The Deal: On selected days, participating resorts are offer skiers and snowboarders special discounted lift tickets and the opportunity to support education. The proceeds from your lift ticket purchase go directly to the Excellence in Education Foundation, which provides enhanced educational opportunities for our local students.
The Details: You have to buy the tickets in advance, usually at a ski shop (see below). A limited supply of tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis and will not be available at the resorts the day of the event.
More Info: Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation
The Mountains/Dates:
Sugar Bowl- Saturday, December 19 – $25 lift tickets available the week prior at Porters Sports
Northstar-at-Tahoe – Sunday, January 3 - $25 lift tickets available the week prior at Porters Sports. The Northstar Skiing for Schools date is close to sold out so all remaining tickets have been moved to the Truckee Porters location. Thank you!
Royal Gorge – Saturday and Sunday, January 9 & 10 – $15 trail pass available the week prior at Porters Sports.
Boreal Mountain Resort – Sunday, January 24 - $25 lift tickets available the week prior at Porters Sports
Sugar Bowl- Saturday, March 20 – $25 lift tickets available the week prior at Porters Sports.
Homewood Community Benefit Day * – Sunday, March 21 – This date is a “Community Benefit Day” and discounted lift tickets will be available at Homewood ticket booths this day. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Excellence in Education Foundation. Call 530.525.2992 for details.
Squaw Valley USA- Sunday, April 11 -$25 lift tickets available the week prior at Porters Sports.
Alpine Meadows Community Benefit Day * – Sunday, April 18 – This date is a “Community Benefit Day” and discounted lift tickets will be available at Alpine ticket booths this day. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Excellence in Education Foundation. Call 530.583.4232 for details.
