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OKEMO MOUNTAIN RESORT

Location
Okemo Mountain Resort is conveniently located in South/Central Vermont in the Village of Ludlow on Route 103 and near Route 100 North.

Address and Phone Numbers
77 Okemo Ridge Road Ludlow, Vermont 05149
General Information: (802) 228-4041
Okemo Mountain Lodging: 1-800-78-OKEMO (786-5366)
24-Hour Snow Report: (802) 228-5222
Golf/Nordic Center (802) 228-1396
Resort Fax: (802) 228-4558
Lodging Fax: (802) 228-2079
Web Address: www.okemo.com
Email: info@okemo.com

Owners
Family owned and operated since 1982 by Tim and Diane Mueller. Their philosophy is to place guest service and the overall quality of the recreational experience as the top priority.

AREA'S SKIING STATISTICS

Okemo Mountain Resort Map (click to enlarge)

Slopes & Trails
624 acres of terrain
95% covered by snowmaking (589 acres)
117 slopes, trails and glades
Novice 32% (38 trails)
Intermediate 38% (44 trails)
Advanced/Expert 30% (35 trails)
Vertical Drop: 2,200 feet (highest in Southern VT)
Base Elevation: 1,144 feet
Summit Elevation: 3,344 feet
Longest trail: 4 ½ miles (Mountain Road)
Five Mountain Areas: Jackson Gore Peak, Solitude Peak, South Face, Glades Peak and South Ridge

Lifts: 18, including 9 quad chairs (5 highspeed quads), 3 triple chairs and 6 surface lifts

Uphill Capacity: 32,250 skiers/riders per hour

Lift Operations
8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Weekends & Holiday Periods
9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Monday through Friday
(Hours of operation on Christmas Day are 9:00 am until 4:00 pm)

Terrain Features: (2 Pipes & 6 Parks)
SoBe Super Pipe
Mini Halfpipe (great for kids and beginners)
The Dew Zone Jib Park
Nor'Easter Terrain Park
Blind Faith Boarder Cross Park
Tomahawk Terrain Park
Hot Dog Hill Terrain Park (Beginner Park)
Snowskate Park

Average Snowfall: 200 inches

Season: Early November to Mid/Late April

Lift Ticket Rates for 2005/06
(All rates include VT sales tax. Three-tier pricing represents midweek, weekend & holiday).

Slopeside Condominium Accommodations
Okemo Mountain Lodge, Kettle Brook, Winterplace, Ledgewood and Solitude Village condominiums offer the finest in luxury and convenience with direct ski-in/ski-out and mountainside access. The Okemo Resort Shuttle enables guests to conveniently access Okemo’s condominium complexes, the new base area at Jackson Gore, the Okemo base lodge area, Okemo Valley Nordic Center and Willie Dunn's Grille without having to drive a car. Call Okemo Mountain Resort Properties at 1-800-78-OKEMO (786-5366) to reserve a 1-5 bedroom condominium.

Jackson Gore Inn
The Jackson Gore Inn combines the warmth and allure of the Vermont countryside, with the ambiance of a fine hotel. The Inn is refined, rich with charm and features amenities and services found in first class hotels. Guest rooms range in size from artfully appointed standard guestrooms to 3-bedroom suites. Most are fully equipped with all of the amenities of home including personal stereo systems, whirlpool baths, kitchen facilities and more. Bell/valet/room service, concierge, full-service restaurant and lounge, underground parking, health club, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool spas and heated walkways are among the many amenities and services provided. Call 1-800-78-OKEMO (786-5366) for reservations and information.

Area Lodging
To help you choose the right place to stay, the Okemo Mountain Lodging Service provides free, one-call reservation and referral services to a variety of country inns, bed & breakfasts, motels, hotels, condominiums and private homes within, and surrounding the Okemo/Ludlow region. Call 1-800-78-OKEMO (786-5366) or (802) 228-5571 for information.

On-Mountain Dining Options
•  Okemo Base: Base Lodge Café, Café Origins Bakery Counter, Sitting Bull Restaurant & Bar
•  Mid-Mountain: Sugar House Café, Smokey Jo's BBQ, Ozone Pizza Pub, Carver's Deli
•  Summit Lodge: Summit Café, Sky Bar, Jumps (selections with an Asian flare!)
•  Solitude Village: Gables Restaurant, Gables Snackbar, Gables Outdoor BBQ
•  Jackson Gore: The Roundhouse, Vermont Pizza Co. and Coleman Brook Tavern & Wine Room
•  Okemo Valley Nordic Center: Willie Dunn's Grille
•  Waffle Haus: Located at the bottom of the Black Ridge Triple Chairlift

Ski/Snowboard School
Okemo’s Cutting Edge Learning Center instructional programs feature a staff of over 400 ski and snowboard teaching professionals with private and group instruction available. Children’s ski programs include Snow Star Skiers (ages 4-7) and Young Mountain Explorers (ages 7-14). Children’s snowboard programs include Snow Star Riders (ages 5-7) and Young Riders (ages 7-14). First Tracks and Double Tracks introduction to skiing/snowboarding packages offer an affordable lesson, lift ticket and rental equipment package in 1 or 2-day options. Women's Alpine Adventure Programs are offered exclusively for women with 2, 3 and 5-day options. Telemark instruction is also available.

