On the Mountain
The Clock Tower base, right outside
Rentals
- Clock Tower Rental CenterMon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun & holidays 7:30 AM–5:00 PMOkemo's own rental shop at the Clock Tower base, a short walk from Building C. Book online at Epic Mountain Rentals for up to 20% off, and pick up after 3 PM the day before.
- 57 Pond St, Suite 1, Ludlow (Okemo Marketplace Plaza). Rentals, boot fitting and tuning. Reservations online.
- The Boot Pro(802) 228-277644 Pond St, Ludlow, at the foot of the Okemo Access Road. Rentals and demos; boot fitting is the specialty.
Lessons
Okemo Ski & Ride School. Book at okemo.com. Lessons meet at the Clock Tower base area.
Book ahead in busy weeks. Midweek days, like a Wednesday, are easier to book than weekends.
A booking is confirmed only when the confirmation email arrives. When we booked for our family in December 2025, it came the same day, with the Clock Tower as the meeting place.

First time on skis
- Book lessons aheadThen wait for the confirmation email.
- Rent, don't borrowOkemo's own advice for beginners.
- Pick up the day beforeCollect rentals after 3 PM, so the first morning starts on snow.
- Dress in layersMountain weather changes through the day.
Beginner greens to look for
- Coleman BrookA long, scenic green
- Mountain RoadA wide green
- Easy RiderA top-to-bottom green
- Sunset StripA wide, smooth green at Jackson Gore.
See all four on the Okemo trail map.
Getting here
The condo — 109 Okemo Ridge Rd, Ludlow, VT
Allow extra time in snow. Winter tires or all-wheel drive help on the ridge road, and it is worth checking Vermont road conditions before you set out.
Official links: Okemo Mountain Resort · Epic Mountain Rentals · Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce