Bruce Schmidt, the vice president of Okemo Resort, recently spoke to members of the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC), about the readiness of the Vail-owned resort for the 2022-23 ski season. Schmidt, a 37-year veteran at Okemo, indicated that snow-making and […]
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Okemo debuts two express lifts
By Karen D. Lorentz Just as the mail gets delivered in rain, snow, hail and dark of night, the workers at Okemo Mountain Resort debuted the new Quantum Six Express chairlift as scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 11 — despite the […]
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New Italian restaurant opens in Ludlow
Vail purchase creates buzz in business industry By Katy Savage LUDLOW—A new Italian eatery is set to open next week. La Tavola Ristorante will be open on Route 100 with an extensive wine list, full bar, authentic Italian menu and […]
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Only superpipe in the East now open at Okemo
Courtesy of Okemo Mountain Resort A pipe dragon carves out the only superpipe open on the east coast, at Okemo Mountain Resort. Snowmaking created snow to build 18-foot high, 500-foot long superpipe LUDLOW – Consistently cold overnight temperatures paired with […]
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Okemo at 60: the ups and downs of success
By Chris Rueli, Okemo Snow Reporter GM Bruce Schmidt, Tim and Diane Mueller, Dennis Brady, and mascot Calvin T. Catamount at Okemo’s 60th birthday cake cutting Jan. 30. By Karen D. Lorentz Editor’s Note: This is the final part of […]
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Walker Bridge in “rough shape,” replacement on track
By Stephen Seitz LUDLOW—Replacement of the Walker Bridge in Ludlow is one step closer to reality, following a public hearing held earlier in December. Walker Bridge crosses the Black River on Route 103 at the lower edge of the village. […]