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Military Ski Discounts

Updated on December 16th, 2025

Michelle Nati

Here is a long list of military ski pass discounts for resorts across the country, available during the winter season. Save a little bit of money this year when you make plans to have some fun on the slopes.

We would like to express our appreciation to military service members and are proud to support them by compiling these special offers. Here is a comprehensive list of military ski pass discounts available at resorts nationwide. Save a little bit of money this year when you make plans to have some fun on the slopes.

Save with Military Discounts at Ski Resorts on Ski Passes and Lift Tickets

Vail Resorts Military Epic Pass

Vail Resorts offers a Military Epic Pass at 40 different ski resorts, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly, Okemo Mountain, Park City, and more. Epic Passes may not be available year-round, they tend to sell out. It’s best to book as early as possible.

The regular cost of the Epic Pass has been, in the past, $1,121 for adults (13 years and older) and $572 for children aged 5-12. The Epic Military Pass offers a discount for active-duty personnel, active-duty dependents, retired military personnel, and retired dependents. Veterans can also obtain an Epic Military Pass at a discount for individuals aged 18 and above, and for those aged 5-17.

Vail Resorts

Vail, CO
Beaver Creek, CO
Breckenridge, CO
Keystone, CO
Park City, UT
Crested Butte, CO
Heavenly, CA/NV
Northstar, CA
Kirkwood, CA
Stevens Pass, WA
Wilmot, WI
Afton Alps, MN
Mt Brighton, MI
Alpine Valley, OH
Boston Mills, OH
Brandywine, OH
Mad River Mountain, OH
Hidden Valley, MO
Snow Creek, MO
Paoli Peaks, IN
Stowe, VT
Okemo, VT
Mount Sunapee, NH
Mount Snow, VT
Attitash Mountain Resort, NH
Wildcat Mountain, NH
Crotched Mountain, NH
Hunter Mountain, NY
Liberty Mountain Resort, PA
Roundtop Mountain Resort, PA
Whitetail Resort, PA
Jack Frost, PA
Big Boulder, PA
Seven Springs, PA
Hidden Valley, PA
Laurel Mountain, PA
Whistler Blackcomb, BC
Perisher, Australia
Falls Creek, Australia
Hotham, Australia

Military Discounts on Ski Resorts and Lift Tickets

Big Bear Mountain Resort Military Discount

Big Bear Lake, California

Big Bear offers discounted lift tickets to active duty and their dependents all season long. The discount is for 25 percent off the ticket window rate for single-day lift tickets.

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China Peak Mountain Resort Military Ski Pass

Lakeshore, California

Active, retired, and veteran military personnel are offered “one discounted all-day pass per day for their use only, valid any day, including holidays” according to the official site. Present your current military ID at the time of purchase.

Crystal Mountain Military Ski Pass

Enumclaw, Washington

Crystal Mountain offers a military discount on midweek lift tickets. Discounts apply to first responders, active and retired military, medical workers, and teachers. To receive the discount, you must follow these steps.

Deer Valley Military Ski Pass

Park City, Utah

Deer Valley offers military discounts on daily lift passes. Discount days vary, and you must present a military ID at purchase time. Discounts are also available for military spouses and dependents.

Diamond Peak Ski Resort Military Pass

Incline Village, NV

Active duty servicemembers can receive a free lift ticket on midweek/non-peak days with a valid military ID.

Dodge Ridge Military Ski Pass

Pinecrest, California

At this resort, active-duty military members receive a military discount. The amount varies depending on the season, demand, and other factors. At press time, there is a space on the official site noting a military discount, but the amount was listed as “TBD.”

Grand Targhee Resort Military Ski Pass

Alta, Wyoming

At this resort, you can find discounted lift tickets for military members. The discount is for a full-day lift ticket at 30 percent off. However, dependents pay full price.

Killington Military Express Ski Pass Discount

Killington, Vermont

Active duty, retired, and honorably discharged members can purchase discounted lift tickets online — you’ll just need to verify your status through SheerID during checkout. Once you’ve got your ticket, you can use it at both Killington and Pico Mountain.

