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Resort Description

Rising above the village of Ludlow, in south-central Vermont, Okemo Mountain Resort is a four-season playground that built its reputation for quality and superior guest service as a winter retreat for skiers and snowboarders. Originally a small community-run ski hill, Okemo began to blossom when, in 1982, Tim and Diane Mueller purchased the Vermont ski area and transformed it into a popular, world-class resort destination. Skiing Vermont terrain at Okemo is quite the treat as its winter operations consistently receive accolades and win awards for snow quality, grooming, terrain parks, family programs, slopeside lodging, resort dining and its friendly, professional staff. The Muellers also run Crested Butte Mountain Resort, in Colorado, and state-owned Mount Sunapee Resort, in New Hampshire.

Okemo’s Jackson Gore base area is the newest development of the resort, and the Jackson Gore Inn serves as the ideal hub from which to launch family fun and adventure at any time of the year. Two 18-hole golf courses – Okemo Valley Golf Club and Tater Hill Golf Club – offer challenging play with spectacular scenery. The Spring House at Jackson Gore offers state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a family pool with splash features and fountains. Basketball and tennis round out the on-site recreational activities for summertime at Jackson Gore, but the area’s offerings extend to include hiking, biking, water sports, horseback riding, plus shopping, dining and touring Vermont’s spectacular countryside.

Location: Okemo Mountain Resort is conveniently located in south-central Vermont, above the village of Ludlow, just off Vermont Routes 103/100.

Contact Information
77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow, VT 05149
General Information: (802) 228-4041
Okemo Mountain Resort Properties: 1-800-78-OKEMO (786-5366)
Okemo Mountain Lodging Referral Service: 1-800-78-OKEMO (786-5366)
24 Hour Snow Report: (802) 228-5222
Golf/Nordic Center: (802) 228-1396
Resort Fax: (802) 228-4558
Lodging Fax: (802) 228-2079
Web Address: www.okemo.com
Email: info@okemo.com

Average Snowfall: 200 inches annually

Vermont Ski Season: Early November to Late April

Slopes & Trails
632 acres of terrain
96% covered by snowmaking (605 acres)
119 slopes, trails and glades
Novice 32%
Intermediate 36%
Advanced/ Expert 32%
Vertical Drop: 2,200 feet (most vertical in southern Vermont)
Base Elevation: 1,144 feet
Summit Elevation: 3,344 feet
Longest trail: 4.5 miles (Mountain Road)
Five Mountain Areas: Jackson Gore Peak, Solitude Peak, South Face, Glades Peak, South Ridge

Lifts: 19, including 9 quad chairs (5 highspeed quads), 3 triple chairs and 7 surface lifts

Uphill Capacity: 33,450 skiers/riders per hour

Lift Operations:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Weekends and Holiday Periods
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Monday through Friday
(Hours of operation on Christmas Day are from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.)

Terrain Features (1 Superpipe and 6 Parks):
Ross Powers Superpipe
The Amp Bus Ride
Timberline Progression Park
The Dew Zone Jib Park
Amp Energy Super Park on Nor'Easter
RossCross Park
Hot Dog Hill Terrain Park (Beginner Park)
Inn Bound Park

Lift Ticket Rates
All rates include Vt. sales tax.  Three-tier pricing represents midweek, weekend/holiday and peak.
(peak period rates apply 12/26/09-1/3/10; 1/16/10-1/18/10; 2/13/10-2/19/10)

• Check our lift ticket rates page for the most up-to-date details on pricing
• Kids age 6 and Under: FREE! Obtain a Child lift ticket at any ticket window location.

Resort Accommodations

Okemo Mountain Resort Properties
Okemo Mountain Lodge, Kettle Brook, Winterplace, Ledgewood and Solitude Village condominiums offer the best slopeside address on Okemo - the finest in luxury and convenience with direct ski-in/ski-out and mountainside access. The Okemo Resort Shuttle enables guests to conveniently access Okemo’s condominium complexes, the new base area at Jackson Gore, the Okemo base lodge area, Okemo Valley Nordic Center and Willie Dunn's Grille without having to drive a car. One- to five-bedroom condominiums may be reserved by calling Okemo Mountain Resort Properties at
1-800-78-OKEMO (786-5366).

Jackson Gore Inn, Adams House and Bixby House
The Jackson Gore Inn combines the warmth and charm of a Vermont country inn with the accoutrements of a fine hotel. Guest rooms range in size from well appointed standard accommodations to three-bedroom suites. Most are fully equipped with all of the comforts of home including fully outfitted kitchens, stereo systems, jetted tubs, and more. Valet parking, bellman service, concierge, full-service restaurant and lounge, underground parking, health club, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool spas and heated walkways are among the many amenities and services provided.  Call 1-800-78-OKEMO (786-5366) for reservations and information. The Adams House and Bixby House offer all the same amenities and are located slopeside along the Bright Star Basin trail.

