One-Day (Outbound) Getaways

Thunder Ridge Ski Area
Saturdays & Sundays
December 10 through March 11, 2012
also available: Christmas Week (December 23-30, 2011); Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday, January 16, 2012) and Presidents' Week (February 20-24, 2012)

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..

• On sale December 5: ADMISSION FOR DAY: Discount all-day/all-night lift ticket (night skiing not available on Sundays); free shuttle to/from the train station to the ski area; $5 discount on rental equipment: adults, $33.50; seniors/children 6-12, $21.50; children age 5 and under, $8.50.
• RAIL FARE: Discount round-trip rail fare from your boarding station

OVERNIGHT "SKI AND STAY" PACKAGE INCLUDES: Room rates starting as low as $99 for up to four people at participating hotels, 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 (at an additional cost of $25 paid at Thunder Ridge). Also available at many hotels during Christmas Week, 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
Hilton Garden Inn, Danbury, CT (203) 205-2000 – www.danbury.gardeninn.com
The Pawling House Bed & Breakfast, Pawling, NY (845) 855-3851 - www.pawlinghouse.com

Take the Harlem Line to Patterson Station where a shuttle will meet designated AM and PM trains. Check here for an ITINERARY.