Sunday, January 21, 2007

Firefighters & EMS Special Discount Ski Day at Ski Butternut

- January 19, 2007

Ski Butternut, Great Barrington MA shows appreciation for Firefighters and E.M.S. members by offering them and their immediate family members an all day lift ticket, rentals, and some après ski appetizers for just $25 (a $75 value) on Friday January 26th. Just show an ID that identifies you as a firefighter or EMS squad member to get the savings.

In addition to the January 26th one day event, Ski Butternut offers an ongoing winter-long opportunity for Fireman and E.M.S. squad members (and their immediate family) to save on skiing. These individuals can purchase an all-mountain lift ticket any Sunday for just $25 (regular rate is $49 - so this is almost ½ price). Rental skis or snowboard can be had for $20 (regularly $30), and group ski or snowboard lessons can be purchased for just $10 (regularly $30). These special rates are available to Firefighters and EMS personnel (and their immediate families) every Sunday all season long including holiday periods.

The above noted special savings is Ski Butternut’s way of saying “Thank You” for all you do for your communities. These specially priced lift tickets, rentals and lessons need to be picked up at the Group Booth, located on the far left hand side of the main parking lot, before 11 a.m.

For more information call David Ryel, Group Sales Manager, at 413-528-2000 x 154.
To learn more about Ski Butternut visit our website at www.SkiButternut.com or call 413-528-2000.

Guests desiring a free brochure or wanting to learn more about Ski Butternut can call (413) 528-2000, email us a request at info@SkiButternut.com or visit us online at www.SkiButternut.com.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Weather blamed for Jiminy Peak chimney fire




Warm weather helped creosote build up in chimney
Firefighters respond the a chimney fire at Jiminy Peak. (Photo: WNYT)
HANCOCK, Mass., Jan. 18
By WNYT Staff

The cold temperatures overnight may have contributed to a fire at the Jiminy Peak Ski Resort.

Hancock and Stephentown fire departments were called to Jiminy Peak in Hancock, Massachusetts just over the New York line.

The fire was centered in a chimney at the Country Inn at the ski resort complex. When firefighters arrived they saw flames shooting out of the chimney.

They were able to put the fire out quickly.

They found the warm weather may have also contributed to the cause.

"On a year like this, we had so much warm weather, you burn slow pokey fires and that helps generate creosote in the chimneys. And then you get a cold snap, you get a real hot fire going, and all that build up in the chimney starts to burn,” Hancock Fire Chief Dave Rash.

On closer inspection the chief found the fire had started to spread to the attic and roof. He says they got to it just time.

Last Updated: Thu Jan 18 07:42:00 EST 2007