Learn to SKI or Snowboard Multi-Week Lessons for Beginner to Advanced Adults or Children Weekdays or Weekends

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1 PO Box Old Mt. Peter Road Warwick, N.Y Phone Fax Season Pass s Sal ale Details Insid ide Learn to SKI or Snowboard Multi-Week Lessons for Beginner to Advanced Adults or Children Weekdays or Weekends The Mountain Times Fall 2018 By Amy Sampson - Cutler What were you doing 25-years ago? I was headed to Switzerland to have a great au pair adventure (it wasn t great after all!), my sister Rebecca was in college studying Recreation Management, and my parents were getting ready to host the first Great American Ski and Snowboard Sale with Ski Barn! A lot has changed in 25-years, the mountain has grown and our love for our familyrun business has grown right along with it. Over the past year or so, we have been working on new five-and ten-year plans for the mountain. We are excited for our future at Mount Peter. One thing that has not changed is our gratitude to our friends at Ski Barn. They have been doing this sale with us for 25-years, and we are thankful for the working relationship we have with them, as well as the friendship. Our kick-off to winter wouldn t be the same without them! This year, at the sale (which is always the third weekend in October), we will have live music, beer and wine, food, pumpkin picking, face painting, and of course, chairlift rides. The view from the chairlift this time of year is stunning, and even if you are not a skier or snowboarder, I highly recommend you check it out. In the past 25-years, I have gone through great personal challenges and growth, as I am sure all of my winter friends have. It has been an amazing experience to see so many of my friends have children, and now they are skiing and riding with us some of them even work with us at the mountain! I am happy to take this moment to welcome you to the kick-off for the winter season. I am excited about the upcoming season, and I can t wait to greet everyone at our 25th annual Great American Ski and Snowboard Sale! For the season - In this issue: Season Pass Sale Great American Ski & Snowboard Sale with Ski Barn. Chairlift Rides, Live Music, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting and more... Race Program Descriptions Mountain School Programs Job Fair Information More Snow guns! - Rebecca and Amy - 25 years ago. FREE BEGINNER SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS EVERY WEEKEND & HOLIDAY! CHECK OUT OUR GROUP RATES AT mtpeter.com

2 Page 2 25th ANNUAL The Mountain Times SALE Ski & MOUNT PETER SKI BARN FILLS OUR LODGE WITH THE BEST BARGAINS OF THE SEASON! SAT-SUN, OCT : 9am-4pm RAIN OR SHINE, DON T MISS OUT! NEW SKIS 30-75% OFF! NEW SKI BOOTS STARTING AT $149 Used Jr. ski packages just $79 Used adult ski packages just $119 Packages includes skis, boots, and bindings! Used Jr. ski boots just $25 & adults $35 NEW SNOWBOARDS 30-50% OFF! NEW SNOWBOARD BOOTS 30-50% OFF! Used Jr. snowboard packages just $79 Used adult snowboard packages just $119 Packages include snowboard, bindings, and boots! Used Jr. snowboard boots just $25 & adults $35 PLUS HELMETS, SOCKS, POLES, & GOGGLES AT UNBELIEVABLE SAVINGS! HUGE SELECTION OF SKI & SNOWBOARD CLOTHING! ALL 50 70% OFF! 51 OLD MT PETER ROAD, WARWICK NY MTPETER.COM

3 The Mountain Times Page 3 Adult Season Pass - NOW $309 Regularly $549 *Junior Season Pass - NOW $279 Regularly $519 Adult Season Pass - NOW $239 Regularly $399 *Junior Season Pass - NOW $219 Regularly $369 One Price For An Entire Winter Of Fun Announcing a discount program for ALL our Season Pass Holders! With your season pass from Mount Peter get $15 off window tickets to these mountains Gore - Whiteface - Belleayre anytime during the season when you show your valid Mount Peter season pass! As an Unlimited Season Pass holder, you will receive discounts in the cafeteria, retail shop and you get to bring one friend for a free lift ticket/area pass once during the season. Sale Expires 10/21/18 **Mid-week season passes are not valid during the day during holiday periods but may be used after 3 p.m. Unlimited passes are valid any time the mountain is open; ** black out dates for mid-week passes: 12/22/18-1/2/19; 1/19/19-1/21/19; 2/15/19-2/24/19 passes may be used after 3 pm mon-fri for dates listed). Identification is required at time of pass picture taking. Pass picture taking starts on October 20th. Have your pass picture taken before January 2nd to avoid the $20 processing fee. To view mount peter season pass policies, go to mtpeter.com. Tiny tot passes are free with the purchase of an adult pass and must be 4 years or under as of 12/1/18. A *junior pass is ages 11 or under as of 12/1/18, senior passes are free for persons age 70 and over as of 12/1/18. Proof of age is required; there is a $20.00/Per pass processing fee for all tiny tot, senior & comp passes. A season pass does not include access to snow tubing. Buy your pass at mtpeter.com today!

