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Okemo Mountain - A Family Resort
Keeping families connected isn't as easy as it used to be, with busy work schedules, after school sports and a myriad of interruptions in the daily life. But the staff at Okemo knows how to provide just the right amount of attention to enhance the family spirit and bring back the fun.
It all starts with a resort that is owned and managed by a family and their reputation for excellence for more than two decades that sets Okemo apart from other resorts. Tim and Diane Mueller's personal touch can be seen and felt and is one of the reasons why the resort is a family-favorite.
The mountain layout and trail network offers miles of playful terrain to suit any ability level with gentle beginner slopes, long intermediate cruisers, bumps, steeps, glades and plenty of freestyle action with the largest Super Pipe in the East, a mini halfpipe and six terrain parks. From the Okemo base to Jackson Gore, families can ski and ride together from virtually any lift, or go their separate ways to explore the vast and varied terrain.
Why Families "Love" Okemo
- FREE skiing and riding for children ages 6 and under.
- Five FREE beginner surface lifts - three at the Okemo base and two at the Jackson Gore base (available when Snow Stars is not in session).
- FREE lodging for all children ages 12 & under at Okemo Mountain's deluxe slopeside condominium accommodations and the Jackson Gore Inn when sharing a unit with their parents.
- Young Adult lift ticket category for ages 13-18 that offers a significant savings compared to adult ticket pricing. Okemo was the very first resort to offer this innovative pricing model.
- State-approved Penguin Playground Day Care Center, with two convenient locations at the Okemo base and Jackson Gore base for children ages 6 months to 4 years. Star Booster Private lessons for children as young as 2, plus a Mini Stars skiing program for kids ages 3 & 4 provide that early positive skiing experience that is so crucial for youngsters. And, junior ski rentals are available right inside the Okemo Express Rental Shop and Jackson Gore Express Rental shop.
- Evening Day Care at the Jackson Gore Penguin Playground Day Care Center on Saturday night and during selected holiday periods from 6:00 pm until 9:30 pm for children ages 6 mos to 12 years.
- Wide variety of customized ski and snowboard instructional programs that include Snow Star Skiers (ages 4-7) and Snow Star Riders (ages 5-7); Young Mountain Explorers (ages 7-14) and Young Riders (ages 7-14).
Snow Monsters: Visit Okemo's Snow Monsters website at http://www.okemonsters.com/ and find out all about Snow Monsters. This program is dedicated to children, families and educators. On-slope safety, courtesy, protecting the environment and having FUN is Snow Monster's mission. Kids can take the monster quiz and earn "Okemonster" points, send a postcard to a friend, play online games, take the snow vote, check out Okemo stories and much more!
Preparing For A Vacation Getaway?
Here's a tip from Okemo owner, Diane Mueller
Skiing and snowboarding are among the few activities that the entire family can do at their own level, yet participate in together. But getting the entire family ready for the slopes isn’t always an easy task. Diane Mueller, co-owner of Okemo Mountain Resort can attest to that. Over the years she has developed some time-tested tips that her family uses to get ready for the slopes. By developing a “to-do” list, they put the fun back into preparing for a family getaway.
“When my kids were old enough to pack for themselves, I created a list for them to follow”, commented Diane Mueller. “It taught them responsibility and took the hassle out of getting ready for a family getaway.”
Everyday wear to pack: Underwear, socks, stockings, outfits for dinner, shoes or boots for dinner, blue jeans, sweatshirt, sweater, pants, sneakers, bathing suit (in case there is a swimming pool), pajamas, toilet articles and clothes to workout.
For the slopes: Skis, boots, poles, snowboard, hat, goggles, sunglasses, neck gator, long underwear, socks, turtlenecks, gloves or mittens, glove liners, sunscreen, jacket and pants (or 1-piece suit), chapstick, hand and foot warmers and wax and ski tools.
Day Care: Change of clothes, bottle, favorite blanket or toy, diapers/wipes and pacifier.
Miscellaneous items: Camera and film, books, games, CD’s, tapes, snowshoes and ice skates.
Before leaving the house: Take out the garbage, water the plants, turn down the heat, take the pets to be boarded and clean out the refrigerator. |
