LUDLOW – Okemo Mountain Resort is preparing for the 2016/2017 winter season with more improvements. Okemo’s commitment to snowmaking and grooming makes it a sure bet in the best of times – and when Mother Nature poses a challenge. That […]
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Okemo introduces Sunburst Six Summit chairlift rides
LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain Resort has begun running its Sunburst Six for scenic chairlift rides to the summit every weekend through Columbus Day. These flying sofas that seat up to six passengers offer a smooth and quiet ride with a unique perspective […]
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2016 Graduations
Killington pre-kindergarten graduation Speech by Betty Hughes Good Morning Everyone, I thank you all for being here with us! What a wonderful gathering-recognizing our youngest students! These past two years have been busy for me, but I am proud of […]
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Mount Sunapee Resort receives West Bowl expansion approvals
By Karen D. Lorentz Almost 18 years after leasing the Mount Sunapee ski area in Newbury, N.H. with the understanding that they would be able to expand the existing ski area as well as improve it, Okemo operators Tim and […]
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Early birds save big on next season’s passes
By Karen D. Lorentz While the effects of a wacko winter—it was unusually warmer, less snowy and more erratic temperature wise than previous weird winters—hasn’t gone by yet, the offer of early-bird season passes is marching on. Actually, the major […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Celebrate Easter with a sunrise service
Submitted By Karen D. Lorentz An ecumenical Easter sunrise service will be held atop Killington Peak in the Peak Lodge at 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 27. Sunrise is expected to be about 6:42 that day, so guests will be […]
Sports
The Mountain Journal: Livin’ the dream
By Robin Alberti A group of four skiers ride a quad at Killington this past Sunday, March 13. The warm sun made for spring skiing. By Tony Crespi The run was steep. The snow, as it has been often this […]
Sports
Only superpipe in the East now open at Okemo
Courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort A pipe dragon carves out the only superpipe open on the east coast, at Okemo Mountain Resort. Snowmaking created snow to build 18-foot high, 500-foot long superpipe LUDLOW – Consistently cold overnight temperatures paired with […]
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Okemo at 60: The ups and downs of success, part II
By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: In honor of Okemo’s upcoming 60th anniversary, this is part II of a series on the area’s growth to one of the nation’s top 15 ski resorts. On Saturday, Jan. 30, at 1 pm […]
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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. […]