As skiers get older, there aren’t many good things to look forward to, at least in the United States. As far as I’m concerned, there was one opportunity nearby at Powder Mountain (one hour drive from Park City) that offered free skiing for people over 75, but that deal quickly vaporized after the ski resort was purchased by the Netflix CEO.
This said, if I were willing to travel a little bit more, I could find compassionate resorts that still offer free skiing for seniors over 75, including Sunlight Mountain, Wolf Creek, Echo Mountain, Monarch Mountain, Purgatory, and Telluride in Colorado, as well as Mt. Hood in Oregon and White Pass in Washington, though specific policies can change at any time.
Again, it’s a good idea to verify before loading the ski in the car and driving away as skiing policies, especially for seniors, can change frequently. It's always best to confirm with the resort directly on their website or by phone.
Less stingy, French and other Alpine ski resorts offer lower cut-off age for older skiers, the age varying by resort. For example, Courchevel, Tignes and Val d'Isère offer free passes to those over 75, while Val Cenis begins at 74 and others, such as Les 2 Alpes let those over 72 ski free. In the rest of the world, Japan’s Hakuba 47, offers free skiing for seniors over 80.
In the southern hemisphere, some multi-resort pass-holders get free skiing at resorts in Chile, with the Power Pass offering free skiing for those 75 and older at Valle Nevado and La Parva. In Australia, The age for free skiing varies, but 70 is common, as seen with the “Over 70's Season Pass”. This perk, not offered at all resorts, is a benefit provided by some.
Finally, some New Zealand ski resorts offer free skiing for seniors. For example, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Mt Hutt offer free skiing for those aged 75 and over. If you know of better deals, let me know!
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