WINDHAM MOUNTAIN RESORT MOUNTAIN MEMORIES, MINUTES AWAY MEDIA KIT • 2018 - 2019 SEASON 1,600 FT VERTICAL RISE 54 TRAILS OVER TWO PEAKS 2.5 HOURS FROM NYC BASE ELEVATION 1,500 FT SUMMIT ELEVATION 3,100 FT To our friends in the media, TRAILS & LIFTS We’re looking forward to an exciting winter here at Windham Mountain 54 Trails over two peaks Resort, with lots of new upgrades! Westside Six, our brand new, high 285 skiable acres - 19.36 miles speed, six passenger chairlift is anticipated to open early in the season. 30% “easier” We’re proud to be the first resort in New York State to implement RFID Lift 43% “more difficult” Access Technology. The new process provides easier access to lifts, more 27% “most difficult” accurate scanning of tickets and passes, and when tickets are reloaded 6 Terrain Parks onto RFID media via windhammountain.com, skiers and riders will get up to 12 Lifts 42% off ticket window rates, while avoiding a wait in the ticket line. NEW! Westside Six, high-speed, detachable 6-pack Nearly 100 new automated, high efficiency snow guns, over 2 miles of new 2 high-speed detachable quads snowmaking pipe, a new PistenBully 400 Snowcat, and a brand new pool at 3 triple-chairs The Winwood Inn round out a total of $8 Million in capital investments for 1 double chair this year. 4 carpets 1 park tow 2018/2019 will mark Windham Mountain Resort’s second year of 5 surface lifts offering Terrain Based LearningTM, a game-changing revolution within the Uphill capacity: 18,850 skiers/hr snow industry. Learning to ski or snowboard has never been more fun! Snowsports lessons and programs are offered all ages and ability levels. SEASON Opening Day: 11/23/18 In our 58th year of business, Windham Mountain Resort is not only the weather permitting Catskills’ premiere snowsports destination, but a year-round resort catering Closing Day: 3/31/19 to a variety of outdoor enthusiasts. I invite you to come visit us this winter, or later if weather permits and next summer to make your own mountain memories, minutes away! SNOW Best Regards, Average of 105 inches natural snowfall per season. Becky Pine Snowmaking covers 97% of skiable Communications Manager, Windham Mountain Resort terrain with over 600 snow guns. [email protected] (518) 734-4300 ext. 1358 SUNSET SKIING Over 50 acres open on 11 trails, serviced by 3 lifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and during select TABLE OF CONTENTS Holiday periods until 8pm. Tickets & Passes........... 2-3 CONTACT Windham Mountain Resort Services & Amenities..... 4-5 19 Resort Drive Story Starters............... 6 Windham, NY 12015 www.windhammountain.com Press Releases............. 7-9 Becky Pine 518-734-4300 ext.1358 [email protected] 2018/2019 WAYS TO SAVE DYNAMIC Buy tickets or reload RFID Cards at windhammountain.com for the best Up to 42% Off PRICING rates - up to 42% off! Ticket window rates $189 TRIPLE PLAY 3 days of skiing or riding. Holidays not included. Only available through CARD 11/30 TRIPLE PLAY $225 3 days of skiing or riding. Holidays included. Only available through PLUS CARD 11/30 STRIPES $25 off midweek lift tickets and $15 off weekend and holiday lift tickets. AND BADGES Stripes & Badges Card may only be used by military, police, or Free CARD firefighters. Valid ID required. Pick up at Tickets & Passes Desk. LESSONS Group lessons and beginner packages (lift, lesson, rental). Lessons from $45 & Visit our website or call the Snowsports School for more offerings. Beginner Packages PACKAGES 518-734-4300 ext.1120 from $99 EQUIPMENT Skis, boots, poles, and helmet packages or snowboard, boots, helmet From $48 for full day RENTAL packages. GROUP Minimum group size of 20 guests. From $48 for adults RATES Call 1-800-754-9463 ext.1133 for details and reservations. 2018/2019 SEASON PASSES SUMMIT SERIES VALID EVERY SUNDAY SUNDAY ONLY $429 MAY NOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER PASS WEEKDAY VALID MONDAY-FRIDAY EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS $499 COLLEGE STUDENT STUDENT ID & TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED $345 DOUBLE DIAMOND SERIES ADULT AGES 26+ $1479 MILLENNIAL AGES 18-26 $639 YOUTH AGES 7-17 $989 6 & UNDER AGES 6 & UNDER $60 SENIOR AGES 65-74 $649 SENIOR AGES 75+ $229 T-PASS FULLY TRANSFERABLE $1949 2 2017/2018 LIFT TICKETS Adult Youth Senior Senior 6 & 18-64 7-17 65-74 75+ Under Weekday Non-Holiday HOLIDAY PERIODS $85 $63 $63 $45 $15 Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm Weekend & Holiday Christmas, New Year’s: $95 $74 $74 $68 $15 December 26, 2018 - 8am - 4pm January 1, 2019 Holiday Saturdays* $97 $76 $76 $70 $15 MLK Jr. Day: 8am - 4pm January 19-21, 2019 Flex** $62 $50 $50 $34 $15 Presidents’ Week: 4 hours, midweek February 16-23, 2019 Sunset*** $55 $47 $52 $52 $15 2pm - 8pm Posted ticket rates include RFID Lift Access Media * Holiday