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MOUNT WASHINGTON, New Hampshire ??” Mount Washington's famous Cog Railway will be operating North America's only ski train again this winter. Featuring groomed beginner and intermediate trails, the Cog Railway is the perfect destination for a day of family fun.

Ride the Cog Railway up...
Passengers will enjoy spectacular views of Mount Washington from fully enclosed and heated coaches on the ride up. Skiers and snow...

NEWRY, Maine ??” As the opening act of the Bud Light Concert Series at Sunday River, the Gin Blossoms take the stage upstairs in the White Cap Lodge on the evening of Saturday, Nov 26. Other bands upcoming in the Series include the James Montgomery Blues Band on Saturday, Dec. 3 and the reggae sounds of The Wailers on Saturday, Jan. 5.

"We've got a great venue in White Cap," said Jordan Ginsberg, Sunday River events manager. "Our concert ...

NEWRY, Maine ??” Sunday River is making it easy for guests to try before they buy on Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov. 26 and 27 with their annual Demo Days. Event participants can sample this season's latest gear from top manufacturers while getting insight from industry representatives for an all-day flat fee of $5.

"Folks who wait until sale season have less selection to draw from," said Greg Luetje of Sunday River Sports. "The Demo Days are...

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.

Donations will be acc...

LUDLOW, Vermont ??” It's a dilemma as old as the holiday itself ??“ who will do the carving this Thanksgiving? Okemo Mountain Resort has the perfect solution with a new carving tradition. Whether they're on skis or snowboards, every member of the family gets to carve...turns, that is, on Okemo's perfectly manicured trails this Thanksgiving Day.

On Thursday, November 24, Okemo will be open for skiing and riding from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. S...

LINCOLN, New Hampshire ??” Loon Mountain Recreation Corp., a subsidiary of Booth Creek Ski Holdings, Inc., which operates six winter resorts in the eastern and western U.S., today announced that Centex Destination Properties will develop a year-round resort community at the base of South Peak at Loon Mountain. Centex Destination Properties has purchased approximately 47 acres of land at the base of South Peak for private home development. Loon's South...

PINKHAM NOTCH, New Hampshire ??” The Appalachian Mountain Club is teaming up with Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center to offer free cross-country ski trail access all season long for guests at AMC's Joe Dodge Lodge in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Rates start at $57 per person/night for adults ($36 for children) and include dinner and breakfast, with no restrictions or minimum, plus doorstep access to winter trails and backcountry terrain. Visit befor...

WILLIAMSTOWN, Massachusetts ??” Pine Cobble's Annual Ski & Skate Sale, a Berkshire county tradition, will be held this Friday, Nov. 4, 3 ??“ 8 p.m. & Sat., Nov. 5, 10 a.m. ??“ 2 p.m.

The Pine Cobble sale is one of the largest ski sales in the region and for many area residents, the event marks the unofficial beginning of the winter season. A large array of the finest state-of-the-art new and gently-used winter sports equipment a...

NEWRY, Maine ??” With snowmaking season freshly underway, Sunday River is pleased to announce Alex Kaufman as the resort's new communications manager.

Most recently of Bartlett, N.H. as communications manager for Attitash, Kaufman brings diverse ski and golf industry experience gained in locales such as Killington, Vt., western Massachusetts and numerous Colorado mountain towns.

"He'll be a great addition to the team," said ...

KILLINGTON, Vermont ??” Killington Resort will not be opening for skiing and snowboarding this weekend due to lack of colder temperatures needed for producing machine-made snow.

"We need a little assistance from Mother Nature in terms of colder temperatures to allow us the opportunity to capitalize on Killington Resort's competitive advantage of elevation, an extensive snowmaking system, superior grooming and a dedicated staff to provide ...