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BARTLETT, New Hampshire ??” Attitash to begin the launch of the Instant WINter Scratch Ticket Campaign Friday, December 16. Tickets are free and everyone is a winner. Free Attitash lift tickets, free Atomic skis, Attitash Grand Summit Hotel discounts, free or discounted meals at participating restaurants are just a few examples of the prizes that are offered as part of the program.

Instant WINter Tickets will be delivered with the check...

BENNINGTON, New Hampshire ??” Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride Area opened 100% of the mountain's terrain on Thursday.

"I really have to thank the snowmaking crew for their hard work", said Felix Kagi, General Manager. "We've given them one of the most amazing snowmaking systems in the world, and they've used it to the fullest advantage."

The entire mountain is now open with full coverage on all trails. Base depths currently aver...

SOUTH EGREMONT, Massachusetts ??” The Catamount Ski Area, which straddles the Massachusetts/New York state line in the Berkshires, opened for the season this past weekend ??“ and increased attendance over its previous all-time opening weekend record by more than 200 percent.

"By far, it was our best-ever opening," said Richard Edwards, vice president for marketing at the resort. "We attribute that to the addition of a triple chairli...

VERNON, New Jersey ??” Mountain Creek is pleased to announce that NJ Transit will again provide weekend and holiday bus service from the New York Port Authority to the ski resort between December 26, 2005 and March 5, 2006.

The bus service is an extension of the current 194 bus route from Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City, which also includes a stop at the Willowbrook Mall Park & Ride in Wayne, NJ before arriving at Mountain C...

WILMINGTON, New York ??” Whiteface kicks-off the holiday season with live music, a rail jam and a telemark demo day December 17-18.

The events start with the first Rail Jam of the season, presented by Rossignol, on Saturday, December 17 at 11 am. This event is open to skiers and riders of all ages and abilities and will take place on Brookside. Competitors may sign up at the Guest Services desk between 8 am ??“ 10:30 am. Entry is $10...

WILMINGTON, New York ??” Whiteface has opened its summit today, featuring spectacular skiing and riding on Paron's Run, The Follies, and Riva's Ridge.

Snowmaking system upgrades, excellent trail selection by management and snowmakers, and cooperation from Mother Nature have given the Olympic Mountain its earliest summit opening in the last seven years.

Here is a brief history of summit opening dates:

January 15,...

LINCOLN, New Hampshire ??” New Hampshire's Loon Mountain, Waterville Valley and Cranmore Mountain announce their new Learn to Turn Promotion. Over the weekends of January 7 and 8, and March 25 and 26, the three resorts will offer its beginner package for $39 per person, saving beginners 50% on their first day. The package is good for the Learn to Ski or Learn to Ride program and includes a beginner lift ticket, lesson, and equipment for the day. Water...

NEWRY, Maine ??” Sunday River's Go With The Flow safety theme was recognized this past May at the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) National Convention and Trade Show. Now entering the second season of the program, Sunday River plans to expand upon the theme with increased visibility around the resort to further the ideal of respecting other skiers and riders by adjusting speed to that of the surrounding skier traffic.

The Go With The...

NORTH CREEK, New York ??” Gore Mountain opened "Lies" today, a premier double black-diamond trail located on the summit. A host of new grooming and snowmaking improvements have contributed to outstanding trail conditions for early season guests. Snowmaking efforts are currently concentrated on "Showcase" and "Twister," both planned to open this weekend, and there is terrain open for all ability levels.

Freestyle skiers and riders will en...

PARK CITY, Utah ??” American Skiing Company today named long time employee Kelly Pawlak Managing Director of its Mount Snow resort in Vermont. Ms. Pawlak brings 20 years of ski resort industry experience to the Managing Director position.

"I am thrilled to announce the promotion of Kelly Pawlak to Managing Director," commented B.J. Fair, President and CEO of American Skiing Company. "In addition to her many accomplishments at Mount Snow, ...