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LINCOLN, New Hampshire ??” There are just a few days left to purchase a Threedom Pass at early season rates before prices go up on December 1. That's three different resorts: Loon Mountain, Waterville Valley and Cranmore Mountain, no more than 2 ?? hours from downtown Boston with over 650 acres of skiing and riding, 121 trails, 29 lifts and 10 terrain parks.

Below are the current prices, along with the new prices effective December 1.

JAY, Vermont ??” While many northeasterners are recovering from a weekend of overindulgence, it's clear that many made it up to the slopes in northern Vermont as Jay Peak set new all-time attendance records for the Thanksgiving weekend.

"The conditions were much better than what I had thought they'd be", said Paul Morin of Rhode Island. "We figured Jay would have the best of what was available this weekend; we just didn't think the condit...

BRETTON WOODS, New Hampshire ??” Bretton Woods Mountain Resort has given skiers and riders much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend. A foot and a half of new snow fell on a record 5400 skiers over the four-day holiday, a 19% increase over the past record set in 2002.

In addition to the welcome snowfall that enabled the Resort to open more terrain than any other in New Hampshire, many new Bode ONE season pass holders came to enjo...

HIGHMOUNT, New York ??” One hundred twenty-two competitors congregated under the lights at Belleayre Mountain on Saturday night for the first ever Belleayre Mountain Rail Jam, presented by WDST 100.1 Radio Woodstock. Jibbers eager to jump start the competitive season came from all areas of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania to hit the rails. Spectators lined the rail park to take in the action after the lifts closed. A two-hour jam session impresse...

BROWNSVILLE, Vermont ??” Local, talented snowboarders will bring out big air, crazy tricks and their best style Feb. 25-26 at Ascutney Mountain Resort in Vermont, as part of the resort's 3rd Annual Sobe Terrain Park Ski & Snowboard Competition and the newly formed USASA Central Vermont Snowboarding Series' final slopestyle competition before USASA Nationals in April.

"We're really excited about hosting these two big events here at Ascutn...

LUDLOW, Vermont ??” The spirit of Thanksgiving carried well through the holiday weekend as Okemo held its annual "Cares and Shares" Food Drive. Skiers and snowboarders visiting Okemo Mountain Resort on Sunday, Nov. 27, donated food, clothing, toys and money to help those in need throughout Ludlow and the Okemo Valley area.

"This was our best year ever," said Okemo Supervisor of Ambassadors Paul Sullivan. "We filled more than 80 boxes with...

LUDLOW, Vermont ??” At the close of the winter's first holiday weekend, all indicators are pointing to a great ski season ahead for Okemo Mountain Resort. Okemo opened for the season as Vermont's only operating ski area on Friday, Nov. 18. With 7 lifts servicing 31 trails on Sunday, Nov. 27, skiers and riders are enjoying twice as many trails on the final day of their four-day holiday than on Thanksgiving Day. The mountain currently offers 171 acres a...

NORTH CONWAY, New Hampshire ??” North Conway's Cranmore Mountain will open its Arctic Blast Tubing Park Saturday, November 26. Walk-up tubing will be available for all ages from 9 AM - 4 PM; and rates for opening weekend (November 26 & 27) are $5 per person per hour.

Not only will walk up tubing be available for families, but also the rangers from Cranmore's Darkside Terrain Park will host an early season rail session both Saturday and S...

LINCOLN, New Hampshire ??” Over the past two days, Loon Mountain received 5 inches of new snow and the resort opened Friday morning with a 17-inch base, 6 trails and 3 lifts in the midst of vast sunshine.

Skiers and riders can work off the Thanksgiving feast on Brookway Extension, Bear Island Bypass, Link, Upper Picked Rock, and Exodus. Terrain at the top of the mountain is currently available for intermediate to advanced-intermediate abi...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts ??” It may be Black Friday for holiday shoppers, but the day after Thanksgiving is the kick-off to the winter season for many skiers and riders, and this year was one of the best in a long time. The Thanksgiving snowstorm dropped 5 to 8 inches of snow at Jiminy Peak, which combined with terrific snowmaking conditions to make for a terrific 'White' Friday at Jiminy!

Three times as many skiers and snowboarders visited...