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HUNTER, New York ??” Latitude 42?° North is not only the geographic location of the famed Hunter Mountain, but it's also the place to be next weekend, Feb. 19 & 20, 2005. Telemet and Hunter Mountain present Latitude 42?° North Air Assault 2005- a weekend packed with big air, rail jam and quarter pipe action, complete with competition, prizes, Pros and live entertainment to satisfy the likes of both freeskiers and riders.

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LINCOLN, New Hampshire ??” The expression "dress for success" takes on a whole new meaning at Loon Mountain March 5, when the annual TJX Briefcase Race welcomes skiers and snowboarders of all abilities to race an easy slalom course while dressed in business attire and carrying a briefcase. Business attire can include three piece suits, coveralls, scrubs, uniforms, or costumes of any kind. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams as well as worst ...

NEWRY, Maine ??” A variety of clinics and competitions are featured at the in the Maine Telemark Festival and Eastern Halfpipe/Slopestyle Telemark Championship at Sunday River Feb. 26 and 27. The event is organized by New England Telemark and also includes free demo gear, costume contests, gear, condo and trip raffles as well as a prize ceremony and party.

Free clinics by some of New England's finest telemark instructors are offered throu...

VERNON, New Jersey ??” Mountain Creek, an Intrawest resort, has partnered with the Boarding For Breast Cancer Foundation (B4BC), the leading non-profit, youth-focused breast cancer awareness group, and Op Girls Learn To Ride for a day of activities for visitors of all ages. Mountain Creek is one of a select list of mountain resorts nationwide that will host one of B4BC's annual "Board-A-Thon" festivals and fundraisers.

The Mountain Creek...

HANCOCK, Massachusetts ??” The Boston Red Sox World Series Trophy will be at Jiminy Peak on Thursday, February 24th. The trophy will be on property from 9 am - 10 am that morning. Viewing of the trophy will be in the Paul Major Welcome Center in the Village Center at Jiminy Peak. The trophy will visit several other locations in the Berkshires throughout that day.

For directions and more information about Jiminy Peak, please visit

FRANCONIA NOTCH, New Hampshire ??” Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch State Park announces specials for families planning to vacation during the upcoming the President's week.

To bring families together on the slopes this February, Cannon Mountain is offering a real deal: 2-for-$49 for adults and kids on Tuesday and Thursday, February 22 and 24.

On Saturday, February 19 everyone can join in the fun with Cannon's Crazy Cours...

VERNON, New Hampshire ??” Mountain Creek resort, Pace Institute of Karate, Skylands Ice World and Frontier Lanes have partnered to support the federal VERBTM youth marketing campaign with a promotion targeted at local third graders (age 8-9), with the goal of urging children, parents, teachers, counselors and the like, to encourage kids to get out and do something physical this winter.

VERBTM, which debuted in 2002, is a national, multicu...

LUDLOW, Vermont ??” With nearly 100% of Okemo??™s vast trail network open and high-flying action in Okemo's Parks and Pipes, February Vacation Week is sure to be special. Here??™s a preview of Okemo's services and conveniences and a sneak peek at ???what??™s happening??? at Okemo Mountain Resort.

Two Great Ways to Start The Day:
Skier and riders can start their day on the slopes at either the Okemo...

EAST BURKE, Vermont ??” In anticipation of the what could be the most substantial snow storm all season, the local school groups along with a number of Burke guests and employees, held the first ever snow dance ritual this afternoon. Dressed in costumes of all sorts; students, guests, and employees gathered around the bonfire for ten seconds of silence to pray to the snow gods, before chanting and dancing along with Burkie the Bear, in hopes of a big ...

WATERVILLE VALLEY, New Hamoshire ??” Waterville Valley will host the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Sunday, February 20. The races are complimentary for all skiers and snowboarders holding a valid lift ticket. Participants of all ages and abilities will compete in more than 30 age categories with the top three racers in each category receiving gold, silver and bronze medals.

Registration is from 8 to 11 a.m. in the Base Lodge. The first ...