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BRETTON WOODS, New Hampshire ??” In the spirit of the season, the staff and guests of The Mount Washington Resort will help brighten the holidays for local people in need. The Giving Tree provides an opportunity for local residents, employees, guests and others associated with The Mount Washington Resort to donate toys, clothing and non-perishable food items that will be distributed through local assistance agencies

This season The Giving...

LAKE PLACID, New York ??” Kristina Koznick, bidding for her third berth in the Winter Olympics, will represent the two-time Olympic village of Lake Placid this season. Koznick, a six-time World Cup slalom winner and five-time U.S. champion, will wear LAKE PLACID on her competitive and casual headwear.

The sponsorship, now in its third season, extends to virtually every tour stop during the 2005-06 season's World Cup technical ski races. ...

BLAKESLEE, Pennsylvania ??” Peak Resorts and Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Big Boulder Corporation have entered into a long-term agreement to operate the Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder Ski Areas near Blakeslee, Pennsylvania.

Peak Resorts, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, will take over the operation of the two areas during the upcoming 2005-2006 season. With the addition of these two areas, Peak Resorts will now operate nin...

BOSTON, Massachusetts ??” Smart Destinations, creators of the all-inclusive Go Card attraction products have launched the New England skiing and snowboard product, the Go Ski Card. The Go Ski Card includes ski tickets and full day pre-paid ski lift passes to 14 ski area resorts in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Go Ski Card New England can be purchased online by visiting www.GoSkiCa...

WARREN, Vermont ??” Sugarbush Resort last week was awarded the Patriot Award by the United States National Guard for the Resort's support of its employees serving overseas. The honor is bestowed upon businesses that go above and beyond what is required by law to not only accommodate employees returning from overseas, but also offering assistance to their families while they are abroad. With the recent deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and the U.S. Gulf...

BROWNSVILLE, Vermont ??” Vintage skis from the 1930s-1950s and historical ski periodicals will be on display as part of the Third Annual Vermont Antique Ski Race to benefit the Vermont Ski Museum, slated for Sunday, March 19, 2006 at Ascutney. In addition, the Second Annual Cochran Memorial Lollipop Race will be held, a race started by Mickey Cochran at Ascutney.

Racers are encouraged to don their vintage clothing, leather boots and equi...

HENNIKER, New Hampshire ??” Pats Peak, New Hampshire's premier family snowsports destination, is hosting an exciting New Year's Eve Family Celebration on Saturday, December 31, 2005. Called a "Party in Motion," this year's party will feature a live band, appetizers and food stations, Monte Carlo gambling, dancing, and a midnight fireworks display. Guests are invited to enjoy a range of entertainment that's suitable for families.

The celeb...

LUDLOW, Vermont ??” The dream of a Vermont country holiday conjures images of a snowy landscape, outdoor winter fun, and family and friends gathered round the hearth making memories that will last a lifetime. Okemo Mountain Resort welcomes revelers to enjoy a home away from home for the holidays in Vermont this season with a very special ski and stay slopeside lodging package.

The Okemo ski and stay holiday package includes slopeside lodg...

STRATTON MOUNTAIN, Vermont ??” Stratton Mountain's innovative Safety Education Session (SES) terrain park program has earned national awards and the attention of resorts across North America. Skiers and snowboarders are required to attend SES, a mid-mountain educational program offered throughout the day and featuring a short video and Q & A, before earning access to Stratton's No. 1 ranked terrain parks (SKI Magazine 2006).

"This is a gr...

STOWE, Vermont ??” In the winter of 1999 a group consisting of Stowe Mountain Resort managers from five departments assembled to address safety issues that affect skiers and snowboarders. The season-long collaboration meant to enhance guests' experiences and create a safer culture resulted in the Triple-A program.

Originally, the Triple-A Progam centered on increasing Awareness, respectful Attitudes, and the Accountability of skiers and s...