Windham Mountain Ski Resrt 33 Clarence D Lane Windham, New York 12496 www.windhammountain.com Contact: Erika DeWitt 518-734-4300*1382 edewitt@windhammountain.com
Windham Mountain Facts and Statistics for 2010 - 11 LOCATION:
Windham, N.Y., atop the Catskill Mountain High Peaks on the north face of Cave Mountain
DIRECTIONS:
NYS Thruway exit 21 (Catskill) to Route 23 West. Windham Mountain is 25 miles from exit 21, 118 miles from NYC, and 60 miles from Albany. GPS coordinates: N 42 17.941 W 74 15.426
SEASON:
Opening Day: November 20th 2010 (weather permitting) Closing Day: April 3rd 2011 (season could be extended if conditions permit)
BASE ELEVATION:
1,500 feet
SUMMIT ELEVATION:
3,100 feet
VERTICAL RISE:
1,600 feet on two of the highest peaks in the Catskills
TRAIL SYSTEM: • 46 total trails, including beginner area. • 7 trails open for night skiing • 267 skiable acres, 16.75 miles total trail length • 30% “easiest,” 45% “more difficult,” 25% “most difficult” • Terrain parks: “The Park,” located on Warm Up; “Jib Park” on Lower White Way; “Mini Park” on Lower Warpath; Big Air Bag, just above the D Lift. All are open to skiers and snowboarders LIFT SYSTEM: • 10 total lifts • 2 high-speed detachable quad chair lifts • 4 triple chair lift, 1 double chair lift, 3 surface lifts • Uphill capacity: 16,450 skiers per hour (more)
SNOWFALL:
Averages 100-110 inches per season, measured from MidNovember to mid April.
SNOWMAKING:
Windham Mountain's World Class Snow ™ covers 98% of all skiable terrain.
NIGHT SKIING:
Open on 7 trails from 4PM - 9PM on Friday and Saturday nights and select holiday periods
SNOW TUBING:
Windham Mountain Adventure Park: 650’ slope with 10 lanes, 2 tows and base lodge; the park is scheduled to operate midDecember to mid March, weather permitting • •
Hours: Fridays from 4PM - 9PM; Saturdays and Holidays from 10AM - 9PM; Sundays and the final night of holiday periods from 10AM - 5PM Pricing: per person, two hour session, $20; four hours, $25; Friday nights, $15; Value Packs (5 people for 4 hours), $89 Parking and ticketing available on-site
LIFT TICKETS: Monday Through Friday, Non - Holiday Adult Full Day, $48; Marathon (9AM – 9PM), $58; Night (Friday 4PM – 9PM), $35 Junior Full Day, $34; Night, $35; Marathon (9AM - 9PM), $44. Saturdays, Sundays & Holiday Periods Adult Full Day, $68; Sunset (2PM – 9PM), $43; Night, $35; Marathon, $78 Junior Full Day, $54; Sunset, $35; Night, $35; Marathon, $64 Child (6 & under, anytime),$10 FIRST TRACKS: Guests may ski the mountain with a guide for one hour before the lifts open every Saturday, Sunday and holiday morning by reservation only, and whenever a powder day hits on a weekday. Cost: $15 SNOW REPORTS: Call (800) 729-4766 for continuously updated conditions LODGING: The Winwood Inn is located one mile down the road on the Main Street of Windham. Hotel amenities include fitness center, video theatre, game room and restaurant. Rock’n Mexicana Cantina and Grill is located within Winwood Inn. Rock’n is a restaurant serving freshly prepared meals 7 nights a week starting at 5PM. CENTRAL RESERVATIONS: For information on booking condominiums or private homes please call central reservations at 518-734-4300*1333 -www.windhammountain.com-
Windham Mountain Ski Resrt 33 Clarence D Lane Windham, New York 12496 www.windhammountain.com Contact: Erika DeWitt 518-734-4300*1382 edewitt@windhammountain.com
50 interesting facts about Windham Mountain for our 50th Anniversary Windham, New York (Fall 2010) – Here are some fun facts about Windham Mountain over the past 50 years • • •
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Cave Mountain, upon which Windham Mountain sits today, was identified by the State of New York in 1950 as a site to build a ski area, because it offered perfect exposure and slope gradients. In 1960, a group of private investors purchased the land and created Cave Mountain Ski Area. Since opening, the resort has had three different names. It started as Cave Mountain Ski Resort. Snowtime Corporation purchased the resort in 1981 and renamed it Ski Windham. With the re-purchase by private owners in 2005, it became Windham Mountain. The first snowmaking system was installed in 1963. It covered 12 acres of terrain. Today Windham Mountain has over 270 snow guns and covers 98% of its skiable acres. Starting from bare ground, the Mountain