Penguin Playground Day Care
Okemo Mountain’s state-approved Penguin Playground Day Care Center is available for infants and children ages 6 months to 6 years and offers supervised indoor and outdoor activities in a nurturing and secure environment. MiniStars ski program is available for kids ages 3-4 in a 2-hour morning session and 1-hour afternoon session. Select a location at either the Okemo base or the Jackson Gore base. Kids’ Night Out evening day care is available at the Jackson Gore Day Care Center from 6-10 pm on Saturday evenings during the season.

Alpine Racing Programs
Alpine competition programs are designed with the long-term development of young athletes in mind, whether they choose the recreational competition path or national championships. Okemo Mountain Alpine Racing Association (OMARA) members can enjoy season-long programs for youngsters starting at age seven for Hopefuls and Hopefuls Freestyle, Development (ages 8-12), Development PG (ages 13-18), Junior 1, 2 and 3 racing (USAA competitors license is necessary) and Snowboarding and Freestyle Skiing (ages 8-18). Okemo Mountain School (OMS) was founded in 1992 and is designed with the serious competitor in mind. Students in grades 7-12 achieve both their athletic and academic goals during the winter season.

Recreational Racing
NASTAR is a great way to enjoy the challenge and thrill of recreational racing. The Mountain Dew Race Arena is conveniently located under the Black Ridge Triple Chairlift.

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Okemo Valley Nordic Center is conveniently located just one mile from Okemo. The Nordic Center features 26km of cross-country trails and 10km of dedicated snowshoe trails including 20km of skating lanes, tree skiing and pristine meadows, modern trail grooming, cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals, demos and group and private lessons. The terrain is ideally suited for all ages and ability levels. The Nordic Center features a gracious clubhouse setting with fireplace, restaurant and lounge, meeting/conference space, changing rooms and showers.

Directions By Car
Start your day at Okemo's main base area or the new Jackson Gore base area. Both are conveniently located off Route 103 and offer all of the services and amenities that any skier or rider may need.

To Okemo from Points West (NY, NJ or Western, MA)
Take I-87 North to New York Exit 23, then follow I-787 North to Troy, NY to Exit 9E toward Troy NY and Bennington, VT. Follow NY Route 7 East to NY Route 279 (the bypass) to VT Route 7 North to Exit 4. Take VT Route 11 East to Londonderry, VT, to VT Route 100 North approximately 15 miles to Ludlow. In Ludlow, take left on Route 100/103. Follow signs to Okemo Mountain Road, 1 mile on left.

To Okemo's Jackson Gore entrance from Points West (NY, NJ or Western, MA)
Take I-87 North to New York Exit 23, then follow I-787 North to Troy, NY to Exit 9E toward Troy NY and Bennington, VT. Follow NY Route 7 East to NY Route 279 (the bypass) to VT Route 7 North to North Clarendon, VT. Take right onto VT Route 103 South. Follow 103 South for 17.5 miles. Prior to the VT Route 100 intersection, take a right off of VT Route 103 onto Okemo Ridge Road (opposite the VFW Post on the left). Take first right off of Ridge Road and follow signs to Jackson Gore base area parking, or to the Jackson Gore Inn.

From Rutland, VT
Take VT Route 7 South to North Clarendon, VT. Take left onto VT Route 103 South. Follow 103 South for 17.5 miles. Prior to the VT Route 100 intersection, take a right off of VT Route 103 onto Okemo Ridge Road (opposite the VFW Post on the left). Follow signs to Jackson Gore base area parking, or to the Jackson Gore Inn.

From Points North
Take VT Route 100 South from Plymouth, VT. At VT Route 103 intersection in Ludlow, take right onto Route 103 North. Take immediate left onto Okemo Ridge Road. Okemo's Jackson Gore entry sign will be on your right. Follow signs to Jackson Gore base area parking, or to the Jackson Gore Inn.

From points South
Take I-91 North to Vermont Exit 6, then VT 103 North, 24 miles to Ludlow. Okemo Access Road Entrance is on your left.