4 Page 4 The Mountain Times Welcome to Racing Welcome to the Ski Racing Season! We have exciting news this year - all programs for racing can be purchased online at: mtpeterracing.com! The following is a listing of programs and practice times. There is a parent meeting on October 18th for the Race program and Dev. Team at 7pm at Mount Peter. Dynamites will have a parent meeting the first day of the program. These early rates expire November 4th, 2018 so don t delay in signing up! This year there is an optional payment plan for USSA Full Race Team U10-U21 Program participants the first payment of 50% is due 10/21/2018 and the balance is due 12/1/2018. For details call the mountain. Please note: None of the programs listed below include a Mount Peter Season Pass which is required to participate in any race program. Level 1: The Dynamites - This program is geared for children ages 6-10 that are Intermediate skiers. The participants will learn new skiing skills that will last them a life time and learn the first instructional phases of ski racing. This program meets on Saturday s or Sunday s (you choose a day) from 8:30 am to 11:30 am starting January 5th or 6th thru March 2nd, USSA Race Schedule Permitting. Prerequisites for this program: Children MUST be able to ride chair lift alone, ski intermediate terrain confidently, and children must be able to get up by themselves with no assistance if they have fallen. Required and Not Included: Helmets, Mount Peter Season Pass, Helmet cover deposit and Mount Peter Race Club membership. Limited number of spaces available! Early Pricing: $ expires 11/4/18. All dates are weather permitted. Please note: The end of season fun race is tentatively planned for March 2nd for ALL Dynamites participants. This program will not be held on Martin Luther King Weekend or President s Weekend (Jan 19/20, Feb. 16/17). Level 2: The Dev. Team This program is the 2nd stepping stone to the race program for our upcoming ski racing athletes. This is geared for Accomplished Intermediate/Expert skiers that want to learn more about ski racing, enhance their skills and have a few ski races at other mountains within the NJSRA Youth Ski League. This program is for 7-11 year olds. It starts January 5th and ends March 3rd, Children meet Saturday s and Sunday s from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Prerequisites for this program: Children need to be able to ski expert terrain confidently and be able to ride chairlift alone. Required and Not Included: Helmets, Mount Peter Season Pass and Mount Peter Race Club membership. Early Pricing: $500.00; expires 11/4/18. All dates are weather permitted. Level 3: The Advanced Dev. Team This program is designed for our ski racing athletes who want to travel and train as a U10 athlete. This is for racers ages 7 and 8. Coaches recommendation to register for this program is required. Required and Not Included: FIS Approved Helmets, Mount Peter Season Pass, USSA/NJSRA and Mount Peter Race Club membership. See U10 details for pricing information and training times. Level 4: USSA Full Race Program U10 ages 8 & 9 (YOB 2009, 2010); U12 ages 10 & 11 (YOB 2007, 2008) U14 ages 12 & 13 (YOB 2005, 2006) These athletes meet on Saturday s and Sunday s from 7:30 am-1:30 pm and Wednesday nights from 6:15-8:15 pm. Program runs from December 15th, 2018 to March 3rd, Required and Not Included: Mount Peter Season Pass, FIS Approved Helmets and body armor; USSA/NJSRA and Mount Peter Race Club membership. Early Pricing; expires 11/4/18: U10: $750.00; U12: $800.00; U14: $ All dates are weather permitted. U16 ages 14 & 15 (YOB 2003, 2004); U19 ages 16, 17, 18 (YOB 2000, 2001, 2002); U21 ages 19 & 20 (YOB 1999, 1999) These athletes meet on Saturday s and Sunday s from 7:30 am 1:30 pm and Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:15-8:15 pm. Program runs from December 15th, 2018 to March 3rd, Required and Not Included: Mount Peter Season Pass, FIS Approved Helmets and body armor; USSA/NJSRA and Mount Peter Race Club membership. Early Pricing: U16, U19, U21 - $ ; expires 11/4/18. All dates are weather permitted. Level 5: High School Crossover We are once again excited to offer a program for HS Ski Racers. This program is designed for those High School Ski Racers who want more training opportunity and enhance their ski racing. They will train directly with Mount Peter s U16-U21 USSA racers. The program meets on Saturday s and Sunday s beginning January 5th through March 3rd, 2019 from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. Early Pricing: $675.00; expires 11/4/18 Please Note: this is a training program only. If athlete wants coaching/representation at USSA events there will be an additional charge for the season or $ per event. Required and Not Included: Mount Peter Season Pass, FIS Approved Helmets and body armor; Mount Peter Race Club membership. All dates are weather permitted. Rob Dowd, Race Director and Doug Lewis, US Olympian

