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LINCOLN, NH January 26, 2012 -- New Hampshire's Loon Mountain opened its 425' long superpipe today, making it the first superpipe to open in New Hampshire and the third to open on the East Coast.

"Building the pipe is a huge commitment that takes a lot of man power and resources," said Brian Norton, Loon's Terrain Park Manager. "We give a lot of credit to our snowmaking and grooming team and we are stoked to have the first superpipe open in ...

Raise money and enjoy a day on the slopes to help fight cancer.

Henniker, NH, January 26, 2012 - PATS PEAK, southern New Hampshire's favorite mountain, announces it will be hosting the 2nd Annual American Cancer Society's Hope on the Slopes event on Sunday, February 12th. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with skiing/riding beginning at 8:30 a.m. and snowtubing at 9:00 a.m.

Hope on the Slopes is a fun, memorable experience and a ...

From Jen Butson / SkiVermont

WARREN, VT. - Welcome to the heart of winter at Sugarbush Resort. Sugarbush is primed for some great skiing and riding over the next days and weeks to come. With all the great entertainment, not to mention the excellent snow conditions, February is the time to visit Sugarbush. Enjoy the convenience and ease of staying at Clay Brook or the Sugarbush Inn with an All-Inclusive Ski, Dine and Staypackage. All-Inclusive ...

From Jen Butson, SkiVermont

STOWE, VT. - The Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center Presents Suzanne Vega on February 24 and Blackberry Smoke on February 25, both shows at 8pm.

Tickets available online at http://www.sprucepeakarts.org/events-ticket/events/

Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a ...

From Jen Butson, SkiVermont.com

MANCHESTER, VT.

We've got a handful of February Events:

2/3/12 Mom's Day Off
Hey Mom! Show us a picture of your kid and ski or ride all day for a $15 donation to the VT-NH Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This is a great way to get out on the slopes and support a great cause!

2/11/12 Vermont Sugar House
The Sugar House will be on site at...

From Ski Vermont, by Jen Butson

STRATTON MOUNTAIN, VT. - Stratton is still reaping the benefits of the MLK Weekend's big storm. Having received 12 inches of fresh snow, the mountain is blanketed in inviting snow. In the midst of a cold front, the resort is blowing snow at every opportunity, expanding terrain almost daily. With the recent opening of the Coca Cola Tubing Park and the Stratton Nordic Center, offering snowshoeing and cross country...

From Jen Butson / SkiVermont.com

JEFFERSONVILLE, VT. - Families looking for winter fun flock to Smugglers' Notch Resort to enjoy skiing and riding on three mountains, as well as snowshoeing and cross country skiing. The resort's extensive onslope and offslope activities include snowtubing and flying through the trees on a 3- or 6-line zip line canopy tour.

Over the Presidents' Day holiday week, there's even more fun to be had. Gue...

Source: Ski Vermont, Jen Butson

LONDONDERRY, VT. - February is going to be fantastik at Magic, because it's our official 50 Years celebration of when Swiss ski instructor Hans Thorner first opened the peak of Magic to skiing. February 4th at Magic will be a party day with 50% off tickets for anyone 50 years or older; throwback, retro ski outfits get you 10% off tickets; anyone riding the #50 chair on the famed Red Lift receives prizes; a morni...

From: Jen Butson, [email]jen@skivermont.com[/email]

BOLTON, VT. - Bolton Valley, Vermont's most convenient ski area just 30 minutes from Burlington, once again will host the Bolton Valley Snowshoe Shuffle, a 5K walk or run on snowshoes to benefit the American Lung Association, on Saturday, Feb. 11. The event will be held on a specially designed course at the Bolton Valley Nordic Center and will include several hills and groomed trails as well ...

by Jen Butson, [email]jen@skivermont.com[/email]

KILLINGTON, VT. - Monster Freeride Sessions with Ian Compton, Feb 19-20 and Feb 21-23

Monster Freeride Sessions with local freeskier, Ian Compton, offer modern park and pipe coaching in a laid back and fun environment. Compton has local, national and international competition success and will work to help take freeskiers to the next level. Whether you want to charge the park, explor...