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. […]
Letter
BRGNS thankful for donations
Dear Editor, The staff and clients of Black River Good Neighbors would like to thank all of those who donated goods, money or time to help this year’s holiday food distribution. The process begins early in the year, but gears […]
Local News
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 […]
Sports
New state-of-the-art tuning machine is ready for the season
Courtesy of OVRCC Owners Shon and Alex Racicot LUDLOW — The Boot Pro in Ludlow purchased a fully automated, 2015 Wintersteiger Mercury ski/snowboard tuning machine made in Austria this fall and it is up and reason for the season. It is […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Okemo cares and shares with food drive
Sunday, Dec. 6 at 8 a.m.—LUDLOW—During this holiday season, Okemo invites guests to consider the needs of those less fortunate. On Sunday, Dec. 6, Okemo Mountain Resort will host its annual Cares and Shares Food Drive. When guests donate at […]
Local News
Okemo celebrates opening day Tuesday, Nov. 24
LUDLOW — The first 125 skiers and riders on Tuesday, Nov. 24, received an opening day t-shirt at the lift. Okemo had over 125 guns blasting on Countdown, Upper and Lower World Cup, Lower Mountain Road, Link, Nor’easter, Sapphire and Jolly Green […]
Sports
Two Okemo employees make holes-in-one
LUDLOW – On Thursday, Aug. 27, two Okemo Mountain Resort employees, both from Ludlow, Vt., made holes-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club. Peter Cornish aced the 4th hole from the white tee, using his 5-iron, for a 156-yard hole-in-one. Donald […]
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Okemo and Killington resorts enhance experience with millions in winter upgrades for 2015-16 season
Courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort The Sunburst Six lift debuted at Okemo last season. A second bubble lift is planned, plus more. Killington invests 6.5 million this year; Okemo adds new lifts By Karen D. Lorentz They are the top […]
News Briefs
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 […]