Special Deal!

On New Years Day this Friday West Mountain will be offering 4 hour lift tickets for $20.10 for skiing and boarding or tubing. The mountain will be open from 8:30am-4:00pm.

Play Time

Photo's from 12/30/09

Check the Terrain Park Blog for more photo's.

So Fun

The snow is wonderful today and the sky is bluebird! Come skiing, boarding or tubing today at West Mountain.

New Years Eve!

Join us for New Years Eve right here at the Westside Grille at West Mountain!

$149 Couple

$75 Single

Tickets are on sale at West Mountain, The Westside Grille and phone orders are welcome.

Ticket are going fast, so act now!

Sunday 12/27

Due to the Weather we will open at 10am.

Happy Holidays

The snow is wonderful right now on the mountain. We are open Thursday from 10am-4pm and closed Christmas Day. The snowmakers are doing a great job this year and are making great snow. See you on the mountain! Happy Holidays!!!

Bluebird Morning

The sun is out and and sky is blue. Come skiing or boarding today for $17 for 5 hours. We are open from 10am until 4pm. Check the http://jibwestmountain.blogspot.com for pictures of this past weekend in the terrain park.

First Tracks

What a fun Saturday we had at West Mountain. Thanks to everyone who went skiing or boarding today!

Saturday!

Opening day is this Saturday! Lift tickets will be $25 for any 5 hours on Saturday and Sunday. Then $17 for any 5 hours Monday-Wednesday. See everyone on the hill Saturday morning!

Hours Of Operation From Opening Day Until Christmas Eve:

12/19/09 & 12/20/09 8:30am-4:00pm

12/21/09-12/24/09 10:00am-4:00pm

West Mountain Terrain Park Events 09/10 Season

West Mountain Terrain Park Events 09/10 Season

Jan. 15th
Ski & Snowboard Big Air Contest
Presented By: The Sports Page
Sponsored By: Nordica Skis, Rossignol Snowboards, P.O.C Goggles & Monster
Entry Fee: $10
Registration: 3:30-6:00pm
Practice: 4:00-6:30pm
Riders Meeting 6:45pm
Contest 7:00pm-8:45pm
Awards 9:00pm in the lodge

Feb. 19th
Ski & Snowboard Slopestyle Contest
Presented By: The Sports Page
Sponsored By: Smith Optics & Monster
Entry Fee: $10
Registration: 3:30-6:00pm
Practice: 4:00-6:30pm
Riders Meeting 6:45pm
Contest 7:00pm-8:45pm
Awards 9:00pm in the lodge

Feb. 26th
Ski & Snowboard Grom Big Air (15 & Under)
Presented By: The Sports Page
Sponsored By: ?? ???? & Monster Info Coming Soon
Entry Fee: $10
Registration: 3:30-6:00pm
Practice: 4:00-6:30pm
Riders Meeting 6:45pm
Contest 7:00pm-8:45pm
Awards 9:00pm in the lodge

March 6th
Ski & Snowboard “THE JERsey Shore Jam”
Sponsored By: Unique Arts & Monster
Entry Fee: $10
Registration: 10:00am-12:00pm
Practice: 11:00am-12:30pm
Riders Meeting 12:45pm
Contest 1:00pm-3:00pm
Awards 3:30pm in the lodge

March 13th
Ski Best Trick & Best Style Contest
Presented By: The Sports Page
Sponsored By: Line Skis, Full Tilt Boots & Monster
Entry Fee: $10
Registration: 9:30am-1:00pm
Practice: 10:00am-1:30pm
Riders Meeting 1:45pm
Contest 2:00pm-6:00pm
Awards 6:30pm in the lodge

March 20th
Inside Edge Jam Team Event
Sponsored By: The Inside Edge
Entry Fee: $40 (4 people)
Registration: 9:30am-1:00pm
Practice: 10:00am-1:30pm
Riders Meeting 1:45pm
Contest 2:00pm-6:00pm
Awards 6:30pm in the lodge

Plans for New Years yet?

Join us for New Years Eve right here at the Westside Grille at West Mountain!

$149 Couple

$75 Single

Tickets are on sale at West Mountain, The Westside Grille and phone orders are welcome.

