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Celebrating Our 80th Year Anniversary!
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The Mountain Times
Volume 1, Ninth edition
Fall 2015
Celebrating Our 80th Year!
By Amy Sampson
Hello skiers and riders!! I am so happy to be writing this introduction to the 2015-2016 winter season, because it means that
it is officially fall and winter will be here soon! It was an amazing
summer, but like most of you, I absolutely cannot wait for the
winter season. Every season I spend at Mount Peter is special, but
this year I am excited and humbled to announce that this year is
Mount Peter’s 80th Anniversary!
To me, Mount Peter is not just a ski area or a business, it
is my home. I grew up here, exploring every
inch of the mountain. Most of my childhood
memories are here at Mount Peter, and I
know that so many would say the same. We
have seen generations come through our
doors, and the rowdy kids of the past are
now teaching their own kids how to ski and
snowboard right where they grew up. I was
one of those kids, taking up the “cool” tables
in the lodge and staying on the slopes until
the chair shut down for the night and ski patrol ushered us away. My sister and I helped
my family plant the trees that divide the trails
on the mountain, we have painted the main
lodge more times than we’d like to remember.
We both have very clear memories of handwriting names on season passes, cutting out
tiny little pictures and laminating them in
plastic sleeves.
Our mountain has come so far, thanks
to so many. There have been so many people
who have touched this place, who have left their mark – employees, guests, families – that you can sense the imprint of their
memories when you walk through the lodge, or take the chair
to the top on a quiet night. All of this, the memories, recent and
distant ones, the progress that we have made (no more laminating for this girl!), all trace back to two people. Mount Peter would
not be where it is if not for the love of Don and Gail Sampson;
who have worked for more than forty years to make it successful; who have literally worked side by side,
through great winters and not-so-great-winters, doing whatever it took to keep the bull
wheel turning. They might not have laid the
first brick 80 years ago, but they have built
on that foundation something more than just
a great business – they built a way of life; a
mountain that would bring families together
for years to come.
If you were to find just the right spot in
the main lodge and peel back the carpeting,
you would find two sets of tiny handprints.
They belong to my sister and me, indented
into the concrete. We have been given the
great opportunity of making our mark here at
Mount Peter, and in so many ways, all of you
reading this have as well.
Please, put your worries to rest, and
spend a day on our mountain. We even added
tubing this season. Something for everyone –
and a memory to keep for a lifetime.
Welcome to the 2015-2016 Season - See what is NEW this Year!
Inside this issue ...
• Season Pass Sale
• Mountain School Programs
• Race Program Descriptions
• Job Fair Information
• Ski Swap with Patrol - A FUNDRASIER
• HUGE Sale with Ski Barn of Paramus
FREE
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22nd Annual
SKI & SNOWBOARD
SALE
@ Mount Peter
Sat–SUN, Oct. 17-18 9am-5pm
& Sun, Oct 25 11am-3pm
We fill Mount Peter’s lodge with the best bargains of the season.
Don’t miss out, rain or shine!
All new skis discounted 30–75% off
New ski boots starting at $109
Used Jr. ski packages just $69
Used adult ski packages just $109
Packages includes skis, boots, and bindings!
Used Jr. ski boots just $25 & adults $35
All new snowboards 30–50% off
All new snowboard boots 30–50% off
(starting at just $79)
Used Jr. snowboard packages just $69
Used adult snowboard packages just $109
Packages include snowboard, bindings, and boots!
Used Jr. snowboard boots just $25 & adults $35
Helmets, socks, poles, & goggles at unbelievable savings!
HUGE SELECTION of ‘14-’15 ski & snowboard clothing!
ALL 50–70% off!
Hurry to Mount Peter!
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Adult Pass Now $309 reg. $529
Junior *Pass Now $279 reg. $489
Adult Pass Now $229 reg. $329
Junior *Pass Now $219 reg. $319
As an Unlimited Season Pass holder, you will receive discounts in the cafeteria, retail shop; and get to bring a friend for a FREE lift ticket/area pass
during the Showtime Event!
Sale Expires 10/18/15
The price increases on 10/19 if you missed this SALE check out mtpeter.com or call us for
pricing and details on the next price increase!
