Thunder Ridge Ski Area
Saturdays & Sundays
December 12, 2009 through March 14, 2010
also available: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday, January 18, 2010) and during
Presidents' Week (February 15-19, 2010)

The experience

Just 70 miles north of the city in Patterson, New York, Thunder Ridge Ski Area's scenic slopes are perfect for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, from beginner to expert. There are slow and gentle trails, as well as advanced trails to challenge the daring and adventurous! Go for the day, or spend the weekend (see below for overnight package details).

Please call 845-878-4100 in advance for weather and snow conditions, or visit www.thunderridgeski.com.

The deal

DAY PACKAGE INCLUDES: Discount round-trip rail fare, all-day/all-night lift ticket (night skiing not available on Sundays); shuttle to/from the train station to the ski area; $5 discount on rental equipment.

OVERNIGHT "SKI AND STAY" PACKAGE INCLUDES: Room rates starting as low as $99 for up to four people at a participating hotel, including free transportation to and from the ski area! Special values such as complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, fitness centers, restaurants and nightclubs, kitchenettes, transportation to area shopping and even pet friendly accommodations!

When you arrive at Thunder Ridge on Saturday, go to the ticket booth, mention the "Ski and Stay" package, and store your bags while you ski. At 6 p.m., a FREE shuttle will take you to the hotel, and it will bring you back at 9 a.m. Sunday morning for your second day of skiing. Also available at many hotels on Martin Luther King Monday and President's Week!

Please contact any one of the following hotels to check date availability, pricing, special offers and amenities and to make your reservation! You must book your hotel room in advance and mention the Metro-North Ski and Stay Package.

Danbury Plaza, Danbury, CT (203) 794-0600 - www.danburyplaza.com
Ethan Allen Hotel, Danbury, CT (203) 744-1776 - www.ethanallenhotel.com
Maron Hotel & Suites, Danbury, CT (203) 791-2200 - www.maronhotel.com
SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Danbury, CT (203) 744-7333 - www.springhillsuites.com
The Pawling House Bed & Breakfast, Pawling, NY (845) 855-3851 - www.pawlinghouse.com

Thunder Ridge Ski Area

PRICE: From Grand Central Terminal or Harlem-125th Street: adults, $51.50; seniors, $35; children 12, $39.50; children 6-11, $19.50; children age 5, $6.50; children under 5, $5 (does not include hotel charge for overnight "Ski and Stay" package).

Getting there

Take the Harlem Line to to Patterson Station where a shuttle bus meets designated a.m. trains to take you to the ski area. Later in the day (or the following day for "Ski and Stay" package), a shuttle bus will return you to Patterson Station to meet designated p.m. trains returning to Grand Central Terminal. Check here for an ITINERARY.

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