MEDIA CONTACT:
Bonnie MacPherson, Director of Public Relations
Okemo Mountain Resort | Ludlow, VT 05149
802-228-1947 | bmacpherson@okemo.com
07/08 Winter Season
OKEMO MOUNTAIN RESORT WINTER 2007/2008
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOVEMBER 2007
Nov. 16-18 Annual Ski Swap and Sale
New and pre-owned ski and snowboard equipment, clothing and accessories at great prices! Sale Preview ($5 entry for public and free to Okemo employees) is Nov. 16, 3 to 4 p.m. Regular hours (open to public free of charge) are Nov. 16, 4 to 8 p.m.; Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit Okemo Mountain School. Sellers keep 75% of the selling price and OMS receives 25%. Call (802) 228-1513 for more information.
Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day
Feast at Coleman Brook Tavern and at Willie Dunn’s Grille
Nov. 24 What I Learned This Summer Rail Jam
A rail jam, open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages, invites everyone to showcase the tricks and style learned over the summer on Okemo’s newest rail. $15 entry fee. Registration 8 to 10 a.m. in the Okemo Clock Tower base lodge mezzanine. 11 a.m. start.
Nov. 24 Annual Okemo Season Passholder Cocktail Party
This homecoming welcomes back all of Okemo’s season passholders with a celebration of the season inside the Okemo Great Room, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Nov. 25 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 $25 lift ticket good that day.
DECEMBER 2007
Dec. 5 VT/NH Wonderful $39 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
Dec. 6 Okemo Skier & Rider Appreciation Day – Ski or ride all day for just $39!
Dec. 8 Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge
A fun-filled day for the whole family with ski and snowboard racing, great prizes, giveaways, music and samplings.
Dec. 12 VT/NH Wonderful $39 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
Dec. 13 Okemo Skier & Rider Appreciation Day – Ski or ride all day for just $39!
Dec. 16 Okemo Demo Day – Try out the latest gear
Located in the Okemo Clock Tower base area, this consumer equipment demo is open to the public at no-charge but requires a credit card imprint to sample all the latest gear from top brand-name manufacturers.
Dec. 19 VT/NH Wonderful $39 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
Dec. 20 Okemo Skier & Rider Appreciation Day – Ski or ride all day for just $39!
Dec. 22 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.
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! Christmas Day Buffet at Willie Dunn’s Grille.
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. 27 Vermont Pure Spring Water Snowshoe Tour
Sponsored by Vermont Pure Spring Water, this tour departs the Okemo Clock Tower base area at 7 p.m. and heads up the Bull Run trail for a bird’s-eye view of the fireworks show.
Dec. 28 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. The program is free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m. in the Roundhouse at Jackson Gore.
Dec. 29 Okemo Powers Series Rail Jam
Okemo Snowboard Ambassador Ross Powers hosts the first of three events for skiers and riders of all ages. A $2,000 purse goes to the series winners. Registration is 8 to 9 a.m. in the Okemo Clock Tower base lodge mezzanine. Competition starts at 11 a.m.
Dec. 29 Ride with Ross Powers Day
Meet up with Olympic gold medalist and snowboard legend Ross Powers at the SoBe Superpipe for some freeriding with Ross that could lead anywhere on the mountain.
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve
Coleman Brook Tavern offers a Gala Celebration and Willie Dunn’s Grille features a fabulous New Year’s Eve Buffet.
JANUARY 2008
Jan. 2 VT/NH Wonderful $39 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
Jan. 5 Ride with Ross Powers Day
Meet up with Olympic gold medalist and snowboard legend Ross Powers at the SoBe Superpipe for some freeriding with Ross that could lead anywhere on the mountain.
Jan. 11-13 Women’s Alpine Adventures – Three-Day Program
This program gives women a chance to ski together, ride together, and share the experience of learning and relaxing at Okemo. Reservations are necessary. For more information call (802) 228-1600.