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 MIDWEEK PASSES: 12/26/15-1/3/16;
1/16-1/18/16; 2/12-2/21/16 (PASSES MAY BE USED AFTER
3PM MON-FRI FOR DATES LISTED). Identification is required at time of pass picture taking. Have your pass picture
taken before January 1st to avoid the $15 processing fee. Bring
your 2015-2016 season pass to Woodbury Commons info center and receive their VIP Coupon book a $10 Value for FREE!
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 12/1/15. A *JUNIOR PASS IS AGES 11 OR UNDER AS OF
12/1/15, SENIOR PASSES ARE FREE FOR PERSONS AGE 70
AND OVER AS OF 12/1/15. PROOF OF AGE IS RQUIRED;
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.
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Racing 2015-2016
Welcome to the 2015 - 2016 Ski Racing Season! The
following is a listing of programs and practice times. Please
see our website for program forms. This season we have
5 levels of racing. If you have questions about any of the
race programs please call the mountain directly or go to the
Mount Peter tent at the Ski Swap and Sale October 17th &
18th. There is a parent meeting on October 15th for the
Race program and Dev. Team parents at 7pm in the Main
Lodge at Mount Peter. Dynamites will have a parent meeting on January 2nd at 8:45am in Sunrise Lodge. Early rates
expire November 2nd so don’t delay in signing up! This year
there is an optional payment plan – first payment of 50%
is due 10/19 and the balance is due 12/1; any additional
discount offers do not apply. For details call the mountain.
Please note: None of the programs listed below include a
lift ticket or season pass; and is required to participate in
any 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 11:30am starting January 2nd or 3rd
thru March 5th or 6th, 2016. 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. Helmets, helmet cover deposit and Mount Peter Race Club
membership are required. Limited number of spaces available! Pricing: $325.00
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 7-10 year olds. It starts January 2nd and ends March 6th,
2016. Children meet Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 8:00am1:00pm. Prerequisites for this program: Children need to
be able to ski expert terrain confidently and be able to ride
chairlift alone. Helmets and Mount Peter Race Club membership are required. Pricing: $450.00
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. Helmets and Coaches recommendation are required. USSA/
NJSRA and Mount Peter Race Club membership are also
required. See U10 details for pricing information and training times. Level 4: “Full Race Program” – U10 ages 8 & 9 (YOB
2006, 2007); U12 ages 10 & 11 (YOB 2004, 2005) U14 ages
12 & 13 (YOB 2002, 2003) –These athletes meet on Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 7:30am-1:30pm and Wednesday
nights from 6:30-8:30pm. Program begins December 12th,
2015 thru March 6th, 2016. Helmets and body armor are
required. USSA/NJSRA and Mount Peter Race Club memberships are also required. Pricing: U10: $700.00; U12:
$775.00; U14: $990.00
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U16 ages 14 & 15 (YOB 2000, 2001); U19 ages 16, 17,
18 (YOB 1997, 1998, 1999); U21 ages 19 & 20 (YOB 1995,
1996) – These athletes meet on Saturday’s and Sunday’s from
7:30am – 1:30pm and Tuesday and Thursday nights from
6:30-8:30pm. Program begins December 12th, 2015 thru
March 6th, 2016. Helmets and body armor are required.
USSA/NJSRA and Mount Peter Race Club memberships
are also required. Pricing: U16, U19, U21 - $1070.00
Level 5: “High School Crossover” - 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 2nd thru March 6th, 2016 from 7:30am to 1:30pm.
Mount Peter Race Club membership required, $25.00 per
athlete. Pricing: $675.00 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
$100.00 per event.
Early Rates Expire on Nov. 2nd, After that rates increase 20% please check mtpeter.com for details!
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Multi- Week Learn to Ski & Snowboard Programs
Welcome to the 2015-2016 winter season! We can’t
wait for the weather to get even chillier and to finally see
the first signs of snow. It’s been a busy summer and we are
so excited to get the season going!
We have a lot 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 our
favorite season!
These programs fill up very fast, so sign-up soon! If you
have any questions, please give the mountain a call at 845986-4940, or stop by customer service Monday-Friday from
9 a.m.-5 p.m. All of the forms can be found at mtpeter.com/
forms - fill them out and send in you or your child’s form to
guarantee your preferred day and time.
