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BARTLETT, NH ??” January is an opportune time for a family getaway and Attitash has made it more affordable to take children to the slopes. During the month of January, Attitash will be offering special enticements including free skiing, riding, lodging, and lessons for children 12 and under.

"We've always had a strong focus on active families," said Nathan Waterhouse, director of the Attitash Perfect Turn Ski and Snowboard School. "Skiin...

HANCOCK, MA ??” Jiminy Peak will host 1st Run 2005 on New Year's Eve, Friday December 31st. Festivities will include a torchlight parade that will commence shortly after the close of the lifts at 10:30 pm. The parade will be on the 360 and 180 trails and will include skiers and riders from Jiminy Peak skiing and riding down the mountain lighting up the night with lights. The parade will be visible for spectators from the base area of Jiminy Peak. Imme...

WAITSFIELD, VT ??” When Mad River Glen cranked up its Practice Slope Chair this morning it became Vermont's first ski area to open 100% of its terrain. Despite multi-million dollar investments in snowmaking technology by the other areas, they have all been beaten to the punch by an ski area with a grand total of two snow guns and a snowmaking water storage "pond" referred to by its operators as the "snowmaking puddle".

"It's a testament t...

GREAT BARRINGTON, MA ??” The Ski Butternut Ski & Board Shop has arranged a free on snow Demo on December 28 & 29 at Ski Butternut. If you're in the market for new equipment; not convinced that you need new equipment yet; or feel like ???kicking the tires??? on the latest and greatest products just to see what they can do for your skiing, then you need to mark these dates on your calendar.

Or if you aren't sure if the new shaped skis or ea...

LUDLOW, VT ??” Just a few inches of natural snow was all that was needed to get the Okemo Valley Nordic Center open for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The Nordic Center is offering cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on a portion of its vast trail network at a reduced rate. 20+ km of snowshoe terrain is open, along with 1 single track cross country trail (2 km).

The trail network will be freshly groomed and maintained daily by a...

SOUTH EGREMONT, MA ??” Catamount Ski Area, which straddles the Massachusetts/New York state line in the Berkshires, expects to offer the most green-circle or 'easier' terrain in the Berkshires during the upcoming holiday week.

"The week between Christmas and New Year's Day is traditionally a time when families bring kids to learn to ski for the first time," said Bill Gilbert, Catamount's general manager. "We'll be ready for them with ple...

BARTLETT, NH ??” The search is on. As part of the national Snow Star Search, Attitash is inviting local and regional kids age 10-14 to cut an audio snow report in hopes of being featured in the NBC broadcast of The Sports Illustrated for Kids Next Snow Search. Top contestants will be featured on Attitash.com allowing the public to vote for their favorite junior announcer who will then be able to participate in the Snow Star Search semi-finals.
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NEWRY, ME ??” Sunday River Ski Resort picked up another three to four inches of snow Sunday night. This latest natural snowfall brings the resort's December snowfall total to more than two feet.

"I skied across all eight of our peaks yesterday and was in awe at the gorgeous landscapes of snow covered trees," remarked Sunday River Director of Communications, Susan DuPlessis.

WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH ??” Waterville Valley, the "Altitude without the Attitude" mountain, will continue its Little Slammer Series with the second installment of three terrain park competitions for skiers and riders 16 and under.

The Slammer Series consists of three events, where competitors are judged on style, difficulty and height. The first Little Slammer event was held on December 5, 2004 and tested freestyle skiers on a course with...

NEWRY, ME ??” Top men's alpine athletes, including 16 members of the U.S. Ski Team, will compete on Sunday River's Obsession trail during the Men's NorAm Chevy Truck Super Series January 3-6.

The event features both Slalom (SL) and Giant Slalom (GS) races, with GS events scheduled for the first two days and SL the latter two. First run for all four days is scheduled for 9:30 am with the second at 12:30 pm. Admission for spectators is free...