can open the A and D lifts and the What’s Next, Wolverine and Wooly Bear trails in as little as 48 hours if conditions are good for snowmaking. Windham’s most powerful snowmaking gun, if left running in one position, can create a 25-foot-deep pile of snow within 24 hours. Windham Mountain’s first lift ticket cost $3. Windham Mountain boasts the biggest number of Certified National Ski Patrol members in the country – 12 in total. Fito Lopez, Windham’s Master Carpenter, has worked at the resort since 1964. He started as a ski instructor. In 1985 Windham Mountain Village was built, adding 100 condominiums on the mountain. The Enclave Club condominiums were built in 2005. The resort purchased the Windham Arms Hotel in 1994 to expand services and offer lodging to guests. The hotel is now named the Winwood Inn. The Winwood Inn can accommodate up to 180 guests. Amenities include an outdoor pool, tennis court, game room, fitness center, restaurant and movie theatre. The Rock’n Mexicana restaurant in the Winwood Inn served 3,627 Margaritas and 1,150 Chicken Enchiladas last season from December 19th 2009 to April 19th 2010 (more)
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In 1997, Windham Mountain began offering night skiing and riding. Today Windham has 7 trails lit for night skiing and riding. Snowboarding has been permitted at Windham since 1989. Among the first people to snowboard here: William Kent, owner of the first Burton shop in Central NY, and AJ Savasta, our Information Technology Supervisor The Adaptive Sports foundation started out as the Ski Windham Adaptive Ski Program and was launched in 1984. In the first year, Gwen Allard taught approximately 20 students with a team of 10 volunteer instructors. Today, the Adaptive Sports Foundation serves 1,300 student visits a year and has a volunteer roster of more than 200. The Windham Mountain Adaptive Sports Foundation is the largest program of its kind on the East Coast, and is considered among the top adaptive programs in the country. There are 131 chairs on A lift, which transports guests from the base area to the 3,050’ summit of West Peak. Windham Mountain is the only resort in the Catskills with two high-speed detachable lifts (A and G lifts). B is the oldest lift at Windham Mountain and was opened in 1971. This lift transports guests to Wedel and Upper Wheelchair. The base lodge is heated in part with excess heat from electric air compressors, and has been since 1989. This summer Windham Mountain’s maintenance staff changed 300 light ballasts to cut energy usage by 2/3. Legends Lounge on the top floor of the Windham Base Lodge has served approximately 1.1 million guests since construction in 1989. The burgers are great – and popular. In fact, Legends Lounge serves approximately 800 pounds of fresh Angus beef on a busy weekend day. Karl Plattner is Windham Mountain’s ambassador. Karl is a world class skier and won a Bronze Medal during the 1952 winter Olympics. Jefferson Kewley, our rock’n guest services manager, also plays guitar in our house band, Johnny Moon and Starz. A former touring and session musician, Jeff has played all over the world with artists including Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper and the Grateful Dead. The Big Air Bag, which allows skiers and riders to catch huge air and land on a massive air-filled cushion, weighs 2,205 pounds. Windham Mountain’s Big Air Bag is the only one in the northeastern United States. The cost for “Air Fare” is $99 for the season or $10 a day. Windham Mountain’s snowmaking pond, which was originally created in 1995, was doubled in size this year. This expansion will allow snowmakers to make more snow in a shorter period of time. (more)
