Home > Sports & Recreation > Winter Sports > Skiing
Created on: November 28, 2009 Last Updated: October 12, 2010
There are a variety of discount season ski passes and daily ski lift ticket discounts available to active duty and retired military personnel in Colorado. Ski resorts and ski areas would like to honor those who have served our country by making it possible for you and your family to get out on the ski slopes.
Many of these offers can be used by military personnel visiting Colorado. The benefits vary by ski resort and may be restricted to active duty military. The pass and ticket vouchers vary on available location pickup . Most require DOD Military ID for everyone seeking tickets and vouchers.
♥Loveland Ski Area
Loveland Stars and Stripes Pass (2010-11 season)
The Loveland Stars and Stripes Pass is restricted to active duty U.S. military members and their immediate family members. Those who are Retired, Retired Reserve, Inactive Reserve, Civilian Contractors, Standby Reserve, ROTC, Foreign Military are not eligible.
To purchase the pass, active duty U.S. military members will need to present valid military-issued ID cards. The immediate family members of active or active reserve military personnel are also eligible for this program. Dependent family military ID's are required.
The Loveland Military Pass is valid for unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Loveland Ski Area for the 10/11 season plus 3 free days at Monarch Mountain and 3 days at Durango Mountain. Adult season passes are $ 149 and children's (14 and under) are $99.
Loveland Retired Military Pass (new for 2010-2011 season)
Loveland Ski Area introduces the Retired Military Pass for retired U.S. Military personnel. The pass is valid for unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Loveland for the 10/11 season. The pass includes 3 free days at Durango Mountain and Monarch Mountain. Immediate family members are not eligible for this pass. Present your vaild retired military ID card to purchase the pass. Price $249.
The Stars and Stripes Pass and Retired Military Pass will be on sale starting Labor Day Weekend. The passes can only be purchased at the Air Force Academy ITT, Peterson Air Force Base ITT, PAFB Outdoor Rec, Buckley ANGB ITT, Schriever AFB ITT, Fort Carson ITT, FE Warren AFB ITT. The passes will not be for sale at Loveland Ski Area or any Loveland pass sales event.
More details on both passes at http://www.skiloveland.com/ticketsandpasses/Military .aspx
•Copper Mountain, Winter Park Resort, Steamboat Ski Resort - Patriot Pass (2010-11 season)
Intrawest introduced the Patriot Pass and the Patriot Pass
Below are the top articles rated and ranked by Helium members on:
Discount military ski passes available in Colorado
Helium Debate
Cast your vote!
Can you really learn to ski with online ski lessons?
Click for your side.
Featured Partner
Takes All Types has partnered with Helium, giving you the chance to write for a cause. Browse Takes All Types' featured titles, pick an issue and write! You can also donate your article earnings. Share what you know, learn...more