Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowtubing, Apres-Ski Parties, Live Bands and More.

Henniker, NH, February 14, 2012 — Thanks to the season long hard work of the snowmaking team, PATS PEAK, southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, will continue to have 100% of their slopes and trails open for the winter school vacation weeks. Skiers and Riders can ski/ride day and night enjoying trails for all abilities and three terrain parks.

The snowmaking team has been out on the mountain this week to add a top layer of powder to the trails. The grooming crew spends each night grooming out the slopes to provide the best snow conditions daily. For a complete listing of Lift Hours of Operation, go to www.patspeak.com .

Snowtubing Park
The Snowtubing Park is open daily during both February School Vacation Weeks. Guests can purchase a 2 or a 4-hour tubing session. Advance reservations are recommended. For all the details on the snowtubing session times, go to www.patspeak.com .

Pay-One-Price (POP) Under the Lights on Saturday Nights!
Saturday Night POP is only $43 and includes skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, rental equipment, lesson tips and entertainment. Ski or ride a Saturday Night 3pm to 10pm. Tubing hours are from 5pm to 10pm. Lesson Tips are from 4pm to 6pm in the Beginners Area.

On Saturday afternoons, guests can arrive early, get their rental equipment early and start skiing/riding early with Step Up To “POP” Tickets:
Ticket Valid: 12pm to 10pm – $73
Ticket Valid: 1pm to 10pm – $63
Ticket Valid: 2pm to 10pm – $53
Ticket Valid: 3pm to 10pm – $43

The POP ticket is the only lift ticket available on Saturday nights. Rentals available on a first-come, first-served basis. Child (5 & under) $24 for rentals during POP.

PATS PEAK NASTAR Race Course
The NASTAR race course will be open everyday during the February President’s Vacation Week from 11am to 3pm. Race Course is set on the “Downdraft” trail for all ages and abilities. For more information, go online to www.patspeak.com .

Apres-Ski Entertainment and Beer Promotions in the Sled Pub
Fri, February 17:
Friday Night Karaoke: 4pm-Close with DJDaveEntertainment.com
Wine & Wing Promo: Bucket of Toes & Bucket of Wings

Sat, February 18:
Ride & Ski Tour: 2-for-1 lift ticket w/R&S Card, Apres-Ski Party
Apres-Ski Beer Promotion: 3-7pm Harpoon
Apres-Ski Party – Live Band: 4-9pm The McMurphy’s

Sun, February 19:
Apres-Ski Beer Promotion: 2-6pm Samuel Adams
Apres-Ski Party – Live Band: 3-8pm Dusty Gray

Fri, February 24:
Friday Night Karaoke: 4pm-Close with DJDaveEntertainment.com
Wine & Wing Promo: Bucket of Toes & Bucket of Wings

Sat, February 25:
Apres-Ski Beer Cancer Lifeline Promo: 3-7pm Smuttynose/Lifeline Raffle
Apres-Ski Party – Live Band: 4-9pm October Sons

Sun, February 26:
Apres-Ski Beer Cancer Lifeline Promo: 3-7pm Smuttynose/Lifeline Raffle
Apres-Ski Party – Live Band: 12-5pm October Sons host several Lifeline Benefit Rock Bands in “We Will, We Will ROCK Cancer”.

Childhood Cancer Lifeline Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & February 26
12th Annual Childhood Cancer Lifeline Event. This promises to be a fun filled weekend, full of activity and promise! Join for all or part of the event and know that you are helping to support NH families whose children have been diagnosed with cancer. This continues to be the most successful fundraising event for the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH.

Saturday & Sunday:
-This is a great opportunity to enjoy skiing and support NH families who have children with cancer.
-Make a donation to the Childhood Cancer Lifeline.
-Take a chance on a Raffle.
-Purchase a Childhood Cancer Awareness Pin.
-View the Childhood Cancer Awareness Quilt.

Saturday:
October Sons will be playing in the Sled Pub from 4pm to 9pm.

Sunday:
October Sons hosting several Lifeline Benefit Rock Bands in “We Will, We Will ROCK Cancer” from 12pm to 5pm.

Sunday Afternoon/Evening:
Help us to chase the blues away for NH families whose children have cancer. Along with a great dinner, there are some fabulous live and silent auction items including tickets to all New England sports teams!
3pm: Raffles, Silent and Live Auction
5-5:30pm: Dinner by Pats Peak’s Executive Chef, Guy Pelletier
Tickets purchased before the weekend of the event: $20 per person or $30 per couple.
Tickets purchased the weekend of the event: $25 per person or $40 per couple.
Tickets may be purchased at PATS PEAK Guest Services, (603) 428-3245 , throughout the event weekend in the Main Lodge or at the door.
Scout Weekend – Saturday & Sunday, March 3 & 4
This is a special scout weekend where scouts come to PATS PEAK to enjoy skiing, riding and/or snowtubing. Advanced reservations must be made with Group Sales in order to attend Scout Weekend. Contact Group Sales at [email]groupsales@patspeak.com[/email] or 1-888-PATS PEAK , ext 106. For more information, check out the Scout Weekend page on www.patspeak.com .

Group Rates for 15 or more people
Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowtubing Group Rates are available for 15 or more people. Contact Group Sales in advance at 1-888-PATS-PEAK , ext. 106 for more information.

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PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire.

PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult/Corporate Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League . Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails lit for night skiing/riding and is one of the state’s most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains , with three separate beginner areas.

During the “Other Season of PATS PEAK”, PATS PEAK Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering!

PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK ( 1-888-728-7732 ).

PATS PEAK can be reached:
– By telephone at 603-428-3245
– By FAX at 603-428-7821
– 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK
– Online at www.patspeak.com