Ski New Hampshire Deals & Events

New Hampshire is all the news lately with the primaries. But we really care about the skiing up in the granite state.

This past weekend I made it up to Lincoln, NH. My temporary home base was at the Inn Seasons Resorts Pollard Brook.

These units are condominium style. They are new and very nice lodging. It is definitely worth looking into if you are considering heading up that way. From the condo it was a quick 15-minute ride to Cannon (Saturday) and Loon (Sunday) was literally across the rode.

I will have detailed reports on my days on the mountains later this week. But the skiing was exceptional. Keep reading for a full breakdown of deals and events this weekend in NH.

Here is a breakdown of weekend events from Ski NH.
Saturday – 01/12/08

Attitash: ATP Freeride Series – A competition to see who can put together the best run through a variety of hits, rails, and jibs. Athletes will be judged on amplitude, style, and execution.
Cranmore: Biodiesel Day – Free lift ticket and VIP parking for drivers of hybrid vehicles. Plus learn more about eco-friendly fuel and how we’re using it here at Cranmore.
Pats Peak: Apres Ski Party – Apres ski party with live music from October Suns
Waterville Valley: Volcum PB & Rail Jam – Rail jam for snowboarders
Cranmore: Cranapalooza – Enjoy night skiing and an acoustic Dave Keller set then transport your mind to other places while friends laugh along as Mike the Hypnotist takes you on his journey.
Loon: Droppin’ In Women’s Snowboard Camp – Hey ladies…get the girls together because we have the weekend for you!!!
Mt Washington Resort: Diana Golden Adaptive Race – Gold Cup Series memorializing US World Champion Diana golden. Level 1 racing fordisabled athletes. Racers do not need prior race experience. Fun and relaxed atmosphere. For more info contact Bretton Woods adaptive at 603-278-3398 or [email protected].
Gunstock: Rocks Saturday Night – Mock Election Night. Every week Gunstock Mountain Resort will be hosting an all inclusive event. Make our mountain yours – skiing and riding, tubing, rentals, bonfire and more – all for $30!
King Pine: Apres` at Trails End Tavern & Winter Trails Day – Apres` entertainment each Sat. afternoon throughout the season at the Trails End Tavern. Take advantage of this great opportunity for children and adults NEW to snow sports to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing for FREE, and to discover the great fitness and social benefits with these easy-to-learn winter sports.
Tenney Mt.: EMS Demo Day – Come up to Tenney to try out some new and exciting programs being offered by the Exploration Schools of Eastern Mountain Sports. Clinics on telemark, winter survival, backcountry touring, avalanche awareness, etc. will be offered.
Wildcat: NE Telemark Festival & WFNX SnoRiders – Join New England Telemark for a day of Raising Heel! Clinics, demos, events, prizes, raffles, and an apres ski party with Peaks Organic Beer. Join the FNX SnoRiders Team at Wildcat Mountain. Be part of the rubber chicken scavenger hunt during the day, then hang with the team members and DJ from 3 – 5pm for interactive games, prizes, and their legendary apres party.
Ragged Mtn: Murray the Moose’s Birthday – Join WZLX-FM and their Ski Tea, as we celebrate our mascot’s first birthday! The day starts with the ZLX Ski Team set up on the slopes at 8:30am and continues all the way through the apres ski party complete with music and lots of fun. There will be prizes throughout the day including, Rock-the-Line, Passes, and a chance to win a new car. Don’t miss it!

Sunday – 01/13/08

Pats Peak: Technica Cup Slalom Race – nuff said
Loon Mountain: USASA Slopeside – www.usasa.org for more information
Gunstock: 70th Anniversary Weekend – Hit this LINK for details

Are you looking for great ski deals?

Check these out, something for everyone, again from Ski NH.

