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HIGHMOUNT, New York -- Belleayre Mountain opened, Friday, November 28, with the largest crowd in 25 years. Over 4,000 skiers and riders were enjoying 13 inches of natural powder which covered the entire mountain. Saturday's, Tap into Winter party was a great success thanks to Freestyle Realty and Centennial Mortgages for sponsoring free food, and DJ Wavy Davy who entertained the crowd and passed out giveaways. Pre-season rates are in effect until Friday, D...

BRETTON WOODS, New Hampshire -- Mount Washington Resort enjoyed a super Thanksgiving and weekend compared to years past. According to Chris Ellms, Mount Washington Resort's Director of Ski Operations, Bretton Woods is up 22% over last year. "We're thrilled, of course, but not completely surprised. We've got snow --- we did last year as well, but so did more of the other ski areas. The skiing has been just terrific, and we're looking forward to the approach...

SMUGGLERS' NOTCH, Vermont -- Smugglers' Notch Resort in northern Vermont welcomes skiers and riders to enjoy its 78 trails and three mountains with a variety of vacation package options, specially priced with great value for those Winter enthusiasts who are "all about the mountain."

Through December 11, 2008, an early season package offers studio accommodations, daily lift tickets and use of the Resort's indoor pool and hot tubs from $82 per ...

HENNIKER, New Hampshire -- Pats Peak, New Hampshire's premier family snowsports destination, is hosting an exciting New Year's Eve Family Celebration on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Called a "New Year's In Motion", this year's party will feature skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, comedy show, Monte Carlo for raffle prizes, dancing to the sounds for The McMurphy's, and a midnight fireworks display, all the while sampling three tasting stations of Pats Peak'...

LUDLOW, Vermont -- First-time or beginner skiers and snowboarders visiting Okemo Mountain Resort between Dec. 1 and 19 are welcome to take part in a complimentary learn-to-ski or learn-to-snowboard program at no cost.

Okemo's Learn-to Ski/Snowboard for Free Program is designed to generate excitement for snow sports and encourage trial at the start of the winter season. Okemo's beginner package includes a free combination lower-mountain lift ti...

PINKHAM NOTCH, New Hampshire -- The 2008-09 skiing and riding season at Wildcat Mountain began quietly under snowy skies the morning of Friday, November 28th. The day following Thanksgiving is traditionally referred to as "Black Friday", but there is white in the higher elevations of Pinkham Notch and on Mt. Washington along with cold temperatures that have been beneficial for snowmaking operations. The Wildcat Mountain faithful and early enthusiasts took ...

LUDLOW, Vermont -- During this holiday season of giving, it is also time to consider the needs of those less fortunate. On Sunday, Dec. 7, Okemo Mountain Resort will host its annual Cares and Shares Food Drive. When skiers and snowboarders donate at least three non-perishable food items, a new child's toy or new clothing item, their generosity will be rewarded with an entire day of skiing and riding at Okemo for just $30.

Okemo Mountain Ambas...

HIGHMOUNT, New York -- Belleayre Mountain will open the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 28, with $25 lift tickets. Pre-season rates are in effect for Saturday and Sunday with full day adult lift tickets at $43. The popular $99 four-pack of lift tickets will be on sale, November 28-30, from noon to 4pm in the Overlook Lodge at the Guest Services desk (limit - one per household). The Annual Tap into Winter party will be held in the Overlook Lodge on...

SNOWSHOE, West Virginia -- Snowshoe Mountain continues to have a historic early season, as the Pocahontas County resort received another 16" of natural snow on Tuesday. The resort was scheduled to open on Wednesday, Nov 26, but a massive storm that dropped almost 3-feet of snow last week allowed the slopes to open early, on Friday, November 21. Since Friday, Snowshoe has seen another 20" of snow fall, and freezing temperatures have allowed snowmaking equip...

NEWRY, Maine -- In times of economic and real estate downturn, Sunday River, a destination resort located minutes from picturesque Bethel Village in western Maine's Mahoosuc Mountains, is experiencing anything but. Thanks in part to new ownership by Boyne Resorts and nearly $19 million in capital investments, Sunday River is celebrating its highest real estate dollar volume in sales closed in a single month.

"The month of October was unlike an...