LUDLOW, Vermont ??” The skiing and riding at Okemo Mountain Resort is the best of the season right now. With over a foot of new snow blanketing an already impressive base depth ranging from 30 to 44 inches, the mountain is nearly 100% open. There’s something for everyone, no matter what the ability level. Steeps, bumps, glades, long intermediate cruisers, gentle terrain from the summit and plenty of high-flying action can be found along on all five mountain areas.

Okemo Stay & Ski Values provide an affordable way to enjoy the slopes and luxurious mountainside accommodations at the same time. Packages include lodging and daily lift tickets. Choose from the all new Jackson Gore Inn or Okemo’s ski-in/ski-out condominium accommodations with all of the amenities of home. Whether it’s midweek skiing and riding or a long weekend, Okemo’s Stay & Ski packages are the way to go. Call one of Okemo’s Vacation Specialists at 1-800-78-OKEMO for more information and to make a reservation.

Okemo Family Values Midweek from $78.80 pp/day *
Sunday, Jan. 23 to Friday, Feb. 11, 2005
Sunday, Mar. 6 to Friday, Mar. 11, 2005
Set aside some mid-winter quality time for the family at Okemo. This sample package includes lodging in a Jackson Gore Inn room, daily lift tickets, and The Okemo Freedom Pack. 5-day/5-night midweek stay available Sunday night through Friday. Other Stay & Ski Packages are available. Rates will vary by the size of the room/condominium and occupancy.

The Lo-o-ong Weekender from $103.50 pp/day *
Thursday, Jan. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005
Thursday, Mar. 3 to Sunday, Mar. 13, 2005
Make your next winter weekend a lo-o-ong weekend getaway at Okemo with the extra multi-night savings. Sample package includes lodging in Jackson Gore Inn room and daily lift tickets. 3-day/3-night getaway available either as a Thursday through Sunday, or Friday through Monday stay. Other Stay & Ski Packages are available. Rates will vary by the size of the room/condominium and occupancy.

*All package rates are per person, per day/night including VT tax and the Travel Protection Plan (VCIPP) and vary with unit occupancy and date of stay. All Ski and Stay package dates begin with the check-in night and end with the date that corresponds with the last ski day. Sample packages are quoted in U.S. dollars and are subject to change.

Parks, Pipes and Freestyle
For high-flying action, Okemo has the SoBe Super Pipe (the largest super pipe in the East) and four Terrain Parks, including The Nor’Easter Super Park, The Zone, Blind Faith and Hot Dog Hill for beginners. Hits, rails, jumps, boxes — you name it, Okemo’s got it. All terrain parks are groomed out with a park cat and the SoBe Super Pipe is finely tuned almost daily with a Zaugg Pipe Monster. Okemo’s Park Rangers are constantly changing/adding new features to the parks.

January/February Special Event Line-Up:
Mon to Fri, Jan 24-28: Women??в„ўs Alpine Adventure. This program gives women a chance to ski together, ride together, and share the experience of relaxing at Okemo. Reservations are necessary. For more information call 802-228-1581.
Sat, Jan 29: SVT Superpipe Competition at the SoBe Superpipe. Register in the Okemo Base Lodge from 7:00 am to 8:30 am. Event starts at 10:00 am. For more information please contact the Competition Center at 228-1483 or Scott Palmer at 802-325-3471.
Sat, Jan 29: KISS 108 Radio Day featuring on-mountain fun and an Apr??s Ski Party in the Sitting Bull Restaurant & Bar from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
Fri to Sun, Feb 4-6: Women??в„ўs Alpine Adventure. This program gives women a chance to ski together, ride together, and share the experience of relaxing at Okemo. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 802-228-1581.
Sat, Feb 5: Sing & Ski with WBZ. Come join WBZ radio for some Karaoke in the Okemo Base lodge from noon to 2:00 pm.
Sat, Feb 5: Okemo Valley Winter Carnival. Join us downtown in Ludlow as we celebrate “MartiGras” with snow sculptures, parade, snowmen decorating contest, and fireworks. For more information contact the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce at 802-228-8530 or email [email]info.ovrcc@tds.net[/email].
Sun, Feb 6: Southern Vermont Slopestyle Competition. Register inside the Base Lodge from 7:00 am until 8:30 am. Event starts at 10:00 am. For more information please contact the Competition Center at 228-1483 or Scott Palmer @ 802-325-3471.
Sun, Feb 6: Nevado Mountain Adventures Demo Days. Come demo lots of new snowsports products! A credit card imprint and waiver must be signed for use of the equipment. 9 a.m. to 2p.m. in the Okemo Base Area.
Sat, Feb 12: Vermont Specialty Foods Sampling Day. The Vermont Specialty Foods Sugar House will be outside the Okemo Base Lodge/Sitting Bull with complimentary Sugar on Snow and other Vermont-made specialties. Come by and taste some of Vermont’s finest treats.
Sat, Feb 12: WZLX Radio Day featuring on-mountain fun and an Apr??s Ski Party in the Sitting Bull Restaurant & Bar from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
Sat, Feb 12: Sierra Nevada Apr??s Ski Party at Vermont Pizza Co., located at Jackson Gore from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Sun, Feb 13: ???DO THE SLOPE??В¦NOT THE DOPE??? Race and Fun day. Come join local teens and families as they participate in Fun Races on Okemo’s NASTAR Race Course and scour the mountain in a Scavenger Hunt. Registration for the event is from 8:00 to 11:00 am. NASTAR Fun Race Starts at 1:00 pm. Raffle and Awards at 4:00 pm.
Mon, Feb. 14: Valentine??в„ўs Day with confections provided by M&M Mars. Have a romantic dinner at the Coleman Brook Tavern or at Willie Dunn??в„ўs Grille.