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OKEMO MOUNTAIN RESORT WINTER 2009/2010
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Nov. 20-22: Annual Ski Swap and Sale. Here's a great opportunity to purchase new and pre-owned ski and snowboard equipment, clothing and accessories at great prices! All proceeds benefit Okemo Mountain School. Sellers keep 75 percent of the selling price and OMS receives 25 percent. Nov. 20, 4-7 p.m.; Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call (802) 228-1512 for more information.

Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Dinner at Coleman Brook Tavern. A traditional repast will be served from 3-8 p.m. Buffet for adults is $29 and $15 for children 12 and under. Reservations are recommended. Call (802) 228-1435.

Nov. 27: The Killarney What-I-Learned-This-Summer Rail Jam. A rail jam competition open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages. Participants are encouraged to showcase the new tricks they learned over the summer.  $20 entry fee.  Registration 8 to 10 a.m. in the Okemo Clock Tower base lodge mezzanine. 11 a.m. start. Best trick wins $200 Cash.

Dec. 6: Okemo Cares & Shares Food Drive Day. When skiers and snowboarders donate at least three non-perishable food items, a new child's toy or new clothing item, they receive a coupon for a $35 lift ticket good that day.

Dec. 12: OkeMovie Night. Enjoy a full-length feature movie at The Jackson Gore Inn. Enjoy popcorn, soda and the rest of the movie experience starting at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 12-13: SKI Magazine Super Demo and People's Ski Test. Demo and test new skis from a dozen major manufacturers with the editors of SKI Magazine. Weekend lodging discounts available. Visit skimag.com/skisuperdemo for more information.

Dec. 23: Last Chance Santa. Santa Claus makes a Jackson Gore grand entrance at 4 p.m., for a final pre-Christmas visit with children before the jolly old elf makes his way to the North Pole for final holiday preparations.

Dec. 26: OkeMovie Night. Enjoy a full-length feature movie at The Jackson Gore Inn. Enjoy popcorn, soda and the rest of the movie experience starting at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 25: Ski and Ride with Santa and Friends. Santa and his merry crew will be cruising the slopes on Christmas Day. When kids find him and his basket filled with goodies, they may even take home a prize!

Dec. 26: EPIC Snowcat Dining Adventure. Okemo offers Snow Cat Dinners Saturday evenings between Dec. 26 and March 13. Departure from the Jackson Gore Inn lobby is scheduled at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A prix fixe of $125 per person does not include tax or gratuity. Call (802) 228-1435 for more information or to make a reservation.

Dec. 27: Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Display. Spectacular pyrotechnics show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Okemo Clock Tower base area, following an amazing torchlight parade of skiers and riders traversing down the mountain.

Dec. 31: Okemo's Family New Year's Eve. Friends and family will enjoy a host of ongoing events and activities planned for the afternoon and evening of Dec. 31. After ice skating, tubing, snowshoeing, horse-drawn wagon rides, cookie decorating, bingo, a trivia tournament and more, a dance party with a DJ. Balloons, noisemakers and dinner, completes the New Year celebration in the Roundhouse at Jackson Gore. 5-10 p.m. Activities wristband $20, Activities and dance party $35 for adults. Call (802) 228-1600 for more information.

Jan. 9: EPIC Snowcat Dining Adventure. Okemo offers Snow Cat Dinners Saturday evenings through March 13. Departure from the Jackson Gore Inn lobby is scheduled at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A prix fixe of $125 per person does not include tax or gratuity. Call (802) 228-1435 for more information or to make a reservation.

Jan. 16: OkeMovie Night. Enjoy a full-length feature movie at The Jackson Gore Inn. Enjoy popcorn, soda and the rest of the movie experience starting at 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 8-10: Women's Alpine Adventures - Three-Day Program for all ability levels. This program is designed exclusively for women and led by some of the best female ski and snowboard coaches in the business.  Their goal is to take skiing and snowboarding women to the next level in any snow conditions and on any terrain.  Participants quickly overcome fear, build self confidence and meet new friends in a supportive and social environment. For more information, call (802) 228-1600.

Jan. 16: Fireworks Display. Okemo's kickoff to the holiday weekend. Prior to the spectacular fireworks show at 7:30 p.m., visitors can enjoy a winter warmer in the Sitting Bull, located in the Okemo Clock Tower base lodge.

Jan. 16: EPIC Snowcat Dining Adventure. Okemo offers Snow Cat Dinners Saturday evenings between Dec. 26 and March 13. Departure from the Jackson Gore Inn lobby is scheduled at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A prix fixe of $125 per person does not include tax or gratuity. Call (802) 228-1435 for more information or to make a reservation.

Jan. 17: Nature Museum at Grafton Free Presentation for Families. This complimentary presentation investigates snow and ice. This complimentary, one-hour, hands-on approach to distinguishing comparisons between snow and ice, explores the science and beauty of snowflakes. The program is open to the public. 7 p.m. in the Roundhouse at Jackson Gore.