Jan. 9 VT/NH Wonderful $39 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
Jan. 16 VT/NH Wonderful $39 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
Jan. 19 Fireworks Display
Prior to the spectacular fireworks show at 7:30 p.m., visitors can enjoy a winter warmer in the Sitting Bull Restaurant & Bar, located in the Okemo Clock Tower base area.
Jan. 19 Vermont Pure Spring Water Snowshoe Tour
Sponsored by Vermont Pure Spring Water, this tour departs the Clock Tower base area at 7 p.m. and heads up the Bull Run trail for a bird’s-eye view of the fireworks show.
Jan. 20 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. The program is free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m. in the Roundhouse at Jackson Gore.
Jan. 21 Ride with Ross Powers Day
Meet up with Olympic gold medalist and snowboard legend Ross Powers at the SoBe Superpipe for some freeriding with Ross that could lead anywhere on the mountain.
Jan. 19-25 National Safety Week
Sponsored by the National Ski Areas Association, fun and educational activities focus on safety and awareness on the slopes with children’s clinics, safety messages and helmet demos.
Jan 23 VT/NH Wonderful $39 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
Jan. 26 Okemo’s Gala Ski Ball
This invitational black-tie event benefits the Okemo Community Challenge, which provides educational grants and charitable endeavors to local schools.
Jan. 27 Okemo Powers Series Halfpipe Comp and Lindsey Baron Memorial
Okemo Snowboard Ambassador Ross Powers hosts the second event of three events for skiers and riders of all ages. A $2,000 purse goes to the series winners. The proceeds from the competition will be donated to the Lindsey Baron “BUBBA” Foundation, which raises money for scholarships and programs that promote "Acts of Kindness." Competition starts at 11 a.m.
Jan. 28-Feb. 1 Women’s Alpine Adventures – Five-Day Program
This program gives women a chance to ski together, ride together, and share the experience of learning and relaxing at Okemo. Reservations are necessary. For more information call (802) 228-1600.
Jan. 30 VT/NH Wonderful $39 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
FEBRUARY 2008
Feb. 2 Ride with Ross Powers Day
Meet up with Olympic gold medalist and snowboard legend Ross Powers at the SoBe Superpipe for some freeriding with Ross that could lead anywhere on the mountain.
Feb. 2 Okemo Valley Winter Carnival
Visitors can join the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce in the village of Ludlow with loads of fun all day and night: snow sculptures, parade, snowman decorating contest, bonfire and fireworks! For more information contact the Chamber at (802) 228-5830 or email info.ovrcc@tds.net.
Feb. 8-10 Women’s Alpine Adventures – Three-Day Program
This program gives women a chance to ski together, ride together, and share the experience of learning and relaxing at Okemo. Reservations are necessary. For more information call (802) 228-1600.
Feb. 14-15 Women’s Alpine Adventures – Two-Day Program
This program gives women a chance to ski together, ride together, and share the experience of learning and relaxing at Okemo. Reservations are necessary. For more information call (802) 228-1600.
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 Learning Center Desk for a special prize. Ten hearts are hidden somewhere on Okemo Mountain. When kids find one and bring it back to the Learning Center Desk, they win a special prize bag filled with goodies! Confections provided by M&M Mars. Couples can celebrate romance with cozy dinner at Coleman Brook Tavern or Willie Dunn’s Grille.
Feb. 17 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 Pure Spring Water Snowshoe Tour
Sponsored by Vermont Pure Spring Water, this snowshoe tour departs the Okemo Clock Tower base area at 7 p.m. and heads up the Bull Run trail for a bird’s-eye view of the fireworks show.
Feb. 20 Ride with Ross Powers Day
Meet up with Olympic gold medalist and snowboard legend Ross Powers at the SoBe Superpipe for some freeriding with Ross that could lead anywhere on the mountain.
Feb. 20 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. The program is free and open to the public. 7:30 p.m. in the Roundhouse at Jackson Gore.
