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HANCOCK, Massachusetts -- nextXsnow Search presented by Sports Illustrated for Kids will be held at Jiminy Peak on Saturday January 20, 2007. Skiers and snowboarders born between 1993 and 1998 (ages 9 - 13 sometime during 2007) are eligible to compete to win a trip to Killington, VT for a chance to win the finals of nextXsnow Search.

The Sports Illustrated For Kids Next Snow Search, is a national talent search to find young athletes who best r...

LINCOLN, New Hampshire -- Loon Mountain is pleased to announce that the readers of the premier snowboarding magazine Transworld SNOWboarding (TWS) have rated Loon Mountain as one of North America's best resorts. Loon was the only eastern resort to garner a top-10 ranking in the 'Resort' and 'Park' categories and was also the top-rated eastern resort in the 'Pipe' category. The prestigious 2007 Transworld Top-10 ratings were released this fall, after reader...

LINCOLN, New Hampshire -- Loon Mountain joins resorts like Keystone, Breckenridge, Jackson Hole and Aspen in offering fun and informative days on the slopes that raise public awareness of the National Forest Service and its relationship with ski resorts. Starting January 5, guests will have a unique experience of skiing or riding with a Forest Service ranger on select Fridays throughout the season.

Ski/ride with a ranger is scheduled Jan. 5, J...

LINCOLN, New Hampshire -- Guests who visit Loon Mountain this winter can now book their lodging reservations from the Loon website with the new online reservations system powered by Advanced Reservation Systems, Inc. A family vacation has never been easier with the convenience to book lodging in the Lincoln/Woodstock area, plus purchase lift tickets, rentals, lessons and daycare online with a few simple clicks.

Advanced Reservation Systems, In...

LINCOLN, New Hampshire -- Loon Mountain will celebrate its annual Independence Weekend on Saturday, January 13 through Monday, January 15. This weekend-long celebration started over 15 years ago as a recognition of Loon's snowmaking team and their ability to blanket the mountain with fresh snow when Mother Nature fell behind. With a variety of special events scheduled for the long holiday weekend, Loon will also celebrate 40 years as New Hampshire's most-p...

E.BURKE, Vermont -- The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge presented by Chevy and Verizon Wireless comes to Burke Mountain on Sunday, January 7. Registration opens at 8:00 AM at the Mid-Burke Lodge and the race begins at 11:00 AM on Lower Warren's Way. Throughout the day, participants and guests can enjoy games, DJs, and music and enter a raffle for a chance to win lots of great prizes! Following an exciting afternoon of competition, a victory party and award...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts -- The date of Jiminy's first Rail Jam of the season has been moved to Friday, January 12th at 7 PM.

The event will take place in Alex's Park, at the base of the Grand Slam trail. It is presented by Saranac Root Beer and Potter Brothers Ski and Snowboard. Saranac Root Beer will be on hand with free samples and other give aways.

The competition is open to everyone but entrants should have the ability to ski o...

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -- With both kids and adults having busy schedules these days, family time is at a premium. Family sports like skiing is a great way to bring everyone together, and NickelodeonT and Sugarloaf/USA have teamed up to create a series of special family festivals this season."It's a great partnership and a fantastic way to get young children excited about skiing and snowboarding," said Karen Greene, Sugarloaf brand manager.

NEWRY, Maine -- Exclusive deals, activities, and legendary snow await skiers and snowboarders over the age of 50 at Sunday River during GO50 Week Jan. 21-25, 2007.

Themed activities and entertainment will take place all week on and off the slopes. Guests can gain insider knowledge of the mountain during daily get-togethers with the Prime Time Club, a group of local seniors who will give mountain tours.

"This theme week has been ...

NEWRY, Maine -- Actor and comedian Lenny Clarke is returning to Sunday River Jan. 27-29 to host his annual Celebrity Ski Classic to benefit The Genesis Fund. Participants will enjoy three days of skiing, two nights of lodging at Sunday River's Grand Summit Hotel, receptions, a banquet, fireworks, a comedy show and more.

Founded in 1982 by Murray Feingold, The Genesis Fund has raised over $20 million for New England area children born with bir...