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EAST BURKE, Vermont -- It was announced today at the National Ski Areas Association annual meeting, in San Francisco, that Burke Mountain is the 2008 nationwide recipient of the Best Overall Guest Service Program for ski areas with up to 100,000 skier visits. According to Emilie Kelley, of Camp Kelly Inc. and one of the judges for NSAA, Burke Mountain's "Bend Over Backwards" campaign did a great job encouraging employees to exceed everyday expectations.

WATERVILLE VALLEY, New Hampshire -- A spectacular fireworks display and hometown 4th of July parade add sparkle and tradition to an action packed getaway to Waterville Valley, New Hampshire.

The resort's Summer Unlimited 4th of July Package offers two nights lodging, 4th of July parade flags, fireworks, outdoor concerts, family festival and daily recreation including 9-holes of golf, mountain biking, tennis, use of the indoor athletic center a...

WINDHAM, New York -- Windham Mountain announced today that Scott Kampf has been hired as the chef at Trail's End Tavern & Grill, the new restaurant at the Winwood Inn in Windham, New York.

Kampf, a native New Yorker, has been a professional chef for 23 years. Along the way, Kampf has won many awards for his cooking, including the acclaimed Chaine des R??tisseurs Award of Excellence. He was invited to be a team challenger on Food Network's "Ir...

NEWRY, Maine -- Under new ownership that gave the go-ahead for mountain biking late last summer, the Sunday River Mountain Bike Park is set to open for a full season on Friday, June 27. Sunday River plans to offer mountain biking and scenic chairlift rides on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Columbus Day Weekend.

Mountain Operations Manager Brian Jones said, "We're glad to be back open with downhill mountain biking and especially please...

NEWRY and CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -- Strong season pass sales, momentum brought by new ownership, the longest season in the Northeast, a snowy winter in New England's urban corridor and continued snowmaking enhancements combined to make Maine's most popular winter destinations even more popular as Sugarloaf and Sunday River each tallied more skier visits than any other year in their history. The record seasons come during the first year as a member of t...

MCLEAN, Virginia -- The snow sports products market grew by $280 million to reach $2.97 billion for the 2007.08 season, up from approximately $2.69 billion in all channels last season. Equipment sales were relatively flat in specialty shops and chain stores but increased by more than $40 million in online sales. Apparel sales increased by more than $100 million with snowboard tops and parkas selling very well in all channels. Kurt Widen, KJUS USA COO says,...

NORTH CONWAY, New Hampshire -- Now that the record-breaking snows have melted and families' minds have turned to thoughts of summer vacation, Cranmore Mountain in North Conway today announced a full schedule of summer programs and events. Summer will feature returning favorites, like the Arts Jubilee outdoor concert series, plus new events like a warm-weather edition of Cranmore Comedy night.

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WATERVILLE VALLEY, New Hampshire -- Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer and Waterville Valley, New Hampshire kicks it off with this fun and value packed getaway. The resort's Memorial Day Weekend package features 2 nights lodging, tickets to the annual WV Chili Challenge, $50 in Town Square bucks good for dining and shopping and a whole list of summer recreation included. On that list is unlimited use of the resort's 18 clay tennis court...

WINDHAM, New York -- Joan Oldknow has been hired as Windham Mountain's new communications manager. In many ways, it's been a homecoming for her.

The Sheridans, Oldknow's family, were central to the ownership and operation of what was then the private Windham Mountain Club. Her uncles were general manager and chairman, and her father was an investor in the business. She remembers Disney movies and talent shows for kids while parents partied at ...

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -- The festivities surrounding the 26th annual Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K will be expanded this year with the first-ever Sugarloaf Sports Expo. Outdoors-oriented vendors will be on hand 2-7 p.m. May 17 in the Sugarloaf Base Lodge for the Expo.

"Originally the event was planned as something for the runners to do the night before the race since they would be here for registration, but now it's turned into something much...