Period Saturdays: 12/29/18, 1/19/19, 2/16/19. **Flex tickets available midweek during non-holiday Periods, and are valid for 4 hours, starting from the moment you get on the lift. ***Sunset skiing tickets valid from 2pm to 8pm, available Friday and Saturday plus Holiday Periods, however, there are no night operations on the last day of a Holiday Period, with the exception of Saturday, February 23, 2019. Sunset skiing starts on Friday, December 14, 2018 and ends February 23, 2019. There will be no sunset skiing on December 24th & 25th. ADDITIONAL TICKET OPTIONS COLLEGE Midweek (non-holiday) $67, Weekends and Holidays $77, Holiday Saturday $81, STUDENTS Sunset (2pm-8pm) $44. College ID is required. SUNDAY Available Non-Holiday Sundays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for $66. MATINEE $15 for the day. Up-Hill travel using skis or snowshoes is permitted during daylight hours UP-HILL only, with any lift or Up-Hill travel ticket or season pass. Travelers must stay to the sides of trails and stay visible from above at all times, aware of downhill traffic. Trails are not TRAVEL patrolled when the mountain is closed. Sledding of any kind is not permitted. Snowshoe Rentals are available at the Demo Center. Every Saturday, Sunday and Holiday morning. One hour of ultra-exclusive snow before lifts FIRST open to the public. Reservations and a lift ticket or season pass is required. $15 for non- TRACKS passholders. Call the Demo Center at 518-734-4300 ext. 1515 to reserve. LESSONS Group lessons from $45 and packages (lift, lesson, rental) from $99. Visit our website or & call the Snowsports School for more offerings. PACKAGES EQUIPMENT Skis, boots, poles, and helmet or snowboard, boots, helmet, and wrist guard packages for RENTAL $48 per day for adults. Snowshoes and Cross-Country Skis available, too. GROUP From $48 for adults, minimum group size of 20 guests. RATES Call 1-800-754-9463 ext.1133 for details and reservations. 3 SERVICES & AMENITIES Signature services including a select menu of massages and facials. This amenity is open to the public and gives guests the opportunity to enjoy services without leaving the resort. Walk up and ski in/out entrances make visiting convenient and easy. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. Call 518-310-2729. Snow tubing, kids’ snowmobiling, ice skating, it’s own lodge and café. Operates December 14 - March 10, weather permitting. 5pm-8pm Fridays, 11am-8pm Saturdays, 11am-4pm Sundays, also open during select holiday periods. Tubing: 2 hr session for $20, 4 hr session for $25, five 4 hr session tickets for $89, Friday night special for $15. Ice Skating: $10 per session, $5 for rentals per session. Kids Snowmobile: $10 per five minute ride. Host to five UCI Mountain Bike World Cup events, a truly unique riding experience. The longest downhill jump trail on the East Coast, a three mile long beginner cruiser, and plenty of trails in between are serviced by a detachable lift. A Skills Park and upper lot Skate Park round out the fun. Open Memorial Day Weekend - Columbus Day. NEW! In the winter months, Windham Country Club serves as the resort’s Nordic Center, offering cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, paintball and more. In the warmer months, an 18-hole public course with a private club atmosphere is scenic and challenging. Beautiful greens and fairways follow the Batavia Kill and offer spectacular views of the Great Northern Catskills. & NORDIC CENTER Designed in 1928 and recently revived by Windham Mountain Resort, the club has returned to its former glory while maintaining its long-standing tradition. NEW! A brand new seasonal pool was installed this spring. One mile from the base lodge on Main Street, Windham. Choose from a range of comfortable rooms, spacious suites, and on site condos. Enjoy the fitness center, movie theater, game room, restaurant, pool, and complimentary shuttle to the mountain. Reservations Specialists simplify the vacation planning process, with centralized access to all of Windham Mountain Resort’s offerings. 800-754-9463 or e-mail [email protected]. The industry’s top brands and skilled technicians to keep you feeling and looking your best on the mountain. Try before you buy in the Demo Center, featuring more than 150 of the latest cutting-edge skis, boards, and boots - right next to D Lift. Expert staff in the Retail Shop set the standard with comprehensive service, friendly guidance, and all the gear you could possibly want. State-of-the-art Tuning and Repairs are better than ever with a new Montana Challenge tuning robot. Get comfort and performance with the right boot and a custom fit in our Boot Lab. Our Master Boot Fitter is one of the very best, world-wide. 4 Programs for all ages, abilities and ambitions to learn the basics, build confidence, and master new techniques.