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CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -- Sugarloaf/USA will become a coveted destination for new schoolers in the 2006-07 winter season with the introduction of a new marquee terrain park that promises bigger, better and more features than have ever been offered at the Maine resort. The new terrain park is just one of many major projects totaling nearly $1 million completed this summer to improve the overall Sugarloaf experience.

The yet unnamed park was...

RAY BROOK, New York -- In 2003, during planning for additional ski trails (Tree Island Pod) in the high elevation zone of Whiteface Mountain Ski Area, the Bicknell's thrush, a species of special concern in New York State, was introduced to many people in the North Country for the first time. This bird is a neo-tropical migrant, spending the winter almost exclusively in mountain forests in the Dominican Republic and spending the summer breeding season here ...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts -- Jiminy Peak has hired Jana St. Germain as the new Conference Sales Manager for the Resort. St. Germain joins Mario Naranjo in the role. She is a native of Connecticut and has lived in the Berkshires for over 15 years. Before joining Jiminy, St. Germain worked in retail management and is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She also worked for Mountain Sports by Potter Brothers at the Resort for several years....

PARK CITY, Utah -- American Skiing Company announced today that John Lowell has been named Managing Director of its Attitash resort in New Hampshire. Mr. Lowell brings 30 years of leisure and hospitality industry experience to the Managing Director position. Mr. Lowell served as General Manager of the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, located at the base of Attitash resort, for the past three years.

"Since joining Attitash, Jo...

NEWRY, Maine -- One of the nation's only freeskiers to hold the position of Terrain Park Manager at a major resort, Nick Roma is leading an experienced crew (of mostly snowboarders) in a new direction at Sunday River. The number of full time park rangers will be growing from three to six for this season to better maintain the terrain features and improve upon the overall vibe within Sunday River's five terrain parks and Superpipe.

"The increas...

VERNON, New Jersey -- For the third consecutive year, Mountain Creek and the Vernon Township Kiwanis Club are pleased to announce that the Alan Zerbini Olde Tyme Circus will be performing in the Mountain Creek South Parking Lot on Friday, October 6, 2006.

Sponsored by the Vernon Kiwanis Club, with space donated by Mountain Creek, the circus is an important fundraiser, providing resources for Kiwanis' scholarship program and other service proje...

LAKE PLACID, New York -- The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has announced that Whiteface, 10 miles from Lake Placid, will host its 15th Oktoberfest on Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at the ski center.

Oktoberfest activities will include original vendors, arts and crafts, children's rides including the popular hayride, Bavarian food, drink and entertainment.

Die Schlauberger will make its yearly trek to Whiteface and perf...

LINCOLN, New Hampshire ??” Loon Mountain will host its annual Oktoberfest, October 7 and 8, to celebrate the arrival of fall and the traditions of the world-famous festival. The weekend will feature a live oompah band, traditional German fare and brew. With the beautiful surrounding landscape of Loon Mountain in foliage splendor, guests can also take a ride to the summit of Loon on New Hampshire's longest gondola Skyride.

At Loon's Oktobe...

NEWRY, Maine ??” When skiers and riders return to Sunday River, they will find numerous improvements to complement the dependable snow. $2.3 million in upgrades are underway during the summer and fall to refine the rapid expansion that Sunday River has enjoyed in its recent history.

Resort base facility investments encompass, but are not limited to, the South Ridge and Barker base lodges, the two Grand Summit Hotels, the Snow Cap Inn and ...

LUDLOW, Vermont ??” Time is running out to get the best price on 2006/2007 season passes at Okemo Mountain Resort. With early-bird rates offered only until September 29, now is the time to purchase passes for great savings on skiing and snowboarding at Okemo for this winter. At Okemo, the difference is variety and flexibility. Some of the resort's season passes offer benefits including skiing at sister resorts Mount Sunapee, in N.H., and Crested Butte...