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Published by Dick Schwalbenberg at January 1st, 2012
SKI NH’s LEARN TO SKI & SNOWBOARD FREE WEEK – January 7-13, 2012
First-time skiers & snowboarders receive a free learn to ski or snowboard lesson, free equipment rentals & a free beginner terrain lift ticket. Participants must register with Ski NH to download a Learn to Ski & Ride Free coupon, then make a reservation with one of our participating resorts. Registration begins on
January 2 at 10am and is first-come, first-served.
PARTICIPATING DOWNHILL SKI AREAS
Gunstock Mountain Resort (age 6+)
Loon Mountain (age 7+)
Waterville Valley (age 7+)
King Pine at Purity Spring Resort (age 8+)
Attitash Mountain Resort (age 13+)
Bretton Woods (age 13+)
Cannon Mountain (age 13+)
Cranmore Mountain Resort (age 13+)
Ragged Mountain (age 13+)
Wildcat Mountain (age 13+)
Black Mountain (age 6+, Monday-Friday only)
Pats Peak (age 6+, Monday-Thursday only)
Granite Gorge (age 5+, Sunday only)
First-time cross country skiers receive a free learn to ski lesson, free equipment rentals & a free trail pass. Participants must register with Ski NH to download a Learn to Ski & Ride Free coupon, then make a reservation with one of our participating areas. Registration begins on January 2 at 10am and is first-come, first-served.
PARTICIPATING CROSS COUNTRY SKI AREAS
Jackson XC (age 13+)
Great Glen Trails (age 6+)
Purity Spring Resort XC (age 13+)
Waterville Valley XC (age 6+)
Bretton Woods XC (age 6+)
Granite Gorge XC (age 5+, Sunday only)
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Published by Dick Schwalbenberg at December 13th, 2011
Attitash Mountain Resort
Ladies Monday – Ladies lift ticket, ski lesson, & lunch only $55 on non-holiday Mondays.
Tuesday – Adult & Junior lift ticket combo only $75 (non-holiday).
Bring-a-Friend Wednesday – Attitash & Wildcat Season Passholders & Vertical Value Card Holders “Bring-A-Friend” half-price adult ticket (non-holiday).
Senior Thursday – Age 50+ lift ticket, ski lesson, & lunch only $55 (non-holiday).
$40 Friday – Ski or ride for $40 on Fridays in March & April.
Sunday Funday – Sunday afternoon lift ticket for only $30.
February 5 – $46 full-day lift tickets for Superbowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5.
2-for-1 Valentine’s Day – Two for one lift tickets on Tuesday, February 14
$99 3-day lift ticket – Ski or ride for three days for $99 starting Friday, March 16 (St. Patrick’s Day Weekend).
Cranmore Mountain
Two Day Ticket Deals – Buy your two day ticket online in advance and save. Two day tickets are just $89 for adults, $99 for holiday periods. Both offer $12 savings.
Ticket Roll Back Day – The best value of the year will take place on Friday, January 6, 2012, when Cranmore once again celebrates Ticket Roll Back Day, offering a special lift ticket price – only $9. That’s what skiers paid back in the olden days.
Midweek Two for One Tickets – North Conway’s most popular mid-week deal! Two people get a Mon. – Thurs. “2-fer-1” ticket, offering 2 adult lift tickets for the price of a single lift ticket. Must be purchased online in advance.
Next Day Savings – Cranmore offers guests an Add-a-Day option for those purchasing a single day lift ticket. When customers present that day’s lift ticket at the Ticket Office before 4 p.m., they can save almost 30% off the next day’s lift ticket. With a $42 Add a Day ticket, adults save $17 off the single day rate.
After Two Tomorrow Too – Buy a lift ticket after 2pm and for only $10 extra, ski rest of the day plus all of the next day!
Mountain Adventure Combo Tickets – Cranmore’s newly named “Mountain Adventure Park” will offer special combo deals when you purchase multi-ride tickets. Buy a 2-hour tubing ticket plus 3 single-ride tickets for only $39. Three-ride and 6-ride ticket packs are also available for $25 and $49 respectively. Rides include the Giant Swing, Indoor Adventure Zone, Mountain Coaster, and Snow Tubing.
