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Okemo Mountain - A Family Resort

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For fun on the slopes, we've got it covered with a wide range of family-friendly learning programs and a lot of terrain parks with features that'll keep the whole family coming back year after year. Plus, there's a whole other world of outdoor fun that doesn't require skis or boards, just a spirit of adventure. Fun family time really flies on our snowtubing hill at Jackson Gore, playing "king of the hill" in our snowplay park, or ice skating in our ice arena.

Back on the mountain, our 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, and five 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.
• FREE learn to ski or ride program Nov 30 - December 20, 2009.
• Five FREE beginner surface lifts - plus, a new loading and unloading carpet on "B Quad" in the Okemo base area!
• 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. Plus tons of other great ticket offers for kids all season long.
• 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 on Saturday nights 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 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.