By Donald Dill The Challenge Committee poses for a photo at the 20th annual Flannel with Flair event. Pictured (l-r): Diane Mueller, Lisa Schmidt, Kevin Barnes, Joyce Washburn, Kathy Burns. Not pictured is Leslie Stuart. LUDLOW–On Saturday, Jan. 23, the […]
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Ski area saves big with tiny timer added to lift mechanics
By Amy Rubin, Efficiency Vermont Okemo Mountain Resort, like many other Vermont ski areas, is always on the lookout for ways to save energy. A recent opportunity was found in one of the resort’s basic areas of operation: the ski […]
Okemo at 60: a story of lofty aspirations and success
Courtesy of Karen D. Lorentz Photo One: The latest in technology for getting passengers to the top of the mountain is the heated-seat bubble chair at Okemo. Photo Two: Tow ropes were an early way to get up the hill. […]
Okemo garners media accolades
LUDLOW – With the 2015/2016 ski and snowboard season officially underway, Okemo Mountain Resort continues to receive media accolades from some of the nation’s top publications: SKI, TransWorld SNOWboarding, Outside and others. Okemo was ranked among the East’s Top Ten […]
Okemo introduces RFID lift access
LUDLOW–Skiers and riders visiting Okemo Mountain Resort will no longer have to fumble with gloves, zippers and lanyards as they search for lift tickets and season passes prior to loading a lift. Instead, they can glide through special gates equipped […]
Okemo hosts 9th annual bridal show
Submitted Bombshell brides wanted! Head to Okemo for the fall bridal show to get your wedding planning started. Sunday, Oct. 18 at 11:30 a.m. — LUDLOW — The 9th Annual Okemo Bridal Show is Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Jackson Gore Inn […]
Okemo celebrates the change of seasons and foliage with annual Fall into Winter festival
By Haley Sierra and Rob Bossi, courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort Photo One: Children take their pick of the season’s most popular harvest at Okemo Mountain Resort’s Fall Into Winter festival. Photo Two: Foliage surrounds the Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster. […]
Okemo recognizes peak performers
Courtesy of Okemo Okemo Peak Performer Derek Miles was the winner of a trip to St. Thomas. LUDLOW – Among its employee recognition programs, Okemo Mountain Resort’s Peak Performers program acknowledges employees for giving exceptional service to resort guests and […]
The Killarney wins Okemo Valley Chicken Wing Championship
Courtesy of Okemo Okemo Hops in the Hills 2015 Chicken Wing Champion was once again The Killarney. Owner Mark Verespy served up “Sweet and Savory Barbecue Wings” with the help of his children Connor and Molly. LUDLOW – More than […]
Okemo Mountain Resort awards scholarships
LUDLOW–Okemo Mountain Resort Owners Tim and Diane Mueller are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s annual scholarship awards. Ten scholarships were awarded to students who have worked at Okemo or who are the dependents of Okemo employees. Criteria […]