Christmas Day 12/25/2011 – $25 all ages lift ticket
Go to http://www.cranmore.com/news/230/150/Christmas-Day-12-25-2011—25-all-ages-lift-ticket/d,E-Coupon and complete the information in order to receive your e-coupon
For More Deals at Area Ski Slopes go to http://www.skinh.com
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Published by Dick Schwalbenberg at November 26th, 2011
Holiday on Ice Show
December 3 Holiday Skating Show begins 6:45 p.m. at the Ham Ice Arena at the intersection of West Main St. and Mill St. in Conway. Come enjoy skaters, young and old, skating to holiday music. 603-986-1650 or 207-925-1090 Click for more info: www.mwvsc.org
15th Annual Holiday Tree Festival at Settlers’ Green Outlet Village
December 3 Live caroling music, festive trees decorated by locals competing for cash awards, free hot chocolate & candy canes, free horse drawn wagon rides with Santa, Cranmore miniature snow-tubing park and much more! 603-356-7031 ext. 10 Click for more info: www.settlersgreen.com
A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Doris Baizley
December 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 M&D Productions is announcing its holiday production of “A Christmas Carol” by Doris Baizley. But wait, before you loose interest and say “oh my god another version on the same old show,” this one is different. While the underlying theme of even the hardest of souls can change is the same, the characters start out as traveling actors and slowly become the iconic people we have grown to love.
“This is one of those shows that is timeless and heart-warming to get us all in the holiday spirits.” says Ken Martin, the director. “I am glad to be ending our 2011 season with such a wonderful piece.” Call today at 603-662-7591 for reservations.
All performance are at 7:00 pm
Sunday performances matinee @ 2:00 pm
Inn to Inn Cookie Tour
December 10, 11 Please join us for the 15th Annual Inn to Inn Cookie tour. This is a special year and you don’t want to miss it. View planned decorations at each participating Inn and taste their baked delights of cookie and candy the innkeepers have prepared for you. We’ll ask you to vote on our tree decorating contest at each Inn as well.
A special VIP package for a two night stay has been put together that includes a free Best of 15 years cook book from the tour, full country breakfast each morning, recipe packet of all the recipes you sample, dinner voucher from the Valley Original Restaurants, Brass Collectors ornament after visiting the 12 Inns, coupon packet from local businesses and a chance to win a Grand Prize worth of $1000. Visit our web site for more information:
http://www.countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com 603-356-2642
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Published by Dick Schwalbenberg at November 21st, 2011
Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour
Location: Nestlenook Estate Jackson NH
Date: November 26th, 27th, December 3rd, 4th, 10th and 17th. $20 PP – Children sitting on mom or dad’s lap not taking chocolate treasures are free.
Great Glen Craft Fair
Presented by: Great Glen Trails
Location: Great Glen Trails
Date: Saturday, November 26, 2011
Time: 9:00am — 3:00 pm
Over 30 crafters under one roof. Raffle and bake sale to benefit Androscoggin Valley BKL Jr. Skiers. Join the Fun! Please call Mary Power at 603-466-2333 if interested in displaying.
Santa’s Holiday Express at Conway Scenic Railroad
November 25, 26, 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Celebrate the holiday and join Santa on board the train with a small surprise in his bag for each child. Joining him will be Puck & Elvy, two mischievous elves who will be sharing their hot chocolate and cookies with everyone on the train. They’ll take your picture, too, if you ask nicely.
So be sure to bring along your camera!
November Departures: Friday, Saturday & Sunday with an 11:30am to Bartlett; 1:30opm, 3:00pm to Conway (Saturday only).
December Departures: Saturday/Sunday
Bartlett 11:30am, Conway 1:30pm.
Fares from $14.50 & up based on seating choices. Infants under 4 are FREE in Coach when not occupying a seat.
Reservations suggested – telephone or visit the web.
