Not Just for Winter Anymore! Okemo Resort

First day of Summer has arrived!Summer begins in the Northern
Hemisphere on June 20, 2012, at 7:09 P.M. (EDT).

According to the Farmer's Almanac, each year the timing of the
solstice depends on when the sun reaches its farthest point north
of the equator. This occurs annually on June 20 or June 21 in
North America, depending on your time zone. The word solstice is
from the Latin solstitium, from sol (sun) and stitium (to stop),
reflecting the fact that the sun appears to stop at this time. In
our region, we notice that the sun is higher in the sky
throughout the day, and its rays strike Earth at a more direct
angle, causing the efficient warming we call summer. In the
winter, just the opposite occurs: the sun is directly overhead at
its most northern point at "high-noon" on the summer solstice,
creating more sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere on this day
then any other. So what are you going to do on the longest day of
the year?

CampGokemohas opened up at Okemo and anyone who visits the
Jackson Gore area Monday thru Saturday will see lots going on at
camp. Plenty of activities happen during the day ranging from
swimming, to hikes, team sports to rock climbing. There are also
visits to Plymouth State Park on some days and field trips to
area attractions.

In speaking with the"golf guys", things are going well at both
Okemo Valley Golf Course and Tater Hill Golf Club. The greens are
in great shape, the grass is growing quickly and the irrigation
systems are going full swing during this hot weather. Did you
know some of those guys begin mowing greens at 5 am? It is a lot
like the winter operations guys, except it is much warmer!
Rodney, who is the course superintendent at Okemo Valley and Eric
at Tater Hill work hard to keep their courses looking good and it
shows.

The biggest question I am getting asked..."how is the zip line
coming?" Well, things are looking good. The name is Sawyer's
Sweep Zip line, and the lower two sections are complete. Work is
progressing nicely on the upper sections. We are anticipating an
early July opening and guests can begin inquiring about
reservations atOkemo.com. We will have a more firm opening date
to share soon.

TheAdventure Zone begins 7-day a week operationbeginning on
Friday June 29th, so be sure to check it out!

Enjoy the sun and have some fun... Okemo, not just for Winter
anymore!!

Bruce SchmidtOkemo GM

If you are looking for the perfect place to stay during your
holiday at Okemo

Spacious Atrium Slopeslide Condo Sleeps 8

Susan

http://www.vrbo.com/382300

susan@emcomanagement.com

732-221-9483