Cold is Cool -
4th Graders Ski Free!
The Michigan Snowsports Industries
Association (MSIA) wants to give Michigan kids an opportunity
to get out, have fun and get healthy this winter. This is
why MSIA has established a state-wide program which provides
every fourth grader in Michigan the opportunity to ski for
free. Endorsed by Michigan
Governor Jennifer Granholm and sponsored by Dasani
Water, a product of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company
of Michigan, fourth graders can obtain a “Cold
is Cool” Ski & Ride Passport that gives them
up to three free lift tickets or
trail passes at 19 participating ski areas.
The “Cold is Cool” Fourth
Grade Ski & Ride Passport is one of the elements of MSIA’s
“Cold is Cool” program, which is dedicated to
improving the health of the children in our state by offering
winter outdoor activities for all Michigan kids and their
families.
Steve Kershner, MSIA chairman and
director of skiing at Shanty Creek, says the association wants
Michigan kids to have the opportunity to ski or snowboard.
“Fourth grade is the perfect age to learn to ski. Nine-
and ten-year-old kids have the coordination to pick up the
sport quickly,” he adds.
In order for fourth graders to use
the free lift or trail pass coupons, a paying adult must accompany
them. “We feel that fourth graders should be supervised
by an adult while on the slopes and trails. Our intention
is to make this a fun, affordable activity for the entire
family,” says Mickey MacWilliams, MSIA executive director.
With the Passport, up to two fourth graders can ski free with
each paying adult.
In October, Michigan elementary and
middle school principals receive a “Cold is Cool”
packet with information on a variety of MSIA programs including
application forms for the Fourth Grade Passport. Kids can
also pick up the applications at participating MSIA ski shops
and online at www.goskimichigan.com. Although the skiing is
free, MSIA charges a $15 printing and shipping fee for each
passport ordered.
Participating ski areas include:
- Alpine Valley of White Lake
- Boyne Highlands of Harbor Springs
- Boyne Mountain of Boyne Falls
- Caberfae Peaks of Cadillac
- Cannonsburg Ski Area of Cannonsburg
- Cross Country Ski Headquarters of Roscommon
- Crystal Mountain of Thompsonville
- Hanson Hills of Grayling
- Marquette Mountain of Marquette
- Mt. Brighton of Brighton
- Mt. Holiday of Traverse City
- Nubs Nob of Harbor Springs
- Shanty Creek of Bellaire
- Ski Brule of Iron River
- Snow Snake Ski & Golf of Harrison
- Swiss Valley Ski Area of Jones
- The Homestead of Glen Arbor
- Timber Ridge Ski Area of Gobles
- Treetops Resort of Gaylord
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The Cold is Cool Fourth Grade Ski
& Ride Passport has blackout dates at some of the participating
ski areas. Dates are listed on the application and
the passport itself.
How to Obtain a 4th Grade Ski & Ride Cold is Cool Passport
Passport applications are sent to all
Michigan elementary schools in November, so be sure to ask
your teacher for your application. They are also available
at MSIA Ski Shops in November, or you can also click
here to obtain one.
Once you receive your application, have
your parents fill out all of the required information and
return to the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association.
Please be sure to include:
- A $15 processing fee - please call (248)
620-4448. Please make check payable to MSIA.
- Completed application (click
here for application).
- Proof of 4th grade status - a copy of
most recent report card or birth certificate.
Mail your payment and information to:
Cold Is Cool Passport
7164 Deer Lake Court
Clarkston, MI 48346
Cold is Cool is brought to you by the Michigan
Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA) and Dasani
Water, a product of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company
of Michigan.
*Some restrictions apply. See
Participating Ski Areas for more info.
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