New Years Deals & Events

***UPDATED with NEW DEALS and EVENTS***

So you still no plans for New Years? But you have had enough of paying top dollar to go to some fancy party in the city which inevitably turns out to be more of a hassle than a good time. Maybe you are like me and this New Years you are only looking to spend a quite evening with some friends up in ski country. If so and you do not have anything in concrete yet—Head for the mountains.

***New Info***
If you still have not pulled the trigger on New Years Plans yet here are some more options. These did not make it in the first time around, so take a look.
The conditions are superb. They will continue to improve over the next few weeks. Do not miss out on the best skiing we have seen this early in many seasons. In New England can change rapidly, all this good snow may be gone without a trace before you know it…(knock on wood)
Tips Up!
S.G.
Jiminy Peak, MA
Saturday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Torchlight Parade
Ring in the New Year at Jiminy Peak!
New Year’s Eve will feature a beautiful torchlight parade beginning shortly after the close of the lifts, immediately followed by a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the sky and the snow!
Wachusett, MA
• Party Favors
• Champagne
• Toast at Midnight
• Dessert
• Specialty Coffees
• Complimentary Lift Ticket for Season Pass Holders
MOUNTAIN PACKAGE
Fireworks Show
Ski or Ride ‘til Midnight
Magician – Eddie Raymond
Balloon Drop
Podcasting
Live Music featuring – Bruce Jacques
NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIALS!
$ 46 Adults
$36 Juniors
(Ski 4pm-12pm)
$10 1/2 night refund available for people who only ski until 10 pm
$ 10 General Admission
Required if you do not have a lift ticket or season pass
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The dinner comes with everything in the Mountain Package…
Gourmet New Years Eve Dinner in the Spruce Room
Menu Highlights:
Assorted Hors d’oeuvres – 6-7pm
Dinner Buffet – 8pm
Festive Displays, Shrimp Cocktail
Pasta Station– Tortellini Carbonara, Fettuccine Alfredo
Carving Station–Roast Tenderloin of Beef, Pork Tenderloin, Baked Ham
Assorted Desserts
$80 Adults plus tax & gratuity
Reservations required
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SNOW TUBING ALSO AVAILABLE!
$5 Online in Advance
Adults $10, Kids 6-12 $5
5 & under Free
Ticket & Pass Holders $5
Sugarloaf, ME
At Sugarloaf, it’s going to be like New Year’s Eve all week long at the Widowmaker. We’ve got Motor Booty Affair on Dec. 28, Sugarfoot and the Blazen Brass Band on the 30th, and The Cusaks on the 31st for NYE. They are a terrific party band that plays classic rock anthems of the 70s topped with party hits of the 80s and 90s. $15 per person or $20 per couple.
We also will have a family NYE party in the base lodge with a DJ, dancing, games, contests and activities for the whole family, followed by fireworks at 9:30.
That’s what we have after the lifts close. During the day we’re going to have some of the best holiday week conditions we’ve ever had. The summit will be open in time for Christmas along with 2 terrain parks, the Pipe Dreams Superpipe, and at least 65 trails. If the current weather forecast holds true and we get just a little bit more natural snow, the trail count will shoot up over 100.
I skied this morning and found trails with virtually untracked powder that were amazing. We got 10 inches of snow this past Friday and we’ve been getting an inch or two here, a couple more there, since. That’s on top of non-stop snowmaking since the beginning of the month.
Sunday River, ME
New Year’s Eve Bash at Thumpers Night Club featuring the Sam Kininger Band.
Tickets only $15 – call (800) 543-2SKI.
Midnight fireworks display at the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel.
To busy making snow to add any additional information…
Shawnee Peak, ME
The lifts are open till 10pm December 31st.
We have an awesome lineup in Blizzard’s Pub for the partiers out there!
Bruce Marshall (formerly of the Marshall Tucker Band) will be here with his band with originals and rock n roll favorites from 8:30pm-close!
$40/person for dinner buffet (buffet starts at 6:30) and live entertainment.
Call 207-647-8444 for more info.
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Origianl Post
Ring in 2006 in style on the slopes. Herein you will find Deals and Events coming up for the celebration. Enjoy, I hope you find this information useful. Get out of the city when you make your resolution this time around, change is good.
Ascutney, VT
We most certainly have holiday deals going on!