Jan. 16-22: Okemo Celebrates National Safety Week. Winner of the Best Helmet Safety Program - Heads Up National Ski Area Safety Awards. Fun and educational activities focus on safety and awareness on the slopes with children's clinics, safety messages and helmet demos. Starting Jan. 16 and running through Safety Week, anyone who purchases a new ski or snowboard helmet at Okemo's Snowsports Shop will receive a coupon for 50 percent off a full-day lift ticket, or 50 percent off a full-day equipment rental or high-performance demo, or 50 percent off a group lesson or specialty clinic. Some of the week's highlights include Okemo's "Helmet Head" contest, a visit from Vermont's own PHAT (Protect Your Head at All Times/Protect Your Head on All Terrain) team, a Safety Scavenger Hunt, and a Safety Awareness Poster Contest for elementary-school-aged children.

Jan. 21-22: Women's Alpine Adventures - Two-Day Program for Level 4 and up. This program is designed exclusively for women and led by some of the best female ski and snowboard coaches in the business.  Their goal is to take skiing and snowboarding women to the next level in any snow conditions and on any terrain.  Participants quickly overcome fear, build self confidence and meet new friends in a supportive and social environment. For more information, call (802) 228-1600.

Jan. 23: EPIC Snowcat Dining Adventure. Okemo offers Snow Cat Dinners Saturday evenings through March 13. Departure from the Jackson Gore Inn lobby is scheduled at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A prix fixe of $125 per person does not include tax or gratuity. Call (802) 228-1435 for more information or to make a reservation.

Jan. 25-29: Women's Alpine Adventures - Five-Day Program for Level 4 and up. This program is designed exclusively for women and led by some of the best female ski and snowboard coaches in the business.  Their goal is to take skiing and snowboarding women to the next level in any snow conditions and on any terrain.  Participants quickly overcome fear, build self confidence and meet new friends in a supportive and social environment. For more information call (802) 228-1600.

Jan. 30: EPIC Snowcat Dining Adventure. Okemo offers Snow Cat Dinners Saturday evenings through March 13. Departure from the Jackson Gore Inn lobby is scheduled at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A prix fixe of $125 per person does not include tax or gratuity. Call (802) 228-1435 for more information or to make a reservation.

Jan. 30: Pro-Tour Comedy Night at EPIC. Co-sponsored by Vermont Properties & Development, this side-splitting night of professional comedy, featuring Johnny Joyce and Steve Sweeney, will have guests rolling with laughter. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Appropriate for ages 21 and over. Advance tickets available by calling Vermont Properties at (802) 228-8877.

Feb. 5-7:  Women's Alpine Adventures - Three-Day Program for all ability levels. This program is designed exclusively for women and led by some of the best female ski and snowboard coaches in the business.  Their goal is to take skiing and snowboarding women to the next level in any snow conditions and on any terrain.  Participants quickly overcome fear, build self confidence and meet new friends in a supportive and social environment. For more information, call (802) 228-1600.

Feb. 6: OkeMovie Night. Enjoy a full-length feature movie at The Jackson Gore Inn. Enjoy popcorn, soda and the rest of the movie experience starting at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 6: EPIC Snowcat Dining Adventure. Okemo offers Snow Cat Dinners Saturday evenings through March 13. Departure from the Jackson Gore Inn lobby is scheduled at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A prix fixe of $125 per person does not include tax or gratuity. Call (802) 228-1435 for more information or to make a reservation.

Feb. 6-7: Okemo Valley Winter Carnival. Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrates winter with loads of fun all day and night.  Festivities include snow sculptures, a parade, a snowman decorating contest, a bonfire and fireworks!  For more information, call (802) 228-8530.

Feb. 14: EPIC Snowcat Dining Adventure. Departure from the Jackson Gore Inn lobby is scheduled at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A prix fixe of $125 per person does not include tax or gratuity. Call (802) 228-1435 for more information or to make a reservation.

Feb. 14: Valentine's Day Celebration. Find the Liftie with a Heart Contest and Heart Scavenger Hunt. When kids find the lift attendant wearing a Valentine heart, they must get his name and report it to the Okemo Ski + Ride School desk for a special prize. Another ten hearts are hidden somewhere along Okemo's trails. When kids find one and bring it back to the Okemo Ski + Ride School desk, they win a special prize bag filled with goodies!  Confections provided by M&M Mars. Couples can celebrate romance with a cozy candlelight dinner at Coleman Brook Tavern.

Feb. 14: Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Display. Spectacular pyrotechnics show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Okemo Clock Tower base area, following an amazing torchlight parade of skiers and riders traversing down the mountain.

Feb. 17: Vermont Institute of Natural Science Free Presentation for Families. This presentation features an assortment of live animals for an informative and entertaining evening event for families. "Raptor Encounter" is a first-hand encounter with live falcons, hawks, and owls focusing on the natural history, ecology, and adaptations of these efficient predators. Participants learn what adaptations make a bird a raptor. The Raptor Encounter is a great introduction to these specialized flying hunters. Touchable artifacts and hands-on materials round out this special experience. The program is free and open to the public. 7 p.m. in the Roundhouse at Jackson Gore.

