Skiing for Schools

  Excellence in Education board members enjoying the snow at Northstar's 2010 Skiing for Schools date!

2012 - 2013 Skiing for Schools Dates

Thank you for your support of the 2012 -2013 Skiing for Schools season! We raised over $75,000 with your help.

On selected days, the participating resorts are offering 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.

Purchase downhill ski tickets in advance at Porters Sports locations (Truckee) or Tahoe Dave's (Truckee, Kings Beach, Tahoe City).  Purchase cross-country passes in advance at Paco's in Truckee and Alpenglow in Tahoe City.  A limited supply of tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be available at the resorts the day(s) of the event.  Check and cash are preferred form of payment. Tickets are not refundable. All Skiing for Schools proceeds are donated to Excellence in Education through your lift ticket purchase and the generous support of participating ski resorts.

Sugar Bowl - Saturday - Friday, December 15 - 21  - $35 lift tickets valid any one day from December 15 -21. Purchase tickets the week prior to the valid period at Porters in Truckee or Tahoe Dave's. Sold Out. Thank you!

Royal Gorge - Monday - Sunday, December 17 - 23 - $15 trail passes valid any one day from December 17 -23. Purchase trail passes the week prior to the valid period at Paco's in Truckee or Alpenglow in Tahoe City. Thank you for your support. 

Northstar - Sunday - Friday, January 6-11 - $40 lift tickets valid any one day from January 6 -11. Purchase tickets the week prior to the valid period at Porters in Truckee or Tahoe Dave's. Sold Out. Thank you! 

Tahoe Donner Cross Country - Sunday - Friday, January 6-11 - $15 trail passes valid any one day from January 6 -11. Purchase trail passes the week prior to the valid period at Paco's in Truckee or Alpenglow in Tahoe City.

Homewood -  Sunday - Friday, January 13 – 18  - $35 lift tickets valid any one day from January 13 -18. Purchase tickets the week prior to the valid period at Porters in Truckee or Tahoe Dave's. Thank you for your support!

Tahoe Donner Ski Area - Sunday - Friday, January 27 - February 1 - $25 lift tickets valid any one day from January 27 - February 1. Purchase tickets the week prior at Porters Sports or Tahoe Dave's. Thank you for your support! Thank you for your support!

Tahoe Cross Country -  Sunday - Friday, January 27 through February 1- $15 trail passes valid any one day from January 27 -February 1. Purchases trail passes the week prior to the valid period at Paco's in Truckee or Alpenglow in Tahoe City.  Thank you for your support!

Resort at Squaw Creek Cross Country -  Sunday, February 3 - Saturday, February 9 - $15 trail passes valid any one day from February 3 - 9. Purchases trail passes the week prior to the valid period at Paco's in Truckee or Alpenglow in Tahoe City.  Thank you for your support!

Sugar Bowl- Saturday - Friday, March 23 - 29- $35 lift tickets valid any one day from March 23 - 29. Purchase tickets in advance at Porters Sports or Tahoe Dave's. Sold out -- thank you for your support!

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows - Sunday, April 7 to end of the season - $35 lift tickets valid any one day at either resort from April 7 to the end of the season. Purchase tickets in advance at Porters Sports in Truckee or Tahoe Dave's.Thank you for your support

Purchase downhill ski tickets in advance at Porters Sports  locations (Truckee) or Tahoe Dave's (Truckee, Kings Beach, Tahoe City).  Purchase cross-country passes in advance at Paco's in Truckee and Alpenglow in Tahoe City.  A limited supply of tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be available at the resorts the day(s) of the event.  Check and cash are preferred form of payment. Tickets are not refundable. All Skiing for Schools proceeds are donated to Excellence in Education through your lift ticket purchase and the generous support of participating ski resorts.  

For more information, please call 530-550-7984