Ticket are going fast, so act now!

Inside Edge Sale

Come see us at The Inside Edge Ski & Snowboard Shop Saturday or Sunday for last minute savings for your holiday needs.

14 Days 'Til Christmas Party

Join us at the Westside Grille Friday night for a wonderful evening of music, food and spirits. The Kelsey-Allen Project will being playing from 9pm until 1am. See everyone Friday night!

Do You Have Plans For New Years Yet?

Join us for New Years Eve right here at the Westside Grille at West Mountain!

$149 Couple

$75 Single

Tickets are on sale at West Mountain, The Westside Grille and phone orders are welcome.

Ticket are going fast, so act now!

Freshies

It's finally looking like winter!

Look At This..

New FEATURES for 09/10 in the West Mountain Terrain Parks:

More Photo's To Come This Week!

Big Thanks To Rick @ KOKE INC.

College Passes

Until December 15th College Full Privilege Season Passes are on sale for $199. College ID Required!

Take A Look

Please visit West Mountains other blog for Terrain Park Info!

http://jibwestmountain.blogspot.com/

Friday Night At the Westside Grille

Swing by the Grille tonight and listen to the sounds of Chain Lightning. They will be playing from 9pm until 1am.

Rental Pre-Fits Hours

Pre-Fits for rental programs have started. The hours are Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm and Saturday/Sunday 10am-2pm in the Rental Shop. Pre-Fits will go until December 15th.

Thanksgiving Holiday Sale!

This weekend only at The Sports Page will be holding our Thanksgiving Holiday Sale. West Mountain will be at The Sports Page on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with incredible deals and savings on season passes, snow sports programs and 6/12 packs of tickets. The sale will take place only at The Sports Page and will be during store hours.

The Sports Page

Adirondack Sports & Fitness Winter Expo

This Saturday at the Saratoga Springs City Center will be the Adirondack Sports & Fitness Winter Expo from 10am until 6pm. West Mountain will be at there along with 100 Exhibitors, Sales, Demos, Clinics, Kids Activities and More! Admission is free and we hope to see everyone there!

For more info visit ADK Sports.

"DYNASTY" This Weekend

Show times are Friday 11/20 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Saturday 11/21 at 3 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets will be available at West Mountain and at the Wood Theater box office and online at www.woodtheater.org. To benefit the Ski West Mountain Education Foundation (SWMEF). Only showing in the area! For more information contact West Mountain at 518.793.6606 ext.300. See everyone this weekend at the Wood Theater in lovely downtown Glens Falls.

Cost: $12 Adult and Children

Rental Pre-Fits Info

Pre-Fits for rental programs have started. The hours are Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm and Saturday/Sunday 10am-2pm in the Rental Shop. There will be no Pre-Fits on Thanksgiving day and Pre-Fits will go until December 15th.

Dynasty At The Charles R. Wood Theater

Show times are Friday 11/20 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Saturday 11/21 at 3 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets will be available at West Mountain and at the Wood Theater box office and online at www.woodtheater.org. To benefit the Ski West Mountain Education Foundation (SWMEF). Only showing in the area! For more information contact West Mountain at 518.793.6606 ext.300.

Cost: $12 Adult and Children

Friday the 13th!

Join us on Friday night at the West Side Grille for live music by the MARCABES from 9pm-1am.

Monday Night Football

Join us tonight at the West Side Grille for Monday Night Football on our new 110" screen as the Pittsburgh Steelers battle the Denver Broncos.

Albany Ski & Snowboard Expo

Come visit the West Mountain crew this weekend at the Albany Ski and Snowboard Expo at the Empire State Plaza and take advantage of "Special Pricing" on season passes and programs. The special prices are only at the Albany Ski and Snowboard Expo this weekend.

Show Hours:

Friday 4pm-9pm

Saturday 10am-6pm

Sunday 11am-5pm

Job Fair This Wednesday!

Annual Job Fair for seasonal employment at West Mountain and The West Side Grille is this Wednesday at 5pm until 7pm. Accepting applications and conducting initial interviews for Lift Operators, Groomers, Snowmakers, Rental Shop Staff, Ticket Sellers, Cafeteria Staff, Mechanics, Tubing Park Operators, Ski and Snowboard Instructors, Wait Staff, Bartenders and more.

