No, the snowmaking guns are not going yet, and there is nobody buying lift tickets.
Season tickets maybe, but not lift tickets. But, as we head deeper into fall, with a great scene of fall foliage colors in the near future, ski resorts have many Fall-type activities planned.
Whiteface Mountain, Adirondacks
Drive out to Whiteface and enjoy the cool, crisp fall weather as you take in the beautiful scenery along the trail of the Bear Den Hike. Hikers will meet at the Whiteface Base Lodge and begin their trek, each Friday from the Kids Campus. During the three-and-a-half hour long hike to the summit, Whiteface guides will describe the mountain's natural history, plants and wildlife. Once at the top, the summit offers breathtaking views of the famed Ausable River, Adirondack high peaks, Whiteface Ski Resort and the town of Wilmington. The hike is a 3.5 hr hike, with lunch, and a limited edition hydration pack. Cost is $65 per person. Call 523-4436 for more information.
Windham Mountain, Catskills
What do Windham Mountain, Beverly Hills, and Hollywood have in common?
They're all ranked in the top 10 best emerging travel hot spots! Homeaway.com, the worlds leading vacation rental website, reported that the Windham Mountain area showed a top ten percentage increase in travel interest from Q1 2009 to Q1 2010 among travelers seeking short term vacation home rentals.
Here's the list: Telluride, Colo.; Marina del Rey, Calif.;New Orleans; West Hollywood, Calif.;Boca Raton, Fla.;Cambridge, Md.; South Yarm...outh, Mass.; Beverly Hills, Calif.; Windham, N.Y.;Flagstaff, Ariz. Thank You Windham Mountaineers for spreading the word on our top notch resort and town! If you are interested in listing your property, please call Central Reservations at 518-734-4300*1337
3500 Club Seasonal Locker Room
The 3500 Club is the perfect place for mountaineers to store equipment and apparel all season long. Why lug your gear back and forth every weekend? Everyone wants to hang out in Legends comfortably after a long day on the slopes. This stunning locker room has over 900 handcrafted wood lockers, wall to wall carpeting and private entrances. So easy to access and ski or ride with ease. Not to mention, private restrooms, changing rooms, free boot dryers and a coffee bar.
Now Open!
The staff is ready, the gear is in and it's time to set you up! We're ready with the latest boots, boards, skis and accessories. Seasonal rentals, pre-season tune-ups and gear checks... it's all available Tuesdays through Sundays
Mountain Sports now carries a full line of Oakley products
Winwood Inn and Condominiums
Looking for the best lodging options, contact the Winwood Inn & Condos for availability and specials at 518-734-3000 or info@winwoodinn.com The Winwood Inn offers comfortable and relaxing accommodations. Winwood has activities for the entire family to enjoy, including a fitness center, game room, outdoor pool, tennis court and movie theatre. Need help on what to do and where to go in the Town of Windham? The friendly staff at Winwood Inn is glad to help with restaurant recommendations and is knowledgeable on activities in the area.
Rock'n Mexicana Cantina
Located within the Winwood Inn
Are you a football fan? Watch the game at Rock'n Mexicana. NCAA Football Saturdays, we've got $2.00 Bud & Bud light bottles at the bar. NFL Sundays and Monday Night Football features select $1.00 Bud drafts. Don't forget about the delicious Enchiladas, Skirt Steaks, and Margaritas. Rock'n offers a $2.50 chicken or pork taco special at the bar. Rock'n Mexicana Cantina is currently open Thursday - Monday from 5pm to 9pm. For more info click hereMountain Biking
Windham Mountain's Downhill mountain bike course will be open to riders on Saturday, September 25th and Sunday September 26th. Over 100 of the world's best racers competed on the same track at the UCI World Cup Mountain Bike Finals in August. Bikers will be able to ride the UCI Downhill course and/or the Citizens course. Cost will be $20 for a day lift pass, payable at the lift after filling out a waiver form. The current Sky ride lift times will apply (11AM-4PM; weather permitting). Please note: The 4X course will not be available.
Patrick Meehan Walk
The Family of T. Patrick Meehan and the Community of Windham Foundation would like to invite you to the first "Walking Windham / Remembering Pat". An educational scholarship fund has been established in Pat's name, in order to raise funds for the Windham, Ashland, Jewett School Educational Scholarship Fund. The walk will start a 10am, October 2nd at the Waste Water Treatment Plant on South Street. Windham. Registration will begin at 8:30am. A casual lunch will follow the walk. Please bring families and friends! There will be a $25 registration fee for adults (it's free for children under 13). Download the registration form below and return it to The Community of Windham Foundation, P.O. Box 217, Windham, N.Y. 12496 by September 20, 2010. Corporate sponsorship is welcomed. We are looking forward to seeing you! Information at 518-734-4335
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. The Band of Gold will be playing outside. There will also be pumpkin painting for kids and a three-man gourd launch. Sky Ride will be open all weekend for prime foliage viewing. Bring a scarecrow to the lodge and dress him up as a skier during Windham Mountain's "Ski Crow" festival on Sunday October 10th. For more info click here
And here’s an added note that was sent to me after my first posting earlier this week about activities at Greek Peak Mountain Resort / Cascades Indoor Water Park and Mt. Snow in Vermont.
Liftopia. They apparently sell discount lift tickets the same way that hotels sell through Expedia. They tell me that by committing in advance to specific days; customers can save up to 85% on a day of skiing.
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