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Welcome to Winter
in the Mt. Washington Valley!
It may be cold enough to ski outside, but the glow
of romance fills the Valley with warmth this
February. This is the month of love - for  significant
others, for skiing and snow fun and family vacations.
You'll love
visiting Mt. Washington Valley this February, whether
for a short getaway or Winter Vacation Week. Take
in a romantic sleigh ride or a simple back woods hike;
visit your favorite ski area for a glorious day on the
trails or simply snuggle together in any of Mt.
Washington Valley's lodging properties. Where ever
you go, you'll find romance throughout Mt.
Washington Valley.
Visit Mt.
Washington Valley and click on the Snow Much
Fun wreath to learn about great lodging packages
offering everything from sleigh rides to snow fun.
Drive safely on your way to the Valley. We hope to
see you soon.
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Don't Miss the Mount Washington Valley
Winter Carnival
February 26 - March 6
Inaugurated last year, Mt. Washington Valley's
Winter Carnival will feature ten days of on-and-off
snow family fun. Filled with excitement and the
beauty of winter in the White Mountains, the Winter
Carnival offers 10-days of unique festivities
combining food, music, entertainment, fun for all
ages, and great outdoor winter sports and games.
Bring the family and enjoy dining, dancing, ice
carving and snow sculpture, winter games
and just plain February - and March fun. Enjoy more
than thirty events located throughout the greater
Mt. Washington Valley. Activities include special
events for the younger winter enthusiasts and their
families and opportunities for the grown-ups  to enjoy
some special Carnival activities. Highlights of the
event include a fabulous opening ceremony and
Bavarian Polka Party afterwards, the Chilly Chili Cook-
off, a wonderful snow sculpture contest, and much
more. One button entitles the wearer to admission
or discounts to all the activities during the special 10-
day event. Buttons are $4.00 and available at the
Mt. Washington Valley Information Booth in North
Conway, Settlers' Green Outlet Village Information
Center, Conway Village Area Information
Booth, and the Jackson Area Chamber Information
Booth.
For those who are back at school, come on up for
the weekends of fun. For a complete schedule of
events, visit Winter Carnival.
2nd Annual Healing Arts Expo
Red Jacket Mountain Resort & Conference Center
March 5, 2005
9am - 5pm
 Solace for the Body, Mind & Spirit. Come
experience
a fun and exciting place to learn about the world
of holistic healing, natural health, personal
development, positive living and spirituality. The 2nd
Annual Healing Arts Expo will feature exhibit booths,
free health screening by the Memorial Hospital and a
series of workshops that will rotate throughout the
day covering all aspects of Body, Mind & Spirit.
Workshops include:
"Alternative Therapies" a panel discussion by Becky
Mulkern of Center for Natural Health, Jane Galloway
of Healthmoves, Benita Silver, LCMHC, LCPC, A.T.R.,
Louise Henderson of Journey of Wellness, T. Jewell
Collins of Christian Science Reading Room and Kate
Soule of Soule Bodyworks
"The Expanding Problems of Diabetes" by Patti
Duprey of MWV Healthcare
"Healthcare Resources in the Valley" a
panel
discussion by Patricia McMurry of White Mountain
Community Health Center , Marge Webster of Tri
County Community Action, Sharon Malenfant of
Memorial Hospital and Wilma Lord of Visiting Nurse &
Hospice Care Services of North Carroll County.
"PSA Testing - What Every Man Should Know" by
Dr. Brian Irwin of Saco River Medical Group
"Resources for the Parents to Be" a panel discussion
by Dayna Martin of Gentle Beginnings, Lisa Huntress,
Celine Tinkham, RN, Memorial Hospital and Jane
Galloway of Healthmoves
"Healing through Acupuncture" by Kenji Fukanaga of
the Saco River Medical Group
"The Natural Co-Treatment of Lyme Disease and Its
Complications" by Steve Clark, N.D.
"Health Talk" by Dr. Joseph Chisari of Fryeburg
Community Chiropractic.
"Art Therapy" Benita Silver, LCMHC, LCPC, A.T.R.
Admission to the Healing Arts Expo is free to those
who have a Winter Carnival Button or $5. For more
information or an up to date schedule of workshops,
please visit
Healing Arts Expo .
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Super Sampler Snow Fun Saturdays
We debuted the Super On-Snow Fun Saturdays in
the last issue of the E-Traveler, but we think they
bear additional mention. 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!