5 The Mountain Times Page Multi - Week Ski & Snowboard Programs Welcome to the winter season at Mount Peter! It was a fast summer and winter is right around the corner. The time to get ready is here! We have lots of options for the beginner and intermediate skier and rider, as well as those looking to continue to learn. Our multi-week programs are a fun way to learn and improve, meet new people, and get outside and enjoy your favorite season! If your child does not fit into one of these programs, you might be interested in our Dynamites program, for little ski-racers-to-be, or our Racing Program. Please read through our program details and give us a call with any questions, or stop by the Mount Peter tent at the Great American Ski and Snowboard Sale on October 20th and 21st. These programs fill up very fast, so sign-up soon! Mid-Week Programs: The deadline to sign up for the early rate is November 4th, Please note that there will be a parent meeting the first day your child starts the program in the Bear s Den at 15 minutes past your child s start time; so if class starts at 5 p.m., the meeting is at 5:15 p.m. We strongly encourage all parents to attend the meeting! For the adult program, there will be a meeting at the start of the program, on the mountain when you meet your instructor. Mount Peter ACES : Mount Peter s Accelerated Continuing Education for Skiing or Snowboarding, or ACES program, is for both kids (ages 5 and up for skiing and 6 and up for snowboarding; and in kindergarten) and adults who want to learn to either ski or snowboard, or want to improve. Club Mount Peter: Mountain Riders and Mountain Skiers Program for intermediate skiers and riders ages 8-16: This program meets on Saturday or Sunday mornings beginning January 5th, 2019 or January 6th, 2019 and is a seven-week program that meets from 9 a.m noon. This is a full mountain exploration program. Club Mount Peter is designed for ages The Mount Peter Mountain School Certified Instructors will teach you to ride or ski the mountain like a pro! Cost of the program is $ You must have either a Season Pass or purchase Lift Tickets thru this program to participate. Program will NOT be held on Martin Luther King Weekend or President s Weekend. (Jan 19/20; Feb. 16/17) Mount Peter s Multi-Week Ski and Snowboard Program, for both beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders,is a fun way to either learn the sports of skiing and snowboarding, or to improve your skills. For kids(as of 12/1/18 - ages 5 and up for skiing and 6 and up for snowboarding; and in kindergarten), the program is offered Tuesday through Friday nights. You choose the night and time that is best for your child, and come for the duration of the program on that same night. The adult program is offered Thursday morning and evening. The program begins the week of January 2nd, 2019 (no classes on the 1st). This is a six week program with a make-up week on the seventh week that can be attended if a week is missed,or you can use it as a bonus week! The program is ala carte, meaning that you only have to sign-up for what you need. We offer lift tickets (which are good from 3 p.m.- closing for the evening program, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for the adult daytime program), lessons (which are one hour per session), and rentals. Remember, if you do not have a season pass, you will need to purchase the lift ticket portion of the program. A season pass/lift ticket is considered an area ticket, which you must have in order to be on the snow. Please also remember that late arrivals will not be given extended lesson time. The Mount Peter ACES Program begins Saturday January 5th, 2019 or Sunday January 6th, 2019 and is a six week program with a make-up week on the seventh week that can be attended if a week is missed, or you can use it as a bonus week! The ACES Program has a guaranteed maximum of 5:1 / Student: Instructor ratio. Sign up for one of the days offered and you will ski/snowboard every week on that day only. You choose your lesson time at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. for 1.5 hours each. Rental Packages and Lift Tickets are available for your chosen day if needed. *Children must be age 5 for skiing and age 6 for snowboarding and in kindergarten on or before December 1, This Program will have access to the Mountain School Lift Line during class, when deemed necessary by the instructor. Payment and Form must be received no later than November 4th, 2018 to take advantage of this early rate. Program will NOT be held on Martin Luther King Weekend or President s Weekend. (Jan 19/20; Feb. 16/17) For kids in the program, there is a parent meeting the first day your child starts the program, in the Bear s Den, fifteen minutes after the start of class (so if class starts at 9:30; the meeting will be at 9:45). We strongly encourage all parents to attend! Requirements: Participant must be able to ride chairlift alone and ski or ride intermediate/blue terrain comfortably. Payment and form must be received no later than November 4th, 2018 to take advantage of this early rate. For kids in the program, there is a mandatory parent meeting the first day your child starts the program, in the Bear s Den, at 9:45 a.m.. These programs fill up very fast, so sign-up soon! If you have any questions, please give the mountain a call at , or stop by customer service during office hours. All of the forms can be found on our website. Fill them out and send in you or your child s form to guarantee your preferred day and time. Find pricing & enrollment forms on mtpeter.com Buy your pass at mtpeter.com today!