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. Just give us a call.
Mount Peter’s Multi-Week Ski & Snowboard Program
A Mid-Week Program for Kids and Adults
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 (ages
5 and up for skiing and 6 and up for snowboarding), it is offered Tuesday through Friday nights. You choose the night
and time that is best for your child, and come for eight consecutive weeks on that same night. The adult program is
offered Tuesday evenings, and Thursday morning and evening.
Participants pay for just 7 weeks, and the 8th week is
free, to be used as a make-up for a missed session, or just
as some extra time on the slopes. 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 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for the adult
daytime program), lessons (which are an hour per session),
and rentals. Remember, if you do not have a season pass,
you will need to purchase the 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 deadline to sign up for the early rate is November
2nd, 2015. Please note that there will be a mandatory 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. For the
adult program, there will be a meeting at the start of the
program, on the mountain when you meet your instructor.
ACES’ Program for beginner and intermediate kids and
adults
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 adults who want to learn to either ski or snowboard, or
want to improve.
The Mount Peter ACES’ Program begins Saturday
January 2nd, 2016 or Sunday January 3rd, 2016 and is a
seven-week program. Pricing is for 6 weeks and the 7th is
a FREE Bonus Week! ACES is for those wanting to learn to
ski or snowboard; and for those wanting to improve their
skills in a winter long program! 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 9:30am or 11:30am 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 on or before December 1, 2015. New This
Year: 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 2, 2015 to take advantage of this early rate.
Program will NOT be held on Martin Luther King
Weekend or President’s Weekend. (Jan 16/17; Feb 13/14)
For kids in the program, there is a mandatory 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).
Club Mount Peter: Mountain Riders and Mountain
Skiers Program for intermediate skiers and riders ages 8-16
This program meets on Saturday mornings beginning
January 2nd, 2016 and is an eight-week program that meets
from 9am - 12 noon. This is a full mountain exploration
program. Club Mount Peter is designed for ages 8-16. The
Mount Peter Mountain School Certified Instructors will
teach you to ride or ski the mountain like a pro! Cost of the
program is $350.00. 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 16/17; Feb 13/14)
Requirements: Participant must be able to ride chairlift
alone and ski or ride intermediate/blue terrain comfortably.
ACES’ and Club Mount Peter Notes: These programs
fill up very fast, so sign-up soon! The deadline to sign up
for the early rate is November 2nd, 2015. 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. If you have any
questions, please give the mountain a call at 845-986-4940,
or stop by customer service Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5
p.m. All of the forms can also be found here, fill them out
and send in you or your child’s form to guarantee your preferred day and time.
Registration continues until classes are full. Find all the
registration forms on our website, mtpeter.com/forms.
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Lets Celebrate the entire winter season!
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It’s Mount Peter’s
80th Anniversary Celebration!
This winter, Mount Peter is celebrating 80 fantastic
years, and we want to include you in on the celebration.
We will be celebrating with events and special
promotions throughout the season to commemorate this
historic event! Starting in December, we will be hosting
80-Days of Giveaways to give back to our guests who
have helped make our first 80-years so memorable. On
weekends, holidays and a few random days throughout the
year we will be surprising guests with giveaways themed
around our 80th Anniversary. Prizes include lunch, lift
tickets, gear, lessons, season passes & more. The giveaway
criteria will not be announced ahead of time, and will be
themed around our 80th Anniversary. Some examples may
include: 80th car to enter the parking lot, 80th person to
board the chairlift, or 80th person to make a purchase in
the Pete’s Closet, etc. All you have to do to be eligible is be
on the mountain! We will announce the winners on our
Facebook page – we’ll be pulling some winners from our
social media, too!
It is going to be grand!
Have your season pass picture taken early
2015-2016 Season Pass Holders
have an Added Bonus!!!
WOODBURY COMMON’S VIP Coupon Book!!!
Have your season pass picture taken before
January 2nd, and avoid the fee of $15 dollars!
AND by simply presenting your current 20152016 season pass to the Woodbury Commons
Info Center, 498 Red Apple Court, Woodbury
NY 10917 you will receive their very special VIP
coupon book valued at $10 for FREE!
There are tons of great coupon deals
for all your shopping needs. Just another reason to get your pass picture taken
early - Mount Peter customer service
is open for pass photos seven days a
week from 10am - 4pm for your convenience starting October 17th!
