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Henniker, NH, October 17, 2011 - Pats Peak, New Hampshire's premier snowsports destination, announces its 9th annual Octoberfest celebration in conjunction with the 41st annual Pats Peak Ski Club Ski and Snowboard Sale on Sunday, November 6, 2011. The Octoberfest celebration is from 11am to 6pm with the Ski and Snowboard Sale from 11am to 3pm. It's one of the b...

The City of Gatlinburg hosts a family-friendly event in Tuscaloosa, makes it snow at The University of Alabama and presents a trip to a deserving family affected by the April storms

GATLINBURG, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Gatlinburg will bring snow to Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Oct. 22 , at The University of Alabama vs. University of Tennessee game, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., to provide children of all ages a free, one-of-a kind...

LUDLOW, Vt. - With less than a month to go until Okemo Mountain Resort's target opening day of the 2011/2012 winter season, the anticipation among skiers and riders is rising to a fevered pitch. October marks the announcement of many magazine reader survey results and top-10 lists, and Okemo is, once again, receiving accolades.

In its annual Top 30 Reader Resort Survey, SKI named Okemo Mountain Resort one of the top 10 resorts in the East. Ok...

LINCOLN, NH - After investing $20 million in the past five years to add more terrain, uphill capacity and state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming technology, Loon Mountain continues its commitment to providing a great guest experience in 2011-2012 with a $1.4 million investment to add four new trails (an additional 17.5 acres), and an additional 170 of the latest technology Low-E tower snow guns.

In the past two seasons, Loon has added 600 hi...

Lift named via guest submission contest

HUNTER, NY - Hunter Mountain's latest lift installation, a high-speed detachable quad to serve its West Side, has been named the Zephyr Express. The name was submitted by Creel Brown, a Hunter Mountain patron from New York, NY, in a contest after being chosen from hundreds of submissions. The name refers to a westerly wind, originating from Greek mythology. Hunter's Kaatskill Flyer, which was installed f...

West Dover, VT (October 12, 2011) - Mount Snow officials announced today that a record number of attendees came through the gate at this past weekend's Oktobrewfest, many of which purchased raffle tickets for their chance to win the Golden Chair from the Grand Summit Express lift in support of local Irene recovery efforts with total sales eclipsing the $5,000 mark. The influx of visitors over the holiday weekend regarded as a major boon for Mount Snow Vall...

Service begins December 15, 2011

TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Porter Airlines is launching seasonal service to Burlington, Vermont, this winter, expanding its U.S. network and adding a new destination for passengers looking to enjoy a season on the ski hills.

With twice-weekly roundtrip flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Burlington International Airport beginning on Dec. 15 until April 8, passengers can enj...

Native Vermonters Living in New York City Coordinating Event Featuring Live Music, Silent Auction

New York, NY, October 13, 2011 - Hurricane Irene blasted through Vermont in late August with 60 mph winds and nearly a foot of rain causing unprecedented flooding and destroying hundreds of homes, businesses and roads. In the aftermath of one of the most devastating storms in Vermont's history, a small group of Vermont natives and second home owne...

Warren, VT (October 10, 2011)-Sugarbush Resort hosted a fundraising brunch earlier today headlined by Waitsfield native-cum-rock-star Grace Potter of Grace Potter and The Nocturnals. The event raised $210,000 for the Mad River Valley Community Fund for flood relief.

The event took place at Sugarbush's Gate House Lodge at Lincoln Peak, and began with a buffet brunch featuring items whose ingredients were largely sourced through local farms-man...

LUDLOW, Vt. - Forbes.com listed their top picks in an article and slide show titled "10 Best Ski Resorts for Families." Okemo Mountain Resort claimed the fifth position in the top-ten list and Okemo was the first eastern resort named.

Keeping families connected isn't easy with busy work schedules, school sports and a variety of recreational interests. Okemo owes its understanding of family needs to resort operators Tim and Diane Mueller, who ...