From points East
Take I-89 to New Hampshire Exit 9, then NH 103 West to VT 131 West to VT 103 North, 2 miles to Ludlow. Okemo Access Road Entrance is on your left. Or, as an alternate from Boston, take MA 2 West to I-91 North to Vermont Exit 6, then VT 103 North, 24 miles to Ludlow. Okemo Access Road Entrance is on your left.

Airline Service:
Okemo Mountain provides competitive airfares on round trip flights for skiing and snowboarding vacationers. Service is available through Albany, NY; Boston, MA; Burlington, VT; Hartford, CT; Lebanon, NH; Manchester, NH and Rutland, VT. Carriers servicing gateway airports include American Airlines, Continental, Southwest, Business Express, Delta, US Airways, Colgan Air (West Lebanon, NH) and CommutAir (Continental Air of Rutland, VT).

Rail Service:
Passenger train service is available through AMTRAK on the Ethan Allen Express passenger train from NYC's Penn Station. 1-800-USA-RAIL.

OKEMO VALLEY NORDIC CENTER FAST FACTS

Location:
Okemo Valley Nordic Center is conveniently located just 1 mile from Okemo Mountain Resort, off Route 103 North on Fox Lane in Ludlow, Vermont.

Nordic Address and Phone Numbers:
77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT 05149
General Information: (802) 228-1396
Pro Shop & Nordic Center: (802) 228-1396
Willie Dunn’s Grille: (802) 228-1387
Slopeside Lodging & Jackson Gore Inn: 1-800-78-OKEMO (786-5366)
Website: www.okemo.com
Email: info@okemo.com

Trail Network
Spread across pristine meadows and rolling hills, snow enthusiasts will discover a hidden world of surprising beauty and adventure on cross-country skis and snowshoes at Okemo Valley Nordic Center. The vast trail network features 26km of cross-country trails with tree skiing, 10km of dedicated snowshoe trails and 20km of skating lanes. The Nordic Center is ideally suited for all ability levels, from novice to advanced. The trails are groomed daily for both classic and skate skiing with a state-of-the-art Bombardier grooming machine.

Facilities
The gracious clubhouse facility features a fully stocked Nordic Shop with the latest in cross-country and snowshoe clothing and accessories. Demos, equipment repairs and waxing are available on-site. Changing rooms with showers, lockers, conference and meeting space are also available to guests.

Willie Dunn's Grille
Willie Dunn's is known for its casual atmosphere, combined with superb cuisine in a relaxed and pleasant setting. For dinner, seafood, steak, chicken and pasta are always a favorite, along with a selection of nightly dinner specials. Fresh breads and a sumptuous salad bar accompany the dinner entrees. The décor is richly enhanced in mahogany-finished cherry with glass walls allowing for scenic views of the vast Nordic trail network. The feeling is elegant with a fireplace, comfy couches and wingback chairs. Hours and days of operations will vary by season and Nordic Center operation.

Nordic & Snowshoe Trail Fees
Adult (age 19-64); Young Adult/Senior (age 13-18/65-69); Junior/Super Senior (age 7-12/70+)

Cross-country skis and snowshoes
Single day and multi-day trail fees and rental packages are available with extra savings. Mix and match cross-country skis and snowshoes all for the same low price. Demos are also available in the Rossignol Demo Center for guests to demo and can be purchased inside the Nordic Pro Shop.

Season Passes
Season passes at Okemo Valley Nordic Center are valid every day.
Single Season Pass - $139
Couple Season Pass - $209
Each additional family member - $69

Nordic & Snowshoe Instruction
Cross-country ski and snowshoe instruction is available for all ability levels with Private and Group Lessons offered.
1 Hour Private Lesson - $50 (each additional person - $25)
Group Lesson (1 and 1/2 hours) - $25

Get Nordic Skiing
A great Sunday afternoon cross-country ski start-up package for beginners! Get Nordic Skiing is offered every Sunday afternoon (non-holiday) and includes trail fee, XC-ski rental package and one-hour group lesson all for just $40. Available every Sunday afternoon starting at 12:30 pm all winter (excluding holidays).

Nordic Hours
8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Weekends & Holiday Periods
9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Monday through Friday (non-holiday)
Afternoon rates begin at 12:30

Okemo Valley Winter Golf Academy
The Indoor Golf Academy at Okemo Valley Nordic Center features a 700-square foot putting green, swing stations and a Computerized Virtual Golf Simulator. Golf instructional programs are available with group and private lessons offered. The learning facility is an ideal way for golfers to improve upon their skills and maintain the swing during the winter months. Golf enthusiasts can purchase a golf winter season pass to the indoor golf facility or visit one day at a time for a daily fee.

