade Passport when registering. Lesson specials only valid on Saturdays and Sundays) (Please call the Snow Sports Center at 218-624-8516 for a promo code before reserving tickets or lessons online.) |
| Welch Village | Passport holders will be issued a 3-day Welch Village Season Pass, valid for three days, Monday – Friday only, with the exception of the the following black out dates: Friday, Dec. 24, Monday, Dec. 27, Tuesday, Dec. 28, Wednesday, Dec. 29, Thursday, Dec. 30, Friday, Dec. 31, Monday, Jan 17 (MLK), Monday, Feb. 21 (President’s Day) |
| Wild Mountain | Unlimited number of lift tickets for the pass holder only (1 ticket available per day). Not available for roving ski schools or D team events |
| The Alpine Factory | 50% off lessons for the pass holder (group or private rate), and 25% off for immediate family (group lesson rate; must be in same lesson group as pass holder). Blackout dates: Dec. 22, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023 & March 18-31, 2023. Offer good between Dec. 12, 2022 – May 26, 2023. |
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