WINTERSPORTS – Once again, fifth-grade students are being treated like royalty at most Inland Northwest ski resorts, with free skiing and other discounts.

The Fifth Grade Ski or Ride Free Passport, costs $20, entitles students to three free lift tickets at each of the participating mountains, including 49 Degrees North, Mt. Spokane, Silver Mountain, Lookout Pass along with Bluewood, Loup Loup and Mission Ridge.

Some resorts also offer free or discounted ski rentals and lessons.

Parents and siblings accompanying the fifth graders can get discounts.

Applications are available in most fifth-grade classrooms in the region.

See details and download applications here.