SERVICE AND CONVENIENCE OPTIONS AT OKEMO

Purchase Lift Tickets/Lessons/Equipment In Advance
Okemo skiers and riders can purchase lift tickets in advance inside the Okemo Lodging Office and the Mountain Services Office at the Okemo base from 3:30 pm to 10:30 pm daily.

Next day lessons and packages can be purchased from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm midweek (Monday through Friday) and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on weekends and holidays at the Cutting Edge Learning Center Desk, located in the Okemo Base Lodge, or in the Jackson Gore Express Rental Shop.

On Friday evenings starting December 30, 2005 through mid-March, the Okemo Express Rental Shop and the Jackson Gore Express Rental Shop will be open from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm so skiers and riders can purchase their lift tickets, lift/lesson packages and rental equipment in advance.

"Try Before You Buy"
Every morning the first hour (60 minutes) of lift operation is FREE so Okemo skiers and riders can "test out" the snow conditions before they purchase a lift ticket. Try Before You Buy, first hour free is valid midweek (non-holiday) from 9:00 am until 10:00 am, and on weekends and holiday periods from 8:00 am until 9:00 am.

Mountain Services Center
Located by the Okemo Clock Tower and inside the Jackson Gore Base Lodge, the Mountain Services Center is open for general skier/rider assistance, Season Pass sales, Flex Cards, College Cards, Okemo 8-Packs, gift certificates and resort information. It’s also a place where you can send and receive faxes and send a letter or postcard.

www.okemo.com
www.okemo.com is the place to find anything and everything to do with Okemo Mountain Resort. From the Online Store, where skiers and riders can purchase gift certificates, Okemo Flex Cards, Season Passes, Okemo merchandise and Golf Power products, to the complimentary screen saver, live camera and photo of the day, it’s all there. An interactive trail map describes trail features and mountain statistics and there’s even a virtual postcard to send to friends and family members. The live camera atop the Sugar House Lodge shows views of several trails and the photo of the day selections are always new and fresh. Visitors can sign up for daily snow reports, receive weekly newsletters and print off special coupon offers that change frequently. Okemo’s online staff is dedicated to providing detailed and updated information.

Okemo's Shuttle Services
The Okemo Village Shuttle System makes frequent stops at convenient locations throughout the Ludlow/Proctorsville region. This complimentary service operates throughout the winter season on weekends and holiday periods starting December 26, 2005 and runs through March. (Shuttles do not run on Christmas Day). Shuttle Bus schedules can be picked up inside the Okemo Mountain Service Office or online at www.okemo.com.

The Okemo Resort Shuttle serves Okemo Mountain Resort Properties (rental guests & owners), the Jackson Gore Inn and base area, the Okemo base area, Okemo Valley Nordic Center and Willie Dunn's Grille. The Resort Shuttle runs 7-days a week starting December 10, 2005 through March. (Shuttles will not run on Christmas Day). Resort Shuttle schedules can be picked up inside the Okemo Mountain Service Office, or the Okemo Welcome Center.

Salomon Oasis & Atomic Demo Centers
The Salomon Oasis Demo Center and the Atomic Demo Center brings you the latest gear from today’s leading names in snowsports. Try all the new ski-binding systems, fat skis, twin-tips, carving skis, racing skis, snowblades…even the new Atomic Duraws and TM 22 Telemark skis…it’s all there. Full-day, half-day and hourly rentals, or get your own gear ready at the Oasis with a QuickEdge, hot wax, or a full tune.

Mountain Ambassadors & Guided Tours
You will see these friendly and informative Ambassadors on weekends and holiday periods riding on the shuttle buses, surveying guests, greeting skiers and riders in the drop off areas, giving mountain tours and skiing and snowboarding with trail maps in-hand ready to assist and direct guests to the on-mountain “hot spots."

Stop by the Mountain Information Booth, located by the Sugar House Lodge and catch up on “what’s hot” at Okemo. Mountain Ambassadors will provide updated information on snow conditions and their “trail pick of the day” and free guided tours of the mountain to intermediate and advanced skiers and riders (weekends and holiday vacation weeks) from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. All that’s needed is a lift ticket to join the tour group and explore Okemo's vast trail network!

Equipment Storage Options - Two Convenient Locations!
Take advantage of Okemo’s innovative day and overnight storage for skis and snowboards at Stor-A-Ski in the Okemo base area. Skiers and riders have unlimited in/out access all day and can store their skis and snowboards overnight and eliminate the need to carry equipment back and forth each day. Stor-A-Ski is located in front of the Okemo Base Lodge overlooking the base Quad A and Quad B.

The Jackson Gore base area offers overnight ski and snowboard equipment storage for skiers and riders in the Okemo Express Repair Shop. This handy service eliminates the need to carry equipment back and forth each day. Skiers and riders can drop off their equipment at the end of the day and pick it up the next morning. Best of all, they don't need to be a guest of the Jackson Gore Inn to take advantage of this convenience option.

