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Welcome to Winter
in the Mt. Washington Valley!
We ring in the new year with enthusiasm, and hope
that January will be the month that you  escape to
celebrate 2005 in the Mt. Washington Valley. With
13 ski resorts and cross country centers, over 150
lodging properties from resorts to small B&Bs, and 75
eclectic restaurants, there is never any lack of
choices in Mt. Washington Valley. Shoppers, this is
the time for bargains! Not only are the stores tax-
free but the best of the after-Christmas sales are
taking place this month. Grab a fellow-shopper and
plan your bargain-hunting getaway this January.
Visit www.mtwashingtonvalley.org and click on the
Snow Much Fun wreath to learn about fabulous
lodging packages offering everything from sleigh rides
to snow fun. Drive safely on your way to the
Valley. We hope to see you soon.
| News From The Mount |
Top New Hampshire Theatre Award goes to
M &
D Productions
Ken Martin and Mark DeLancey, co-founders of M&D
Productions were recognized with The Matty Award,
New Hampshire Theatre Award's top honor. The
Matty Award honors those individuals who have the
vision and tenacity to "dream big in the realm of
theater", and the heart and energy to make big
dreams come true. Over the past three years,
without the benefit of a permanent home, M&D
Productions has put on over 20 plays, raised nearly
$30,000 for various Valley non-profits, and garnered
four New Hampshire theatre awards for the quality of
their productions. They look forward to continuing
their community-building efforts during their exciting
2005 season. Tickets for the NH Theatre Awards are
on-sale now through the Palace Theatre Box Office
at 603-668-5588. For more information on their
upcoming season, visit M & D Productions.
Start Planning for Winter Carnival
February
26 - March 6
Inaugurated last year, Mt. Washington Valley's
Winter Carnival will feature ten days of family fun.
And there's something for everyone, from ice
sculpture contests to on-snow competitions. And
the events aren't just limited to the ski slopes.
There's a snowmobile poker run, the chilly chili cook-
off, and the annual chocolate festival. It all takes
place during the New Hampshire vacation week, so
for those on vacation - plan ahead to spend the
week celebrating! For those who are back at school,
come on up for the weekends of fun. For a complete
schedule of events, visit Monarch Events.
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Super Sampler Snow Much Fun Saturdays
If you love only one winter sport, you've probably
never considered trying something different. Well,
here's your chance to sample some new winter fun.
The 13 ski resorts and cross country ski centers in
Mt. Washington Valley have paired up for "Super -
Sampler Snow - Fun Saturdays" where you
can "sample another (or more!) winter sport. Each
day and location will offer you one, or all, of the
following - discounted lessons, demo equipment,
specialty drinks and foods, various ski-related
products to try out, even giveaways - in other
words, everything you love about winter fun! Plan
your visit to Mt. Washington Valley around these
events:
Jan. 22 - King Pine with King Pine XC Center
Jan. 29 - Attitash with Bear Notch Ski Touring
Center
Feb. 5 - Wildcat with Great Glen Trails
Feb. 12 - Shawnee Peak with New England
Telemark
Feb. 26 - Black Mountain with Jackson Ski
Touring XC Center
March 5 - Cranmore with MW Valley Ski Touring &
Snowshoe Ctr
March 12- Bretton Woods & Bretton Woods XC
Center
For more information, visit Ski
Mt.
Washington Valley, where you'll find one central
place for all you need to know about skiing in Mt.
Washington Valley.
40 Years Young - Attitash set to Celebrate
Attitash first opened its slopes to the public on Jan.
26, 1965. On Jan. 26, 2005 Attitash will begin the 40
Days and Nights of Attitash celebration that will
include an induction of historical figures into the
Attitash Hall of Fame, ticket deals, special events,
giveaways, and a grand finale on March 5-6 that will
feature the high flying stunts and fireworks of the
crowd favorite All-Star Aerial Show. Ongoing
information about Attitash's 40th anniversary is
available at
Attitash.
Sled Dog Races on Lake Chocorua
January
22 & 23
The Tamworth Outing Club will host the annual sled
dog races on Lake Chocorua and the surrounding
woodlands January 22-23, 2005. The races attract
teams  from all over New England and New York,
with
teams ranging in size from two dogs to 12. The
races are free to watch and one of the highlights of
the year. The best spectating will be found right off
Route 16 at the lake, just north of Chocorua Village.
Call 323-8023 for further information. Take
advantage of the Riverbend Inn's Sled Dog Races
Package. Stay as close to the races as you can
imagine being, and enjoy two nights lodging and
breakfasts, race tickets, use of binoculars and a
thermos of hot chocolate or hearty soup to take to
the races, all starting at $179 per couple. Visit
Riverbend Inn's Special Packages for more
information.
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Cranmore Hosts
January 9
Just how fast can a penguin slide down a mountain?
Cranmore Mountain Resort plans to test the velocity
of these warm-blooded winter-weather birds on
Sunday, January 9. Since the process of gathering
and handling live penguins might prove to be too
large of an order, Cranmore will substitute miniature
rubber penguins for the charity race. Penguins are
now available for $5 each, at Cranmore Guests
Services, Cranmore Family Fitness Center, and Joe
Jones Ski and Sports in North Conway. All proceeds
from the sales will benefit the Salvation Army of
Northern New England. In 2003, the Northern New
England division assisted 104,000 individuals.
Registration is from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Schneider
Square fire pit, located behind Skimobile Station, the
area's main base lodge. The Great Penguin Race will
begin at noon as contestants release the penguins
down a specially designed track at the base of
Cranmore's North Slope. Prizes will be awarded to the
owners of the winning entrants at the conclusion of
the race. For more information, call 1-800-SUN N
SKI (786-6754) or visit Cranmore .
