A Blizzard of Bargains
Ski Butternut in Great Barrington, MA
One of the rewards of surviving winter in our region is spring skiing. Not only are the days longer, the sun warmer, and the crowds smaller—the lift tickets are often discounted. Here’s a roundup of some late-season specials at the mountains in our region.
• The Bousquet Ski Area in Pittsfield, MA, is now selling 2008-09 season passes for $275, which allow you to free ski for the month of March.
• Butternut in Great Barrington, MA, has a March Madness promotion. Beginning March 17, all lift tickets are $20 through early April or until the snow melts. A 2008-2009 season pass is now $229 for adults, $179 for juniors, $79 for children (6 and under), and $99 for seniors (70+), which can be used for the remainder of this season as well.
• Catamount in Hillsdale, NY, continues to sell $20 lift tickets Monday -Thursday. A 2008-2009 season pass, which you can use now is $259 for adults, $219 for juniors, $99 for children (under 6), and $149 for seniors (70+). On Saturday, March, 1, residents of Columbia and Southern Berkshire counties can ski from 5 - 9 PM for $15 and drink free hot cocoa supplied by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
• Jiminy Peak’s E-Coupons allow you to buy a lift ticket for $21 on Monday March 10.The resort in Hancock, MA, continues to offer a $8 discount on “State Days,” which are Tuesdays for New York, Wednesdays for Massachusetts and Thursdays for Connecticut.
Posted by Dan Shaw on 02/28/08 at 01:14 PM (0) Comments • Permalink
Jumping for Joy in Salisbury
If you want a sense of what it might have been like at the 1932 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, head to Salisbury, CT, this weekend for the 82nd Annual U.S. Eastern Ski Jumping Championships.. Long before Wide World of Sports and instant replays, ski jumpers were climbing the rickety wooden stairs at this improbable sporting venue just off Salisbury’s Main Street. As competitors fly through the air, spectators ring cowbells, which is the traditional European way to cheer on ski jumpers. Salisbury takes on a winter carnival atmosphere during the ski jumps weekend. There’s a laser light show and chili cook-off on Friday night. On Saturday afternoon, there’s an ice carving contest on the lawn of the White Hart Inn which also hosts the Snow Ball dance in the evening with live music. Organized by the not-for-profit Salisbury Winter Sports Association and staffed by volunteers who start making snow weeks in advance, the ski jumps offer the rare opportunity to see Olympic hopefuls compete in a wholesome, nostalgic setting.
Posted by Dan Shaw on 02/06/08 at 01:21 PM (0) Comments • Permalink
