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WILMINGTON, New York -??“ The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announced Tuesday that Whiteface will offer two weekends of Mono and Bi-Ski teaching clinics this month.

These free clinics, slated for January 6 and January 20, teach attendees the principles of teaching and assisting those who require this type of sit down equipment to ski, according to Don Dew, Director of the Adaptive Snow Sports Program at Whit...

KILLINGTON, Vermont -- Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports has already begun serving their winter clients.. Vermont Adaptive is a non-profit organization that is committed to furthering the equality and independence of individuals with disabilities by providing access to sports and recreational activities.

This organization heavily relies on the goodness of volunteers. The volunteers are the heart of the organization, after some training they bec...

BRETTON WOODS, New Hampshire -- Pat Corso, President and CEO of The Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods, announced today that Craig Clemmer has been appointed the Director of Marketing for the Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods. The Resort is home of the historic Mount Washington Hotel and New Hampshire??в„ўs largest ski area, Bretton Woods Mountain Resort.

Craig comes to Bretton Woods from the Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa...

BARTLETT, New Hampshire -- Skier, Richie Paradise of Bedford, NH was crowned the ATP Bud Light Rail Jam Champion on Sunday, December 31, 2006 and was presented a check for $1,000. 19 competitors hit the rail set up for a 45 minute jam session before judges narrowed the field to the top 10.

PJ Beauregand of Hopkinton, MA took 2nd place earning $500, with Cody Boan, Tyler Thistle and Andrew Hathaway also cashing in on the $2,000 purse placing 3...

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -- Not one but two of the greatest jam/rock bands around will take the stage Saturday, Jan. 27, when the Bud Light Concert Series welcomes Strangefolk and The Samples to Sugarloaf/USA.

Originally an acoustic duo, Strangefolk has expanded to include bass, drums and keyboards, creating a sound as varied as the backgrounds of the band members. Guitar player Jon Trafton's songwriting contributions feature an intriguing b...

LAKE PLACID, New York -??“ Whiteface and Gore Mountains are teaming up with their local Coca-Cola Bottler this season to create great deals and on-slope memories beginning right after the New Year.

The process is as easy as 1-2-3, or in this case, two for one.

• Visit Gore Mountain or Whiteface any Wednesday from January 3 through closing day April 2007;
• Purchase a full price adult one day lift ticket and present an...

HIGHMOUNT, New York -- Belleayre Mountain is hosting the Wall St. Adaptive Skiing Awareness Day on January 6, 2007. This special event is to thank all the people from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) who were so generous to provide Belleayre Mountain with six new adaptive skiing sleds. In addition, the event will highlight the beginning of Belleayre's adaptive ski school.

Two not-for-profit foundations through NYSE, Pack for Iraq and Member'...

HENNIKER, New Hampshire -- Pats Peak invites skiers and snowboarders to form teams to compete in the Pats Peak Adult/Corporate Racing Series. Individuals or those who don't have a complete team can easily be placed on other teams. The cost is $650 per team and includes weekly races for nine consecutive weeks, a lift ticket from 3pm to 9pm on race nights, prizes, apr??s-ski party each race night and an awards dinner at the end of the series.

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HANCOCK, Massachusetts -- Jiminy Peak is offering an online only special of $89 for a 2-day pass valid on Saturday, January 6th and Sunday, January 7th - two full days of skiing and riding at one low price. This special is offered at $85 for teens and $65 for juniors and seniors. This package must be purchased online at jiminypeak.com's Online Ordering page. This special 2-day package will be offered online again for February 3rd and 4th and February 24th ...

LUDLOW, Vermont -??“ On Jan. 6, Okemo Mountain Resort will host the 2007 Sports Illustrated Kids Next Snow Search Qualifier. Open to skiers and snowboarders, 9 to 13, this competition looks to discover the best kids on snow and the next top athletes in skiing and snowboarding.

In addition to being judged on ability and style in Superpipe, Slopestyle and on the NASTAR race course, kids will be judged on attitude and sportsmanship.