6 Page 6 Tubing is for everyone! Party anyone? The Mountain Times DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE MOUNT PETER SKI PATROL? Sometimes, we just want to play in the snow. Mount Peter offers tubing and our customers are loving it. With fast runs, awesome new tubes, and a carpet lift to get you to the top, our tubing area is awesome. Tubing is also great for companies and groups. We offer group rates, private mid-week sessions and party packages! Just give us a call! Have your next party at Mount Peter s tubing area! For party information tubing@mtpeter.com Here s what you ll need. Solid skiing skills, you must be able to ski/ride under control anywhere on the mountain in any condition while carrying rescue and other gear. Non-skiing or riding positions are also available. Medical training is not required, but it is a plus. Outdoor Emergency Care training will be provided by members of the MPSP. NYS Emergency Medical Technician are invited to apply. Joining the ski patrol means joining a team and a family. For more information, contact Chris McCabe, he will be at the Great American Ski and Snowboard Sale on October 20th and 21st 9 am - 4 pm or you may contact him at realmccabe@gmail.com. Are you a ski or snowboard enthusiast who wants to spend the winter on the slopes, helping others? Or maybe you have great customer service skills or cook an awesome burger and are looking for a job that lets you ski or ride for FREE? Mount Peter is hiring for all positions for the season. Our job fair will be the weekend of October 20th & 21st, outside under the Mount Peter tent. Some positions we are hiring: Customer service, sales, custodian, rental techs, ski instructors, all food and beverage positions, retail sales, lift ops, snowmaker, tubing park and parking attendants. Bring your smile, and get ready to join us for a great season!

7 The Mountain Times Page 7 Mount Peter received $165,000 Award from NYSERDA! NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) promotes energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources. NYSERDA developed a program for ski areas for a snow gun replacement program. Mount Peter received a grant towards 11 snow guns valuing $165,000 (which is 80% of the cost of the snow guns). We are replacing older SMI carriage fan guns with new SMI tower guns, which are more energy efficient and more effective at warmer temperatures. We are very excited for the opportunity to work with the state in this program. This program was a first come first serve opportunity and we were one of the first handful of ski areas to jump on this wonderful opportunity from the state right away. There is only 5 million dollars allotted for ski areas, up to $300,000 per ski area and Mount Peter was one of the first to be awarded. The snow guns will be installed before the start of this upcoming season! It s more than a Sale! Chairlift Rides Saturday & Sunday October 20 th & 21 st from 11-3 (Must have your season pass picture taken prior to ride) $ 5 if you don t have a season pass Live Music Bouncy House Hot Spot Grill Open - Outside Bar will be OPEN - Beer and Wine Pumpkin Painting Face Painting and more...come on out!

8 PO Box 425 Warwick, NY mtpeter.commtpeter.com Adult Unlimited Season Pass - NOW $309 Regularly $549 Junior Unlimited Season Pass - NOW $279 Regularly $519 Adult Mid-Week Season Pass - NOW $239 Regularly $399 Junior Mid-Week Season Pass - NOW $219 Regularly $369 The 25th Annual Great American Ski & Snowboard Sale with Ski Barn October 20th & 21st! Fall is here, the air is crisp, and the colors are beautiful - that can only mean one thing: Winter is coming!!!!! It s time for Mount Peter s annual kickoff event to winter, our Annual Great American Ski and Snowboard Sale with Ski Barn on October 20th and 21st from 9am - 4pm. This is the weekend to grab your gear and clothing, purchase your pass and programs if you haven t already done so, and start getting ready for winter. Ski Barn fills the Sunrise Lodge with clothing, equipment and gear at heavily discounted prices. Also that weekend, sign up for your season pass, multi-week program, or race program under the Mount Peter tent. Season passes go up after the 21st, so don t miss this deal. Mount Peter s JOB FAIR is also that weekend, stop by and fill out an application all Mount Peter employees get a free season pass, so you ll get to really enjoy your favorite season!!! The Hot Spot Grill will be open so come for lunch. There will also be live music, beer and wine, face painting, pumpkin painting and a bounce house for the kids! Make a day of it! During the event, we are offering chairlift rides from 11am-4m. Come out and see the Hudson Valley in its beautiful fall colors. A ticket is only $5, and free for all season pass holders, just be sure to stop by customer service first and get your photo taken for your pass. You ll need it for the first ride of the season!!! After that weekend, our office will be open every day from 10am-4pm for pass photos; so be sure to take yours before January 2nd to avoid the processing fee. See you soon at our first big event of the winter season! Postmaster time sensitive materials please deliver by October 16th Buy your pass at mtpeter.com today!