SNOW & TUBING UPDATE

Finally back in the business of making snow ---- lower temps and no more high winds make tonight ideal for blowing more snow! Now the guns are howling instead of the winds and natural snow is in the forecast for tomorrow!!
TUBING PARK is going strong with the 4 lower lanes open for riding all week. Planning to get the upper 2 going tomorrow, NEW YEAR'S EVE, now that we can make more snow!
TUBING PARK hours during Holiday Week: MON - FRI 10 am - 9 pm * Rates: $16 for 2 hours and $21 for 4 hours.
Come out and PLAY!!

PLAYING IN THE PARK

Some pics from last weekend!

TUBING PARK UPDATE

We have been able to continue to make snow -- and that (combined with Mother Nature's help) has made for some incredible December skiing and riding -- AND coming this Friday -- the TUBING PARK will open: 10 am - 9 pm.

NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

DINNER & SKI PACKAGE $175 per couple (Lift ticket 5 pm - 11 pm)

DINNER ONLY $145 per couple

dinner includes: your choice of entree, 2 glasses of wine per person, soup, appetizer, salad & dessert

Entrees: Prime Rib au jus, Filet Mignon w/bernaise sauce, Seafood Bercy, Fresh herb-encrusted Sea Bass, Maple Glazed Salmon, Roselettes, Chicken Parmesan

Champagne Toast at MIDNIGHT with Party Favors

Music by "Even the Odd" 9 pm - 1 am

LET IT SNOW . . . LET IT SNOW . . . LET IT SNOW!

Over a foot of fresh in last couple of days! POW in the east --- who knew?? COME OUT AND PLAY!! Snow is falling and snow is blowing --- tubing park is being made and hoping to open soon!

HOURS OF OPERATION DURING HOLIDAY WEEK:

Saturday & Sunday 8:30 am - 6 pm

Monday & Tuesday 8:30 am - 10 pm SPECIAL 5 -10PM $17

Wednesday (Christmas Eve) 8:30 - 6 pm

Thursday CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Friday 8:30 - 10 pm

OPENING UPDATE

The MOUNTAIN will re-open tomorrow, FRIDAY, DEC. 19 for skiing and riding (face & frolic) at 3 pm - 10 pm! Join us for our FIRST NIGHT SKIING OF THE SEASON!

Saturday & Sunday hours: 8:30 am - 6 pm.

GREAT START TO SEASON!!

West Mountain offered a WINTER SPECIAL ticket this past weekend for 5 hours of skiing and riding, private lessons, and great snow! The ski area will close at 4 pm today and re-open for skiing and riding most likely this coming Friday, DECEMBER 19 at 3 pm.

The WEST SIDE GRILLE will stay open all week starting at 11 am each day and will be serving LUNCH and DINNER.

MORE PICS . . . .

SOME PICS FROM OPENING DAY!

THANKS FOR A FANTASTIC OPENING DAY!

The locals turned out in force for opening day -- both on snow and in the new WEST SIDE GRILLE -- and Bobby Dick and Sundowners turned in a great performance --- as usual!

OPENING DAY - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13!!!!

We will be OPEN tomorrow - for sure!!!!

HOURS: 8:30 am - 4 pm! Saturday and Sunday

LIFTS: Chair #1 (Face Chair), Chair #2 (Summit Chair), and Rope Tow.

RENTALS: Open

CAFETERIA: Closed

LESSONS: No lessons yet

COST: $20 Lift Ticket for ANY 5 hours

STILL HOPING FOR SATURDAY THE 13TH

We survived the dreaded rain, and it has been snowing all day --- not too much accumulation, but if it keeps up, we may be in good shape. Still tentatively planning to open this Saturday, Dec. 13.

Check back for the latest update!! (Photo by Bob Smith)

GROWING SNOW ---- at last --- check it!!!

MAKING SNOW TONIGHT!

Check tomorrow for pictures!!! On target for opening day December 13!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!!!!

Under the direction of long-time jibber, Mark Fragassi (recently returned from Utah's Park City), West Mountain's TERRAIN PARK will soon be hosting Friday Night Events -- a contest series with major sponsors and prizes -- including BIG AIR, RAIL JAM, and SLOPESTYLE.

Check out Mark's blog at: http://jibwestmountain.blogspot.com/ for more information and dates for the events!

(That is Mark - pictured above - over in Vermont)

Thanksgiving Weekend Specials

Last chance for early-season savings this weekend at the Sports Page, located on Quaker Road in Queensbury. We will have reps on hand in the store Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to sell discounted multi-day tickets, programs and season passes. Be sure and stop by!

