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LUDLOW, Vermont ??” Okemo Mountain Resort's new source for relaxation and rejuvenation, the Fitness and Aquatic Center at Jackson Gore, is slated for completion October 11 ??“ ahead of schedule.

"This new Fitness and Aquatic Center, in addition to being an enhancement to our guest experience, is also designed to enhance the lifestyles of those living in the Ludlow community." says General Manager Charlie Dickerman. "Senior swim days...

WATERVILLE VALLEY, New Hampshire ??” Waterville Valley Resort, along with the Waterville Valley Arts in the Mountains, is pleased to announce that it will host the award-winning North Country Center for the Arts Children's Theatre Company at the Waterville Valley Town Square for eight consecutive Wednesdays starting June 28. Produced and created for children of all ages and comprised of 5 professional actors, the Children's Theatre Company cleverly ad...

HIGHMOUNT, New York ??” The helicopter returns on Wednesday, June 21st to Belleayre Mountain to set the converted lift towers of the Super Chief chairlift on their new footings. This is a major milestone in the upgrade of the Super Chief chairlift from a fixed grip to a detachable lift.

It's been six weeks since the helicopter removed the old towers, and staff from Belleayre Mountain has been working steadily to prepare for the helicopte...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts ??” Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort today announced the promotion of Catherine Tworek to Director of Public Relations. Tworek, a graduate of Siena College, has worked at Jiminy Peak since 2004. In her prior role as Events Coordinator, she focused primarily on planning and executing ski and snowboard events as well as trade show travel. During her tenure, the type of events and number of participants has grown significantly. During t...

EAST BURKE, Vermont ??” Burke Mountain announced that its parent company, the Ginn Company of Celebration, FL, has purchased the property and business of the Burke Cross Country Ski Center, located on the Pinkham Road in East Burke. Ginn purchased the center from Cherrie and Geoffrey Boone, of West Burke, who have operated it since 2001. The Boones expressed their appreciation to community for its support over the years and hope that the Ginn Company ...

NORTH CREEK, New York ??” Gore Mountain was recently presented with the Silver Eagle for Excellence in Visual Impact at the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) National Convention in Marco Island, Florida. This was Gore Mountain's third Silver Eagle. The awards recognize outstanding environmental achievement in the ski industry. Gore Mountain was the only Eastern ski area to win a Silver Eagle this year.

Minimizing visual impact while d...

LAKE PLACID, New York ??” The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and High Peaks Cyclery are teaming up once again to bring mountain biking to Whiteface in Wilmington and the Verizon Sports Complex in Lake Placid for the summer and fall season.

Whiteface kicks off the mountain biking season on Friday, June 23 at 9 am. The trails will be open daily from 9 am ??“ 4 pm through September 4 and then weekends only throug...

HENNIKER, New Hampshire ??” Pats Peak Ski Area in Henniker, NH will host the 5th Annual "24 Hours of Pats Peak" mountain bike race on Saturday and Sunday, July 15 & 16, 2006. The race is sanctioned by Eastern Fat Tire Association (EFTA) and presented by S&W Sports. Sponsors for the event include MB Tractor & Equipment, Grappone Automotive, Daniel's Restaurant, Country Three Corners Restaurant and Oat's Electric. A portion of the proceeds from 24 Hours...

LAKE PLACID, New York ??” The United States Olympic Committee (OTC) in Lake Placid will team up with the Olympic Regional Development Authority, local sports organizations and clubs on Friday, June 23 to present Olympic Day. The event will be from 3 pm ??“ 6 pm at the MacKenzie-Intervale Ski Jumping Complex. This event is free to the public and will happen rain or shine.

Athletes from the 2006 Olympic Winter Games, held in Torino, I...

PARK CITY, Utah ??” American Skiing Company (OTC Bulletin Board: AESK) today announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2006. The Company reported particularly strong visitation levels for its western resorts in the winter operating season, bolstered by generally excellent skiing and riding conditions. These strong results coupled with the successful sale of nearly all remaining fractional inventory in the Company's real estate se...