A Message from Brian Fairbank – President & CEO of Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
Your backyard is green and holiday preparations have prevailed. But I know you’d rather be skiing or riding at Jiminy. Well, load up the car and come see the holiday surprise we have for you – snow and plenty of it!
New technology enabled Jiminy to covert 22 million gallons of water into snow last week. And we’ll continue to seize every moment possible to make snow.
This weekend’s weather is sunny, 45 degrees. And with 9 – 29 inches of base and a loose granular surface we have 15 trails, 5.6 miles and 84 acres open. It’s going to be a great weekend of skiing and riding. Pictures tell the story best so look at what we’ve been pushing around today and see for yourself what we have just for you to enjoy.
Weekend Outlook
Now that you’ve gotten re-assurance straight from Brian it is time to come enjoy it! Take a break from the Holiday rush and get out on the mountain – you’ll be happy that you did. Daily operations and night skiing and riding begin tomorrow, Friday, December 15th. For Friday, and the weekend, we have 15 trails and 3 lifts scheduled for operation during the day and 14 trails and 3 lifts at night. Alex’s Park will be open with 4 features set up – 30 foot flat box, A-Frame Rail, Flat Rail and Kink Rail. Coyote Ridge will be open for the weekend but there will be no features up yet. Surface conditions are machine groomed loose granular on 9-29 inches of base.
Operating hours midweek are 9 am – 10:30 pm, and for the weekend 8:30 am – 10:30 PM. Lift tickets will be at midweek rates throughout the weekend, however regular season pass rules will now apply. 8-hour start anytime lift tickets are $50 for adults, and $40 for teens, juniors and seniors. 4-hour start anytime lift tickets are $46 for adults and $36 for teens, juniors and seniors. Twilight tickets, valid after 3 pm are $36 for everyone and 4-hour night tickets are $32. Be sure to call before you travel – updated snow condition information is available online at jiminypeak.com and on our snow phone at 888-4-JIMINY.
The Mountain Coaster will also be in operation this weekend! The Coaster will run on Saturday 1 pm – 7 pm and Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm.
Potter Brothers Demo Day Sunday & E-Coupon Day Monday
There is lots going on here at Jiminy Peak! Sunday is our annual Potter Brothers Demo Day. Trying before you buy is the best way to find the right equipment for you! We’ll have reps on hand here at the mountain from top companies with brand new equipment for you to try out. The best part? It’s free! That’s right, there is no cost to try out the equipment. All you’ll need is a valid lift ticket and a credit card and form of ID for deposit. Mountain Sports by Potter Brothers located in the Upper Courtyard of Village Center will have great specials on skis and snowboards throughout the weekend so stop in and get your new set up for the year!
Monday, December 18th is the first E-Coupon day of the season! Sign up online at jiminypeak.com for your e-coupon, print out the emailed e-coupon and present it at the Crane Lodge Ticket Window on Monday to purchase an 8-hour, 4-hour or Twilight lift ticket for just $19! So save that extra money for gifts and come on out and enjoy some great skiing and riding on Monday.
Jiminy Peak Items Make Great Gifts
Scrambling for last minute gift ideas? Well we’ve got ‘em for you! Value Cards make great gifts – they cost just $36 and are valid for $15 off the price of a lift ticket everytime you ski or ride at Jiminy Peak. They are even valid for additional discounts on State Days and Men's and Ladies' Twilight. When you buy a Value Card you’ll receive a free lift ticket, valid during the month of March 2007 – that’s a $57 value! Jiminy Peak Gift Cards are also available and are valid at any Jiminy outlets for lift tickets, Just Jiminy items, lessons and rentals.
The Just Jiminy logo shop has plenty of great gift ideas for that Jiminy fan in your life! From Jiminy sweatshirts, hats and t-shirts to travel mugs, blankets and more. Just Jiminy is located at the top of the steps in the Upper Courtyard of Village Center in the Paul Major Welcome Center.
Looking for apparel or equipment? Then Mountain Sports by Potter Brothers is your place! They have all the newest equipment and apparel from top companies like Burton, K2, Roxy, Atomic, Rossignol and more! Mountain Sports is located just off the Upper Courtyard of Village Center in the Burbank Center.
So basically what we’re saying is that you can come to Jiminy, get in a great day of skiing and riding and get your holiday shopping done – sounds like a great deal to me.
Weekend Lodging Special
Take a break from the holiday rush and come join us for a great weekend of skiing and riding at Jiminy Peak. Jiminy’s Country Inn is offering a special rate of $159 per night for the nights of December 15th & 16th. Two adult lift tickets per night of stay are included in this package. To make a reservation, call a Jiminy Peak reservation agent today at (800) 882-8859.
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Dalton Seeking Volunteers for Police Building Committee
By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The town is on the hunt for volunteers to serve on the Police Building Committee.
The Select Board established the committee during its meeting on Monday night and emphasized the need for volunteers to serve on it.
Board Chair Robert Bishop requested media outlets help spread the word that the town is urgently seeking committee members.
The committee of five members will explore potential new locations for the police department, as the current one, in the basement of the Town Hall, is not sustainable. Check out our last article that goes into detail about the stations dire conditions, including sewer backups.
Bishop noted that it would be helpful to have volunteers with experience in construction, such as retired architects.
Police Chief Deanna Strout said the committee also needs members with working knowledge of the Police Department and the accreditation process.
Those interested in serving on the committee can call 413-684-6100, Ext. 202, or email the town manager's Executive Assistant Alyssa Maschino at AMaschino@dalton-ma.gov.
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