AlpineZone

LAKE PLACID, New York ??” From orchids to carnivorous plants, peatlands provide a habitat for some of the most charismatic plants in the Adirondacks. Daun Dahlen, biology professor at Paul Smiths, and Dan Spada of the APA will stimulate the senses with stunning photographs and fascinating life histories of peatlands plants. For anyone interested in natural history, this is a presentation you won't want to miss. This slide show will be presented on Sat...

WAITSFIELD, Vermont ??” Eric Friedman, Marketing Director for Mad River Glen in Waitsfield, Vermont, 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 industry am...

BENNINGTON, New Hampshire ??” Chris Bradford, Director of Marketing for Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Bennington, New Hampshire 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 ...

BARTLETT, New Hampshire ??” Bikers heading north from the Lakes Region on Thursday, June 16 can take advantage of a special mid-week opening of the Alpine Slides at Attitash in Bartlett. North America's Longest, the Alpine Slides will be open (weather permitting) from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

"Except for that Thursday, we won't be open midweek until the 20th of June," said Tom Chasse, managing director of Attitash. "We're doing this as a serv...

GREAT BARRINGTON, Massachusetts ??” For those interested in having a unique piece of skiing nostalgia adorn their abode or garden Ski Butternut is offering their 44 year old Granny's chairlift double chairs for sale for a $100 per chair donation. The lift was manufactured in 1961 by Mueller (a Swiss company that still manufactures chairlifts today). The lift was powered by a 65 HP motor and was originally installed at Mount Cathalia in Ellenville NY, ...

In its second year, the AlpineZone Challenge continues to redefine the relationship between skiers, riders, and resorts.

Only the most dedicated skiers and riders spend a warm, sunny, June day talking about winter and snow. You know us ??“ we're the ones who cleverly amend "sick days" to "ski days" in our job contracts or think nothing of driving in excess of five hours to put our feet down on snow. We're the loyal fans who show ...

CONCORD, New Hampshire ??” The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation is requesting proposals from companies interested in contracting the food service at Cannon Mountain and Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch State Park.

The food service contract will include the Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge cafeteria, deli and lounge in the winter. During the summer months, the vendor will operate the Flume Gorge cafeteria. The contract will begin ...

PINKHAM NOTCH, New Hampshire ??” It's the least we can do to say thanks to all you Dads out there. Bring the whole family and Come ride NH's most scenic Gondola Skyride -- with one or more children, Dad rides for free on Sunday, June 19th.

Wildcat Mountain is voted #1 for its spectacular scenery year after year by SKI Magazine (October Issues). Wildcat Mountain offers the purrrfect backdrop for summer fun, adventure, relaxation, and cele...

BARTLETT, New Hampshire ??” The 3rd Annual Bull Moose Rugby Tournament hits the pitch at the Fields of Attitash in Bartlett, N.H. on Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12. Teams from all the New England states, plus New York, West Virginia and Canada will be competing within two men's divisions and a new women's division, which has been added for this year's tournament.

"We're really pumped up about this year's tournament," said Nick Label, mem...

STRATTON MOUNTAIN, Vermont ??” Stratton Mountain today broke ground on its newest high-end condominium resort property Founders Lodge, and nears completion on its Village Common -- all part of the Stratton Mountain master plan for a world-class commercial and residential resort Village, which is already home to great shopping, fine restaurants and exciting outdoor activities, along with a diverse range of lodging options including residential townhome...