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The Wanderer trail is a mile and half long. It is the longest trail at Windham and is rated “easier”. Except for “Upper” and “Lower” designations, every trail name at Windham begins with the letter W (well, almost. There is one called “Old Wolverine.” Old Wolverine was one of the first trails here at Windham Mountain). Windham Mountain rental shop has 1200 skis and 785 snowboards available to rent. High-Performance rental packages (skis, boots, and poles) are available for $42 $10 more than standard rental gear. Windham Mountain Sports Shop added Oakley sunglasses, goggles, and apparel to its offerings in 2010. The Windham Mountain Demo Center will credit up to two days of demo center fees towards the purchase of new skis or a board from the Windham Mountain Sports Shop. Windham Mountain’s Adventure Park opened in 1998 for tubing. There are 10 lanes for tubing at the Adventure Park. The Adventure Park also has a rock climbing wall, a skating rink and Euro Bungee. Windham Mountain’s ice skating pond is 120’ x 60’. Celebrities who have skied here include Adrian Grenier, Joe Giardi, many members of the Kennedy family, Uma Thurman, Stein Erikson, Jerry Seinfeld, Matthew Broderick, Suzy Chaffee and Glenn Close. The Club at Windham Mountain is available for weddings, corporate catering, and conferences. Windham Mountain caters more than 20 banquets, weddings, and social functions a year. Windham Mountain’s Catering Guide has more than 100 options from which to choose. Head chef Brian Carl will also prepare custom menu items for social functions on request. Windham employs more than 1,000 people during peak periods. Each season, 70 international students from South America visit, live, and work at Windham Mountain. Windham Mountain employees are very loyal; the resort enjoys a 65% seasonal employment return rate. The 2010 Warrior Dash race had 15,000 registered participants, who ran a 3.2 mile, 13-obstacle course through Windham Mountain’s rugged terrain. Warrior Dash served over 5,000 Turkey legs in 2 days to over 25,000 spectators and participants Windham Mountain Resort and the Catskill Mountains are part of the oldest Mountain range in America, the Allegheny Plateau. In 2008 $4.75 million is invested in Windham's base lodge - including exterior improvements, an expanded retail shop, new cafe, improved fire pit area, new barbecue and grill on the patio and The Club at Windham Mountain. -www.windhammountain.com-
Windham Mountain Ski Resort 33 Clarence D Lane Windham, New York 12496 www.windhammountain.com Contact: Erika DeWitt 518-734-4300*1382 edewitt@windhammountain.com
Ways to save at Windham Mountain Ski Resort Windham, NY (Fall 2010) – Windham Mountain will offer a variety of discounts for skiers and snowboarders this winter. Season passes are marked down; mid week reductions and group rates are among the notable values. Season Passes: Season Pass purchase is available until December 31st 2010. Early acquisition of a season’s pass will save $60 for the first adult until October 31st 2010. Reductions are extended to the second, third, and fourth members of the family. Added value includes $100 off a seasonal locker, 15% discount in Windham Sports Shop, 50% off family pack to Adventure Park, free first tracks with a reservation and free Sky Rides in the summer and fall months. Triple Play Card The Triple Play Card is a fully-transferable direct-to-lift card that allows guests to choose 3 non-consecutive days to ski or ride during the 2010/2011 season. The price is $99 before October 31st and only $109 from Nov 1st until December 25th 2010. The Triple Play Card may not be used on December 26, 2010 - January 2, 2011; January 15-17, 2011; February 19-27, 2011. For skiing during the holiday periods (non-consecutive days), a Triple Play Plus Card is available. Family Values: Windham offers select reductions in ticket and season pass prices for kids, seniors and college students. Kids ages 6 and under can get a Season Pass for $50; single-day lift tickets are $10 anytime. Season Passes for seniors age 65 - 75 are $299; lift tickets are $25 mid-week. Seniors age 75 + always ski free. College student Season Passes are $269 with a valid student ID. Group Savings: Bring a group of 20 or more and receive midweek or weekend group rates on lift, rentals, and Adventure Park activities. A one day midweek (Sunday – Friday) ticket is $35 per adult. Lodging Values: The Winwood Inn also offers a 15% discount to groups. Ski and Stay packages at the Winwood Inn start at $79.50 per person on weekdays and $120.00 on weekends. For more information on tickets and discounts call 518-734-4300 *1135. -www.windhammountain.com-
Windham Mountain Ski Resort 33 Clarence D Lane Windham, New York 12496 www.windhammountain.com Contact: Erika DeWitt 518-734-4300*1382 edewitt@windhammountain.com
