Okemo Intel

Betsy

Going to hit up Okemo on Tuesday with my almost 7 year old - 6 and under ski free so I gotta take advantage while I can! Haven’t skied at Okemo in 12-15 years so I have a couple questions.The almost 7 year old is a power-wedger so we need to stick to green trails. I’ll be coming over 103 from the Rutland area. That said……1. Where should we base ourselves? Jackson Gore or the Clock Tower area? Would like to be able to park as close as possible to the lodge. Am I right to assume that it shouldn’t be too busy on the Tuesday after MLK Day? 2. Any instructor recommendations for her? I may throw her in a group lesson so I can get a few turns in for myself. 3. Any discount tix available anywhere in Rutland?Anyone else planning on being there Tuesday? Thanks!

davek

Hi Betsy,

I would recommend starting the day at Jackson Gore. Since you’re coming through Rutland, it’s the first base area you’ll hit. The Roundhouse is a good place to set up home base, and you can buy tickets or sign your 7 year old for a lesson at Resort Services. Terrain is better for learning on that side, and the Coleman Brook Express lift makes for a good area to warm up. From there, take the new quantum Four bubble and ski Sunset Strip to Mountain Road to Village Run and then down Jackalope/southern Crossing back to Jackson Gore. That’s a long run that a 7 year old power wedger will enjoy, plus the bubble ride will be fun.

Lots of good green circle terrain on the main mountain – just remember to use the aforementioned Jackalope/southern crossing route to get back to JG in the end.

Would be happy to show you around, but I will be off the mountain on Tuesday. Online purchase in advance, either via okemo.com or Liftopia is probably your best bet for a ticket!

Have a great time!

Betsy

Thanks! The Jackson Gore ticket booth is open weekdays? The website was a little confusing. In one spot it said 7 days a week and in another said only weekends/holidays. No school on Tuesday for teacher in-service so I thought we’d go visit the parents and try out Okemo mid-week! We are looking forward to it!

Betsy

PS. She will LOVE the bubble lift I’m sure. This will be her first experience at a big resort (we ski the Midd Snow Bowl normally).

davek

Yeah – the outdoor tickets windows may not be open, but Resort Services, just inside the door, will be – so either way, you’ll be fine!Have fun!p.s. I used to ski Middlebury Snow Bowl a lot in college – I’ve talked about getting my kids up there this winter – always fun!