The O Park at Otsego Club Opens Today with Planet Rails, Boxes & Jumps
Gaylord, MI
December 14, 2007
The O Park offers the best terrain park experience in the midwest for riders of all levels.
The Planet team has assembled rails and jumps sure to stoke any rider.
The Otsego Club is a private four season club, but they are opening the ski
slopes/terrain park to the public until December 21st! After the
21st, it'll be members only except on Wednesday and Thursday night. If you aren't
a club member now is the time to check it out!
Hours of Operation
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 4pm To 9pm
Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lift Ticket Prices
Adult $25.00
Teens (13 – 17) $20.00
Juniors (9-12) $15.00.
Seniors (70+) and Children (8 & Under) Ski For Free
Call to verify hours and days of operations at 989.732.5181.
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers
world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Rails & Boxes Under Construction for Seven Different Resorts
Boise, ID
November 26, 2007
The Planet staff is working overtime to complete rail and box orders for seven different resorts. Riders across the country will have the opportunity to experience the same level of excellence in any Planet Park.
Planet is the only terrain park equipment manufacturer that combines precise metal fabrication with an extensive snowboarding background. Planet’s goal is to provide the best freestyle terrain experience at every Planet Park.
The staff is currently building rails and boxes for Planet Parks at the ski areas listed below:
Bristol Mountain Resort
Canandaigua, NY
Camelback Ski Area
Tannersville, PA
Otsego Club
Gaylord, MI
Sno Mountain
Scranton, PA
Sunburst Ski Area
Kewaskum, WI
Swain Resort
Swain, NY
Wisp Resort
McHenry, MD
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Ski Area Management Magazine Interviews Ryan Neptune, owner of Planet, in the November 2007 Trend Watch
Woodbury, CT
November 21, 2007
To get the latest on terrain park design trends, rails, jibs, and features Ski Area Management Magazine got a hold of Ryan Neptune.
Find out what Neptune had to say on the subject …
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Terrain Park Equipment Delivery for Colorado Mountain College
Leadville, CO
November 10, 2007
Colorado Mountain College just took delivery of some new terrain park equipment. The shipment included many of the same Planet rails and boxes found at ski areas worldwide.
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Batch of Planet Rails Delivered to Telluride
Telluride, CO
November 9, 2007
Telluride’s “Air Garden Park” just got better with a recent delivery of Planet’s rails and boxes. The latest addition is guaranteed to appeal to any rider.
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Planet Launches EastCoast22.com
Scranton, PA
November 7, 2007
Planet launches EastCoast22.com, a site dedicated to keeping riders on top of the action at Sno Mountain.
EastCoast22.com is devoted primarily to the terrain parks and pipes at the resort. Visitors will stay up to date on the East Coast’s first permanent 22-foot superpipe. Riders of all ability levels can view photos and video of the terrain designed and built by Planet.
Recent updates and daily snow reports are just a few conveniences built into the site. A complete list of the season’s events keeps riders and competitors informed. Visitors can even contact the Planet team and ask questions about the pipe and park’s design.
Check out EastCoast22.com and find what’s happening this season at Sno Mountain!
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers
world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Planet Partners with Otsego Club to Construct World Class Terrain Park
Gaylord, MI
November 6, 2007
Ryan Neptune and the Planet team were on site at the Otsego Club this week to formulate plans for the resort’s upcoming freestyle terrain. The partnership with Planet will put Otsego on the map as the foremost terrain park in the Midwest.
Planet has been responsible for the industry’s most prestigious terrain parks and event venues. Neptune and his staff have the same expectations for Otsego.
“I believe the Otsego Club will be in a class of its own when it comes to creating a one of a kind winter environment for its private club membership and guests”, stated Neptune.
“This enhanced Terrain Park, which will be one of a kind in Michigan and the Midwest, will be very popular with snowboarding and winter enthusiasts of all levels. Our goal is to educate the staff, members and guests to the facilities and provide a complete care package to satisfy the learning curve and creativity of terrain parks while creating a safe environment”, continued Neptune.