Feb. 23 Pro-Tour Comedy Night
Co-sponsored by Vermont Properties & Development, this side-splitting night of professional comedy will have guests hypnotized with laughter. Doors open at 7:30 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.
MARCH 2008
March 4 VerMontigras
A Mardi Gras style party at Okemo’s Roundhouse at Jackson Gore, featuring live entertainment, local samplings of food from area restaurants, Black Jack tables and a silent auction. For more information, call (802) 226-8092.
March 5-7 Women’s Alpine Adventures – Three-Day Program
This program gives women a chance to ski together, ride together, and share the experience of learning and relaxing at Okemo. Reservations are necessary. For more information call (802) 228-1600.
March 8 Spring Demo Day sponsored by Mary Davis Realtor & Associates
This event is open to the public and features the top brands of the latest gear from a variety of ski, snowboard and snowshoe companies. Ski or ride to the Solitude Lodge and test-drive the latest in equipment for FREE! Requires a credit card imprint and signed waiver.
March 12 VT/NH Wonderful $39 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 (half-day from 12:30 pm to 4 pm for just $25)! 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.
March 13 Okemo Skier & Rider Appreciation Day – Ski or ride all day for just $39!
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Scavenger Hunt and Apres Ski Party
Ten shamrocks are hidden somewhere on Okemo Mountain. When kids find one and bring it back to the Main Base Lodge Learning Center desk, they win a special prize bag filled with goodies! Then, a St. Patrick’s Day Party sponsored by Guinness features musical guests Gypsy Reel from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Sitting Bull Bar & Restaurant.
March 19 VT/NH Wonderful $39 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
March 20 Okemo Skier & Rider Appreciation Day – Ski or ride all day for just $39!
March 23 Okemo Powers Series Slopestyle Competition
Okemo Snowboard Ambassador Ross Powers hosts the second of three events for skiers and riders of all ages. A $2,000 purse goes to the series winners. Registration 8-9:30 a.m. Competition begins at 11 a.m.
March 23 Okemo's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
In Okemo’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, the hills are teeming with colored eggs stuffed with prizes, but there’s only one Golden Egg hidden on an Open Trail at Okemo. The one who finds that, wins a pair of skis or a snowboard.
March 24-26 Ross Powers Snowboard Camp
Groups of five to ten young athletes will be matched with a coach for a fast-paced, three-day camp. Olympic gold medalist and snowboard legend Ross Powers, and other snowboard professionals, will rotate through the groups to give pointers on riding rails, pipes and freeriding. Proceeds from the snowboard camp benefits the Ross Powers Foundation, a non-profit foundation for athletes with financial needs. Ross Powers Snowboard Camps will also be scheduled earlier in the season at Mount Sunapee Resort, in N.H., and at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, in Colo. For more info, visit rosspowersfoundation.org.
March 26 VT/NH Wonderful $39 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
March 27 Okemo Skier & Rider Appreciation Day – Ski or ride all day for just $39!
APRIL 2008
April 2 VT/NH Wonderful $29 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $29 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
April 3 Okemo Skier & Rider Appreciation Day – Ski or ride all day for just $29!
April 5-6 Annual SlushHuck Weekend - Wacky Spring Celebration
A celebration of sun and snow for all ages. Events include the Slush Cup, Cardboard Box Race and Snowriders Gone Wild Rail Jam. In the April 5 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. In the April 6 Cardboard Box Race, contestants must build a snow-sliding racing sled out of only corrugated cardboard and tape (plus decorative features) for a wild ride down the slope in the Okemo Clock Tower base area. On April 6, it’s the Snowriders Gone Wild Rail Jam. It’s the last chance of the season for skiers and riders to strut their stuff on rails and boxes set where everyone can see them.
April 9 VT/NH Wonderful $29 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $29 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
April 10 Okemo Skier & Rider Appreciation Day – Ski or ride all day for just $29!
April 16 VT/NH Wonderful $29 Wednesdays!
Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $29 (half-day from 12:30 to 4 p.m. for just $25). 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.
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.