News from Peek'n Peak Resort

Findley Lake, N.Y., January 6, 2009 – Peek’n Peak Resort and Spa is pleased to announce the addition of a new terrain park feature for the 2008-2009 winter season. Visitors to the Peak will see a full size school bus buried in the snow this season. Skiers and boarders can ride or jump over the bus. To kick off this new feature, Peek’n Peak will host the Back to School Bus Jam on Saturday, January 10th. This free event is open to skiers and boarders. Registration takes place from noon – 1p.m. at the Retreat and the event begins at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in several categories.
Peek’n Peak will also host the 2nd annual chili cook-off this Saturday at the Retreat from 12 – 3 p.m. Tasting tickets are available for $1 at the event and guests can vote on their favorite chili. Participants include Ashville General, Brick Village Gourmet, Burning Asphalt Sauces, The Kelly Hotel, Tamarack Bar & Grille, Union Station Brewery and US Foodservice. For more information, please visit PKnPK.com or call 716-355-4141 x2525.

Scout Day at Peek’n Peak
Findley Lake, N.Y., January 7, 2009 – Peek’n Peak Resort and Spa will offer a discount on lift tickets, equipment rentals and lessons this Saturday, January 10, to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and their immediate families. Discount lift tickets are up to $20 off the regular price. Scout Day lift ticket pricing is $34 for adults and $28 for juniors (6-11 years). Children 5 and under ski free with a ticketed adult. Rental equipment discounts are up to $9 off the regular pricing. Scout Day rental equipment rates are $19 for adult ski rental, $24 for adult snowboard rental and $15 for junior/child ski rental or $20 for junior/child snowboard rental. A Scout Day Lesson Package is also available for $48 which is a savings of $12 and includes a beginner area lift ticket, group lesson and equipment rental. This beginner package is available for ages 12 and older. Scouts must present a valid scout ID at the lift ticket window to receive the discounts. Scouts are encouraged to talk with their group leaders about earning a winter sports merit badge as part of their skiing or snowboarding fun at Peek’n Peak.


Peek’n Peak to Host Junior Ski Race
Findley Lake, N.Y., January 7, 2009 – Peek’n Peak Resort and Spa will host a Niagara Frontier Ski Race on Sunday, January 11, 2009 starting at 10 am at the Sugar’ n Ouse lodge area. The race will attract over 150 junior ski racers age 7-12 from the tri-state area.

The race will be a two run slalom event with trophies and medals handed out to the top boys and girls. These competitors will represent all the Western New York ski areas which include Peek’n Peak, Holiday Valley, Holimont, Kissing Bridge and Buffalo Ski Club.

This race is a qualifier for ski racers who will move on to the New York State Championship Race to be held in the Adirondacks at Gore Mountain, North Creek, New York. Racers advancing to this level and beyond may one day find themselves competing for slots on the US Ski Team to compete in events at the World Cup and Olympic level. New York State is one of the most active skiing states in the nation boasting more ski areas than any other state.

Alpine racing events such as the one hosted by Peek’n Peak are just one of the many family fun activities that attract thousands of skiers to enjoy winter recreation activities and provide a substantial economic boost for the surrounding area. Peek’n Peak Resort and Spa is proud to sponsor this activity and the Peek’n Peak Junior Race Team as these young skiers become our ambassadors throughout the region.


About Peek’n Peak Resort and Spa
Established in 1964, Peek’n Peak Resort and Spa, in Findley Lake, NY, is a regional destination for golf and snow sports, 30 minutes east of Erie, PA and 30 minutes west of Jamestown, NY. The resort features 27 ski slopes and trails, 10 miles of cross country terrain, two highly acclaimed golf courses, exquisite day spa, fine dining, and a vast selection of accommodations and other amenities, as well as a prestigious RCI Gold Crown rating. For more information, visit http://www.pknpk.com/ .
The Peak gets an average snowfall of more than 200 inches a year. During the 2007-2008, the ski season lasted for a record 128 days. The resort is open seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays, and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays.