Fourth Graders Ski Free! Fourth Graders Ski Free The MSIA wants to be part of the solution for Michigan's less-than-healthy kids so we've established a state-wide program that provides every fourth grader in Michigan the opportunity to ski for free, three times at each participating ski area when accompanied by a paying adult.

Lids on Kids Developed by the National Ski  Areas Association (NSAA), Lids on Kids is a site dedicated to providing information on helmet safety and answer questions about helmet use.

Discover Michigan Skiing

Learn to ski affordably!

Ski areas across the state have teamed up with Michigan McDonald’s restaurants to offer a popular and very affordable introduction to the sport of skiing and snowboarding. The Discover Michigan Skiing program is designed to introduce residents to a healthy outdoor winter activity.

Discover Michigan Skiing

The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA) was formed in 1991 to increase awareness of snowsports in Michigan and introduce new individuals to skiing and snowboarding. Through the various programs offered by the MSIA, over 120,000 people have learned to ski or snowboard on Michigan's slopes.  There are ski areas in nearly every part of the state.  Michigan ski areas boast a combined total of 42 areas with over 200 chairlifts, 840 runs, 40 terrain parks and thousands of kilometers of groomed cross-country trails.   Click here for quick links to Michigan ski areas.

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