Basket Room
Located inside the Okemo Base Lodge, this handy storage option offers an alternative to conventional coin-operated lockers. A daily fee allows guests to store, and have unlimited access to their belongings in a convenient and secure storage area with small and large baskets available. The Basket Room also offers overnight and multi-day storage options.

GROUP INSTRUCTION FOR KIDS

First Tracks (ages 7 and up).  With First Tracks, novices will learn the basics with skiing or riding. This one-day package comes complete with two beginner group lessons, rental equipment and unlimited use of Okemo's beginner lifts. Available at 10:00 am, 11:00 am (weekends and holidays) and 1:00 pm.

Double Tracks (ages 7 and up).  The two-day beginner program builds upon the skills learned in the first day by getting students back out on the slopes for a second straight day. Double Tracks includes three lessons, with two on the first day and one on the morning of the second day. On day two, the lift ticket can be upgraded to a full-day, full-mountain lift ticket at no extra cost. Available at 10:00 am, 11:00 am (weekends and holidays) and 1:00 pm.

Group Lessons (ages 7 and up).  Two hours of expert coaching! Once skiers and riders have mastered the basics and are ready to ride the lifts and explore easier terrain, group lessons will help participants to gain confidence and improve their skills. Group lessons are available at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Ski & Snowboard Specialty Clinics (ages 7 and up).  Offered at 10:00 am daily for intermediate and advanced skiers/riders. Select from a variety of clinics to take you to the next level. Specialty Clinics are designed to give skiers/riders different options based on the terrain and speed that they enjoy, as well as their skill level.

Ski Adventure Workshops (ages 7 and up).  Offered from 1:00 to 3:00 pm daily for intermediate and advanced skiers with a low student/instructor ratio for all ages (maximum of 3 participants). Afternoon Workshops will focus on theme specific topics and trends.

Snowboard Adventure Workshops (ages 7 and up).  Offered from 1:00 to 3:00 pm daily for intermediate and advanced riders with a low student/instructor ratio for all ages (maximum of 3 participants). Afternoon Workshops will focus on theme specific topics and trends.

Mini Stars (ages 3-4).  Kids can start skiing at an early age in the Penguin Playground Day Care Center. Children are taught by professional Okemo instructors in a 2-hour Mini Stars morning workshop or a 1-hour afternoon session. Rental equipment is available inside the Okemo Express Rental Shop, but supplies are limited so parents should secure their equipment prior to check-in. Mini Stars lessons are available as an add-on to their Penguin Day Care reservation, or as a 2-hour morning lesson (without Day Care).

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION FOR KIDS
One-on-one instruction and coaching can make all the difference. Okemo's teaching pros can help skiers and riders take their skills to a higher level. Reservations are necessary for private lessons.

Parent Tot Private (parents & kids ages 6 and under).  It’s a great way for parents to see their child progress with an Okemo teaching pro and learn tips on how to help them progress when skiing or riding together. The only catch…parents should be able to ski or ride at least at level 3 and children should be age 6 or under.

Assigned & Request Privates (any age).  These one-hour (or more) sessions are just the thing for skiers and riders who are looking to improve with personalized instruction. Additional hours are available by appointment, so be sure to contact the Cutting Edge Learning Center for details. The staff ranges from young professionals to mature instructors, so the student/teacher chemistry is sure to fit.

Advantage Private Lessons (8:30 am and 2:30 pm).  This morning and afternoon Private lesson option provides the perfect end to a great day on the slopes. Best of all, the discounted rate makes Advantage Privates a popular choice.

SNOW STAR SKIERS AND RIDERS
Two great locations to choose from with the Jackson Gore base area or the Okemo base area, complete with indoor center, teaching slope and two surface lifts. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling (802) 228-1780.

Snow Star Skiers (ages 4-7).  It's the perfect base to build and grow, no matter what the ability level. As they progress, upper level kids can venture on more challenging terrain riding all 18 of Okemo’s lifts.

Snow Star Riders (ages 5-7).  Ideal for kids of all ability levels. As beginners, they learn control and refine their skills and move on to more advanced terrain in fun and exciting lessons, taught by instructors who really understand how kids learn.

Snow Star Boosters (ages 3-7).  This program gives children the opportunity to spend a half-hour session (one-on-one) with a trained teaching professional who can provide the individual attention to help a child move to the next level or simply become more confident.

"TWEENS" & TEENS
Young Mountain Explorers (ages 7-14).  YME offers a different kind of instructional experience for any ability level – one that lets them explore Okemo’s vast terrain network and have fun with kids of their same age and ability. Young Mountain Explorers is offered every day as a full-day program, morning lesson or afternoon lesson for all ability levels. Lift ticket and rental equipment is additional.

