learn to ski & ride at okemo

Winter 2012/2013

Contact: Bonnie MacPherson, director of public relations
Okemo Mountain Resort | 77 Okemo Ridge Road | Ludlow, VT 05149
802-228-1947 | pr@okemo.com

FIRST-TIMERS LEARN TO SKI OR SNOWBOARD FOR $39

LUDLOW, Vt. - First-time skiers and snowboarders visiting Okemo Mountain Resort between Nov. 26 and Dec. 21, 2012, can learn how to enjoy winter sports from a professional instructor for just $39.

Okemo’s popular program for first-timers includes two two-hour group lesson sessions (10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m.), rental equipment, a lower-mountain lift ticket and post-program offerings for season-long discounts on future lessons, rentals and lift tickets.  Reservations are recommended.

"We're expecting to introduce a lot of beginners to snowsports this year," says Okemo Ski + Ride School Director Chris Saylor. "There's no time like early season, to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time."

Reservations are encouraged and may be made by calling (802) 228-1600. Those without reservations may participate on a space-available basis. Program attendees should plan to arrive about an hour before lesson time. This allows time for program registration and equipment fitting.

Okemo Mountain Resort offers an ideal setting for beginners. The resort is renowned for snow quality, surface conditions and learn-to-ski programs. In its annual 2011 Top 50 Reader Resort Survey, SKI magazine named Okemo Mountain Resort one of the top ten resorts in the East.

Okemo's professional teaching staff shows a true commitment to fun instruction while building confidence and encouragement to help conquer on-snow challenges. Additional ski and snowboard instructional programs are available, at a reasonable fee, for every age and ability level.

To learn more about Okemo Mountain Resort, call (802) 228-1600 or visit www.okemo.com.

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