The Snow Sports School and Children’s Learning Center at Windham Mountain Learning opportunities for every stage of skiing and riding Windham NY (Fall 2010) – Windham Mountain offers instruction and skill development for all levels of skiers and riders. The Children’s Learning Center offers classes for children 4-12 years old. Mini Mogul skiers (age 4-7) participate in lessons, lift ticket, and indoor activities. Mountain Masters (age 8-12) have on-hill supervision, lift and lessons. Windham’s Seasonal programs are offered in half- and full-day sessions, 13 or 14 week duration. Training in skiing riding and racing are available to ages 5 -18. Kids can also reserve a spot in a group class, private, or one hour lesson. The Snow Sports School provides programs for adults in Alpine, Alpine/Snowboard, and Racing. These programs are tailored for men and women age 19 and older. Sessions meet on weekends and run morning and mid day for full or half day tutorials from December 19 to March 14. Power Learn is a seasonal program developed to customize the learning process to the adult. Students choose 8 days from the Power Learn Calendar. The clinics teach skiers the fundamentals to challenge any terrain. Windham Mountain offers The Fear Clinic for women only. This clinic is presented by Mermer Blakeslee, who is nationally known as a ski guru and began skiing at Windham at the age of 3. Mermer gently helps participants expand their comfort zones and learn to overcome skiing challenges. Skiers and riders wishing to know more can contact the Windham Mountain Snow Sports School at 518-734-4300* 1120. -www.windhammountain.com-
Windham Mountain Ski Resort 33 Clarence D Lane Windham, New York 12496 www.windhammountain.com Contact: Erika DeWitt 518-734-4300*1382 edewitt@windhammountain.com
50 years and Windham Mountain is still improving Snowmaking Pond expansion boosts snow output Windham, NY (Fall 2010) – Windham Mountain, the Catskill’s leading ski and snowboard resort, will celebrate its 50th year of skiing and riding this winter. Over the summer, Windham’s snowmaking reservoir was nearly doubled in size. Ted Davis, Windham’s Mountain Manager, said that the expansion will enable the resort “to produce more snow in a shorter period of time, enabling it to run at full capacity for longer.” The expansion will prove beneficial for the quality and consistency of snowmaking and grooming efforts. Snowmaking efforts cover 98% of Windham’s terrain. Windham Mountain also installed approx 4,000 feet of new snowmaking lines to service Wonderama and Lower Wheelchair trails more effectively. For more information on Windham Mountain visit www.windhammountain.com Or call 518-734-4300.
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Windham Mountain Ski Resort 33 Clarence D Lane Windham, New York 12496 www.windhammountain.com Contact: Erika DeWitt 518-734-4300*1382 edewitt@windhammountain.com
The Town of Windham, New York Windham, NY (Fall 2010) – In addition to skiing and riding, Windham Mountain and the Town of Windham provide something for everyone. The Town of Windham was founded in the late eighteenth century when George L. Stimson from Connecticut settled in the area, close to the Batavia Kill Stream. Since then, Windham has transitioned into a charming Catskill resort village. This mountain town offers comfortable and relaxed surroundings. Main Street welcomes visitors with historic houses, the Windham Spa, ski shops, gift and antique stores, theatre, art galleries and restaurants. Après ski activities in town includes the Cave Mountain brewery, which serves seasonal homebrews and bar food. Rock’n Mexicana Cantina is a Mexican-inspired restaurant with margaritas and innovative takes on classic Mexican cuisine. There are numerous other restaurants, cafes, and pizza places within the town to choose from. Windham Vineyard crafts local wine and is the highest-elevation vineyard in New York State. The Catskill Mountain Country Store is a gift shop and small restaurant down the road from the vineyard. The Country Store serves hearty breakfasts and lunches. Windham Fine Arts is located at 5380 Main Street Windham. WFA features contemporary artists and represent a diverse style of art. The photography studio of Susumu Sato is located at 5230 Main Street. Sato has an eclectic style and features photos of celebrities, still life, and jewelry. For information on businesses in the Town of Windham visit www.townofwindham.com.
