Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) today announced the return of the complementary component to its popular 5th Grade Passport program: First Class. Launched last year for the first time, First Class returns for a second year, and once again provides one free beginner ski or snowboard lesson, including rental equipment, for 5th Grade Passport holders who are new to both the sports of skiing and snowboarding. These lessons, in coordination with Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, are provided at Colorado Ski Country resorts during the month of January.
Information about First Class will be provided to parents of 5th graders who are currently signed up for the Colorado Ski Country 5th Grade Passport. Program details are explained, including which of the 18 participating Colorado Ski Country USA member resorts parents can choose from for their child to have their introductory experience on snow.
“We strongly believe that every child growing up in Colorado should have the opportunity to participate in our state’s signature sports,” explained Melanie Mills, CSCUSA’s president and CEO. “The unique initiative of First Class takes that extra step to help parents get their kids up on the slopes to learn skiing or snowboarding in a safe, fun environment. It is our hope that this first step will introduce them to the same appreciation other skiers and snowboarders have for our mountains and the great prospects that are available.”
The original objective of the 5th Grade Passport was to give every child who grows up in Colorado the opportunity to learn to ski. The return of First Class to the 5th Grade program helps ensure that original promise is kept.
The Colorado Ski Country USA 5th Grade Passport program provides three free lift tickets at each participating CSCUSA member resort to the state’s 5th graders. The 6th Grade Passport program provides four lift tickets at the same resorts for $99 to the state’s 6th graders.More information on 2011-12 5th and 6th Grade Passports and First Class is available at www.coloradoski.com/passport or by calling 303-866-9707.
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