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BARTLETT, New Hampshire ??” A long standing tradition in the Mount Washington Valley, the 32nd Annual Red Parka Challenge Cup hits the slopes of Attitash on Friday, March 18. Event proceeds benefit the Eastern Slope Ski Club Junior Program and registration is available online at www.redparkapub.com.

New for the 32nd Annual event is a team division that will battle for the William D. Paine trophy. ...

HUNTER, New York ??” Ah, to be a kid again.and to be a kid who can ski or ride, even better. Hunter Mountain announces special ski and stay packages especially for mountain-savvy families with snow-hungry youngsters. Kids ages 17 and under can now ski and stay for FREE at Hunter Mountain. Great snow, beautiful spring weather, and quality family time- all for a family-friendly price.

Families planning their ski vacations at Hunter can now ...

NORTH CONWAY, New Hampshire ??” Many special guests are expected to attend the Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Race and celebration of ski history March 11, 12 and 13. This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the death of the founding father of ski instruction, Austrian Skimeister Hannes Schneider, who brought his world-renowned skills to North Conway and Mount Cranmore in 1939. Through his unique Arlberg teaching techniques, Schneider introduced skii...

EAST BURKE, Vermont ??” Yesterday at Burke Mountain, the ski area hosted a free ski day for spouses and children of those deployed overseas in the armed services. The day started out with a free pancake breakfast, followed by a full day of skiing and riding at the ski area.

Dick Andross, general manager at Burke Mountain put it this way, "It felt good to give a little something to some folks who are sacrificing a great deal every day." St...

WINTERGREEN, Virginia ??” Ken Grinstead and Christine Dazley, avid snowboarders from Williamsburg, Virginia took a break from snowboarding on Saturday, March 5 to say "I do" on the Diamond Hill slope at Wintergreen Resort. Within a few yards of their favorite Terrain Park, the couple pledged their lifelong faith to each other. The bride and all her bridesmaids wore garlands of lavender and ivory roses in their hair. Family and friends gathered in fron...

NORTH CREEK, New York ??” Jennifer McNinch and Jim Richmond of Brooklyn, NY were married in a beautiful Adirondack ceremony atop Bear Mountain peak at Gore Mountain on Saturday, March 5. The bride, dressed in a long white coat, flowered hat, and ski boots, walked down the decorated race gates at 8am. The couple exchanged vows overlooking the "Fairview" trail, featuring outstanding views of Blue Mountain.

"We love the town. We love the mo...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts ??” Sunday, March 13th is Retro Day at Jiminy Peak. Guests who dig into their closets for their old ski outfits will receive a special $24 retro price on their lift ticket that day - please no retro equipment! Guests must be dressed in an entire retro outfit to receive the special price. There will be a Jiminy Peak representative in the Paul Major Welcome Center from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm that day to determine whose outfits qualify ...

LUDLOW, Vermont ??” The East Coast Freeskiing Open, presented by Saab completed the second day of competition yesterday at beautiful Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont with Men's and Women's Superpipe competitions and a nighttime Red Bull Rail Jam. Brent Abrams of South Lake Tahoe, California took first place in men's Superpipe, claiming the $2,000 cash prize, while Jess Cumming of Snowmass, Colorado placed first in the women's division carrying...

LUDLOW, Vermont ??” There's nothing quite like skiing and riding during the months of March and April. Mix in some of the best conditions of the season, along with value-added coupon offers and incentives and there's no reason not to hit the slopes. Online coupon specials and midweek offers are out there, so be sure to visit www.okemo.com for more details. Here are just a few:

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