Photo Courtesy of Diamond Peak Ski Resort/Zac Smith
By Maryann Hammers
Head for the hills. We’ve found military discounts for ski resorts from coast to coast — and in the Midwest, too.
Catskills, N.Y.
Villa Roma , a family-friendly Italian-themed resort, offers active duty military members a 10-percent discount (ID required). The resort has two ski slopes with a chair lift, a tube run, and a ski school. Call (800) 533-6767.
Lake Geneva, Wis.
The Lake Geneva area claims the best skiing in the Midwest. Military members can save on nearby accommodations, including:
- The Abbey Resort , a luxury lakeshore hotel near Alpine Valley Ski Resort, offers military members a 20-percent discount on rooms, spa services, and dining with its Heroes Package. Book online using promo code HERO. The offer is valid Monday through Thursday. Call (800) 709-1323.
- Grand Geneva Resort , near the family-friendly Mountain Top Ski Resort, offers military members 15 percent off its best available overnight rate with its "Honor Our Heroes” special. Call (800) 558-3417.
- Timber Ridge Lodge , a family-friendly resort, also offers an “ Honor Our Heroes package” that includes free water park passes and 15 percent off the best available rate for a one- or two-bedroom suite. Ski nearby at Mountain Top. Call (866) 636-4502.
Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Diamond Peak Ski Resort , Tahoe’s “friendliest mountain” in Incline Village, is famous for great lake views and not crowded. It offers free midweek skiing and snow boarding to active duty military members when you show your valid military ID at the lift ticket window. Discounts also are available for retired servicemembers, military dependents, and anyone over age 65. Over age 80? Ski free, any day, all day. See a full list of prices here. Call (775) 832-1177.
Mount Snow, Vt.
Mount Snow in the Green Mountains offers active duty and retired servicemembers discountsof up to 40 percent. The resort boasts nearly skiable acres across four mountain faces and North America’s only six-passenger bubble lift. Call (800) 245-SNOW (7669).
Mount Hood, Ore.
Timberline Lodge in the Mount Hood territory offers active duty military members 25 percent off. If you’re over 71 years old, ski free (ask for Senior Legacy tickets). Timberline offers North America’s longest ski season (from early November or sooner through Memorial Day). Call (503) 272-3158.