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Windham Mountain Ski Resort 33 Clarence D Lane Windham, New York 12496 www.windhammountain.com Contact: Erika DeWitt 518-734-4300*1382 edewitt@windhammountain.com
Windham Mountain Events Schedule 2010 - 11 Windham NY (Fall 2010) – Windham Mountain is celebrating 50 years of family fun. Events are scheduled every weekend to celebrate Windham Mountaineers and our 50th anniversary. Here are some highlights. Homecoming Weekend and Autumn Affair Oct. 9-10 2010 Join us for the 4th annual Meatball Cook, Roll and Eat Off on Saturday October 9th. Right after the contests, comedienne Sherry Davey will perform and make the whole family laugh. There will also be pumpkin painting for kids and a gourd launch. Bring a scarecrow to the lodge and dress him up as a skier during Windham Mountain’s “Ski Crow” festival on Sunday October 10th. Ullr festival and Guinness Record Unveiling Opening Weekend (Currently scheduled November 20th 2010 weather permitting) The mythological Norse ski god will join Windham Mountain for a FIRE AND ICE ceremony to pray for a great winter. Ullr will ski and give away prizes to celebrate our 50th season. Windham will also unveil the Guinness plaque for “Longest Torchlight Parade” with all 1,007 participant names. There will be Guinness drinks specials in legends and Viking helmets for sale in Mountain Sports Shop. Dashing through the Snow and Skiing Santa Day Dec. 18-19 2010 On Saturday, Windham will greet guests with holiday cheer by featuring a hand bell choir and gingerbread house making for the kids. On Sunday, Windham Mountain welcomes all skiing and riding Santas in head-to-toe costumes. A free ski pass and two additional midweek, non-holiday vouchers will be given to anyone dressed as Santa for the day. All skiing and riding Santas will be required to pre-register. A minimum donation of $10 is requested and will be given to the local food pantry at Hope Restoration Church in Windham, NY. All Santas to meet at 9am for gathering, tickets, group picture, and initial group ski or ride. Gelvis (the Elvis impersonator) will be signing holiday favorites all weekend. Also, the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge will be on the mountain.
