PATS PEAK Capital Improvements for the 2011/2012 Season

PATS PEAK continues to re-invest in its facility to improve
their guest experience.

Henniker, NH, July 13, 2011 – PATS PEAK, southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, enters into its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the same local family ownership. For the upcoming season, PATS PEAK continues to focus on customer service. This year guests will find improvements in all facets of the operation to make their experience even better and easier. Through these efforts PATS PEAK continues to be a number one destination for skiers and riders in southern NH.

The 2011/2012 season brings with it upgraded snowmaking capabilities; new Burton Learn To Ride Center; new rental equipment; new progression parks and camps; improved website; additional air conditioning; upgrades to outside of the base lodges; new base lodge carpet; and renovated bathrooms for the Sleigh Room.

Kris Blomback, General Manager, commented, “Our team continues to focus on the guest experience as we complete our upgrades for the 2011/2012 season. Upgrades to our snowmaking system will allow us to open more terrain quicker in the early season. We are excited to be a Burton Learn To Ride Center to provide beginner snowboarders the best in equipment, teaching and programs. Our terrain parks continue to be very popular therefore we are adding progression parks to our list of park options.”

-Upgraded Snowmaking Capabilities with Energy-Efficient Snowmaking Guns and Snowmaking Pipe
Every season PATS PEAK focuses some of its capital expenditures on enhancing the already impressive 100% state-of-the-art snowmaking coverage. This year the efforts are focused on continuing to invest in the most energy efficient snowmaking equipment with the addition of eight new SMI Fan Guns and two new HKD Turbo Fans to make more snow even faster. Fan Guns require 20-25% less compressed air than other technologies, while putting out more snow in PATS PEAK Capital Improvements
for the 2011/2012 Season

PATS PEAK continues to re-invest in its facility to improve
their guest experience.

-Upgraded Snowmaking Capabilities with Energy-Efficient Snowmaking Guns and Snowmaking Pipe
Every season PATS PEAK focuses some of its capital expenditures on enhancing the already impressive 100% state-of-the-art snowmaking coverage. This year the efforts are focused on continuing to invest in the most energy efficient snowmaking equipment with the addition of eight new SMI Fan Guns and two new HKD Turbo Fans to make more snow even faster. Fan Guns require 20-25% less compressed air than other technologies, while putting out more snow in marginal temperature conditions. “We will be able to open more terrain faster and sustain it longer through stretches with marginal temperatures. Also, using this type of snowmaking technology provides us with substantial savings in energy costs”, says Blomback.

Also, early season snowmaking capabilities have been upgraded with 3,000 feet of additional snowmaking pipe. “This new pipe will allow us to focus our resources efficiently. Rather then having 20 guns running on two trails this will allow us early season to run 20 guns on the same trail. Hydrants are also being doubled up so early in the game the guns are closer together,” Blomback stated.

The upgraded snowmaking capabilities will help PATS PEAK reach its goal to continue to be the first ski area in NH to be 100% open. Snowmaking in the gladed areas continues to set PATS PEAK apart from the competition.marginal temperature conditions. “We will be able to open more terrain faster and sustain it longer through stretches with marginal temperatures. Also, using this type of snowmaking technology provides us with substantial savings in energy costs”, says Blomback.