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LINCOLN, New Hampshire -- Loon Mountain enhances New England skiing and snowboarding with its long-awaited South Peak expansion debut, set for this December.

Over $10 million is being invested this summer in a brand-new, high-speed quad chairlift and a connector quad chair, linking South Peak to Loon's existing lift and trail network, and serving skiers and snowboarders nearly 50 acres of new intermediate and advanced terrain. These new lifts ...

NEWRY, Maine -- The 17th running of the New England Forest Rally will take place July 12-14 in Mexico, Maine and Berlin, N.H. All racing festivities and staging will occur at Sunday River in Newry, Maine. The New England Forest Rally represents round six of the Rally America National Championship series as well as the last qualifying round for the 2007 X Games.

The New England Forest Rally is expected to draw over 50 competitors from acorss ...

GILFORD, New Hampshire -- In celebration and conjunction with the Thompson Ames Historical Society, Gunstock announces a Remember When evening, Friday July 6th, 2007 from 4pm to 7pm, and Saturday Morning from 10 am to 1pm. We are inviting residents, fans, and members of the Gunstock family to see the archives of 70 years of Gunstock History.

"When I arrived at Gunstock, we discovered a historical treasure in the attic, representing the growth ...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts -- Jiminy Peak welcomes Sharon Bentz as the new Executive Housekeeping Manager. In her role Bentz will oversee the entire housekeeping department at the Resort. Her prior experience includes similar positions at Kripalu, the Black Swan Inn and the Seven Hills Inn. Bentz is a native of the Berkshires and resides in Pittsfield.

Nick Lennon has been named Country Inn Housekeeping Manager. Lennon will oversee all aspects of ...

KILLINGTON, Vermont -- Killington Resort announces 2007-08 season pass prices and products, providing season-long access to the largest ski and snowboard resort in the East.

For skiers and riders who desire unlimited access to both Killington and Pico Mountain , Killington Resort offers the $999 Unlimited Pass for Adults (19-64 years old); $799 for Young Adults (13-18) and Seniors (65-69); $699 for Juniors (6-12) and Super Seniors (70+); and $...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts -- If you spent $3.9 million on a new 378-ft. wind turbine, the first-ever for a North American ski area, you'd want to name it something else besides a boring model number: 1.5sle. You'd want something catchy perhaps. Easy to remember. Perhaps a bit awe-inspiring. In a month-long contest, that's the challenge that Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort issued to the public. Approximately 540 entries were received, and then a distinguished pane...

JAY/BOLTON/WAITSFIELD, Vermont -- As if carrying two majors weren't enough, college students can now show off their smarts on more classic terrain with New England's newest college season pass, the Triple Major.

Added to the course schedule for the 2007-2008 season is Mad River Glen, which teams up with Double Major upper classmen Jay Peak Resort and Bolton Valley Resort, to offer unlimited access to all three resorts, all winter, for only $2...

HENNIKER, New Hampshire -- Pats Peak in Henniker, NH will host the 6th Annual Pats Peak 24 Hour Mountain Bike Festival the weekend of July 14 & 15, 2007. The weekend is presented by Pats Peak along with S&W Sports of Concord, NH and USA Cycling. Sponsors for the event include MB Tractor & Equipment and Grappone Automotive.

Bicycle riders from all over New England come to Pats Peak to participate in this exhilarating bike weekend. This year th...

WATERVILLE VALLEY, New Hampshire -- With 23,000 acres of the National Forest as a backyard, Waterville Valley is top on the list of mountain resorts to visit over the 4th of July weekend. In addition to miles of hiking trails and cool mountain streams, the resort provides a full lineup of activities to keep everyone in the family happy. The 4th of July weekend kicks off on June 30 with Family Play Day at Packard??в„ўs Field sponsored by the Waterville ...

LINCOLN, New Hampshire -- New Hampshire's most popular winter playground, Loon Mountain, opens for summer fun and adventure Friday, June 15, 2007. The Gondola will be open for scenic Skyrides Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 17. Full daily operations including the Gondola Skyride, mountain biking, hiking, Summit Glacial Caves, Lost Loon Gold treasure hunt, and rock climbing walls begin on June 23. Hours of operation are 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Tickets for ...