1-800-232-5251
Morning Madness at Settlers’ Green Outlet Village
November 25
Come early to Settlers’ Green and take advantage of the amazing after-Thanksgiving sales! All stores open at 5am and some at midnight! Special sales & promotions! Enter raffle to win prizes!
603-356-7031 ext. 10
Click for more info: www.settlersgreen.com
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Published by Dick Schwalbenberg at September 14th, 2011
36th NH Highland Games, Loon Mountain Ski Resort Lincoln NH. September 16, 17 and 18th, the largest Scottish cultural festival in the Northeast. http://www.nhscot.org/
The Fryeburg Fair, Route 5 Fryeburg Maine. Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic October 2-9, 2011. General admission $10 every day, includes night shows. Children under 12 always free. 65 & over senior citizen Tuesday – no charge. Gates open at 7am, buldingins open 9-9. Harness Racing 1:30 Tuesday-Sunday. Night shows at 8pm Oct 3-8 Monday thru Saturday. Pay One Price Mechanical Rides $20 2-9pm on Tue 10/4, Wed 10/5, Thu 10/6 & Sun 10/9. Kiddie Land $15 Sun 10/2 10am – 6pm & $12 Mon 10/2 11am – 5pm. http://www.fryeburgfair.com/index.html
The Sandwich Fair, 7 Wentworth Hill Road – Rt. 109 North Center Sandwich, New Hampshire Always on Columbus Day Weekend 2011 dates – October 8,9,10. A Great Family Fair with something
for Everyone! http://www.thesandwichfair.com
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Published by Dick Schwalbenberg at September 14th, 2011
As you drive along route 16, you pass through Tamworth, NH, and you note the pond next to the Dam Ice Cream & Gift Shop. Look for decent color there and the opportunity to take a photo with good reflection from the water. The next place to look for color is Lake Chocorua, just up the road. You pull in at the little parking lot on the left at the bottom of the hill. As you walk over the wooden bridge separating the pond from the lake you look right and see Mount Chocorua with its triangular summit. Another photo opportunity. Be on the lookout, too, for diverse flocks of birds taking flight.
A few miles north, you pass the turn-off for route 112, a scenic byway known as the Kancamagus Highway or the “Kanc.” Follow this route all the way to Lincoln for some stunning views, or turn off half way down and take Bear Notch Road back across to Route 302 in Bartlett Village. Either way will provide pull offs for views and fantastic photo opportunities.
As you head into Conway, take the first left in Center Conway and this takes you on to West Side Road. There are many reasons to take this road besides just traffic avoidance, including the opportunity to take some Fall pictures of covered bridges. The first is just a few hundred yards up this road — the Saco River Bridge, one of Conway’s two covered bridges. The Saco River Bridge is on the right at the triangle of the small park where East Side Road and West Side Road diverge. There’s a small parking lot, also a sidewalk on one side of the structure. From here you get back on the West Side Road and go less than a hundred yards. Where you will come to a small parking lot for the Swift River Bridge, again on the right side. Continue to travel north a short ways and if you keep your eyes open you should see Cathedral Ledge looming on your left and the turn into the state park will be just after that. The nice part here is that you can drive up to the top. Within 4-5 minutes you will find parking around the loop at the top. From there you find several paths to take you out onto the edge of Cathedral ledge. Most of it has been fenced off so kids should be safe, but be warned that there are a few areas without fencing so climbers can traverse the face of the hill. On a clear day you can see well up into Pinkham Notch and if the area is near peak the valley around the foot of the ledge will be a tapestry of reds and golds. After exploring up here you can head back to the car and the short drive back down the hill.
Once back onto West Side Road, take a left and head north again. Just up the road, again on the left, will be signs for Diana’s Baths, a series of cascading waterfalls. Each stair step of falls flows down into holes and depressions in the rock that then flow into the next level below. Keep checking back for more information on scenic drives around North Conway.
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Published by Dick Schwalbenberg at August 15th, 2011
The Mt Washington Valley Theatre Company at the Eastern Slope Inn Resort still has 2 more great shows to go in their 2011 summer season.
