By Celine Hundt

Aquafina and King Soopers have joined forces to offer fifth graders an incentive to ski - a free ski program called Fifth Grade Passport. The Passport provides each fifth grader with three free child lift tickets to each of twenty-five Colorado Ski County USA member resorts ($2,500 value) and additional coupons for lessons, lift tickets, equipment, rentals, lodging and other activities that can be used by the entire family ($1,000 value). The package is a great way for families who may have been longing to hit the slopes to do so affordably.

Applications for the program can be obtained at most private or public elementary schools or at the following locations: King Soopers/City Market; Colorado Ski and Golf; Boulder Ski Deals; Eskimo Ski Shop (Englewood); Wahoo’s Fish Tacos; Online at www.coloradoski.com/5passport.

A few basic rules apply to the program. Passport holders are required to have adult supervision. Additionally, there are black out periods when the passport is invalid. Those dates will be noted in the passport information packet.

Additional information is available at www.coloradoski.com/5passport or by phone at 303-866-9707. Take advantage of the magnificent skiing Colorado provides by availing of this wonderful opportunity!