2009 Ski
Listings by State
START TO
PLAN YOUR WINTER SKI PROGRAMS OR TRIPS TO THE FOLLOWING SKI AREAS AND RESORTS!
CONNECTICUT
SKI SUNDOWN, 126
Ratlum Road, New Hartford, CT 06057, 860-379-SNOW
(7669), groupservices@skisundown.com.
Skiing and snowboarding fun on 15 trails (beginner to advanced terrain) with
100% snowmaking . Weekly group
programs or group day trips. Discounted lift tickets, equipment rental,
and group lessons apply to every member of a group of 10 or more. Tours available to learn
about the science and history of snowmaking from the early days of the ski
industry to today’s cutting edge, energy efficient technology. www.skisundown.com.
MARYLAND
WISP RESORT, 296 Marsh Hill Road, McHenry, MD 21541, 301-387-4911. Tucked away in the mountains of Western Maryland,
lies Wisp Resort, Maryland's
only 4-season ski, golf and recreational destination resort established in
1955. With a world renowned energy-efficient snowmaking system and over 100
inches of annual snowfall in Garrett
County, Wisp's 132 acres
of ski terrain provide snowsport enthusiasts an
incredible winter playground. Give us a ring and ask about our group discounts,
lodging packages and special events or log onto wispresort.com for details.
See you on the slopes.
MASSACHUSETTS
WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, 499
Mountain Road, Princeton, MA
01541, 978-464-2300 ext. 3550,
groupsales@wachusett.com.
Wachusett Mountain offers remarkable discounted programs
for groups looking for a day trip or season-long savings. Student Programs,
running 6 and 8 weeks, are offered to schools, recreation departments
and home school
organizations. Students in grades 3-12 and their parents are eligible. For younger family
members, starting at 4 years of age, we have our very successful
Polar Kids lessons. (Please see Polar Kids on our web site for times and fees)
Our 6 and 8 week programs run during non holiday weeks starting in January. The programs are approximately four hours from the time you arrive with a
one hour lesson. Rental
equipment and lessons are available for all levels. We also offer a 7 session
program which runs from 8 am - 4 pm Saturdays and Sundays. All you need is 15
students to start your program. We can accommodate larger groups as well. Contact Group sales at 978-464-2300 ext 3550 for
more information on huge savings and a fun filled, exciting winter. www.wachusett.com
NEW HAMPSHIRE
GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT, 719 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford,
NH 03249, 603-293-4341, x120. groups@gunstock.com.
Gunstock Mountain
Resort’s Outreach Program offers
thousands of youths in New England the
opportunity to participate in the sports of skiing, snowboarding, cross country
skiing, snowshoeing and tubing both educationally and recreationally, still at
a discounted rate. The Outreach
program has proven to be a perfect way for Home School
groups to get together for athletic and/ or recreational activities. Options for winter fun include a season long
(4 visits or more) Outreach Program which includes a full day lift ticket and a
1 hour lesson during each visit or a one time or multi-day Group Visit with
packages made to your specifications. www.gunstock.com.
LOON MOUNTAIN RESORT, 60 Loon Mountain Road,
Lincoln, NH 03251, 800.229.LOON, info@loonmtn.com.
Located in the beautiful White Mountain
National Forest in Lincoln , New Hampshire , Loon
Mountain boasts New Hampshire ’s biggest and most accessible
skiing with 2,100’ vertical, 55 trails, and 12 lifts. Our classroom spans
336 skiable acres on 3 peaks- and our experienced teachers are some of the best
ski and snowboard instructors in the East! Whether you are new to the
sport of skiing or snowboarding, want to fine tune your skills, or just get out
on the snow - Loon
Mountain has the program
for you! Join one of our existing home school programs or start your own. www.loonmtn.com
NEW YORK
4th Graders Ski & Ride for Free in New York at select
areas. Check out their website at www.44free.com
for more information.
SKI AREAS OF NEW YORK, 4th Grade Ski & Ride Passport Program, PO Box 277, Tully,
NY 13159,
315-696-6550, passport@44free.com. 4th Graders can ski or ride for free
with an adult ticket purchase OR learn to ski or ride. For a small
processing fee a booklet is sent to the 4th Graders applying for the program to
enjoy the slopes. Also this year 4th Graders who never skied before can
choose the learn to ski (LTS) portion for a free learn to ski or ride package
plus a 20% discount on a second LTS package and their is also a coupon for 20%
off an adult LTS package for great family activity. http://www.44free.com
COCKAIGNE SKI AREA, 1493 Thornton Rd
(CR 66), Cherry Creek,
NY 14723, (716) 287-3223, Snow Phone: (716) 287-3545 or (888)
287-3545, cockaigne@windstream.net. Cockaigne
Ski Area is a family ski area located in western New York’s famous snow
belt. Located 18 miles from Lake Erie
with a base elevation 1100 feet higher than the lake, Cockaigne
receives an average 275 inches of snowfall. Cockaigne
combination of slopes (300 feet wide) and New England
style trails (15 feet wide) combined with longest run of 3600 feet provide
abundant snow time for the whole family. Let us schedule an affordable weekly
ski program and we will teach your child a lifetime sport. www.cockaigne.com
PEEK ’N PEAK RESORT & SPA, Findley Lake,
NY 14736, 716-355-4141 ext. 7350, skischool@pknpk.com. Homeschool Wednesday Ski/Ride Program at Peek ’n Peak
Resort & Spa Findley Lake, NY.