Sweeney Todd August 10 to August 20
A Chorus Line August 23 to September 4
For more information go to http://www.mwvtheatre.org/
Don’t forget about our Theatre Package: midweek single night Theatre packages for the Eastern Slope Playhouse. Package includes 2 tickets to the theater, a gift certificate to Flatbread Company, plus the nights lodging! Call us for more details 1-800-862-1600.
Cranmore E-Coupon Days- must be downloaded by midnight the night before event.
August 31, and September 5
Download a special money-saving coupon and save $4 off your all access pass at the White Mountain’s newest family adventure. Must be downloaded by midnight the night before the event. Download your e-coupon here.
1-800-SUN-N-SKI
Click for more info: www.cranmore.com
Settlers Green 23rd Annual Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
Friday-Monday, September 2-5
Save even more on back to school and college apparel, gifts, house wares, at over 60 brand name outlet stores including J. Crew, Banana Republic, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Nike, Reebok, and more.
The 23rd Annual Bach Festival
August 21 and August 26 – 28, 2011
The four-day festival of music of Johann Sebastian Bach and friends will echo through the valley again in the summer, in the greater Mt. Washington Valley, NH and Fryeburg, Maine. For more information http://www.mwvevents.com/WMMABach.html
Tin Mountain Tuesdays at Wildcat Mountain
August 16, 23, 30. Pinkham Notch in the White Mountain National Forest is a memorable summer outing for families of all ages to explore and learn about the diverse ecology of the region and now “Tin Mountain Tuesdays” and “Wednesdays at Wildcat” provide more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Program topics change weekly and range from learning about the flora and fauna of the forest and fresh water ecosystems to those of the higher alpine environment, including wildflowers, mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and moose to the geology of the surrounding mountains and Presidential Range. Tin Mountain 603-466-3326
Click for more info: www.skiwildcat.com
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Published by Dick Schwalbenberg at July 11th, 2011
Join us for the 2011 expanded Outdoor Summer concert series at Cranmore Mountain Resort.
Arts Jubillee announces their 29th year of presenting spectacular outdoor concerts on five consecutive Thursday evenings: July 14th, 21st, 28th and August 4th and 11th featuring live performances on the festival stage at Cranmore Mountain Resort, host sponsor.
Ceili Rain July 14th
Voices of the Valley July 21st
Wicked Smart Horn Band July 28th
Entrain August 4th
Symphony Pops and Fireworks August 11th
Bring friends and family plus your own picnic blanket or lawn chairs.
An early concert by area performers, is at 6 PM, the featured main performance is at 7:00 PM.
Concerts are presented outdoors in nature’s beautiful setting with mountain views at the base of the north slope at Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway, NH.
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Published by Dick Schwalbenberg at July 5th, 2011
Here is a list of some fun events happening in the Mount Washington Valley this summer.
July 9: Enjoy a completely dog friendly day with the 4th Annual Dog Day. Visit Settler’s Green with your dog for a variety of activities: agility course, kissing booth, dog costume photos, doggie swimming pools and much more. Free treats and water at participating doggie friendly stores! 11am-3pm. All event proceeds go to Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire-North.
July 9-16: Zeb’s 20th Anniversary: Celebrate 20 years of historic shopping at Zeb’s General Store. Look for free samples and giveaways including balloons, wooden nickels, Zeb’s Root Beer and more during the week. Each day a new giveaway is featured. Stop by to find New England made products in a nostalgic shopping setting. For more information, visit www.zebs.com.
July 9: Newton’s Revenge bicycle race up Mt Washington is held on the same exact course as the original Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb, located in Pinkham Notch NH, making Newton’s Revenge the other Toughest Hillclimb in the World. Road opens to race traffic only at 6:00 am. Line up for racers at 8:20 am. Weather date is Sunday July 10th. Auto Road opens to the public at 12:30pm. For more information call 466-3988 or check out www.newtonsrevenge.com/.