Let's also take a minute to say thanks that we are fortunate enough to live where great skiing is so accessible. Wishing you a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

(All offices at the Mountain will close 2 pm today and will be closed all day tomorrow.)

SEASON PASS PHOTOS!!

At long last ---- we will (finally!) start processing photos for season passes this coming Monday, December 1. Our delay this year was a result of our Amazing Lodge Renovation! No late fee for processing will be charged.

Hours will be: Mondays 9 am - 4 pm, Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm, and Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 3 pm.

NEW TRAILS!

Six new completed trails - new maps are on order! There are 2 new connector trails from the Frolic to the Holy Mackerel, a brand new, fantastic trail between the Mach II and Midway, a new trail above the Cure, and another above the Frolic!

We can't wait to ski them!

Weekend Events

We had an incredible turn out this past weekend (Nov. 22 - 23) at both the Ski Swap and at the Warren Miller movie downtown. Thanks to all who participated!!

(Ski patrol folks report that checks from the ski swap sales should -- hopefully-- be processed and mailed out in time for Christmas.)

WARREN MILLER "Children of Winter"

This FRI and SAT at the Charles Wood Theater in downtown Glens Falls: Warren Miller's Ski movie "Children of Winter". Tickets are $12, now available at the box office and show times are FRI 5 and 7:30pm and SAT 1, 4, and 7pm.
Proceeds benefit the Ski West Mountain Education Foundation. Come and see the show!!

SKI SWAP THIS WEEKEND

Equipment NOW ARRIVING!

The annual SKI SWAP will be held at the lodge this weekend: SAT 10 am - 4 pm and SUN 10 am - 1 pm.

New and pre-owned ski & snowboard equipment including outer wear, skis, boots, poles, helmets and more -- will all be for sale at discounted prices. If you are interested in selling your equipment, drop off times are tonight, FRI 5 - 9 pm and tomorrow morning SAT 8 am - 10 am.

(Sponsored by West Mountain Ski Patrol & Ski West Mountain Foundation)

SKI SEASON!

Cold temps --- snow showers --- dusting on top! Ski season is fast approaching, and we are on-target for finishing up the construction/renovation project by Thanksgiving weekend.

West Mountain is hoping to be open by that weekend ---- check back for updates!

Gearing up for the season

Maintenance crew hard at work on Lift #2 --- main drive motor being serviced for the season.

Photos by Bob Smith

PROJECT UPDATE

Getting closer . . . . to completion and Ski Season!

Albany Ski Show & WINTER EXPO in Saratoga

In spite of warm temps this past weekend, the turn-out at the Albany Ski Show was great! Thanks to all who stopped by to find out what's new.

This coming weekend, we will be at the 1st ever WINTER EXPO in Saratoga, sponsored by Adirondack Sports and Fitness. Hours are: SAT. Nov. 15 10am - 6 pm and SUN. Nov.16 10am - 5 pm.

ALBANY SKI SHOW

Come check out our booth at the Albany Ski Show and register to win drawing for 6 and 12 pack lift tickets!

The Night Crew

Work continues through the night on the Main Lodge ---- hoping to be open in the new bar by Thanksgiving weekend! Check back for updates!

Concrete poured, new outdoor lighting --- progress!

JOB FAIR NOVEMBER 5

Our ANNUAL JOB FAIR --- Wednesday, November 5 in the main lodge (under renovation) from 5 to 7 pm. Now hiring for all positions! See you there.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Despite colder temps, construction crews are hard at work inside and out.

SNOW --- but just a dusting . . .

SNOW IN THE FORECAST!!!

No snow yet . . . but it's on the way! Look for new pictures tomorrow!

Gorgeous fall colors . . .

View from the triple chair --- on Northwest. Photo by Bob Smith

ATTENTION STUDENTS:

Talk to your school now about our 6-week School Twilight Programs and early price deadline extension.

Work on the wrap-around deck begins!

The latest . . .

Siding and stonework continue, 4 new ticket windows, and a lift up to the 2nd floor lounge
for easy handicapped access.

Columbus Day Specials

Special promotional pricing for season passes --- on sale
this weekend at The Sports Page, Quaker Road, Queensbury.

Sign up in person to take advantage of roll-back prices.

1 WEEK LATER . . .

Check it out! Construction continues . . . windows are in --- roof is going on,

siding and stonework progressing.

PRESEASON SALES

Upcoming deadline for our lowest priced season pass and
ski & board programs = October 15.
Sign up now, call 518-793-6606 or on the web to lock in your rate today!

Renovation & Expansion well underway!

We're on target for completing all new construction by opening day. The lounge has doubled in size and will feature a wrap-around deck with great views of the Face and the Tubing Park.