During the visit, Planet scouted the terrain and considered placement options for this seasons parks and pipes. The physical layout will include two halfpipes at 13 and 18-feet, accompanied by plenty of jumps and rails. Planet will be on site during every stage of the design and construction process.
The Planet team is extremely enthusiastic about creating something unique for the Otsego Club. The final product will appeal to all of the resort’s members and guests while making it a freestyle terrain destination in the Midwest.
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers
world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Planet Delivers Rail and Wallride to Mount Hood Meadows
Mount Hood, OR
November 1, 2007
Planet delivered a load of terrain park equipment to get Mount Hood Meadows ready for the season. The terrain park staff was on hand to help unload the 16-foot wallride and modular rails. This is the second wallride Planet has custom built for the resort. Being such a big hit with riders last season, the Meadows park staff decided to add another to their line up.
Included were three 20-foot, t-box style modular rails with all the necessary end caps and connectors. Planet’s modular rail system is designed to make numerous setup options possible. The Meadows staff can install each rail individually or together in a multitude of flat and kinked rail combinations.
Riders at Mount Hood Meadows have much to look forward to this season with the latest addition of Planet’s terrain park equipment.
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers
world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Planet Snow Tools Featured on the Cover of Transworld Snowboarding
Oceanside, CA
October 30, 2007
The latest issue of the Transworld Buyer's Guide featured Planet Snow Tools rails on the cover.
Check out more photos of Planet Snow Tools on Transworld's Site:
Vail Session Steel & Sky Rail Jam
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers
world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
New Addition Added to the Planet Shop
Scranton, PA
October 18, 2007
Planet recently expanded its manufacturing facility in Boise, Idaho.
Excavation and concrete retaining walls have made space for a new storage building. The Planet crew also expanded an area in front of the shop so equipment orders can be loaded and shipped more efficiently.
The shop has continuously transformed over the years. The staff is regularly developing new ways to improve the quality of Planet’s tools, equipment and customer service.
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers
world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Rail and Skate Ramp Delivery for Sno Mountain
Scranton, PA
September 29, 2007
Planet made a huge delivery to Sno Mountain in Scranton, PA last week.
The trailer was stacked with rails, boxes and even a skateboard ramp.
A battleship rail, double c rainbow, staircase rail and a wall
ride were just a few items included in the order. Planet staff
assembled the skateboard ramp inside the lodge so guests can
skate year-round.
With two more deliveries scheduled for Sno
Mountain, riders will have plenty to choose from in the
park this winter.
Check out photos of the delivery on EastCoast22.com
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers
world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
New Rails will be Installed Ragged Mountain
Danbury, NH
September 14, 2007
Planet makes another cross-country delivery to Ragged Mountain in New Hampshire. A wide variety of rails and boxes will take Ragged’s terrain to the next level.
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Ryan Neptune of Planet Conducts Freestyle Terrain Seminar at the NE Summit and SANY Trade Shows
Bretton Woods, NH
September 6, 2007
Planet owner, Ryan Neptune, held a seminar
at the Northeast Summit Tradeshow on
terrain park design, construction and operation.
Attendees had a rare opportunity to learn from one
of the world’s most accomplished park and pipe builders.
In his presentation, Neptune clarified the
issues surrounding terrain park safety and
liability and provided practical solutions
for many of the challenges associated with
terrain park management.
Allocation of equipment, terrain selection
and labor resources were a few discussion
topics that are often overlooked by terrain builders.
Neptune drew on his own experience
to address areas of concern for ski areas in any region.
Attendees represented a variety of backgrounds including:
outdoor operations management, park maintenance, grooming,
risk management, ski patrol and snowmaking. A troubleshooting
session followed in which attendees were given the opportunity
to discuss specific scenarios. Each
member of the audience left with
information to improve the safety and operation of his or
her terrain park. An additional presentation will
be held Tuesday, September 10th at the Ski
Areas of New York Tradeshow in Vernon, NY.