Our lodging package for Christmas is as follows:
Holiday Celebration Vacation Packages
December 26-31, 2005 with 4 night minimum
(3 night stays available for arrivals on December 26 or 29)
February 17-23, 2006 with 4 night minimum
(2 or 3 night stays available for arrivals on February 17)
6-Nights or More Adult $158 Junior $129
4-Nights or 5-Nights Adult $169 Junior $144
2-Nights or 3-Nights Adult $185 Junior $159
Rates are per person per night
We’re running an internet only deal for 50% off skiing on Christmas Day. People have to logon to our website and download the coupon to receive the deal.
Attitash, NH
THE TRADITION OF WINTERFEST AT ATTITASH CONTINUES
Dec 26 – Jan 1, 7 days full of on-and-off-snow activities for all ages
BARTLETT NH (Dec 6, 2005) – Bring the family to Attitash this holiday for a week full of daily races, quirky activities and après ski events. The resort will host daily events starting December 26 with favorites like the Fruit Cake Toss, Family Fun Race and Snow Golf.
“Kids get a kick out of our activities from the ‘Pop Till You Drop’ Balloon Relay to Banana Jousting or our On Snow Golf Challenge,” said Heidi Loecher-Duffy, event coordinator for Attitash. “Families can participate together or gather at the end of the day for our après ski events.”
There is no pre-registration required for the majority of events so participants can just show up in the Attitash Base Area and join in the fun.
Some of the racing events require pre-registration along with a fee. For a more relaxed race opportunity a recreational GS course will be available for daily racing from 11:00am -3:00pm with a charge of $2.00 per run or $15.00 for 10 runs. Visit www.attitash.com/events for further details.
The highlight of the week is The Bud Light Rail Jam, which will take place outside of Ptarmigan’s Pub at 1:00pm on Saturday December 31. Some of the East’s best skiers and riders will battle for cash prizes using some of the resort’s signature rails from the terrain park. Competitors can register on-line at www.attitash.com/events or on the day of event from 11:00am-12:00pm for a $50 registration fee.
Part of the Bud Light Rail Jam will feature music from the I-Rates, a Portland based reggae band, who later will move inside to Ptarmigan’s Pub for après ski from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Other après ski events during Winterfest include the band Foglifter playing on December 28, “Wild Bill” Corney on December 29 and DJ Tory, December 30. Free to everyone, the resort encourages visitors and residents of the Mount Washington Valley to participate in their après ski events at Ptarmigan’s Pub throughout the season.
The Attitash Grand Summit Hotel on Bear Peak is offering ski and stay packages for the holiday week. For more information or reservations visit www.attitash.com or call (800) 223-SNOW.
Crotched Mountain, NH
Crotched Mountain is kicking off Midnight Madness on New Years weekend this year… 9pm-3am, open to the public. Come join the mayhem yourself, or drop of the kids. Bon fire, live music, and more. Bring in the New Year with Midnight Madness, only at Crotched Mountain.

Killington, VT
Package includes a mininium 2-day lift ticket and 2 nights of lodging. The only restriction is no arrival or departure on the 31st of December. This package must be booked at least 48 hours prior to arrival and is subject to availability. This package is not valid in conjunction with any other offers.
If you have difficulty finding the accommodations or dates that you require please call us at 1-800-621-MTNS.
December 23,2005 – Jan. 1,2006
Package includes lodging and lift tickets
Okemo, VT
Lodging reservations are very strong, so nothing to report by way of special deals. We do have an exquisite evening planned at Jackson Gore’s Coleman Brook Tavern …
Coleman Brook Tavern New Year Eve 2006
Dine and Dance in the new year at Okemo’s best and brightest restaurant.
Enjoy Chef Mike Breen’s creations while listening to the music of
Brawner Brothers Band.
Seatings are available after 9:00pm.
New Year’s Eve is $125. per person
including a champagne toast.
For reservations or information
call 228-1435.
SIX-COURSE MENU
Amuse Bouche
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Mixed Green Salad
Vermont chevre, candied pecans, grape tomatoes,
maple dijon vinaigrette
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Cornmeal Fried Oysters
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Berry Sorbet
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Beef Wellington
potatoes au gratin, cabernet demi-glace
Seafood Cakes topped with Jumbo Shrimp
wild rice medley, lobster cream sauce
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
roasted garlic mashed, whole grain mustard demi-glace
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Chocolate Decadence
Mixed Berry Charlotte
Mocha Joe’s Coffee or Decaf
Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Looking ahead … Okemo is celebrating its 50th anniversary in January, so we’re working on some cool special deals to celebrate that. More details to come after I’ve twisted the arm of our GM a few more times.