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New Years Eve Weekend Dec. 31- Jan. 1 2011 On Friday (New Year’s Eve!), Johnny Moon and Starz – Windham Mountain’s house band – will ring in the New Year. There will also be fireworks and a contest for the first skier of the New Year. On Saturday, Legends Lounge will raffle off new skis and Johnny Moon will be playing again for a “hair of the dog” party. College Week Jan.3-7 2011 Come show your school spirit. Windham offers value pricing for college students with a valid student ID card. Activities include School vs. School ski and board races, Legends Lounge beverage pong, flip cup tournaments and more. Wounded Warrior Weekend Jan. 6-9 2011 Windham Mountain’s Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) will host the Wounded Warriors Weekend. Instructors help veterans to overcome injuries and experience the thrill of skiing and snowboarding. On Saturday January 8th, The Giving Tree will play classic rock music in Legends Lounge. The band is also donating $1,000 to ASF. Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend Feb. 15-17 2011 The World of Dance squad will perform at various locations in the lodge all weekend. The Nerds are playing in Legends Lounge on Saturday night. There will also be a fashion show highlighting goods from Windham Mountain Sports Shop. Hospitality Industry Ski Week Jan. 17-19 2011 Windham will offer discounts and incentives to employees in the hospitality industries including bartenders, wait-staff, hair dressers and service industry employees. 50th Anniversary Extravaganza & 50’s Bash Jan. 22-23 2011 Windham will officially celebrate its 50th year in operation. We’ll feature a live band in Legends Lounge, fireworks display, memorabilia, a time capsule, gold skiers, games, drink specials, cake cutting and a champagne toast. Grab your Diddy Bop shades and check out Windham Mountain’s vintage ski display. Windham will surprise one lucky winner with a huge giveaway. Psychedelic 60’s Weekend Jan. 29-30 2011 WDST Radio Woodstock will be on site Saturday January 29th. Come chill with some cool cats and listen to The Band of Gold playing 60’s hits in Legends Lounge. (more)
Women’s Week and I <3 Snowboarding Events Jan. 21 – Feb. 6 2011 A week dedicated to women at Windham Mountain. Join other women in races, improvement clinics, and fun. I <3 snowboarding events help raise money for women’s Heart Disease research. Adaptive Sports Foundation Silent Auction Saturday Feb. 5 2011 Help support the Windham Mountain Adaptive programs. Participate in a silent auction and dinner in The Club at Windham Mountain. Auctioned items include skis, vacations, apparel and gift certificates. NFL Championship Game Weekend Feb. 5-6 2011 Windham Mountain will host the Catskill Mountain Series bordercross and slopestyle races on Saturday and Sunday. Wear a favorite Jersey to a tailgate party on the beach with DJ Pat. Chicken wing specials in Legends Lounge. Peace, Love and 70’s Party Feb. 12-13 2011 Wear your favorite bell bottoms to Windham Mountain. We’ll feature giveaways and disco dance parties. How well do you know your significant other? DJ Pat will host a “newly wed game” in Legends Lounge. The annual Sweetheart Race will be on Sunday February 13th. 80’s Party and Big hAIR Bag Throwdown Feb. 19-20 2011 Windham Mountain will host the annual Big Air Bag Throwdown on Saturday night. The Mountain will also feature a “best 80’s ski suit” contest and neon nights giveaways. The kids can enjoy Pac-man tag and scavenger hunts. Gnarly 90’s Weekend Feb. 26-27 2011 Windham Mountain’s snowboard park will hold a retro rail jam. DJ Pat will be in Legends playing 90’s favorites. On the valley side of Legends Lounge, there’s a Casino Night, with all ticket sales benefiting Community Action of Greene County. Y2K 2 2-DAY Bash March 5-6 2011 Ski Windham changed its name to Windham Mountain in 2001. What else has change over the last decade? Celebrate the last ten years with The Giving Tree band in Legends Lounge and trivia and giveaways. (more)
Irish I was Skiing/Riding Festival March 12-13 2011 A Windham Mountain leprechaun will ski around and give out prizes. Windham will feature a bagpipe band performance on the beach. Guinness drinks specials all weekend. March Madness Moon & Starz Weekend March 19- 20 2011 Come take your best foul shot and join the festivities on the back patio with our favorite band, Johnny Moon and Starz. Windham Mountain is offering value priced tickets for skiers and riders wearing college team jerseys. Parrothead Spring Fling Festival Saturday March 26th The beach festival will present three live bands; The Tsunamis (surf music), Jimmy and the Parrot Heads (A Jimmy Buffet cover band) and Johnny Moon and Starz (Windham Mountain’s house band). Come celebrate our 50th season with beach balls, leis, palm trees and pond skimming. This weekend will also feature USA Luge team demonstrations and Snocross snowmobile races. Continuing Events The Budweiser Friday Night Lights Race Series and Meet and Greet Parties • This series starts January 14th 2011 and continues every Friday until March 11th • A party for families every Friday night DJ, trivia, and giveaways. DJ Pat Del’s Party on the Beach • Every Saturday from 11am to 3pm • Raffles, Trivia, and Giveaways
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