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BARTLETT, New Hampshire ??” Attitash's highly anticipated Free Day, when all guests get a free Value Pass, is slated for Friday, June 24, but it's not the only day to enjoy the attractions for free. Attitash is offering a deal just for dads in celebration of Father's Day Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19. All dads will receive a free Value Pass valid that day with the purchase of a family member's Value Pass.

"In both summer and ...

GILFORD, New Hampshire ??” After a cold and snowy spring that has brought little to the area but rain, the sun is now out and the motorcycle engines are roaring in the Lakes Region. On June 15th Gunstock hosts the 13th Annual Motorcycle Hillclimb. Watch as 200 dirt bike riders attempt to summit the 70 meter ski jump landing hill. This American Motorcycle Association sanctioned event has become one of the largest events during Bike Week and an annual t...

GILFORD, New Hampshire ??” Wednesday June 22, 2005 marks the start of the 6th season of Cross country Mountain Bike racing at the Gilford resort. Riders of all levels will leave the starting line to tackle a challenging 3 mile loop with technical climbs and white knuckle descents.

Competitors will compete for cash and sponsor prizes every Wednesday (no race on August 3, 2005) throughout the summer. A total of 9 races at $10 per race or 5 ...

GILFORD, New Hampshire ??” Greg Goddard General Manager of Gunstock, announced that industry veteran Bill Quigley has joined the senior management team at the four season resort.

"Bill brings 3 generations of experience to New Hampshire and broad based knowledge of the ski industry. His accomplishments from retail sporting goods, manufacturing, and ski resort management brings a different perspective to the management team", says Goddard,...

WHITE MOUNTAINS, New Hampshire ??” A new program by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) provides the public with an easy, hands-on way of observing indicators of climate change and tracking air quality in the mountains of the Northeast.

Through this effort, the club plans to build a network of "citizen-scientists" who track changes in visibility, weather, and plant activity, contributing to a better understanding of the impact of climate ...

HUNTER, New York ??” Since 1975, Hunter Mountain has delighted crowds with the exuberance of German culture and heritage at the annual German Alps Festival. In it's 30th year, the 2005 Festival will continue the beloved celebration of Bavaria on August 13-14th. A renowned lineup of entertainers with roots in Germany, Austria and the United States will fill the Mountains with festive song during a weekend-long celebration of authentic German-American m...

WILMINGTON, New York ??” Sandy Caligiore, Communications Director for Whiteface in Wilmington, New York, took the AlpineZone Ski Area Challenge and provided his responses today. The AlpineZone Ski Area Challenge was designed to provide a method for Internet-savvy skiing enthusiasts to directly ask specific questions of Northeast ski area representatives.

The program has been effective in dispelling rumors and myths that plague the industr...

KILLINGTON, Vermont ??” With the groundbreaking anticipated on the new Killington Resort Village next spring, resort infrastructure upgrades continue this summer as the new Killington continues to evolve.

Last summer Killington Resort embarked on more than $2 million in snowmaking upgrades, renovation of the award-winning Snowshed Lodge food court, a new customer service training program for its seasonal staff of more than 1,800 employees...

VERNON, New Jersey ??” Mountain Creek Resort announced today that the second stage of its Black Creek Sanctuary residential condominium homes, located near the slopes and main village of the resort in Vernon, New Jersey has completely sold out. An incredible success at the selection event resulted in 21 homes offered and sold -- and as a result of strong consumer demand the resort released an additional seven homes which also sold -- bringing the week...

PINKHAM NOTCH, New Hampshire ??” Wildcat Mountain's summer gondola skyride is open on weekends and opens for daily operation on Thursday, June 16th, 2005. To kick off the summer/fall season, Wildcat is offering skyrides for just $5 per person on Thursday, June 16th --- that is 50% off the regular adult rate. Wildcat's gondolas offer the most spectacular views of Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine, and East as far as the Atlantic Ocean.

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