Poster contest - Create the best design and win!
Judging:
Mount Peter invites you to create an 80th Anniversary Poster! Help us
Quality of design - Creativity and originality of the artwork appropriate theme using
to celebrate our Anniversary in style. Have your artwork be seen and win a
“positive”
approach - Reproducibility of the poster will be a factor in the judges’ decisions,
season pass! One winner will be chosen on overall creativity and originality.
General Rules:
Artwork may be submitted in electronic format with a resolution of 300 dpi and in
.jpg format or PDF. You can aslo drop it off at the customer service office. Poster should
measure 18” wide x 24” high. Mount Peter’s “80th Anniversary” must be used somewhere
in the poster, “mtpeter.com” also must be located in the poster. No syndicated, copyrighted
or clip art images!
A completed entry form must be submitted with each piece of artwork to [email protected] - find the entry form @ mtpeter.com/forms named poster contest.
Entries must be received at Mount Peter by December 1st, 2015. There are no entry
fee’s. The poster and slogan must be original concepts. Posters should be artistic, POSITIVE in approach, and focus on Mount Peter’s Anniversary.
so use good lettering, high contrast.
Prize:
Mount Peter will notify the winner my mail. Mount Peter has all rights to artwork
and reproduction. Contest winner will receive One Unlimited Season Pass for the 2015-16
season or the 2016-17 season if you already purchased a pass. The poster contest winner
may have his/her poster reproduced, distributed or featured on mtpeter.com, included on
any print material and in any press releases in association with Mount Peter and or the 80th
Anniversary Celebration.
- Good Luck!
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NEW
A Designated Tubing Park!!!!!!!!
It will be heart-pounding high speed fun for the
whole family! A speedy carpet lift will whisk
you to the top and you will have the time of
your life flying down the mountain!
Watch for details at mtpeter.com
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Autumn at the Peak
Chair Lift Rides
A Beautiful View of the Valley
Saturday & Sunday
October 17th & 18th from 11-3
FREE for Season Pass Holders
(must have your season pass picture taken prior to ride)
$5 if you don’t have a season pass
The Hot Spot Grill will be OPEN
with the BEST Burgers around!
A season pass does not include access to snow tubing.
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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 2015-2016 season. Our job fair will
be the weekend of the Ski Swap & Sale, October 17th and 18th, outside under
the Mount Peter tent.
Some of the positions are:
Customer service and ticket sales reps, janitor, rental techs, food and
beverage, retail sales, lift ops, tubing park and parking attendants. Bring your
smile, and get ready to join us for a great season!
PO Box 425,
Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-4940
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for an entire winter of fun!
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Sale Ends 10/18/15
The Annual Ski Swap & Sale with Ski Barn of Paramus
October 17th & 18th and the After Sale October 25th
The Ski Swap and Sale are two different events, on the same weekend. The
Sale is run by Ski Barn, who fills the Sunrise Lodge with equipment, clothing and
accessories. They have really awesome deals and great discounts - up to 75 percent off. The Swap is run by our Mountain Patrol, and they sell your used equipment and clothing for you.
This year, the Ski Barn Ski Sale will be on October 17th and 18th, with an
After-Sale by Ski Barn on October 25th. Hours on the 17th and 18th will be
9am – 5pm and the After-Sale hours will be 11am - 3pm on the 25th.
The Swap will be held on Sunday, October 18th from 9am – 5pm. Here’s
how it works: if you have something (skis, boots, board, good conditioned apparel,
NO HELMETS) that you would like patrol to sell, drop if off at the mountain inside
the main lodge on October 17th from 9am – 4pm. Please do not bring equipment
that is more than five years old. The swap part of the event is run by our volunteer
Mountain Patrol, and is also a fund-raiser for them. There is a $2 fee per item
dropped off, and Patrol tries their best to sell your items during the swap. If your
item is sold, you must pick up your check on Sunday, October 18th between 3:304:30 p.m. Any funds not collected will be considered a donation to patrol. A 20
percent commission will be taken out of each sale, so please price accordingly. If
your item is not sold, you must pick it up on Sunday before 5 p.m. Please note that
items not picked up will not be kept.