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Tobogganing, dog sledding and pond hockey provide more ways to play in the snow

LAKE PLACID, N.Y., Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring in Lake Placid is full of excitement, romance and family fun. Snowfall in the springtime is not only common -- it's welcome at America's first winter resort! With or without snow, there's plenty to enjoy in early spring in Lake Placid, New York.

Visitors can enjoy family-friendly Lake Placid sprin...

Recon Instruments' Android-powered HUD will be on display at the Android stand -- Hall 8 AC25

VANCOUVER - February 24, 2012 - Recon Instruments, who last week added a Fresh Technology Award at Distree EMEA to a list of accolades for their patented Heads-up Display (HUD) technology for action sport athletes, will be on display at the Android stand at the 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The company will be demoing their Android-powered ...

Former BALSAMS President & GM Plans to Bring "Grand" Experience

LINCOLN, NH - February 24, 2012 - Jeffrey McIver, who most recently served as the President and General Manager of the historic BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel has been hired to be the new General Manager of the Mountain Club on Loon.

After spending the past two years at The BALSAMS, where he increased revenue despite the lagging economy and reinvigorated the style and gue...

Lincoln, NH, February 27: Thanks to New Hampshire's most powerful snowmaking and a little late-February help from Mother Nature, Loon Mountain is heading into March with 100% of total trail acreage open, plus 5 terrain parks, minipipe, New Hampshire's only superpipe and a calendar packed full of entertainment and events for everyone.

Everyone is invited to come out on March 3 and help support the Faulkner Breast Centre and raise funds for the ...

To get these discounts guests must purchase their lift ticket online at patspeak.com . Ski/Ride Monday through Wednesday in March and Save!

Henniker, NH, February 27, 2012 -- Pats Peak, New Hampshire's premier snowsports destination, announces great deals for skiing/riding Monday through Wednesday in March. To get these discounts guests must purchase their lift ticket online at patspeak.com .

Thanks to the hard work of the Pats P...

Funds Donated From Ski Area Assisted With the Purchase of Protective Ballistic Vests

Bartlett, NH - Attitash Mountain Resort recently donated $3,000 to assist the Bartlett Police Department with purchasing ballistic vests for each officer on the department. The vests are worn by on-duty officers as part of their uniform while performing daily tasks. In April of 2011, the Ba...

Public voting period for 2012 Hall of Fame class begins today at TeamUSA.org/halloffame

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Olympic Committee and Allstate Insurance Company (NYSE: ALL) today announced the list of nominees eligible for induction into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate and invited fans to start voting for those athletes and teams they feel are most deserving of a spot in the Class of 2012.

Upper glades in Phase One of Brackett Basin now open

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine - Thanks to 10 inches of new snow last weekend, Sugarloaf opened the Brackett Basin glades to skiers and riders on Saturday for the first time this season. Brackett Basin is part of a three phase glade expansion onto neighboring Burnt Mountain that makes Sugarloaf the largest ski area in the Eas...

New Partnership Allows Ski Resorts to Manage All Payment Transactions from Any Point-of-Sale Across the Resort

SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Merchant Link, a leading provider of payment gateway and data security solutions, and Transaction Resources, Inc. (TRI), a provider of innovative payment processing solutions, have announced a partnership that allows ski resorts and other hospitality providers to obtain enhanced securi...

12/13 Jiminy Peak season passes go on sale March 1st. Season pass prices have not increased for the 2012/2013 season and there are a variety of pass options to choose from.

Hancock, MA: 2012/2013 Jiminy Peak season passes go on sale on Wednesday, March 1st. There has been no price increase for the 12/13 season and rates will be at their lowest March 1st - June 15th. New Jiminy Peak pass holders will be able to use their season pass as soon as ...