2009 - 2010 Student Senate Ski Package
Each year area mountains are invited to submit ski-package proposals that are then voted on by Plymouth State students. The 2009-2010 ski package will be in conjunction with... you decide!
The voting is now open! Check your plymouth.edu email for all the details!
The ski package will be ratified by the Student Senate and announced after the Thanksgiving Holiday. If all goes well folks, the ski season will open by the end of November.
For your convenience, the information below highlights what each package offers. Be sure to check this out so you can make an informed decision when it comes time to vote for the 2009-2010 Ski Package!
Think Snow!
| SERVICES | MOUNTAIN A | MOUNTAIN B | MOUNTAIN C | MOUNTAIN D | MOUNTAIN E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Bid (payment to mtn) | $17,000.00 | $17,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $16,000.00 | $17,000.00 |
| Cost per Ticket | $9.00 | $20.00 | $5 mdwk/$10 wknd | $8.00 | $10 Alpine/$5 X-C |
| Learn-to-Ski / Snowboard | $26.00 | $75.00 | $25.00 | $30.00 | $25.00 |
| Rental Packages–Ski/Board/XC | $16/$16/NA | $30/$30/$23 | $10/$10/NA | $20 full day;$15 half day for Ski & Board; no XC | $15/$15/$10 |
| Lessons-Private / Group | $36.00/$11.00 | NA/$48 | N/A/ $10 | $35/$15 | $35/$10 |
| Ski Day Services: | BBQ ($10.00) and events w/free skiing/boarding. Alternate date Wed 3/3/10. Transportation to mountain for 100 students |
BBQ ($12.50) and events. Alternate date Thurs 3/11/10 | BBQ ($10.00) and events. Alternate date Thurs 2/12/10 or any mid-week day in March. | BBQ ($9.95), events & entertainment w/ tubing and sledding. Alternate date anytime not during school vacation weeks. Free shuttle every 2hrs. | BBQ ($7.50) and events. Alternate date Sun 3/21/10. Transportation to mountain for 100 students. |
| Excluded Dates | NONE | Saturdays | NONE | NONE | NONE |
| Driving Distance from PSU | 35 minutes | 25 minutes | 35 minutes | 10 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Season (anticipated) | 11/27/09-4/11/10 |
11/21/09-4/18/10 |
11/29/09-4/04/10 |
12/10/09-3/29/10 |
11/21/09-4/11/10 |
| Hours of Operation Weekend/Weekday/Night Skiing |
8:30AM-4PM/ 9:00AM-4PM/ N/A |
8AM-4PM/ 9AM-4PM/ N/A |
8:30-4PM/ 9AM-4PM/ N/A |
8:30AM-4PM/ 9AM-4PM/ 4:00-9:00PM |
8AM-4PM/ 9AM-4PM/ N/A |
| Elevation-Summit / Vertical | 4,080/2,180 | 3,050/2,100 | 2,400/1,250 | 2,149/1,400 | 4,004/2,020 |
| Trails- % of Beginner / Intermediate / Expert | 72 total-21%/47%/32%; 11 glade areas plus 86 acres backcountry terrain; 2 terrain parks. | 55 total-17%/67%/16%; 6 glade areas; 5 terrain parks | 45 total-30%/40%/30%; 10 glade areas; 3 terrain parks. | 48 total-13%/56%/31%; 6 glade areas; 1 terrain park. | 52 total-20%/60%/20%; 5 glade areas; 4 terrain parks plus superpipe. |
| Lifts - Double / Triple /Quad / Hi-Speed Quad (HSQ) / Surface (SL)/ Other | 9 Total: 3 quads (1 high-speed detachable and 2 fixed-grip); 3 triple chairs; 2; 2 surface lifts (1 magic carpet); 1 70-passenger Tram | 12 Total: 4 quads (3 high-speed and 1 fixed-grip); 1 triple chair; 3 double chairs; 3 surface lifts (1 magic carpet); 1 hi-speed gondola |
5 Total: 1 six-person high-speed; 2 triple chairs; 1 double chair; 1 surface lift (magic carpet) |
4 Total: 1 triple chair; 1 double chair; 2 surface lifts |
11 Total: 2 high-speed quads; 2 triple chairs; 2 double chairs; 5 surface lifts (1 magic carpet). |
| Snowmaking % (Mtn1/Mtn2) | 97% | 96% | 84% | 85% | 100% |
| Alternate #1: Companion Ticket Price | 1 per day - 50% off mid-week; 25% off weekend/holiday | Not offering reduced price guest passes. | Not offering reduced price guest passes. | 1 per day - $10 weekday and $20 weekend/holiday. |
1 per day - 50% off mid-week; $10 off weekend/holiday |
| Alternate #2: Guest Passes at Affiliated Mountains | No proposal submitted | No proposal submitted | No proposal submitted | No proposal submitted | No proposal submitted |
| Alternate #3: Season Pass Discount | No proposal submitted | No proposal submitted | No proposal submitted | $99 mid-week and non-holidays (incl. Sundays); $159 anytime except Thurs evening programs. |
No proposal submitted |
| Alternate #4: Transportation | On Ski Day for up to 100 participants | No proposal submitted | No proposal submitted | Shuttle service on Ski Day from 8AM-5PM at 2-hr intervals. | On Ski Day for up to 100 participants |
| Alternate #5: Advance Ticketing Options | No proposal submitted | No proposal submitted | No proposal submitted | No proposal submitted | 48 hours in advance by telephone. Must present ID to pick up. |
| Other: | Adjacent 86-acre backcountry ski area which is lift accessible; addition to the lodge. | Tubing $13 | None noted | Tubing $10; Night Boarding/Skiing in terrain park $10; Hammerhead Sledding for $25; after-dark guided Hammerhead Sledding Tour $35. |
Nordic center has 70km of trails groomed nightly. |
Random Drawings will be held for voters to win prizes
For questions, please contact Gina Pappa