Class groups consist of four, 1.15 hour classes and 30 minutes free skiing afterwards.

The organization, which lists 7,750 members, has a lifetime membership fee of $5 and many ski areas give free skiing only to its members.

What it does provide, however, is free skiing when not teaching, and sometimes discounts on ski equipment.

It was the only municipal park in the United States to offer free skiing and riding lessons.

At the end of team training while free skiing, the skier fractured the head of their tibia.

The skiing community quickly recognized Johnson as a talented young star who could help progress free skiing.

At lodges in Ketchum the youngsters' program is limited to skiing - not staying - free.

Some lodging owners offer free skiing for guests staying at least four nights through Dec. 19.

Many ski areas offer free or half-price skiing to skiers 65 and over.

"So the 10-page list of ski areas around the world that offer free or discounted skiing is sent just to our members."