July 22, 23: Seek the Peak Hike-a-thon Fundraiser: Register, and raise a minimum of $100, then join everyone for the hike up Mt. Washington. *Friday night is the kick off party with goodie-bags, food and drinks at the Mount Washington Observatory and the hike takes place Saturday. For more information visit seekthepeak.org
July 23, 24: Western Maine BBQ Festival at the Fryeburg Fair Grounds: Enjoy great BBQ, live entertainment, classic cars and motorcycles, and a mechanical bull. For more information call 207-647-4449 or visit www.westernmainebbqfestival.com.
August 1: Conway Scenic Railroad’s 37 birthday: Enjoy reduced fares along with cake and lemonade. Reservations are strongly suggested, call 1-800-232-5251 or visit conwayscenic.com.
August 8: 150th birthday of the Mt. Washington Auto Road: come for afternoon cake, cars on display and fireworks.
August 11: Symphony Pops performs & fireworks: a part of Cranmore’s Arts Jubilee Festival. Familiar classics and opportunities to sing along with many pops favorites. This is the concert that is traditionally ended with the 1812 Overture, Stars and Stripes and awesome Fireworks! Admission: $10/person kids under 12 and adults over 65 are FREE. Starts at 7 PM at the base of Cranmore Mountain.
August 13, 14: 24 of Great Glen: This 24-hour mountain bike race on the trail system of Great Glen is also a weekend full of bike fun and games for the entire family visit www.24hoursofgreatglen.com.
August 26-28: The 23rd Annual Bach Festival: Three major concert performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m., all at the Mt. Washington Valley’s newly completed state of the art Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg, Maine. Tickets are available for purchase at http://www.mwvevents.com/WMMABach.html.
For more information about these and other events in Mt Washington Valley, visit www.mtwashingtonvalley.org, where you’ll find complete resources for planning your summer vacation in New Hampshire’s White Mountain. To talk to an experienced vacation planner, call 1-800-862-1600,or visit www.mtwashingtonvalleyaccommodations.com
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Published by Dick Schwalbenberg at June 24th, 2011
Wildcat Mountain and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center will once again offer “Wednesdays at Wildcat” naturalist led programs and new this summer “Tin Mountain Tuesdays” to a schedule of summer events. Also new this summer, Wildcat Mountain has partnered with the nearby Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Pinkham Notch Visitor Center to offer a monthly series of naturalist led summit tours and optional guided hikes from the summit to the base of Wildcat Mountain.
Pinkham Notch in the White Mountain National Forest is a memorable summer outing for families of all ages to explore and learn about the diverse ecology of the region and now “Tin Mountain Tuesdays” and “Wednesdays at Wildcat” provide more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Program topics change weekly and range from learning about the flora and fauna of the forest and fresh water ecosystems to those of the higher alpine environment, including wildflowers, mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and moose to the geology of the surrounding mountains and Presidential Range. Tin Mountain Conservation Center programs at Wildcat Mountain are scheduled every Tuesday & Wednesday beginning July 5th through August 31st and rotate weekly. For a schedule of program topics, please see the attached flyer or visit skiwildcat.com to view the events calendar.
Also once a month this summer & fall, a similar high alpine summit tour will be led by naturalists from the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center followed by a guided hike down from the 4,062 foot summit of Wildcat Mountain. Scheduled dates for the “AMC Guided Summit Tour & Hike” are Saturdays – July 16th, August 20th, September 10th, & October 8th.
Reservations are not required, and programs are geared for all ages. Meet at Guest Services in the Wildcat Mountain base lodge shortly before 10am. Admission is free, except for high-alpine Tin Mountain Conservation Center and AMC* tour dates that require a trip on the Wildcat Express Gondola Skyride to the summit. Round-trip Wildcat Express scenic gondola tickets are $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for children ages 6-12, $13.00 for seniors ages 65+, and ages 5 and under ride for free (*all persons who wish to partake in the optional AMC guided hike down can pay a reduced rate for the one-way ride to the summit). Picnic lunches are available for purchase, including the Family Fun Pack which includes gondola tickets and lunch for two adults and two children for $64.95. In case of inclement weather, the program may be held indoors using slide shows and interactive displays.
For more information visit http://www.skiwildcat.com/summer.html
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