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Sunday River Announces Date and Time for Chondola Grand Opening Event

NEWRY, Maine -- Save the date for what is likely to be the biggest grand opening celebration Sunday River has ever seen. Starting at 6 p.m. on December 20, 2008, Sunday River is throwing a huge party...

Early Winter Conditions Put Vermont Among the Top Ski States for Open Terrain

MONTPELIER, Vermont -- Vermont's ski and ride season has not only started strong, but weather forecasts also point to a snow-filled December. Nearly 230 trails are open at 10 Vermont ski areas, with...

Sunday River Annouces Wu Tang Weekend & College Week Schedule and Activities

NEWRY, Maine -- No more teachers, no more books, Sunday River's College Week is back and off the hook. Sunday River's College Week 2009 kicks off Monday, January 5th, and includes the resort's Fire...

Sugarloaf to Open Summit for the Weekend

CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine -- Thanks to more than two feet of natural snow in the past eight days, plus a revamped and enhanced snowmaking system, guests at Sugarloaf will be skiing and riding from...

Learn to Ski Free at Okemo

LUDLOW, Vermont -- First-time or beginner skiers and snowboarders visiting Okemo Mountain Resort between Dec. 1 and 19 are welcome to take part in a complimentary learn-to-ski or learn-to-snowboard...

Ski, Laugh, Dance and Rock in the New Year at Pats Peak's Family Celebration

HENNIKER, New Hampshire -- Pats Peak, New Hampshire's premier family snowsports destination, is hosting an exciting New Year's Eve Family Celebration on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Called a...

Smugglers' Notch Resort Kicks off Winter with Special Pricing

SMUGGLERS' NOTCH, Vermont -- Smugglers' Notch Resort in northern Vermont welcomes skiers and riders to enjoy its 78 trails and three mountains with a variety of vacation package options, specially...

Mount Washington Resort Gives Thanks for Very Strong Thanksgiving Weekend

BRETTON WOODS, New Hampshire -- Mount Washington Resort enjoyed a super Thanksgiving and weekend compared to years past. According to Chris Ellms, Mount Washington Resort's Director of Ski...

Belleayre Mountain Celebrates Its Biggest Opening Ever

HIGHMOUNT, New York -- Belleayre Mountain opened, Friday, November 28, with the largest crowd in 25 years. Over 4,000 skiers and riders were enjoying 13 inches of natural powder which covered the...

Big Opening Weekend Exceeds Expectations and Bodes Well for Great Season at Stratton

STRATTON MOUNTAIN, Vermont -- Good weather, mid-season like conditions, 30% open terrain, and a huge turnout is a good way to characterize the holiday weekend at Stratton, which some are considering...