Young Riders (ages 7-14).  The perfect combination for snowboarders to learn, explore and make friends with top-notch teaching pros. Young Riders is offered every day as a full-day program, morning lesson or afternoon lesson for all ability levels. Lift ticket and rental equipment is additional.

PENGUIN PLAYGROUND DAY CARE
Ages 6 months to 6 years.
Two great locations to choose from with the Jackson Gore base area or the Okemo base area. The environment is secure, warm, interactive and professionally supervised in a state-licensed setting filled with activities and fun. Day Care is available in full-day or half-day sessions. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling (802) 228-1780.

Mini Stars (ages 3-4).  Kids can start skiing at an early age in the Penguin Playground Day Care Center. Children are taught by professional Okemo instructors in a 2-hour Mini Stars morning workshop (10 am to noon) or a 1-hour afternoon session. Rental equipment is available inside the Okemo Express Rental Shop, but supplies are limited so parents should secure their equipment prior to check-in. Mini Stars lessons are available as an add-on to a Penguin Day Care reservation, or as a 2-hour morning lesson (without Day Care).

Kids’ Night Out (ages 5-12).  Evening Day Care is available from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at the Jackson Gore Penguin Playground Day Care Center every Saturday evening starting November 26, 2005 through March with pizza, movies and lots of fun (Evening Day Care not offered Dec 24 or 31). Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling (802) 228-1780.

GROUP INSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS
First Tracks.  With First Tracks, novice skiers and snowboarders can learn the basics. This one-day package comes complete with two beginner group lessons, rental equipment and unlimited use of Okemo's novice lifts. Available at 10:00 am, 11:00 am (weekends and holidays) and 1:00 pm.

Double Tracks.  The two-day beginner program builds upon the skills learned in the first day by getting students back out for a second straight day. Double Tracks includes three lessons with two on the first day and one on the morning of the second day. On day two, the lift ticket can be upgraded to a full-day, full-mountain lift ticket at no extra cost. Available at 10:00 am, 11:00 am (weekends and holidays) and 1:00 pm.

Group Lessons.  Now two hours long! Once skiers and riders have mastered the basics and are ready to ride the lifts and explore easier terrain, group lessons will help participants to gain confidence and improve skills. Group lessons are available 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Ski & Snowboard Specialty Clinics.  Offered at 10:00 am for intermediate and advanced skiers/riders. Select from a variety of clinics to take you to the next level. Specialty Clinics are designed to give skiers/riders different options based on the terrain and speed that they enjoy, as well as their skill level. Participants will receive tons of individual attention to master their skills.

Ski Adventure Workshops.  Offered from 1:00 to 3:00 pm daily for intermediate and advanced skiers with a low student/instructor ratio for all ages (maximum of 3 participants). Afternoon Workshops will focus on theme specific topics and trends that may change from day to day.

Snowboard Adventure Workshops.  Offered from 1:00 to 3:00 pm daily for intermediate and advanced riders with a low student/instructor ratio for all ages (maximum of 3 participants). Afternoon Workshops will focus on theme specific topics and trends that may change from day to day.

Telemark Skiing.  The Okemo Cutting Edge Learning Center offers Telemark Private Lesson Instruction for beginners and advanced skiers. Atomic Duraws and TM 22 Telemark skis are available for rent so participants can free their heel and see what the excitement is all about. Advanced reservations are required and lessons and equipment are subject to availability.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
One-on-one instruction can make all the difference. Okemo's teaching pros can help skiers and riders take their skills to a higher level. Call (802) 228-1581 for reservations and information.

Assigned & Request Privates.  These one-hour sessions are just the thing for skiers and riders who are looking to improve with personalized instruction. Additional hours are available, so be sure to call for details. The staff ranges from young professionals to mature instructors, so the student/teacher chemistry is sure to fit.

Advantage Private Lessons (8:30 am and 2:30 pm).  This morning and afternoon Private option provides the perfect end to a great day on the slopes. Best of all, the discounted rate makes Advantage Privates a popular choice.

OKEMO STEALS AND DEALS

Okemo.com Website Banner Specials
Visit www.okemo.com throughout the season and watch for value-packed coupon specials. Just click on the “banner ads” at the top of the page on the website, print out the coupon and present it at the designated ticket location. Banner specials are available only for a limited time and may rotate weekly and monthly. Restrictions may apply. User needs to "accept coupon rules" prior to registering for the coupon and an I.D. must be presented at the time of purchase.

