Alaska Airlines’ ski-and-snowboard perks are back for another winter.
The idea is pretty simple: fly Alaska to a participating destination, show your boarding pass, and unlock free or discounted perks on the mountain.
Alaska calls the promotion Atmos Rewards Alpine Getaways (though you might also know it as the Fly Alaska, Ski Free program). The returning offer gives Atmos Rewards members access to benefits at participating resorts throughout the 2026–2027 ski season.
How It Works
According to Alaska’s ski page, you’ll need to present your inbound boarding pass and Atmos Rewards number, either through the Alaska app or by email, at the participating resort.
Alaska doesn’t explicitly mention award tickets. However, since the terms require an inbound boarding pass rather than proof of a cash purchase, flights booked with Atmos Rewards points should qualify, too.
Offers, blackout dates, and redemption procedures vary by resort, so check the details for your destination before traveling.
Where You Can Use It
Alaska’s current list includes nine participating resorts, each offering different benefits.
- Alyeska Resort (Anchorage, ANC): Ski free on arrival day.
- Arctic Valley Ski Area (Anchorage, ANC): Free same-day lift ticket.
- Bogus Basin (Boise, BOI): Free same-day lift ticket.
- Crystal Mountain (Seattle, SEA): First Tracks access and complimentary summit coffee on select Atmos Members Days for eligible members during the 2026–2027 season.
- Eaglecrest Ski Area (Juneau, JNU): Free same-day lift ticket.
- Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (Jackson Hole, JAC): Free full-day lift ticket.
- Palisades Tahoe (Reno-Tahoe, RNO): Complimentary half-day lift tickets from March 1 through April 30, 2027.
- Schweitzer Mountain Resort (Spokane, GEG): Ski free on arrival day.
- Sun Peaks Resort (Kelowna, YLW): Ski free on arrival day or the following day.
Most participating resorts offer a free lift ticket on the day you arrive, provided you show your boarding pass and ID. Crystal Mountain and Palisades Tahoe have more specific eligibility requirements, so pay particular attention to their terms.
You can search for flights to any of these destinations using PointsYeah.
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Pack the Skis Without the Oversize Fee
There’s a baggage perk worth knowing about, too.
When flying Alaska, properly packed skis and snowboards can exceed the usual 62-inch linear size limit, up to 115 inches, without incurring an oversize baggage fee. As long as the bag weighs 50 pounds or less, you’ll pay the standard checked-bag fee.
Alaska also counts one pair of skis and poles, or one snowboard, plus a separate boot-and-helmet bag as a single checked bag. However, that additional bag can’t contain clothing or other gear.
Overweight fees still apply to bags exceeding 50 pounds, and Alaska notes that baggage policies are subject to change.
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