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers
world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Huge Planet Snow Tools Rail Delivery for Sno Mountain
August 24, 2007
Boise, ID
Planet Snow Tools will be delivering a large batch of rails and boxes within the next few weeks to Sno Mountain in Scranton, PA. It’ll take three round trips from the Planet manufacturing facility in Boise, ID to drop off all the rails. Wallrides, staircase rails, bowls and battleship rails are just a few terrain features that were built for Sno Mountain’s park.
Planet Snow Tools staff will be on site this week completing dirt work to set the foundation for this winter’s terrain. Sno Mountain will have upwards of four terrain parks, a boardercross course and two halfpipes. Planet will also be installing a new mini-ramp inside the day lodge so riders can skate year-round. Check out the photos and see what’s in store for Sno Mountain this winter!
Planet Snow Tools, a division of Planet, is the leader in snow park equipment. With tools for every aspect
of terrain park building and maintenance, PST equipment is designed with the user in mind and built to last. Terrain park maintenance crews all over the
globe rely on the effectiveness and durability of the PST product line.
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers
world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Riders Throw Down at the AST Dew Tour Snowboard Rail Jam
August 18, 2007
Portland, OR
The AST Dew Tour wrapped up the third annual Snowboard Rail Jam Saturday night at the Vans Invitational in Portland, OR. Planet worked side by side with Murphy
Productions to design and build the course. A single barrel down rail and a flat-down ledge/rail combo gave riders plenty to choose from as they battled for the lead.
Planet staff performed course maintenance throughout the competition to ensure the best possible riding conditions.
After each rider was given an introductory run, they went all out for the next 30 minutes to land as many technical tricks as they could. 19 year-old Jonas Michilot
from Bloomington, Minnesota lead the pack with the most points. Zac Marben and Keegan Valaika weren’t far behind claiming second and third place.
Planet Snow Tools, a division of Planet, is the leader in snow park equipment. With tools for every aspect
of terrain park building and maintenance, PST equipment is designed with the user in mind and built to last. Terrain park maintenance crews all over the
globe rely on the effectiveness and durability of the PST product line.
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers
world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
Planet Snow Tools Chosen to Design & Build The Third Annual AST Dew Tour Snowboard Rail Jam Course
Portland, OR
August 14, 2007
For the third year running, Planet was chosen to design and build the course for the AST Dew Tour Snowboard Rail Jam. This years course will include
numerous rails and ledges to give riders plenty of options as they drop in from the 30-foot platform. The course design will encourage the world's top riders to
push the limit with the most innovative and demanding maneuvers.
The Vans Invitational in Portland, OR is the third stop on the AST Dew Tour. The snowboard rail jam kicks off at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, August 18, 2007, in front of
the Rose Quarter Arena. The jam session format allows riders to take as many runs as then can to accumulate points throughout the contest. The AST Dew
Tour's Snowboard Rail Jam is a rare opportunity to witness the world's top snowboarders throw down their best tricks for the crowd and judges in the middle of August.
Planet Snow Tools, a division of Planet, is the leader in snow park equipment. With tools for every aspect
of terrain park building and maintenance, PST equipment is designed with the user in mind and built to last. Terrain park maintenance crews all over the
globe rely on the effectiveness and durability of the PST product line.
Planet is a rider driven company focusing on every element of today's action sports industry. With over 20 years of industry experience, Planet delivers
world-class venues, from design and construction to implementation.
In Production Now -- PST 2008 Resort Rakes
August 16, 2007
Boise, Idaho
To place your order call 208-321-9353!
Perisher Blue Ski Resort in Australia Adds the Complete Line of Planet Snowtools
August 16, 2007
Boise, Idaho
PST 2008 Tuning Benches are Ready to Ship
August 15, 2007
Boise, Idaho
To place your order call 208-321-9353!
