WEST MOUNTAIN TO OPEN FRIDAY, DEC. 24 FOR SKIING, RIDING & SNOW TUBING (Weather Permitting)
LIFT TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT WESTMOUNTAIN.COM
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EXPANDED LEARNING AREA;
EXPANDED TUBING PARK;
STELLAR LINE UP OF WINTER EVENTS & LIVE MUSIC;
BAR AND EATERY WEEKLY AND DAILY SPECIALS
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Queensbury, NY--- For immediate release: December 21, 2021[/B]
West Mountain is ready to kick off its 2021-22 season, opening Friday, December 24 (weather permitting) for skiing, riding and tubing! West Mountain has been very busy preparing for its opening day.
“The progress continues at West Mountain!” said Sara Montgomery, General Manager of West Mountain. “Our Snow Sports school continues to grow, and this year we have expanded our learning center to accommodate more skiers and riders. We are excited to welcome newcomers who will be making their first winter sports memories at West. It’s going to be a fun-filled season!”
West Mountain offers beginner through advanced terrain and will be open for day and nighttime skiing, riding, and tubing. The staff has been working hard in preparation for opening weekend with some exciting additions to the mountain, as well as a continuation of West Mountain’s renowned lesson programs:
Newly expanded learning terrain/bunny hill
Additional snow tubing lanes added to the Tubing Park
Continuation of the Individual and After School Program
Continuation of Academy and Club Race Team Membership offerings for athletes ages 6-19.
Continuation of events like Fire on the Mountain, Slush Cup and more!
Additionally, during non-holiday periods, West Mountain will offer popular ticket promotions such as Monday and Tuesday $35 4-hour ticket specials and breakfast or lunch plus lift ticket specials.
CONTINUED EXPANSION OF WEST MOUNTAIN
After nine years of a complete ski area infrastructure rebuild, West Mountain has completed its Stage 1: Ski Area Infrastructure. West will now embark on Stage 2: A Luxury Ski/Stay Resort Development at the north side of the mountain.
Stage 1: Ski Area Infrastructure
New chairlifts
40,000 feet of new snowmaking pipeline
New snowmaking pump house
New state of the art cafeteria
Four new snowcats
New rental ski & snowboard fleet
New LED trail lighting
100% snowmaking and night skiing
New tubing conveyor lift
An expanded Bunny Hill
Remodeled Northwest Lodge
Stage 2: A Luxury Ski/Stay Resort Development
The resort will consist of:
A suite-style Hotel and Conference Center
West Athletic Club and Spa
Fractional-share & full-share condos
Duplexes, apartments & custom homes
A beautiful retail plaza featuring: a full retail ski shop of clothing & recreational and race equipment, restaurants, coffee shop, organic grocery store and more
“The northwest side is an idyllic setting, set on an old farm property with beautiful locust tree groves and rows of cobblestone fences,” said Spencer Montgomery, co-owner and operator of West Mountain. “The walking paths have views of the ski mountain as well as the Green Mountains of Vermont. It’s a total getaway for the mind and soul, while being only two miles off I-87. Stay tuned for your opportunity to secure your place and lifestyle destination in the “Woods at West Mountain” luxury ski and stay resort!”
MEDIA INQUIRIES Contact[/B]
Press@WestMountain.com to be connected to General Manager, Sara Montgomery. B-roll and interview opportunities are available Wednesday, Dec. 22, as well as opening day, Dec. 24.
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