Halloween Costume Party With King's English

Halloween Costume Party. Must be 21 and older, with ID. Prizes for the best costume, funniest costume and most creative costume. Drink specials and live music.
8:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who came to Wild Stallions last night!

Friday Night

The movie will start at 8pm in the West Side Grille.

$5 admission for Make-A-Wish

Ski Swap This Weekend!

Friday, 10/23, 5 - 8 p.m. Drop off equipment. Saturday, 10/24, 9 - 11 a.m. Drop off equipment. Saturday, 10/24 SALE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Please pick up any left over equipment by 5 p.m. on Sat., 10/24. This sale is only one day this year, no SUNDAY!

Wild Stallions!

Meathead Films will be showing Wild Stallions at West Mountain on October 23th at 8pm. Tickets will be $5 and will go directly to the local Make-A-Wish foundation. See everyone up in the West Mountain Grille. For the time being check out the trailer.

The Movie Starts at 8pm

Wild Stallions trailer from Meathead Films on Vimeo.

Cardboard Derby Info

Just to let everyone know skis or boards can be used in the cardboard derby along with cardboard and duck tape. The schedule of events will be posted by Wednesday. See everyone Saturday! 

Ski Reporter --- signs off . . .

. . . Heading back over to the Green Mountains of Vermont for next ski season. Thanks for all the positive feedback regarding the blog and West Mountain! Best Wishes to all in the West Mountain community!! Working on a new project and blog (may get off to a slow start) but if you want to follow the progress, please come check it at: http://summitchair.blogspot.com !!

OVERHEARD THIS SEASON AT WEST MOUNTAIN . . .

Some questions we received . . .
1. (at ticket window) "where do I buy tickets?"
2. "Hi. Can you give me the phone number to Gore?"
3. "Last February ('08) I lost my right shoe --- do you have it?"
4. "How much are rentals?? OK - so if I have my own equipment, how much is it?"
5. "Where are the gondola rides?"
6. "Can you go snowboarding in the tubing park?"
7. "For Family Fun Night, do you actually have to have a family??"
8. "Do you recommend lessons for tubing?"
9. "What are poles?"
10. "Do the birthday parties come with plates?"
11. "Do you have downhill skiing??"
12. "Do you guys have a weight room?"
13. (on the phone) "Hello. Is this West Mountain??"
14. (on the phone - mid January) "So --- I am assuming you guys have snow??"
15. "If we rent skis from you, can we use them at another mountain?"

THANKS to all photo contributors this year!!

Photos contributed this year by: Mike Barbone, Stephen Heinz, Matt Jones, MaryBeth LaFreniere, Jake Laurent, Sarah Liquorman, Christian Root, and Bob Smith! Fantastic Job!!

MORE PICS FROM THE SEASON . . .

A LOOK BACK OVER A GREAT SEASON . . .

OH YEAH --- IT'S ON: SAT NIGHT FAMILY FUN NIGHT 7 pm - 10 pm

Spring skiing/tubing at night . . . what could be better? Tomorrow night - still only $10.

WEST MOUNTAIN SPRING FLING - MARCH 28

Saturday Night for Family Fun Night 7 pm - 10 pm --- join us for cardboard races in the tubing park and family fun race on the face. All tickets only $10.

Prizes awarded for cardboard competition:

*Best Crash *Best Theme * Fastest Time

Bobby Dick playing in lodge from 7 - 11 pm.

SPRING CAFE HOURS:

Cafeteria - Mon.-Thurs. 8 am - 11 am
Fri. 8 am - 9 pm
Sat. 8 am - 10 pm
Sun. 8 am - 6 pm

Snack Shack - Mon. - Thurs. 4 pm - 9 pm (Closed Friday)
Sat. & Sun. 11 am - 6 pm

West Side Grille - Open at 11 am everyday -- 'til ?

S-A-TUR-D-A-Y NIGHT --- Trying again for Family Fun Night Tonight!

