Polar Peak Ski Bowl

<BODY background="/back411.gif" TEXT="#FFFFFF" LINK="#FFFF00" VLINK="#00FF00" ALINK="#FF0000" onLoad="timerONE=window.setTimeout('scrollit_r2l(100)',250);">  <center> <img border=0 src="/pix/pp1.gif" alt="Polar Peak" width=291 height=160> </center> <BR> <P><u><font size="+2">The Region</font></u><BR> Polar Peak is a private ski resort open to friends and family only. Located just off the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Ancram, New York. Polar Peak is easily accessible from the nearby towns of Hudson which is 15mi to the west and Great Barrington MA. 20 mi to the east. Polar Peak was developed in 1991 by two young entrepreneurs, Mark and Tom Herishko who had a dream to build a ski lift on a nearby hill located on the family farm. Before long their adventures would take them everywhere from Killington Vermont to Mount Washington New Hampshire never knowing the Peak would eventually be displayed on many T.V. shows and newspaper articles and that the Peak would be seen world wide. The Peak is located in the heart of ski country. Surrounded by the pristine forest wilderness of the Taconic Range. High elevation contributes to abundant snowfall and colder temperatures for snowmaking. Many of the surrounding peaks peak at the 1000 foot level, while Polar Peaks base elevation is 700 feet. Polar Peak is a resort built by true skiers for true skiers. The Peak and its members are dedicated to preserving the true meaning of the sport of alpine skiing and snowboarding.</p> <P><font size="+1"><u>Facts about Polar Peak</u></font><BR> Polar Peak has a 114 foot vertical drop with a sunny southern exposure. There are eight acres of skiable terrain which sports nine marked slopes and two wild bowls. The Peak itself is a wide open ski bowl. There are two ropetow ski lifts to get you up the mountain including the Summit Express which delivers skiers to the mid mountain and summit. The Valley Express services the Beginner learning area. 100% of Polar Peaks terrain has the capability to have snow made on it, however 57% receives regular snowmaking service. The snowmakers have one of the longest seasons in the east, hitting the slopes from early October until early April. Polar Peak produces snow which is custom tailored to perfection. All of the snow made is by our own specially designed snow guns and Peak snowmaking system, so even in the worst of times there is always snow. At the base of the mountain all of the common amenities are found, including the Peak Lodge which is famous for its great hot choclate. The Lodge has a relaxed atmosphere with snacks, beverages, and a T.V. playing the best extreme ski movies of all time to put you in the mood for skiing and riding.</p> <DD><a href="/history.html"><u><font size="+2">Tales from the Mountain</font></u></a><BR> <DD><font size="-2"><em><B>The History of Polar Peak Ski Resort</b></em></font><BR> <BR> <DD><a href="/gallery"><U><font size="+2">Virtual Photo Gallery</font></U></a><BR> <DD><font size="-2"><em><B>Photos from the peak</b></em></font><BR> <BR> <DD><a href="/summer.html"><u><font size="+2">The Summer Season at the Peak</font></u></a><BR> <BR> <DD><a href="/t-map.html"><font size=+2><U>Check out our trail map!</u></font></a><BR> <BR> <DD><a href="/direct.html"><font size=+2><U>Directions</u></font></a><BR> <DD><font size="-2"><em><B>to Polar Peak</b></em></font><BR> <BR> <DD><a href="/mark.html"><u><font size=+2>Snowmaking 101</font></u></a><BR> <DD><font size="-2"><em><B>Pictures of snowmaking high upon the peaks.</b></em></font> <center> <img border=0 src="/pix/tom1.jpg" alt="Mark Making Snow" width=337 height=212> </center> <BR>  <DD><u><font size=+2>The Peak Lodge and base</font></u><BR> <DD><font size="-2"><em><B>The Peak Lodge and office located at the base of Polar Peak</b></em></font> <center> <img border=0 src="/pix/tom2.jpg" alt="Base Lodge" width=319 height=225> <img border=0 src="/pix/tom3.jpg" alt="Base Lodge" width=314 height=256> <BR> <BR> <u><font size=+2>Useful Links:</font></u><BR> <table> <TR> <TD> <a href="http://www.rsn.com"><img border=0 src="/pix/dim026.gif" alt="-" width=11 height=11><img border=0 src="/pix/wsp1001.gif" width=10 height=1>Resort Sports Network</a><BR> <a href="http://netcast.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/netcast.do-it?state=ancram%2C+NY+12502&city=yes&area=Local+Forecast&html=yes&match=strong"><img border=0 src="/pix/dim026.gif" alt="-" width=11 height=11><img border=0 src="/pix/wsp1001.gif" width=10 height=1>Satellite Weather Forcast for Polar Peak</a><BR> <a href="http://www.snowcountry.com"><img border=0 src="/pix/dim026.gif" alt="-" width=11 height=11><img border=0 src="/pix/wsp1001.gif" width=10 height=1>Snow Country Worldwide</a><BR> <a href="http://members.aol.com/spflyer/snow.htm"><img border=0 src="/pix/dim026.gif" alt="-" width=11 height=11><img border=0 src="/pix/wsp1001.gif" width=10 height=1>Leo Costantino's Homepage</a><BR> <a href="http://www.huntermtn.com"><img border=0 src="/pix/dim026.gif" alt="-" width=11 height=11><img border=0 src="/pix/wsp1001.gif" width=10 height=1>Hunter Mountain</a><BR> <a href="http://www.peaks.com"><img border=0 src="/pix/dim026.gif" alt="-" width=11 height=11><img border=0 src="/pix/wsp1001.gif" width=10 height=1>American Skiing Company Page</a><BR> </TD> </TR> </table>  <BR> <BR> <u><font size=+2><a href="/guestbk.html">Sign our guest book</a></font></u>  <form method=post action=http://www.kybersys.com/~guestimate/template/comments.cfm> <input type=hidden name=accountid value="ppeak"> <center> <INPUT TYPE="submit" VALUE="View the Comments from My Guestbook"> </center> </form>  <DD>Questions? replies! e-mail us at <a href="mailto:tom.herishko@polarpeak.com"><em>tom.herishko@polarpeak.com</em></a> <BR> <center> <img src="/pix/ppscroll.gif" width=230 height=40> </center> </center> </BODY>