SAM Magazine--June 11, 2010--During its 47th annual meeting, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced the addition of a major new component to its 5th grade passport program: one complementary ski lesson, including rental equipment, for 5th grade passport holders who are new to the sport.

Lessons will be provided during the month of January as part of January Learn-to-Ski-and-Snowboard Month. Parents of 5th graders signed up for the Colorado Ski Country Passport will be provided with information about the opportunity for their child to learn to ski and can choose from among Colorado Ski Country USA member resorts.

Next year will mark the 15th season of Colorado Ski Country USA's 5th Grade Passport program, which provides three days of free skiing at each participating CSCUSA member resort. Through its history, the program has helped nearly 200,000 kids ski or snowboard.

The original objective of the 5th grade passport was to give every kid who grows up in Colorado the opportunity to learn to ski or ride. Adding this new component to the 5th grade program will help make sure that it fulfills this original promise.

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