Pats Peak, NH
New Year’s Eve Family Celebration on Saturday, December 31, 2005. Called a “Party in Motion,” this year’s party will feature a live band, appetizers and food stations, Monte Carlo gambling, dancing, and a midnight fireworks display. Guests are invited to enjoy a range of entertainment that’s suitable for families.
The celebration begins at 6pm, and the slopes are open until 10pm. Since New Year’s Eve is on a Saturday night, guests will also be able to enjoy the POP, Pay-One-Price, Saturday Night Program, where guests have access to skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, lesson tips, rentals from 3 pm to 10 pm (tubing hours 5 pm – 10 pm). Guest can purchase a “Party & POP” ticket that allows access to every activity. “Party Only” and “POP Only” tickets are also available. The party continues until 12:30am and includes an impressive fireworks display, a champagne toast, party favors, dancing, and much more.
New Year’s Eve Schedule of Events:
Skiing/Snowboarding 3 pm – 10 pm
Tubing 5 pm – 10 pm
Monte Carlo 6 pm – 11 pm
Live Band 8 pm – 12:30 am
Food Stations 8 pm – Midnight
Fireworks Midnight
Champagne Toast Midnight
New Year’s Eve Ticket Options:
Party and POP*
Adult (18-64) $90
Junior (6-17) $50
Party Only
Adult (18-64) $70
Junior (6-17) $35
POP Only
Adult (18-64) $29
Junior (6-17) $29
Children 5 & under are free.
“Party and POP” Ticket includes skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, lesson tips, rentals from 3 pm to 10 pm (tubing hours 5 pm – 10 pm). There is a $20 discount for Adults and a $10 discount for Juniors for the “Party and POP” and “Party Only” tickets if purchased before December 15, 2005. Child Care is available by the hour. Advance reservations for child care are suggested. This is an all weather event – tickets are non-refundable. For more information, go online at patspeak.com, come in to Skier Services or call 1-888-PATS-PEAK (728-7732).
Mount Snow, VT
Great Holiday Getaways
Call: 800-498-0479
Available Dec 25, 2005 – Jan 1, 2006, Jan 13-16, 2006 & Feb 17-24, 2006
From $130
Plan now for these special holiday packages and guarantee your favorite spot in Vermont along with 10% lift ticket savings*.
Valid:
Christmas/New Year’s & Hanukkah: 12/25/05 – 1/1/06.
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend: 1/13-16/06.
President’s Week: 2/17/06 – 2/24/06.
*2 day minimum on lift ticket for 10% savings; 2 night minimum, or more depending on the lodging facility. Valid only on above dates. 48 hours advance notice is required to book a package with lift tickets. On-line reservations must be booked 48 hours prior to arrival.
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Vermont Holiday Week
Call: 800-498-0479
Available December 26, 2005 – January 1, 2006
From $127
Arrive at Mount Snow on Monday, Dec 26, 2005….pay for 5 nights of lodging and a 5-day lift ticket and get the 6th night and day free.
Lodging must start on Mon, 12/26. Lift ticket can start 12/26 or 27.
Lodging properties participating with the package may or may not offer the 6th night free. Sample rate is per person, per night, based on double occupancy and based on 6 nights/days for the price of 5. 48 hours advance notice is required to book a package with lift tickets. On-line reservations must be booked 48 hours prior to arrival.
New Years Eve Bash!! Bring in 2006 with the best party on the mountain. Dress up and dance down with SUPERHONEY!
12/31/2005
“If you go crazy over energetic bands with lead singing females, then SuperHoney will satisfy your musical hunger. Joan Pimentel has arguably the most amazing and talented voice on the local club music scene. When she belts it out, it is truly dumbfounding.” INsite Magazine
This is one New Years Eve Party you won’t want to miss! The bands energy will carry you right into 2006!
Cover Charge: $25.00 – Doors open at 8:00pm Get your tickets early as this show will sell out!