"Try Before You Buy"
Okemo's snowmakers and groomers have got it covered. Every morning the first hour (60 minutes) of lift operation is FREE so Okemo skiers and riders can "check out" the snow conditions before they purchase a lift ticket. Try Before You Buy (first hour free) is valid midweek, non-holiday from 9:00 am until 10:00 am, and on weekends and holiday periods from 8:00 am until 9:00 am. Convenient on-mountain ticketing locations can be found at the Okemo base and Jackson Gore base.

Food Drive Day - November 27!
Okemo Cares & Shares on Thanksgiving Sunday, November 27, 2005. Bring at least 3 non-perishable food items, a new child's toy or a new clothing item to the ticket window and ski/ride the entire day for just $25. All donated items will benefit the Black River Good Neighbor Services Christmas Basket program and needy families in the Okemo/Ludlow region.

Okemo Appreciation Days Are Just $39!
Skiers and riders of all ages can enjoy an entire day on the slopes at a special price on select Thursdays in December and March for just $39 and in April for just $29!
December 1, 8, 15, 2005
March 16, 23, 30, 2006
April 6, 13, 2006 (just $29!)

January Tribute - U.S. Military, Fire, Police & Ambulance Personnel
Okemo would like to pay tribute to the United States Military (active duty and veterans), Police Officers, Firemen and Ambulance personnel every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of January-2006, with a special half-price discount. Simply show your I.D. card/badge and a photo ID inside the Mountain Services Center at the Okemo base area or the Jackson Gore base area to receive 50% off the price of an Adult full-day, full price lift ticket on Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26. It's Okemo's way of saying "thank you" for all that you do!

Get-Nordic Skiing
Here's a great cross-country ski start-up package for beginners at the Okemo Valley Nordic Center, just 1 mile from Okemo. Get-Nordic Skiing is offered every Sunday afternoon (non-holiday) and includes trail fee, XC-ski rental package and a one-hour group lesson for just $40. Available every Sunday afternoon starting at 12:30 pm (excluding holidays) all winter!

VT/NH Resident Afternoon Special
VT and NH residents can ski/ride on Sunday afternoon from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm for just $22 (valid only non-holiday). Proof of residency (valid VT/NH driver's license, hunting/fishing license, or voter registration card) must be presented at the time of purchase. Not offered during holiday dates of 1/15/06 and 2/19/06.

VT/NH Wonderful Wednesdays - $39
VT and NH residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 on selected Wednesdays in December, January and March and for just $29 in April. (Or, $22 half-day from 12:30 to 4 pm). Proof of residency in the form of a valid VT/NH driver's license, hunting/fishing license, or voter registration card must be presented at the time of purchase.
December 7, 14, 21, 2005
January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2006>br> March 15, 22, 29, 2006
April 5, 12, 2006 (just $29!)

Okemo Flex Card
Adults: $79 ($89 after 9/30/05)
Young Adults/Seniors: $69 ($79 after 9/30/05)
Juniors/Super Seniors: $59 ($69 after 9/30/05)

•  Save 25% off posted daily lift ticket rate on weekends and holidays.
•  Save 50% off posted daily lift ticket rate, midweek (Monday through Friday).
•  Save 50% off Early/Late season on single full-day lift tickets, 7 days-a-week valid opening day through 12/16/05 and 3/20/06 to closing.

Even More Flex Card Savings
Flex Cardholders also receive preferred discounts 7-days-a-week Opening Day to 12/23/05 and 3/20/06 to Closing Day, plus midweek, non-holiday all season long. Save $10-Off a Group Lesson or Adventure Clinic. Save $10-Off a Ski Demo at the Okemo Snow Sports Shop. Save $10-Off High-Performance Ski Rental Package (skis, boots, poles) at the Okemo Express Rental Shop. Flex Cardholders can present their Flex Card at the Crested Butte lift ticket office to receive $15-off the posted daily lift ticket rate for the days they will be skiing. Offer valid 7 days a week. Okemo Flex Card rates do not include VT sales tax and are non-transferable.

Okemo 8-Pack
Eight days of skiing and riding for the price of seven!
Adults: $483; Young Adults/Seniors: $413; Juniors/Super Seniors: $315

•  Pre-purchase 8 unrestricted, single, full-day lift tickets for the price of 7.
•  Valid every day of the season, no restrictions.
•  Okemo 8-Pack Card is transferable between family and friends.
•  May be used for one or two tickets per day.
•  Valid through the 2005-2006 winter season.
•  Okemo 8-Pack holders can present their 8-Pack at the Crested Butte lift ticket office to receive $15-Off the posted daily lift ticket rate for the days they will be skiing.
•  Offer valid 7 days a week.

