PINKHAM NOTCH, New Hampshire — Are you capable of skiing or riding over 100,000 vertical feet in one day? If you are, the bar has been set again for a potential 40 participating skiers and riders who are up for the challenge that includes also raising associated pledge donations to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire. Held the first Monday in March, last year’s “100K” day saw participants completing at least 48 runs via the famed Lynx Trail’s 2,100 plus vertical descent from…
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Wildcat Mountain Goes 100% Green Wax For Its Tune & Rental Shop
PINKHAM NOTCH, New Hampshire — With its location 100% within the White Mountain National Forest and operating on a land-use permit granted by the U.S.
Gunstock Collecting for the Haitian Relief Effort over MLK Weekend
GILFORD, New Hampshire — Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, New Hampshire will be collecting donations for the people of Haiti over this Martin Luther King vacation weekend.
Gunstock to Host Premiere Ski Race for Disabled Skiers
GILFORD, New Hampshire — Gunstock ADAPTIVE Learning Center is proud to host the second event of the 2010 Diana Golden Cup race series on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010. Honoring disabled champion Diana Golden, named Golden Cup “US Skier of the Year” by Ski Magazine and a member of the US National Ski Hall of Fame, the nationwide program introduces, encourages, and promotes ski racing for disabled skiers of all ages, abilities, and expertise, Prior racing experience is neither expected nor required….
Winter Sleigh Rides Now at Gunstock
GILFORD, New Hampshire — Gunstock Mountain Resort introduces Sleigh rides this winter. In a recent visit with the star of the show Doc, a 14 year Belgian Draft Horse from Maine has adapted well to the his new Lakes Region home at the base of Gusntock
Pats Peak Student Patroller Runner-up in the Outstanding Young Patroller for 2009
HENNIKER, New Hampshire — Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, is proud to announce patroller, Kenneth Plourde, as the 2009 recipient of the National Ski Patrol Silver Merit Star as runner-up in the Outstanding Young Patroller category. Plourde was the NH Region and Eastern Division winner of this award, which is then submitted to the national level. Plourde distinguished himself among his fellow student and adult patrollers alike through his excellent skiing,…
Double-Up Wednesdays Means $20 Savings on Online Tickets at Waterville Valley
WATERVILLE VALLEY, New Hampshire — There’s more big Waterville Valley ski savings to be had online at waterville.com for 2010. On Wednesdays, Waterville Valley is doubling up their $10 savings on lift tickets purchased online 48 hours in advance.
Gunstock Adaptive is Holding its 5th Annual Fundraising Event, Party on the Snow
GILFORD, New Hampshire — Gunstock Adaptive will hold its annual one day fundraising event. On Sat March 12, 2010, Ski Teams will gather at Gunstock Mountain Resort. They come in costumes for a day of fun, and to support the non-profit adaptive program Gunstock Adaptive.
Snow Escapes, Kids Ski & Ride Free Weekends, Nordic Getaways at Waterville Valley
WATERVILLE VALLEY, New Hampshire — Waterville Valley kicks off 2010 with a variety of January ski and stay deals including three Ring in 2010 with Kids Ski Free Weekends, January Midweek Snow Escapes, and Nordic Ski Getaways. Packages include access to the White Mountain Athletic Club, skating at the indoor Waterville Valley ice arena and use of the resort shuttle bus.
Wildcat Mountain Supports Governor’s January Learn a Snow Sport Month
PINKHAM NOTCH, New Hampshire — New Hampshire Governor John Lynch has proclaimed January 2010 as Learn a Snow Sports Month recognizing that winter recreation is an important part of the state’s lifestyle and rich winter sports history. In doing so, the state of New Hampshire joins several other states across the nation taking part in the snow sport industries campaign to introduce persons to winter sports. Wildcat Mountain has been introducing persons to winter recreation since it began…