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KILLINGTON, Vermont -- Thanks to cold temperatures, the power of the world's most extensive snowmaking system and a dedicated mountain operations staff, Killington Resort kicks off the 2010-11 ski and snowboard season Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Killington will offer upper-mountain skiing on four trails in the North Ridge area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The K-1 Gondola will provide uploading/downloading, while access back to the top of the K-1 Gondola from...

Members of popular ski and snowboard forum to gather at Sugarloaf in March

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -- AlpineZone.com, the northeast's most popular online outdoor adventure forum, will host the second annual AlpineZone Summit at Sugarloaf, March 25-27. AlpineZone.com members will enjoy discounted lodging packages, special apres ski parties, a free Sunday lift ticket, first tracks on Sunday morning, and more.

WILDWOOD, Missouri -- Peak Resorts announced today that it has entered in to a purchase agreement with Pat Franchi to acquire all Wildcat Mountain Ski Area assets and attractions in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire. Parties involved expect to finalize the purchase pending approval by the U.S. Forest Service. Adding to its portfolio of resorts located in six U.S. states, including Attitash and Crotched Mountain in New Hampshire and Mount Snow in Vermont, Wildca...

NEWRY, Maine -- Early this morning Sunday River started on day two of its pre-season snowmaking test, firing off 40 Boyne Low-Energy Fan Guns across the slopes located near the South Ridge Base Lodge. Yesterday, the resort used another 40 tower guns for a test that took place on the highest elevation points of Locke Mountain.

This morning's effort completes the resort's pre-season top to bottom quality-control test.

"When you've ...

WEST DOVER, Vermont -- Columbus Day weekend marks the final chance to receive discounted rates on season passes at Mount Snow. Passes purchased before October 11th will save $150 and receive additional perks such as discounts at retail
shops and Bring A Friend Fridays.

Before 10/11/10 After 10/11/10
Nor'Easter $1049 $1199
Classic $699 $849
Midweek $549 $699

The season pass office in the Clocktower will be o...

KILLINGTON, Vermont -- From K55 tickets, to the Killington Express Card and pre-purchased on-line Etickets, skiers and riders who plan ahead this season will enjoy significant savings over walk-up window ticket rates at Vermont's Killington Resort.

"Fewer than one-in-five skiers actually pay the full one-day window ticket rate," stated Rob Megnin, Killington Resort's director of sales, marketing and reservations. "For those skiers and riders w...

LUDLOW, Vermont -- It will be a smooth ride for Okemo Mountain Resort visitors this winter - whether they ski and snowboard, or not.

Mountain Coaster

This winter, Okemo Mountain Resort is unveiling The Okemo Mountain Coaster, a four-season attraction that offers a scenic and exhilarating ride through alpine forests and along the contours of the mountain at Okemo's Jackson Gore. The roller-coaster ride, manufactur...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts -- The Jiminy Peak Fall Festival will take place on Columbus Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday October 9, 10 and 11, 2010. The Fall Festival features a craft fair featuring crafts and gifts, the Hancock Fire Department ski and snowboard sale, Jiminy Peak job fair and more. Mountain Sports by Potter Brothers will have sales on apparel and equipment throughout the weekend. The Just Jiminy logo store will also be open throughout ...

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -- Hundreds of Sugarloafers are expected to make the annual pilgrimage to Sugarloaf Mountain for the resort's Homecoming Weekend, October 8-10. The weekend features non-stop events, including open houses, art shows, the annual Uphill Climb Race, and the world premier of Sugarloaf's new movie Big Mountain. Big Love.

In what has become an annual tradition for many families, Sugarloaf's Homecoming Weekend offers visito...

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -- Sugarloaf will host the Maine premier of Jeremy Jones' Deeper, a new film by Teton Gravity Research (TGR), on Saturday, October 9, during the resort's annual Homecoming Weekend.

The Deeper premier will take place at 8pm, and will precede the world premier of Big Mountain. Big Love., the new high-definition film about Sugarloaf. Both films will be shown free of charge, outdoors on The Beach at Sugarloaf.