SKI NH
Special deals for the holidays – One of the best ways to save money on holiday lift tickets is to pre-purchase Ski NH’s Anywhere Anytime ticket package. The tickets are transferable (meaning a family or friends can share the tickets) and they are valid any day, including weekends and holidays. We start selling these tickets in July so we are sold out of many popular areas by this time of year (Bretton Woods, Wildcat, Loon, Attitash, etc.) but we still have tickets available for Waterville Valley, Cannon Mountain, Gunstock and most of NH’s smaller ski areas. Here’s a link to the information: http://www.skinh.com/anywheranytime.cfm If anyone wants to get on the mailing list for next summer, they can email us their information to [email protected].
Overall great deals have their own page on our website: http://www.skinh.com/deals.cfm This page is continually updated as we hear about new deals from our member areas. The goal of this page is to give skiers and riders coming to NH a one-stop resource to catch up on all the latest ways to ski as affordably as possible !
In terms of New Years Eve events:
Balsams:
New Year’s Eve Blast – December 31, 2005
Web: www.thebalsams.com
* New Year’s Eve parties for both adults and children
* New Year’s Eve private fireworks display over Lake Gloriette
Mount Sunapee: New Year’s Eve Celebration – December 31, 2005
Web: www.mountsunapee.com
Enjoy New Year’s with fireworks and a family buffet in Goosefeathers Pub
Bretton Woods:
New Year’s Gala Celebration – December 31, 2005
Web: www.brettonwoods.com
Enjoy fine cuisine, music and libation during The Mount Washington Resort’s celebration. Whether you prefer an elegant, formal dinner in the lavish, award-winning Hotel Dining Room with dancing to the sounds of a live big band, or a fun, family-friendly celebration with a grand buffet in the Ballroom followed by an early countdown celebration, New Year’s Eve will be an event for all to enjoy. Special children-only and teen parties are also available. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks show, plus enjoy all the resort’s recreational and cultural amenities.
For those folks who would like to cut loose on New Year’s Eve join us at The Bretton Woods alpine ski area base lodge! Ring in 2006 with night skiing, a torchlight parade and a fantastic fireworks display! Raise a glass to the New Year with a champagne toast, party favors and a special midnight countdown with the Wicked Smart Horn Band. This event is for adults (21+).
Cranmore:
Cranapalooza! – December 31, 2005
Web: www.cranmore.com
Be sure to ski or ride just about into the New Year! Come dressed as festive as you like and make Cranmore the start of your new year. Cranmore will not have fireworks, because the town of North Conway is where the best display will be! Cranmore will indeed have Mike Livingston and the Professor on the Eating House Stage until 9:00PM! At 4:30 check out JASON ESCAPE performing amazing escape routines right before your very eyes also on the Eating House Stage. Skiing, tubing, the DARKSIDE, the Eating House, and Zip’s Pub will all be open until 9:30PM! Be sure to be safe and do it all again on Sunday where the musical duo will perform again from noon until 4:00PM!! HAPPY 2006!!!!!!!!
Loon:
New Year’s Eve Party – December 31, 2005
Web: www.loonmtn.com
Want to end 2005 with a bang? Head on over to the Bunyan Room for a huge New Year’s Eve Party!! Tickets on sale at the Bunyan Room. Get them early, this bash WILL sell out!
Cannon:
New Year’s Eve Family Party – December 31, 2005
Web: www.cannonmt.com
Ring in the New Year with a variety of family-friendly activities.
Pat’s Peak: New Year’s Eve Party – December 31, 2005
Web: www.patspeak.com
Enjoy a family New Year’s celebration with live bands, food, games and fireworks.
Wildcat, NH
Folks can ski for Free with Wildcat’s NEW WildCard, on sale only until Dec. 23rd, 2005! With this special card you can ski & ride ANY 3 days all season for the price of two, making the average daily ticket price under $37/day. Combine this card with Wildcat’s $25 next-day ticket and you score more great skiing and SAVINGS! Purchase on-line at skiwildcat.com or call 1-888-SKI WILD!