Attitash on the Hunt for Kids with the
Gift of Gab
The search is on. As part of the national Snow Star
Search, Attitash is inviting kids age 10-14 to cut an
audio snow report in hopes of being featured in the
NBC broadcast of The Sports Illustrated for Kids Next
Snow Search. Top contestants will be featured on
Attitash.com allowing the public to vote for their
favorite junior announcer who will then be able to
participate in the Snow Star Search semi-finals.
Everyone who comes out will get to digitally record a
one minute snow report. The top entries will be
uploaded onto Attitash.com so that the world can
vote for their favorite..
The recording session will take place Wednesday,
Jan. 5 from 3-5 p.m. at the Attitash Base Lodge.
Hopefuls will have their picture taken to go along
with their snow report sample on Attitash.com. The
snow report script will be supplied by Attitash
meaning entrants need only arrive with a smile for
the camera and voice for the microphone.
Upon completion of the recording session, the
general public will have the opportunity to listen to
each snow report and vote for their favorites by
visiting Attitash.com. The audio samples will be
available to the public between Jan. 7-11 after which
time the top vote getter will be crowned.
The top contestant will be entered into the semi-
finals of the Snow Star Search. The Snow Star
Search is a part of The Sports Illustrated for Kids
Next Snow Search that airs on NBC television.
Contestants do not need to be skiers or
snowboarders to participate in the recording session,
but some snow sports familiarity is helpful in reading
a snow report.
Lodging is available at The Grand Summit Resort
Hotel starting at $79 per person per night including
lift tickets during the month of January. Guests can
get more information or reserve their package by
visiting Attitash.com or calling (800) 223-SNOW.
Attitash is also offering an incentive in January where
kids can ski and stay free with their parents when a
3-5 day ski and stay package is reserved at the
Grand Summit Resort Hotel. Restrictions do apply.
For more information, call 603-374-2638 or visit Attitash .
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Free Lodging with January Snowmobile
Rentals
Yes, you read it right. January is snowmobile
appreciation month at Northern Extremes
Snowmobile. Book a full-day snowmobile rental or a
three-hour guided tour with Northern Extremes
Snowmobile Rental, and receive one midweek night's
free lodging in Mt. Washington Valley (sorry, not valid
Martin Luther King's birthday weekend and subject to
availability). Prices start at $135. Visit
Northern Extremes Special Packages for more
information and a complete list of snowmobile and
lodging packages, or call 877-722-6748.
Free Workshops from Mt. Washington Valley Ski
Resorts & Touring Centers
For up-to-date conditions and information about all
of Mt. Washington Valley's ski resorts and cross
country centers, go to one easy-to-use website: Ski
Mt. Washington Valley.
Every Friday & Saturday
Join the Guided Naturalist Skiing and Snowshoe Tours
at Bear Notch. The Bear Notch Ski Touring Center in
Bartlett will host special guided naturalist skiing and
snowshoe tours on Fridays and Saturdays at 10 a.m.
throughout the winter. Reservations are requested
and may be made by calling 374-2277. For more
information, visit Bear Notch Touring Center .
Every Friday
Ski with a Snow Ranger at Wildcat. Join a White
Mountain National Forest Snow Ranger for an
informative trip down a Wildcat ski trail every Friday
at 10 a.m. The event is free of charge with the
purchase of a lift ticket. Call 466-3326 for further
information of go to Wildcat Mountain Ski Area.
Every Saturday
Weekly Cranapalooza at Cranmore. Cranmore
introduces an evening festival for families and friends
every Saturday from Jan. through March 12. Between
the hours of 2 and 9 p.m., you'll enjoy live music,
terrain park competitions, face painting, clowns,
fireworks and other activities that will vary from
week to week. The fun will be held in Cranmore's
Schneider Square in front of the Main Lodge. Visit Cranmore Resort to learn more about
Cranmore.
Every Monday
Join the Waxing Demonstration at Jackson Ski
Touring Foundation. The Jackson Ski Touring
Foundation will host a waxing demonstration every
Monday at 9:30 a.m. Get the latest info from getting
started to race fine tuning. All are welcome, free of
charge. For further information, call 383-9355 or visit
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation.
Winter Feels Good at Great Glen
Trails
January 8
Mention: "Winter Feels Good" and take advantage of
FREE cross country skiing and rentals; FREE 1/2 hour
cross country clinics every hour - first come first
serve. Is this the first time on snowshoes?
Mention "Winter Feels Good" for FREE Snowshoeing!
It all takes place from 1:00 P.M. - Closing on January
8, 2005. For more information, call 603-466-2333 or
go to Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center.
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us. Click
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LOOKING FOR THE MOST VERSATILE GIFT CERTIFICATE OUT THERE!
This is your one stop shop
for any occasion. Whether
it's the holidays, an anniversary,
birthday, wedding, get well
or just because, the Chamber
gift certificate is the most
versatile gift certificate out there.
Gift certificates are available in denominations of $10, $25 and $50 |
The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
gift certificate is valid at over 150 participating
businesses throughout the valley! Businesses
include:
Lodging - Bed & Breakfast
to Full Service
Hotels
Dining - Fine, Family, Delis,
Bistros and more
Attractions - Train Rides,
Museums, Plays and
more
Recreation - Golfing, Skiing, Biking, Kayaking,
Snowmobiling and more
Shopping - Boutiques, Apparel,
Specialty, Gifts,
Sports and more
Others include astrology, spas, cleaning services, etc.
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