Mountain Update ~ 2/13

Say Yes to Ski West!

The season may be halfway over but we still have lots of fun planned for the next two months at Ski West Mountain. We’re currently skiing on 13 trails with all 5 lifts in operation and conditions are machine groomed with frozen granular underneath. This Friday, February 17th marks the annual Fire on the Mountain celebration which will feature a torchlight parade, live music from The Audiostars and Rich Ortiz, drink specials, and giveaways all night long. Saturday the 18th will introduce our newest series of events; Snowmobile Nights Under the Lights. For $25 per sled and $10 per passenger, riders will have access to a specially groomed trail that spans across the mountain and will also be able to enjoy an outdoor BBQ and fire. Saturday, February 25th & March 10th snowmobilers can participate in our Uphill Drag Races for a $25 entry fee with cash prizes and trophies for the winners. Don’t forget that our tubing park is open everyday over the school break 2/20 - 2/24 from 10am-9pm. Lastly, the mountain will now close for skiing and boarding at 6pm on Saturdays and 4pm on Sundays for the rest of the season and the tubing park hours will remain unchanged. We apologize for any inconvenience this may create and hope to see you soon here at Ski West Mountain!

Given up on Winter? We Haven't!

We know it's been a rough season but we're still in the wintry spirit and have plenty of snow to share here at Ski West Mountain! No matter what, a day on the slopes still beats a day doing anything else and that's what skiing is all about...getting the adrenaline pumping, putting a smile on your face, and just having fun. Currently we're skiing on 13 trails with all 5 lifts in operation, and conditions are machine groomed packed powder with frozen granular underneath.  We also have a bunch of exciting upcoming events starting with the Rossignol Snowboard Demo Day this Saturday, followed by the St. Valentine’s Feast, and our annual Fire on the Mountain celebration which you definitely won’t want to miss on Friday, February 17. Lastly, don’t forget that our tubing park is open everyday over the school break 2/20 - 2/24 from 10am-9pm. See you on the slopes! 

Upcoming Events

2/11 - ROSSIGNOL SNOWBOARD DEMO DAY

Free snowboard demos from 10am-3pm at the base of the triple. Picture I.D. & valid credit card required.


2/14 - ST. VALENTINE'S FEAST
Bring your sweetheart to The Westside Grille this Valentine's Day for a romantic dinner with carefully selected entrees & hand made desserts.  Seating is booking quickly so please call 518.793.6606 Ext. 308 to reserve your table. 

2/17 - FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Annual Torchlight Parade featuring live entertainment from The Audiostars & more. 

Special Olympics 2012

Congratulations to all the athletes who competed in the annual Special Olympics competition yesterday and a big thanks to all the sponsors and supporters who made this event possible!  It's always a pleasure to be part of such a wonderful day and we can't wait until next year!  Here are some of the pictures from the day.

         

Way to go everyone!

Mountain Update 1/23- Fresh Snow and More Trails!

The snow has arrived!  Thanks to the blanket  of fresh snow and cold temperatures we’ve been able to open more terrain.  Last week we opened the Triple Chair and our Family Fun Terrain Park in its new location on the Banister.  The Terrain Park features 9 elements consisting of rails and boxes for both beginners and more advanced skiers and riders.  We currently have 15 trails, 6 tubing lanes, and all of our lifts in operation and will continue to make snow in order to open more trails.  This Saturday, Jan. 28th marks the annual Special Olympics competition so come support the athletes as they compete in alpine, nordic, and snowshoe races.  Keep praying for snow and we hope to see you here soon at Ski West Mountain!      

Mountain Update & Forecast

Although Mother Nature has been keeping the snow all to herself we’ve had another successful week here at West Mountain! Our snowmakers have been making snow whenever possible to keep our skiers and riders happy despite the unseasonable temperatures. It was great to see many familiar faces back on the hill for the start of our weekly lesson program last weekend and we were also happy to host Goldstock’s Demo Day. We currently have 4 trails, 4 lifts, and 4 lanes of our tubing park in operation with machine groomed packed powder surface conditions and a base depth of 16-28 inches. We will continue to make snow weather permitting and hope to open more terrain as soon as possible including the terrain park in its new location on the Banister. There is a chance of snow all weekend long so do a snow dance, wear your pajamas inside out and backwards, or do whatever it is you do to conjure up a good old fashioned snow storm!

West Mountain is Open for the 2011/2012 Season!

West Mountain is open for the season! Mother Nature finally brought us some colder temperatures over the Christmas Weekend which allowed our snowmaking team to blow enough snow for Opening Day on Monday, December 26. The holiday week brought many eager skiers, boarders, and tubers to the mountain despite the challenge of the unseasonable weather earlier in the week. Mid-week saw a drop in temperatures which allowed our snowmakers to resume snowmaking for the rest of the week and also brought a dusting of fresh snow on Friday morning. We currently have 4 trails, 4 lifts, and 4 lanes of our tubing park in operation with machine groomed packed powder surface conditions and a base depth of 12-24 inches. The forecast for the weekend is snow and sleet with temperatures in the 30’s, but we’re hoping for all snow! Snowmaking will continue all weekend, weather permitting, and we hope to open more trails as soon as possible. You can visit our website, Facebook, and Twitter pages for continuous snow updates, specials, and events and don’t forget to stop by the Westside Grille for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. And above all else…THINK SNOW!

Ready?

See everyone on Monday!

Happy Holidays!

We at West Mountain and the West Side Grille would just like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! We will be open from 10am until 3pm on Friday and will be closed on Christmas Day. We'll reopen at 8:30am on Sunday, December 26th! Tubing will also open on Sunday.

Myself & Power Magazine's Mike Rogge on 12/23/10

Hours Change

On Thursday we will now be open from 10am-9pm and Friday from 10am-3pm. Lift tickets will be $17 for 5 hours of skiing. See everyone on the slopes!

Exciting News

West Mountain would like to welcome Monster Energy Drink as the new sponsor of West Mountain Terrain Parks. We are very excited about this partnership and the next time you come to West Mountain you'll be skiing or riding in the "Monster Energy Terrain Park." On January 28th we'll be hosting the Monster Energy Big Air. That will be our second terrain park event. Don't forget we are only one week away from our first terrain park event. The rail jam on December 27th is shaping up to be our biggest park event ever. Skiers and Riders will competing for Ca$h and Prizes. Special guest Mike Rogge from Powder Magazine will be on hand to MC the rail jam! See everyone soon and once again big thanks to Monster Energy Drink!