Attitash, Bartlett – Save 10% with Etickets – Save 10% off regular multi-day lift ticket prices when you buy Etickets online at least 48 hours in advance of your arrival.
Black Mountain, Jackson – The Family Passport includes lift tickets for two parents and two juniors (ages 6-17) for $99 any day and $79 midweek, non-holiday.
Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods – Mother’s Day Tuesdays – Package includes lift ticket and all-day Hobbitt Ski or Snowboard program or nursery for one child on non-holiday Tuesdays. Cost is $115; add a group lesson for just $10.
-Two-for-One Wednesdays – Two people can ski or ride for $59 on non-holiday Wednesdays. Guests can add a 1.5 hour group lesson for only $35.
-Senior Thursdays – Package includes lift ticket and 90 minute group lesson for $45 on non-holiday Thursdays.
-The Learning Center Quad is always complimentary for all skiers & riders.
-A new Family Interchangeable Ticket allows mom and dad to share babysitting duties and take turns hitting the slopes.
-Military rates are available to all active duty & retired military personnel & their dependents, offering a savings of $13-$19.
-Signup online for the eClub and receive special offers every two weeks for the Mount Washington Resort and Bretton Woods Ski Area.
Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch – -Two-for-One Tuesdays and Thursdays – Two people can ski or ride for $60 on non-holiday Tuesdays and Thursdays.
-New Hampshire Resident Wednesdays – New Hampshire residents with valid ID ski or ride non-holiday Wednesdays for $25.
-Cannon 10 pack – Purchase ten tickets for $499 (value $600).
-Tuckerbrook ticket – Ticket includes access to Brookside chair & learning area, Tuckerbrook chair & beginner/lower intermediate area and Asa’s Acre handle tow & terrain park for $30.
Cranmore, North Conway – 70th Birthday Specials – Cranmore turns 70 this winter! By going online 2 days in advance, guests can buy a non-holiday weekend ticket for $70 or two tickets for a Sunday for $70.
-Online 2-fer-1 – Get two lift tickets for the price of one ($49) by going online and buying lift tickets for any Monday-Thursday, non-holiday.
-Add-a-Day – Save on your second day of skiing or riding. Present your lift ticket before 4pm and purchase a ticket for the next day at savings up to 30%.
-After 2, Tomorrow Too – Buy your lift ticket or lift/rental package after 2pm & ski the rest of that day plus all of the next day.
-Hybrid Vehicle Days – Come to Cranmore on January 11 or March 22 in your hybrid vehicle and receive one free lift ticket per car.
Crotched Mt., Bennington – Twofer Tuesdays – Get two lift tickets for $44 on non-holiday Tuesdays.
-Midnight Madness – Ski or ride from 5pm-3am on Friday and Saturday nights for $35 adults and $29 juniors.
-5 Finger Discount Card (added 12/28) – Purchase this discount card for $99 and save 50% off midweek rates, 25% off weekend & holiday rates & 10% off midnight rates.
Dartmouth Skiway, Lyme Center – Holiday Weekender – Ski two consecutive weekend or holiday days for $65 adults, $50 teens and $40 children ages 6-12.
Great Glen Trails, Pinkham Notch – Trails Total Ticket – The new Total Trails Ticket or T3 includes xc skiing and snowshoeing, snowtubing, access to the climbing wall and a ride on the SnowCoach up Mt. Washington. T3 tickets cost $59 ($96 value) for adults and $40 ($68 value) for juniors, ages 5-12.
Gunstock, Gilford – 6-Packs and Baker’s Dozen – Packages of six or thirteen transferable tickets save guests 20-26% off regular lift ticket rates.
-Skier Saver Card – Save 50% off day and night tickets all season for only $120. Card is non-transferable and does not apply to discount tickets.
-Gunstock Mountain Resort E-Club – Save money with special deals just for club members, get information about events, win prizes like the summer ski & ride trips, special pricing on tickets and events, and more.|
-Wall to Wall Wednesdays – It’s $25 for skiing, riding, tubing and rentals, beginning at 4pm on non-holiday Wednesdays. Additional specials for each Wednesday night will soon be announced!
-Gunstock Rocks Saturday Night – This all-inclusive event includes skiing & riding, tubing, rentals, a bonfire, and events like fireworks, live music and more for $30. Weekly specials include:
Jan 19 – Troop Night: Any military personnel bringing a letter receives a discount on the nightly rate.
Jan 26 – High School Night: Bring your school ID or report card for a discount on the nightly rate.
Feb 2 – Lottery Night: Bring in a new lottery ticket for a discount. Any winnings will be donated to the Adaptive Center.
Feb 9 – Food Pantry Night: Bring a can of non-perishable food to receive a discount on the nightly rate.
Additional specials will soon be announced!
King Pine, East Madison – 2-for-1 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays – Get two lift tickets for the price of one. Valid non-holiday.
-Moonlight Family 4-pack – A family of four can ski or snowboard any Saturday night (or holiday night) from 4-9pm, including free family racing (Saturdays only) for $42.
-Sunday afternoon special – It’s $18 for adults and $12 for juniors after 12:30p on non-holiday Sunday afternoons.
