Fellow Patrollers,
Here are the details regarding Patroller and Dependent Benefits.
Patroller Qualifications
- Active Volunteer Patrollers at any resort in the eastern region
- Resort leadership will have discretion to limit benefits for trainees/candidates
- Concerns about a specific patroller’s eligibility should be elevated to resort patrol leaders
- Retired Patrollers Volunteering for 25+ years at the follow resorts: Afton Alps, Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine, Mt. Brighton, or Wilmot qualify for a lifetime pass valid only at that Home Resort, as long as they became an active patroller on or before APRIL 30, 2000 will continue to earn a lifetime single resort pass after completing 25+ seasons. Anyone who became an active patroller on or after MAY 1, 2000 is not eligible for a lifetime pass.
Patroller Pass Access
- Unlimited Skiing/Riding at Eastern Region Resorts without restriction
- Eastern Region Resorts include the following:
- Northeast: Stowe, Okemo, Hunter, Mt. Snow, Mt. Sunapee, Attitash, Crotched, Wildcat
- Mid-Atlantic: Liberty, Roundtop, Whitetail, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Seven Springs, Laurel Mountain, Hidden Valley
- Midwest: Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton, Wilmot Mountain, Paoli Peaks, Snow Creek, Hidden Valley, Mad River, Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine
- 10 Days to split between Vail, Beaver Creek, Crested Butte, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stevens Pass, and Whistler Blackcomb. Restricted: 11/29-11/30/2024, 12/26-12/31/2024, 1/18/2025, 2/15-2/16/2025
- Only valid at owned North American properties (not valid at Partner resorts, Australia or Europe)
Food Discounts
- Discount is for patroller only. Cannot be applied to food for other guests or dependents
- 50% Food at select F&B locations – Access may be limited during peak/high-volume times
- Discount cannot be applied to barcoded items, or alcoholic drinks
Patroller Pass Notes
- Patroller passes do NOT qualify for Epic Mountain Rewards
- Patroller passes do NOT qualify for Discounted Passholder rate lift tickets for themselves or others
- Patroller passes do NOT qualify for any discounts on Ski/Ride School, Rental, or Retail
Patroller Dependent Benefit Details
Dependent Qualifications
- Dependent passes are only issued after a patroller meets all qualifications for a pass themselves. (i.e., Patrol Candidates do not obtain dependent passes)
- Dependents must also meet all standard dependent qualifications for season passes
- Your legal spouse (unless legally separated) as defined by the state in which you reside. A legal spouse does not include a common-law marriage spouse or domestic partner for ski pass benefits.
- Your unmarried child to the date he/she reaches age 19.
- Your unmarried child at least 19 years of age to the date he/she attains 23 years of age provided the child is a full-time student in an accredited school and is principally dependent on you for his/her support (i.e. named as an exemption on your most current Federal Income Tax Return and relies on you for more than 50% of his/her financial support). College enrollment verification is required for all dependents who are 19-23.
- Your unmarried child at least 19 years of age to the date he/she attains 23 years of age provided the child is volunteering full time for a qualified 501(c) for a minimum of 16 weeks during the course of the applicable winter season and is principally dependent on you for his/her support (i.e. named as an exemption on your most current Federal Income Tax Return and relies on you for more than 50% of his/her financial support)
- An unmarried disabled child may be considered eligible beyond the age specified above if he/she is incapable of self-sustaining employment due to mental or physical disability and is principally dependent on you for support and maintenance. Proof of such incapacity must be provided to the NSP Director/Vail Resorts within 31 days of the child’s 19th birthday and upon request thereafter.
Dependent Pass Access
Qualifying patrollers will have access to purchase dependent passes at $80 per qualifying dependent which includes
- Unlimited Skiing/Riding at Eastern Region Resorts without restriction
- Eastern Region Resorts include the following:
- Northeast: Stowe, Okemo, Hunter, Mt. Snow, Mt. Sunapee, Attitash, Crotched, Wildcat
- Mid-Atlantic: Liberty, Roundtop, Whitetail, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Seven Springs, Laurel Mountain, Hidden Valley
- Midwest: Afton Alps, Mt. Brighton, Wilmot Mountain, Paoli Peaks, Snow Creek, Hidden Valley, Mad River, Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine
- 10 Days to split between Vail, Beaver Creek, Crested Butte, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stevens Pass, and Whistler Blackcomb. Restricted: 11/29-11/30/2024, 12/26-12/31/2024, 1/18/2025, 2/15-2/16/2025
- Only valid at owned North American properties (not valid at Partner resorts, Australia or Europe)
Dependent Pass Notes
- Dependent passes do NOT qualify for Epic Mountain Rewards.
- Dependent passes do NOT qualify for Discounted Passholder rate lift tickets for themselves or others.
- Dependent passes do NOT qualify for any discounts on Ski/Ride School, Rental, or Retail Restrictions may apply, and Perks are subject to change
Thank you for your continued service to WMSP