Area Lodging
To help guests choose the most appropriate place to stay, the Okemo Mountain Lodging Referral Service provides free, one-call reservation and referral services for a variety of country inns, bed and breakfasts, motels, hotels, condominiums and private homes within and surrounding the Okemo/Ludlow region. Call 1-800-78-OKEMO (786-5366) or (802) 228-5579 for information.

On-Mountain Dining Options
• Okemo Base: Base Lodge Café, Cool Beans bakery counter, Sitting Bull Restaurant & Bar
• Mid-Mountain: Sugar House Café, Smokey Jo's BBQ, Vermont Pizza Company, Carver's Deli
• Summit Lodge: Summit Café, Sky Bar, Jump Asian Cuisine
• Solitude Village: Epic, Snackbar, Barbecue
• Jackson Gore: The Roundhouse, Siena and Coleman Brook Tavern and Wine Room
• Waffle Cabin: Located at the bottom of the Black Ridge triple chairlift

Okemo Ski & Ride School
The Okemo Ski + Ride School programs feature a staff of more than 400 teaching professionals. Private and group instruction is available for all ages and ability levels.

Children’s ski programs include: Starboosters – children as young as two-years old can participate in one-on-one, 30-minute, on-snow sessions; Mini Stars (ages 3-4), offered a la carte or as an add-on to day care; Snow Star Skiers (ages 4-7) and Snow Star Riders (ages 5-7), and Mountain Explorers (ages 7-14) for skiers and snowboarders.

First Tracks and Double Tracks introduction to Vermont skiing/snowboarding packages offer an affordable lesson, lift ticket and rental equipment package in one- or two-day options.

Women's Alpine Adventure Programs are offered exclusively for women with two- and three-day options for skiers and snowboarders. The goal of these sessions, taught by women, is to take skiing and snowboarding women to the next level in any snow conditions and on any terrain.  Participants quickly overcome fear, boost self confidence and meet new friends in a supportive and social environment.
 
Okemo also offers telemark skiing instruction.

Penguin Playground Day Care
Okemo’s state-approved Penguin Playground Day Care Center welcomes infants and children ages 6 months to 6 years and offers supervised indoor and outdoor activities in a nurturing and secure environment.  The Mini Stars ski program is available as an add-on for kids ages 3-4 with sessions scheduled throughout the day.  Parents may select a convenient location at the Okemo Clock Tower base or the Jackson Gore base.  Kids’ Night Out evening care sessions are available at the Jackson Gore Day Care Center from 6-9:30 p.m. on Saturday evenings during the season.

Alpine Racing Programs
Alpine competition programs are designed with the long-term development of young athletes in mind, whether they choose the recreational competition path or national championships. Okemo Mountain Alpine Racing Association (OMARA) members can enjoy season-long programs for youngsters starting at age seven for Hopefuls and Hopefuls Freestyle, Development (ages 8-12), Development PG (ages 13-18), Junior 1, 2 and 3 racing (USSA competitor’s license is necessary) and Snowboarding and Freestyle Skiing (ages 8-18). Okemo Mountain School (OMS) was founded in 1992 and is designed with the serious competitor in mind. Students in grades 7-12 achieve both their athletic and academic goals during the winter season.

Recreational Racing
NASTAR is a great way to enjoy the challenge and thrill of recreational racing. The Mountain Dew Race Arena is conveniently located under the Black Ridge triple chairlift. Coin operated racing is also available.

Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing
Okemo Valley Nordic Center is conveniently located just one mile from Okemo. The Nordic trail network features 22 km of tracked and skate-groomed cross-country trails and 13 km of dedicated snowshoe trails. The Center offers a retail shop, cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals, demos, guided tours and lessons. The terrain is ideally suited for all ages and ability levels. The Nordic Center features a gracious clubhouse setting with fireplace, restaurant and lounge, meeting/conference space, locker rooms and showers.

Directions to Okemo Mountain Resort
Located just off Vermont Route 103/100, Okemo is easily accessible. Visitors may choose between Okemo’s original base area, located just north of Ludlow Village, or the Jackson Gore base area, a bit farther north off Rt. 103. More directions...

Championship Golf With Two 18-Hole Golf Courses:
Okemo Valley Golf Club is Vermont’s first Heathland-style course and has fast become the desired golf destination in New England. The par 70, 6,400 yard-long course is of championship quality and is home to the Okemo Valley Golf Academy, an 18-acre golf learning center with driving range/practice area, golf operations center and indoor practice facility complete with indoor putting green, swing stations and computerized virtual golf. More Okemo Valley Golf Club Info

The newest member of the "Okemo golf family" is Tater Hill Golf Club. This 18-hole golf course is located just 22 miles from Okemo and offers spectacular views of the Windham region. The course has recently undergone major renovations to its greens and irrigation system. More Tater Hill Golf Club Info