-Weekender Pass – Purity Spring Resort & Danforth Bay Campground guests can buy one pass for skiing & riding, valid from Friday at 4pm-Sunday at 4pm, for $72 adults & $50 juniors. Available for guests with advance reservations only, must be reserved with 24 hour notice. Valid during non-holiday periods.
Mount Sunapee, Newbury – Magic Monday – Ski or ride non-holiday Mondays for $39.
-Ladies Day Tuesday – For $44, women receive a lift ticket and luncheon buffet; childcare is available for half-price.
-Twofer Wednesday – Every non-holiday Wednesday two lift tickets are available for the price of one ($60).
-Thrifty Thursday – On non-holiday Thursdays, adult lift tickets are $49, plus guests can receive $10 off rental equipment.
-New Hampshire Resident Sunday Special – New Hampshire residents with proof of residency can get a lift ticket on non-holiday Sunday afternoons (noon – 4pm) for $30.
-Flex Card – Card entitles holder to 25-50% off lift tickets seven days a week, along with discounts on equipment rentals and ski/snowboard workshops. Cards cost $99 for adults, $89 for ages 13-18, $79 for ages 6-12, $89 for ages 65-69, and $79 for ages 70+.
-6-Pack – Pre-purchase six unrestricted, single, full-day lift tickets for the price of five. Up to 2 tickets per day can be used from now through 3/10/08; all six tickets can be used daily from 3/10/08 until the end of the season.
Pats Peak, Henniker – Pic-A-Pac – These are packages of transferable lift tickets anyone can use. Six tickets cost $256, twelve tickets cost $468 and 18 tickets cost $666.
-POP (Pay One Price) – Saturday nights from December 29 through the end of the season, guests can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tubing, rentals, lesson tips, entertainment, bonfires, and more from 3-10pm for $32 for all ages.
Ragged Mountain, Danbury – Mom’s Day- Mondays become a special day at Ragged Mountain for all women of all ages, whether a Mom or not. For only $25 women get a welcome coffee from 9-9:30 and a chance to meet some new friends; a lift tickets for the day; and free ski or snowboard tips from a Ragged Pro at 9:30. And for Mom’s with little ones, the day care is only $15 for the day for participating moms.
-Two’s Day- Tuesday is two for one day at Ragged Mountain. Grab a friend and enjoy Midweek skiing and riding all day for 1/2 price.
-When’s Day- Wednesday is Senior’s day. Anyone 55 and older (but young at heart), should gather in the cafeteria for free coffee (9-9:30) and meet other who can “Remember When”. Cost for the day is just $25. A Ragged Pro will give tips at 9:30 and help get the day moving.
-Fry Day- Free wings in Tallulah’s Tavern from 3-5pm for skiers and riders.
Waterville Valley, Waterville Valley – Ski Mondays and Fridays 2 for 1 and Spin the Wheel – Starting January 4 on non-holiday Mondays and Fridays, guests get 2 for 1 lift tickets and can spin the wheel to win prizes such as a $5 lift ticket, a snowsports lesson, a slice of pizza and more.
-Buy it Online – Buy your lift ticket 48 hours in advance online and save $10 off the regular price.
-St. Patrick’s Day – Ski or ride for $17 on March 17.
-April Fool’s Day – Ski or ride for $1 on April 1, no joke.
Wildcat Mountain, Pinkham Notch – Add-a-Day – Add another day of skiing or riding for $39 any day.
-Wildcard – For $118 ski & ride any 3 days during the 2007/08 season. Wild Card tickets are non-transferable but are upgradable, so you can ski consecutive days for added savings. Available only while supplies last, and expire at end of 2007/08 season.
-AristoCat Tuesdays – Ages 50+ save $10 on their lift ticket, get a free 10am lesson and free lunch on non-holiday Tuesdays.
-Two-fer Wednesdays – Two people ski or ride for $59 on non-holiday Wednesdays.
-Ladies Thursdays – Women save $10 on their lift ticket, get a free 10am lesson and free lunch, and save 10% on the nursery on non-holiday Thursdays.
-Birthdays – Guests get a free lift ticket on their birthdays with valid photo IDs.
-Online Tickets – Purchase your lift tickets online and save up to $10 per ticket.

Ski NH deals–
4th grade Earn Your Turns & 5th grade Snowsports Passport – These coupon books offer free skiing for fourth & fifth graders at every Ski NH alpine & cross country area, as well as discounts on lift tickets, rentals, lessons & food for parents, brothers and sisters.
– Anywhere Anytime lift ticket packages – The lift tickets in these packages are
transferable (meaning you can share them with family and friends) and are valid every day of the season, including weekends and holidays. The tickets in the package offer savings of 25-50% off the weekend/holiday rate at New Hampshire ski areas, and you can customize it to pick your favorite areas. We start selling them in July, so most areas are sold out for this season, but you can get on the list for information for next season.
– Friends of NH Skiing lift ticket packages – The lift tickets in these packages are also transferable and valid every day of the season. All funds received for these packages are donated to the University of New Hampshire ski team, the Plymouth State University ski team, and aspiring athletes through Ski NH’s Friends of NH Skiing grant program. Twelve packs of lift tickets are $399, and twelve packs of nordic trail passes are $99.

That is all for now folks.
Think cold air!
S.G.