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Amp Energy Big Air Bag at Okemo
January 15, 2012
LAUNCH INTO LEAP YEAR WITH
OKEMO’S AMP ENERGY BIG AIR BAG
LUDLOW, Vt. – In honor of 2012 being a leap year, Okemo Mountain Resort is introducing the Amp Energy Big Air Bag. Skiers and riders can launch themselves off a snowy ramp, leap into the air, and land on a giant inflated PVC pillow – similar to the ones used by movie stuntmen.
The Amp Energy Big Air Bag is 30 feet wide and 50 feet long. It features two inflatable chambers: the bottom chamber is firm (maintaining stability) while the upper one is soft (for a soothing landing). Internal air pumps ensure a constant air pressure. Even if the upper chamber is too soft, the jumper will never hit the ground since the bottom chamber is there to absorb the fall. The Amp Energy Big Air bag is made out of quality PVC and manufactured in The Netherlands.
The Amp Energy Big Air Bag is located at the bottom of Okemo’s Lower Chief trail. Tickets are sold individually for $6 a jump or three for $15, and are available for purchase at the Clock Tower Resort Services Desk and at the on-mountain ticket booth located near the base of Okemo’s Northstar Express Quad Lift. The Amp Energy Big Air Bag operates from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. Website visitors can watch live-action leaping online at okmo.com.
Helmets are required to use the Amp Energy Big Air Bag, and a release of liability must be signed by the user or a parent/guardian before use. A valid Park Safety Pass will satisfy this requirement.
For more information about Okemo Mountain Resort, visit www.okemo.com or call (802) 228-1600.
Contact: Bonnie MacPherson, director of public relations
Okemo Mountain Resort | 77 Okemo Ridge Road | Ludlow, VT 05149
802-228-1947 | pr@okemo.com