An exciting, challenging sport for your family. Children can earn their Physical Education
Credit. Meet other homeschool
families. Receive 8 weeks of ski or
snowboard lessons beginning 1/06/10. Rental equipment at a discounted rate, lunch special. Free use of the swimming
pool, hot tub and sauna. Purchase your Once a Week pass before 10-24-09
- receive 4-50% off vouchers for an overnight stay at the Inn
at the Peak. Ski or Snowboard All Season for only $159.00 –
if purchased before 11-01-09. www.pknpk.com
SKI AREAS OF NEW YORK, 4th Grade Ski & Ride Passport Program, PO Box 277, Tully,
NY 13159,
315-696-6550, passport@44free.com. 4th Graders can ski or ride for free
with an adult ticket purchase OR learn to ski or ride. For a small
processing fee a booklet is sent to the 4th Graders applying for the program to
enjoy the slopes. Also this year 4th Graders who never skied before can
choose the learn to ski(LTS) portion for a free learn to ski or ride package
plus a 20% discount on a second LTS package and their is also a coupon for 20%
off an adult LTS package for great family activity. http://www.44free.com
TOGGENBURG SKI CENTER, 1135 Toggenburg Road, Fabius, NY
13063, 315-683-5842, skitog@earthlink.net. Toggenburg Mountain
Winter Sports Center is family owners and operated and has 24 trails, including
3 terrain parks, serviced by 5 lifts. A
rate schedule for Daily Lift Tickets, Rentals, Lessons, Child Care and Full
Season or Once-A-Week Passes can be found on the website. Toggenburg’s main
lodge has a cafeteria and a full service restaurant offering daily dinner
specials. Toggenburg
has Wi-Fi so bring your laptop! Skitog.com.
PENNSYLVANIA
4th & 5th graders Ski & Ride
for Free in Pennsylvania
at participating resorts. Check out their
website at www.skipa.com.
PA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, P. O. Box 27, White Haven, PA 18661,
(570) 443-0963, snowpass@pa.metrocast.net. The association sponsors a Ski &
Ride for Free program all winter at participating resort for 4th
grade students. The
PA Ski Areas Association is a trade association representing 23 Pennsylvania ski areas.
The purpose of the association is to promote skiing at PA ski resort. Visit www.skipa.com.
LIBERTY MOUNTAIN RESORT
& CONFERENCE CENTER,
78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley, PA 17320, (717) 642-8282, ext. 3305, info@skiliberty.com. Get together on the
slopes with other homeschool students and enjoy the exhilaration of winter
sports! Ski Liberty Homeschool Days, 1/6 &
1/20/10 and 2/4 & 2/25/10. Please call ahead to make reservations for
Homeschool Days. Explore what Liberty
Mountain has to offer in
all season. Visit www.skiliberty.com.
PA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, P. O. Box 27, White Haven, PA 18661,
(570) 443-0963, snowpass@pa.metrocast.net. The PA Ski Areas Association is a trade
association representing 23 Pennsylvania
ski areas. The purpose of the association is to promote skiing at PA ski
resort. The association sponsors a Ski & Ride for Free program all winter
at participating resort for 4th grade students. Visit www.skipa.com.
WHITETAIL
RESORT, 13805 Blairs Valley
Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236,
(717) 328-9400, groups@skiwhitetail.com.
Group discounts for 15 or more. Organizing a trip is simple and easy with
our knowledgeable staff and quick check in. At Whitetail
Resort, our goal is to provide a total recreational experience so enjoyable
that you wish to return again and again. Whitetail offers: Vertical Drop -
935 ft., Top Elevation - 1,800 ft., 21 Trails, 10 Lifts, Uphill Capacity 15,000
skiers/hr., 100% Snowmaking, Half Pipe, Terrain Park,
Night Skiing Every Evening. www.skiwhitetail.com.
VERMONT
ARCADY AT THE SUNDERLAND LODGE, 6249 VT Route 7A, Arlington, VT 05250, 800-362-1151, innkeeper@arcadyvt.com. Fine
lodging with B&B service. Check out our Winter
package on the website at www.arcadyvt.com.
SKI BURKE, P. O. Box 247, East Burke,
VT 05832, 888-BURKEVT. Burke
Mountain would like to invite homeschool
groups to enjoy an exciting Ski & Ride Day at Burke Mountain!
The package includes a full day life ticket, equipment rentals, group lessons
and pizza party lunch for $51 per person for groups of 10 or more. Contact Charlotte at Burke
Mountain for more
details. www.skiburke.com.
WEST VIRGINIA
CANAAN VALLEY RESORT
STATE PARK , HC 70, Box
330 , Davis, WV
26260, 304-866-4121, testermanl@canaanresort.com. This West Virginia State Park
features family fun and activities year round. With an elevation of 3200 feet,
the summer seasons bring cool mountain temperatures to the valley. Golfing,
swimming, hiking & biking trails, plus nature guided hikes & activities
with our park naturalist are offered. Winter season brings an average of 160”
natural snow to the area. The park offers skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing,
ice skating, XC skiing, and airboarding. The resort
offers restaurant venues on site, outdoor theme events, meeting space &
banquet services, plus a variety of pet friendly accommodations to choose from
(lodge rooms, cabins, cottages, and campground area). www.canaanresort.com