Rescheduled: Hitting the Slopes at Thunder Ridge
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This event is hosted by a community organization. If you want more information, please contact the organizer directly.
Event Description
Join us for a beautiful day to hit the slopes at Thunder Ridge Ski Area in Putnam County. This modest sized mountain has a variety of trails from beginners (Green Circle) to Expert (Black Diamond) leveled with beautiful views and sites. This ski area provides an opportunity to rent equipment from boots, to polls, skis, and snowboards. They do not offer helmet rentals. Lift tickets can be purchased online ahead of time or the day of the event. The exact length of the our ski/snowboard may vary depending on how many runs we take. The skiing portion ought to be done around 4 pm with the optional After Ski Mingle at the restaurant Putnam Diner and Restaurant, a 10 minute drive from the ski area and a 5 minute drive to the Patterson Metro North train station. Here is the Partiful link to RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/g9O4VSbQyzyzQcHfpvMo
Link to buy Lift tickets: https://thunderridgeski.com/plan-your-trip/lift-tickets/
Info on Equipment Rentals: https://thunderridgeski.com/plan-your-trip/rental-equipment/
Meetup Spot: Arrive by 11:30 am at the Patterson train stop via Metro North where we will head to the ski area by carpooling once everyone has arrived. (3 minute ride from ski area)
* Special Note: The time range of the event includes the optional After Mingle and is flexible.*
Directions for those who don’t drive:
1) You could carpool with your friendly and welcoming group members (Very Popular Option)
OR
2) Take the train from Grand Central to the Patterson stop on the Harlem line of the Metro North. (3 minutes from the ski area).
‘The Chosen People’ WhatsApp Groups-
Announcement link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L3yS70QytmDHQDavNWOUU2 (I post announcements and polls important to planning for attendees.)
Ski/Snowboarding Group Chat link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CePl7kvvopAB59H6zcgB3w (This subgroup allows skiing and snowboarding attendees to chat with and coordinate travel with each other).
Train Takers link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gh1ABwf0cPg6FpZFPSAB0u (This subgroup is for those taking the train to arrange train times, meet up at the station, or share your train car so you take the train together.)
What is ‘ The Chosen People’ WhatsApp group for?
– Coordinating traveling to the hike/outdoor event with others whether you are carpooling or taking the train together.
– Being up to date with where we are the day of the hike/outdoor event or letting us know when you’re arriving if you’re running late.
-Knowing who is planning to attend for an accurate number. -In case details slightly change closer to the day of the event.
*This WhatsApp group is used for all outdoor events including this one. Feel free to stay in the chat to be in the know for future hiking/outdoor events.*