Feb. 20: EPIC Snowcat Dining Adventure. Okemo offers Snow Cat Dinners Saturday evenings through March 13. Departure from the Jackson Gore Inn lobby is scheduled at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A prix fixe of $125 per person does not include tax or gratuity. Call (802) 228-1435 for more information or to make a reservation.

Feb. 20: OkeMovie Night. Enjoy a full-length feature movie at The Jackson Gore Inn. Enjoy popcorn, soda and the rest of the movie experience starting at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 25-26: Women's Alpine Adventures - Two-Day Program for all ability levels. This program is designed exclusively for women and led by some of the best female ski and snowboard coaches in the business.  Their goal is to take skiing and snowboarding women to the next level in any snow conditions and on any terrain.  Participants quickly overcome fear, build self confidence and meet new friends in a supportive and social environment. For more information, call (802) 228-1600.

Feb. 27: Amp Energy Light the Night Rail Jam. Okemo will be throwing some light on Bull Run while competitors throw some tricks outside of the Sitting Bull starting at 6 p.m. Half of the proceeds from the $20 entry fee will go to support the Ludlow Fire dept. for their help in supplying the illumination. The Killarney is throwing in $250 in prize money and they're throwing an after-competition party at the bottom of Mountain Road.

Feb. 27: EPIC Snowcat Dining Adventure. Okemo offers Snow Cat Dinners Saturday evenings through March 13. Departure from the Jackson Gore Inn lobby is scheduled at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A prix fixe of $125 per person does not include tax or gratuity. Call (802) 228-1435 for more information or to make a reservation.

March 6: Spring Demo Day sponsored by Mary Davis Realtor & Associates. This event is open to the public and features top brands of the latest gear from a variety of ski, snowboard and snowshoe companies.  Snowsports enthusiasts can visit the demo tent area to test-drive the latest in equipment at no charge. A credit card imprint and signed waiver is required.

March 6: EPIC Snowcat Dining Adventure. Okemo offers Snow Cat Dinners Saturday evenings through March 13. Departure from the Jackson Gore Inn lobby is scheduled at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A prix fixe of $125 per person does not include tax or gratuity. Call (802) 228-1435 for more information or to make a reservation.

March 7: VerMardigras. A Mardi Gras style party at Okemo's Roundhouse at Jackson Gore, featuring live entertainment, local food samplings from area restaurants, Black Jack tables and a silent auction. For more information, call (802) 226-8092.

March 13: EPIC Snowcat Dining Adventure. The final Snow Cat Dinner of the season. Departure from the Jackson Gore Inn lobby is scheduled at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A prix fixe of $125 per person does not include tax or gratuity. Call (802) 228-1435 for more information or to make a reservation.

March 13: OkeMovie Night. Enjoy a full-length feature movie at The Jackson Gore Inn. Enjoy popcorn, soda and the rest of the movie experience starting at 7:30 p.m.

March 17: The Killarney St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Scavenger Hunt and Apres Ski Party. Ten shamrocks will be hidden along Okemo's trails. When kids find one and bring it back to the Main Base Lodge Ski + Ride School desk, they win a special prize bag filled with goodies!  A St. Patrick's Day Party sponsored by Guinness will feature musical guests Gypsy Reel from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Sitting Bull Bar & Restaurant. The party continues at The Killarney with more Celtic music and Guinness draught.

March 27: Joey Jam. Okemo's tongue-in-cheek celebration of all things Joey. Whether you know them as Gapers, Front Rangers or some other regional moniker, in the Northeast it's the Joey who provides us with endless hours of entertainment with his bravado and ubiquitous sense of style. Joeys will be required to ski or ride an easy jump and a box. Big points are awarded for costume and attitude. Registration is limited to the first 50 adults and 20 juniors. A $20 entry fee entitles entrants to vie for the ultimate sweet Joey ride - last year it was a '92 Camero!

April 1: April Fool Food Drive. It's no joke! Donate a minimum of three nonperishable food items and ski or ride on April Fools Day, Thursday, April 1, for $15. All donations go to local food banks.

April 3 - Okemo Slush Cup. The object is to ski or snowboard down a trail and skim across an 80-foot-long slush pond without falling into it! It's a chilly spring dip for those who don't make it. Open to the first 125 participants. Entry fee is $20. Participants win fabulous prizes. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the pond skimming starts at 11 a.m.

April 3 - Splash for Cash. Go big and get wet!  Three huge kickers will be built at the edge of the slush-cup pond. Contestants will get one shot to go big and get wet. Best freestyle tricks and biggest splashes will win top honors. Two age category winners will split the registration fees and go home with some soggy dollars in their pockets!  Register for both the Splash for Cash and the Slush Cup for only $30. Splash for Cash starts at 1 p.m.

April 11: Okemo's Annual Easter Egg Hunt. At Okemo's annual Easter Egg Hunt, the hills are teeming with colored eggs stuffed with prizes, including certificates for breakfast at The Hatchery - but there's only one oversized Golden Egg hidden on one of Okemo's trails. The lucky bunny who finds that, wins a pair of skis or a snowboard.

Please note: events, times and dates are subject to change and may be weather permitting.
Events may be added or cancelled. For updates or more information, please visit events.okemo.com or call (802) 228-1600.