Sunday Solution Morning Half-Day Lift Ticket
Okemo's popular Sunday Solution morning half-day lift ticket is the perfect solution for weekend skiers and riders who prefer to ski in the morning and get an early start home on Sunday afternoon. Offered from 8:00 am until 1:30 pm. As an added bonus, the Sunday Solution lift ticket is also offered on 1/2/06, 1/16/06 and 2/20/06.
Adults (ages 19-64): $55
Young Adults/Seniors (ages 13-18 & 65-69): $46
Juniors/Super Seniors (ages 7-12 & 70+): $36
Children 6 & under ski/ride for FREE!

The College Card
Purchase the College Card and full-time and part-time college students will save 50% weekdays and $10 on weekends/holidays off the price of a full day adult lift ticket. Simply present a valid college I.D. from an accredited Community College, College or University inside the Okemo Mountain Services Center and save all season long. Best of all, the College Card is valid at both Okemo and Mount Sunapee (NH).

Three Great Mountains & One Great Ticket
Purchase a three-day or longer lift ticket or lodging/ticket package and ski one day during the life of the lift ticket at either Mount Sunapee Resort (NH) or Stratton Mountain (VT). Present a valid 3 day or longer Okemo lift ticket to Guest Services at either Mount Sunapee or Stratton Mountain to receive one complimentary lift ticket for that day. (Offer not valid at Stratton with a Group Sales ticket during holiday periods).

IMPROVEMENT PREVIEW FOR 2005/2006

Ludlow, VT - There's always something new and exciting happening each year at Okemo Mountain Resort and 05/06 promises to be OKE-MONUMENTAL!

In addition to nearly $3.5 million in improvements and a variety of new program options, on January 31, 2006, Okemo will celebrate 50 years of history and tradition, and its emergence as one the most successful snowsport enterprises in the country. A 50th Anniversary Celebration, along with an exciting improvement line-up lies ahead for skiers and riders. Here's a preview of what's to come this winter.

New Trails
Two new trails have been added in the Jackson Gore Peak area increasing the resort's total skiable acreage to 624 acres. Big Bang and Eclipse (double black diamond trails) can be accessed from the top of the Jackson Gore Peak and promise plenty of challenge and excitement this season!

New Lift
The new F-10 Carpet lift, tailor-made for beginner skiers and snowboarders replaces the F-10 Poma lift in the Okemo base. The new surface lift will enable novice skiers and snowboarders to access the learning area and lift network with ease and begin the thrill of downhill even faster.

Groomed to Perfection
Okemo's Mountain Operation team will be all smiles on the trails this winter with two new Camoplast Park Cats, and two new trail grooming machines added to their fleet. The new Park Cats will enable the grooming team to prepare the Parks, Pipes and trails with even greater efficiency.

Snowmaking Pond Upgrade
Okemo's massive 70-million gallon snowmaking pond is undergoing a major upgrade, bringing its total capacity to 153 million gallons. This massive increase in size will ensure that the Snowmaking team will have plenty of water for snowmaking during the winter season. Construction on the snowmaking pond will be finished in 06/07.

Cutting Edge Learning Center Programs
New this season - Young Mountain Explorers and Young Riders (ages 7-14) are offering a full day option for all ability levels - including beginners! The full day program lets young adults explore Okemo’s vast terrain network and have fun with kids of their same age and ability. Young Mountain Explorers is offered every day as a full-day program, a morning lesson or an afternoon lesson for all ability levels. Lift ticket and rental equipment is additional.

The Penguin Playground Day Care Center is offering an expanded Mini Stars lesson program for children ages 3-4. A new 2-hour morning session has been added to the Day Care line-up of lessons for tots (running from 10 am until noon). Children can reserve a spot in the Mini Stars program as an add-on to their Day Care reservation, or take a Mini Stars lesson as a regular group lesson (without Day Care).

Okemo's Culinary Services
"Which wine tonight?" The Coleman Brook Tavern, located in the Jackson Gore Inn, features the perfect marriage of food, wine and ambience with the opening of their new Wine Room. The Wine Room's decor is romantic and warm, giving the feeling of dining in an exclusive cellar. Fabulous selections of wines are displayed along the walls. Guests will enjoy exquisite entrees, delicious desserts and the most diverse selection of wines under one roof. With seating for up to 40 guests, the Wine Room is ideal for private parties and will cater to an adult clientele during the winter months. Whatever the occasion, the new Wine Room in the Coleman Brook Tavern will leave a lasting impression.

Gables Restaurant at Solitude is sporting a brand new look and new menu, all with easy access to the Solitude Express Super Quad. It just keeps getting better every year!

50 Years of History & Tradition
During the entire month of January, Okemo will celebrate 50 years of history and tradition, and its emergence as one the most successful snowsport enterprises in the country. Lift ticket and lodging specials will be available on selected dates throughout the month. Stay in touch with www.okemo.com for more details.

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