For the winter season, ticket prices vary by date. Peak dates include major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Presidents’ Day weekend, so plan ahead if you want the best deal.

Killington also honors service members with free lift tickets on Veterans Day and on Memorial Day, when you can enjoy a free day of skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, or even golf—weather permitting. Keep in mind that military tickets are based on the resort’s maximum daily price, so if you see a lower rate online, go for that instead. Prices for online tickets rise closer to the date, but the military rate stays the same.

Mad River Glen

Waitsfield, VT

Active-duty members and those in the Vermont National Guard ski free on non-holiday weekdays, while veterans and retired military can enjoy midweek, non-holiday tickets at a discount. This program also applies to members of the Vermont National Guard. It doesn’t extend to dishonorably discharged individuals, DoD employees, or contractors.

Monarch Mountain Military Season Pass – Monarch Mountain Military Ski Pass

Salida, Colorado

Monarch Mountain is giving back to those who serve with a special military season pass discount available to Active Duty members, Retirees, Reservists, and their dependents (ages seven and up) with a valid ID.

If you’re planning just a day trip instead, Monarch also offers discounted military day tickets at the window with a valid ID.

Mt. Shasta Ski Park Military Lift Tickets

Northern California

At this ski park, you can get a discounted lift ticket any day of the week with a military ID. Discounted tickets are for active and retired military, not family members.

Palisades Tahoe Military Discount for Military and Veterans

Lake Tahoe, California

Palisades Tahoe’s discounted Military Day Tickets for active duty servicemembers, vets, retirees, and the legal dependents of active duty members. These lift tickets come with a 30 percent discount off the regular window rate and are valid any day of the current season, excluding December 27–31, 2025, January 17–18, 2026, and February 14–15, 2026. Tickets must be purchased either by phone or in person. Be sure to show a valid ID when making your purchase.

Sierra at Tahoe Military Discount

Twin Bridges, California

Sierra-at-Tahoe honors military members with its various military discounts. Active-duty, retired, and veteran service members can enjoy the same perks as other unlimited season passholders, including 20 percent off food, rentals, lessons, and retail, plus “Bring a Friend” Fridays and reciprocal skiing at 17 Powder Alliance resorts.

Snowshoe Mountain Military Discount Ski Pass

Snowshow, West Virginia

For a military discount, you can get day tickets for 25 percent off with 10 percent off lodging. Additionally, Snowshoe Mountain offers a discounted unlimited Season Pass at a discount while supplies last.

Sun Valley Military Ski Pass

Sun Valley, Idaho

Active-duty members can purchase Sun Valley’s Freedom Found or 15-Day Plus Season Pass for 50 percent off. The Freedom Found Pass offers unlimited skiing and riding on Bald and Dollar Mountains from opening day through December 12, 2025, and again from March 16, 2026, through closing day, plus up to 15 days between December 13, 2025, and March 15, 2026. The 15-Day Plus Pass includes 15 unrestricted days on both mountains with no blackout dates. Passes must be purchased over the phone at (888) 490-5950 or in person, and a valid military ID is required.

For day visitors, Sun Valley also extends a 50 percent discount on daily adult lift tickets to active-duty, retired, and veteran service members, along with their spouses and dependents under 18. These discounted tickets must be purchased in person.

Whitefish Mountain Resort Military Discount

Whitefish, Montana

Active-duty military personnel and their families can look forward to 50 percent off single-day lift tickets for all ages, with no blackout dates—just make sure to purchase in person, as the discount isn’t available for pre-purchased tickets.

Additional benefits include 50 percent off winter equipment rentals, group ski or ride lessons, and childcare at the Kids Center (reservations required), along with 30 percent off child ski/board and play packages and 25 percent off resort lodging. Veterans also receive 15 percent off the same products and services.

Winterplace Ski Resort Military Pass

Flat Top, West Virginia

Active-duty servicemembers, veterans, and their family members can purchase an all-day lift ticket for $55 and rent equipment for $32. These offers must be purchased in person.

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