More GREAT deals at the CAT:
Your next day is only $25! Every Day, All Ages;
Sunday Afternoon Cruise, Noon – Close just $20;
AristoCat Tuesdays (non-holiday), for ages 50+, save $10 on your lift ticket & get a 10am ski lesson for FREE, $45;
Two-fer Wednesdays (non-holiday), 2 People Ski or ride all day for $55;
Ladies’ Thursdays (non-holiday), for Ladies, save $10 on your lift ticket & get a 10am ski lesson for FREE, plus 10% off Kids’ programs, $45;
Birthdays – FREE ticket on your birthday with valid photo ID;
College Students, with Valid ID, Teen rates apply;
Family Fun Pass – 2 Adults & 2 Kids, ski 5 of 7 days for $499. That’s just $25 pp/day;
SnowCat Novice Area Gentle quad chairlift and slope ideal for learning and taking it easy, $25/day.
SKI VT
NEW YEARS, DECEMBER 31, 2005
Celebrate the New Year in Vermont. Here is a sample of events at Vermont resorts.
BURKE MOUNTAIN SKI AREA
New Year’s Eve Bash & Torchlight Parade
Celebrate the New Year at Burke with dancing and live music by Run for Cover at the Mid Burke Lodge. Party favors & appetizer buffet. Annual Torchlight Parade! Best viewed from the Sherburne Base Lodge, Hot Cocoa and Bonfire for spectators outside the Sherburne Base Lodge! Torchlight Parade begins at 8 p.m.
BOLTON VALLEY RESORT
New Year’s Eve Celebration
3-5 p.m. – BV time capsule
7 p.m. – Bon Fire outside of Base Lodge
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks
9:30 p.m.: 21 and up – Come ring in the New Year at the James Moore Tavern. XRays play
KILLINGTON RESORT
New Year’s Eve at the Wobbly Barn
The Wobbly Barn will be rocking for New Years Eve. Join us for Après Ski featuring the Bloomer Trio from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the nightclub for no cover.
Ring in the New Year at the Wobbly Barn while partying to the rock and roll tunes of Headtripp. The party starts at 8:00 p.m. and will not stop until two hours into 2006. The charge for the party is $50 per person and only people who dine in the Steakhouse are admitted for the party.
New Year’s Eve at the Killington Grand Resort
The Killington Grand Resort Hotel has several options for you to choose from for New Year’s Eve entertainment and dining.
The main event is the New Year’s Eve Party in the Grand Ballroom. Jacket and tie are required for the gentlemen and appropriate dress also required for the ladies. The cost is $100 per person and includes dinner and dancing all night long with a cash bar. Reservations and a credit card deposit are required for this event call 802-422-1116.
JAY PEAK RESORT
New Year’s Eve – A Family Event
21+ event in The IR from 8 p.m. till 1a.m. Supersounds DJ Company will be spinnin’ tunes. Teen Party in the Golden Eagle from 8 p.m. till 12 a.m. There will be free pool, drinks, and munchies. Music, movies and games all night long. For 2-8 year olds, there will be a children’s party in the Hotel Jay Family Room.
MAGIC MOUNTAIN
New Year’s Party with Long Shot. RSVP at 860-584-1617.
MOUNT SNOW RESORT
Mount Snow Freestlyle Event – Grommet Jam #1 For the Little Guys
This event is truly custom built for the little skiers and riders. In our specially built Grommet Park, this is 1 part education and 1 part competition. Our freestyle and snowboard coaches from the Alpine Training Center devote the morning to giving tips and guidance about the safe use of freestyle terrain, and polishing the children’s technique. The afternoon is a laid back competition for kids ages 6-12 which is held in our Grommet Park behind the Grand Summit Hotel. Registration is held from 8:30-9:30, and the coaching session is held from 10:00-12:00. The competition begins at 1:30. Entry Fee $35.
OKEMO MOUNTAIN RESORT
Coleman Brook Tavern or Willie Dunn’s Grille New Year’s Eve Dinner
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Coleman Brook Tavern (802-228-1435) and at Willie Dunn’s Grille (802)228-1387). Reservations will be necessary, so be sure to call early.
STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT
Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration
The New Year’s family party runs from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Main Base Lodge while the adult party starts 9:00 p.m. in Grizzly’s. Fireworks go off at 8:30 p.m. immediately following the torchlight parade.
SUGARBUSH RESORT
Torchlight Parade and Fireworks
Sno-Search, Boston
Here’s some info on Quebec City New Year’s from Sno-Search.
For 4 nights lodging and 2 day multi area ski pass we have packages starting at $299
http://www.snosearch.com/East/NewYearsQueb4.htm