Spring weather, but mountain and tubing park still in good shape --- join us tonight: 7 pm - 10 pm SKI/SNOWBOARD or TUBE only $10. (photo by MaryBeth LaFreniere)

LIFTIES HARD AT WORK ---

Rodney & Glen, West Mountain lift operators, taking a moment to soak up spring rays. (photo by MaryBeth LaFreniere)

Fantastic Spring Skiing . . . and check out UPCOMING EVENTS:

TONIGHT: FRIDAY THE 13TH - SLOPESTYLE IN THE PARK! Registration underway now -- and competition begins at 7 pm!

and coming soon . . . .

WEST MOUNTAIN SPRING FLING - SATURDAY MARCH 28

Family Fun Race on the Face & CARDBOARD races in the Tubing Park - prizes for best crash, best theme & fastest time! Finalists complete the competition on the top 2 lanes!

Sunny skies and still great snow . . .

Three chairs --- all running: FACE, SUMMIT & TRIPLE! (photo by Matt Jones)

Yes, sadly rain fell --- but snow is still here!

Rain puts a damper on Sat fun night

Unfortunately, bad weather prevented 7 - 10 pm Family Fun night ---- but we are hoping to offer it again next Saturday!!! Sorry to all those who turned out!

SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL!

Back once again by popular demand --- we will have Saturday Family Fun Night available 7 pm - 10 pm ---- come ski/board or tube for only $10.

St. Pat's Day at the West Side Grille on Tuesday, March 17

Specials on tap for St. Patrick's Day upstairs: Corned beef & cabbage lunch & dinner specials and live bag pipes from 7 pm - 9 pm!

Breakfast special a big hit! . . . Can't beat $10 for 2 hours skiing and breakfast.

Cool pic from early a.m. early this year. (photo by Mike Barbone)

Good turn out for Kandahar Festival & Slide for the Cure

(photo by Mike Barbone)

View of the mountain from the West Side Grille

(photo by Mike Barbone)

SLIDE FOR A CURE in the TUBING PARK TODAY, SUNDAY 1pm-6pm

Join us for some fun and a great cause! All proceeds from this 5 hour event will go to support Ovarian Cancer Research, Education & Awareness. (photo by Jake Laurent)

SATURDAY FUN NIGHT TONIGHT!!

Saturday night special again tonight! Ski/Snowboard or Tube for only $10 per person from 7 pm - 10 pm.

NEW SPRING HOURS BEGINNING MON. MAR. 2

SKI AREA NEW SPRING HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 10 pm
Saturday & Sunday 8:30 am - 6 pm

TUBE PARK NEW SPRING HOURS:
CLOSED Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Friday 3 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

MORE SUNSHINE BUT COLDER TEMPS AT NIGHT KEEP CONDITIONS SWEET!

More snow this past Sunday has meant great riding all week! (photo by Bob Smith)

SUNNY SATURDAY & SNOW ON SUNDAY

Busy weekend for skiing & tubing --- great weather for the end of President's Week. Also fantastic turn-out once again for Saturday family fun night -- ride, ski or tube from 7 pm - 10 pm for only $10.

We are planning on offering Sat Night special again on Saturday, February 28.

JOIN US FOR MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION - TUES, FEB 24 IN THE WEST SIDE GRILLE

Specials for Mardi Gras - SPICY JAMBALAYA upstairs on FAT TUESDAY 2/24!

Richie Ortiz plays from 5:30 - 9:30 --- come join the party!

GREAT WEATHER FOR HOLIDAY WEEK

Sunny weather and moderate temps made for a great start to holiday week ---- and now - flurries and snow on the way! (photo by Bob Smith)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Fantastic conditions and a great turn-out last night for Fire on the Mountain! Big Smoothies played to a packed house in the lodge and night-time skiers, tubers, and diners saw a great show by our Snowsports Staff - torchlight parade on the Frolic & Face - followed by fireworks in the Tubing Park.

There will be NO SATURDAY NIGHT FAMILY FUN SPECIAL TONIGHT - but we will again offer it next Saturday, February 21st.

FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Join us for FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN this Friday, February 13th. Torchlight parade begins around 9:45 on the FACE, followed by fireworks! The Big Smoothies perform in the lower lodge beginning at 7 pm.

Queen of the Mountain

Warm temps and some sun today made for great skiing and tubing! (photo by Christian Root)