We've already enjoyed two fun Super Sampling
Saturdays, but there are plenty more to go:
Feb. 5 Wildcat with Great Glen Trails -
Mention Super Sampling Saturday at Great Glen Trail
and get 50% off a full day of XC skiing, tubing and
shuttle to Wildcat for the EMS Demo Day and New
England Telemark free heel demonstration.
Feb. 12 Shawnee Peak with New England
Telemark -A fabulous learn-to-ski, snowboard and
telemark festival with specially-priced first-timer
packages and rentals, giveaways and specials in
Blizzard's Pub. NorthEast Telemark will be here with
demos and lessons!
Feb. 26 Black Mountain with Jackson Ski Touring
XC Center - get out on snowshoes or take part in
kids events at Black Mountain.
March 5. Cranmore with MW Valley Ski Touring &
Snowshoe Ctr - Take in the final Jib Saw Massacre
and enjoy Cranapalooza fun for just $12.
March 12. Bretton Woods & Bretton Woods XC
Center - stay tuned for all the on-snow fun here!
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. Enter to win a spring skiing
vacation for you and five friends by completing a
short survey too.
Ski by the Light of the
Moon
Join other intrepid skiers not  afraid of the
dark at the 1785 Inn for a 7pm departure to
ski the
gentle terrain of the Intervale by the light of the full
moon on February 21st. This guided tour will last for
about 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the weather.
Everyone is invited to return to the 1785 Inn to
enjoy one of their wonderful homemade desserts
included with the tour.
Also, for the amateur astronomers in the
family, bring a flashlight or headlamp to the 1785 Inn
on February 13th for a 7 pm departure with an
amateur astronomer from Tin Mountain Conservation
Center to explore the gentle terrain of the Intervale.
You'll learn about the stars and constellations of the
winter sky then return to the Inn to enjoy one of
their famous homemade desserts.
For both events, every participant will also
receive a full day trail pass for the day of the event
or the day after the event. All of this included for
just $15. For more information, call 603-356-9920 or
visit Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring &
Snowshoe Center.
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February 27
Who says chocolate is just for kids? Everyone loves
chocolate, and on February 27th, the family that skis
or snowshoes together will enjoy a chocolate buzz
too. The Annual MWV Chocolate Festival encourages
tour-goers to cross country ski, snowshoe or drive
from inn-to-inn along the trails of the Mt.
Washington Valley Ski Touring and Snowshoe Center
connecting Intervale and North Conway enjoying
chocolate specialties at participating stops. Sample
cookies of all varieties, chocolate fondue, hot
chocolate with whipped cream, homemade chocolate
candies and pastries to name just a few. Visit every
trailside stop then continue on to other area
businesses offering more chocolate to festival
participants. A shuttle will be circulating throughout
the event to provide transportation back to your
starting point. Tickets are available at the Mt.
Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center for
$20 which also include a button for admission to
many Winter Carnival events. For more information,
visit MWV Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center or
call 603-356-9920.
Family Fest at Shawnee Peak
February 24
Everyone in the family can join in the fun  during
the
Family Fest at Shawnee Peak. Whether feuding or
feeding, families can take part in the 18th Annual
Family Fest. The Family Fest will feature lots of
activities like family feud fun race, a family snow
sculpture contest, and a pie eating contest. There's
something to bring a smile to each of the kids, and
even the parents' faces. Bring your camera! Visit Shawnee Peak for more
information, or call 207-647-8444.
Bring Freddie and Fido to the Puppy
Party
On February 19th, no need to leave Rover  or Fido
home while the family visits Mt. Washington Valley.
All puppies - young and old - are invited to the 7th
Annual Puppy Party at Four Your Paws Only in North
Conway Village from 12noon to 2pm. Your puppy will
enjoy free doggie cake, ice cream, treats, a free bag
of Nutros puppy food & biscuits as well as free nail
trim, free bandana, photo of your puppy and so much
more! Just a few caveats: No aggressive dogs,
please, and all dogs & puppies must be on a leash
and up to date on vaccines. For more information,
visit Four Your Paws Only or call
800-327-5957.
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Bring a Friend and Ski Free at
Attitash
Give the gift of skiing or snowboarding by introducing
a first timer and you will receive a free lift ticket. In
a move designed to promote active lifestyles,
Attitash is offering the highly successful Bring a
Friend Program to introduce first time skiers and
snowboarders to snowsports. By introducing a friend
via a Learn to Ski or Ride Program, the more
experienced of the two receives a free day on the
slopes.
The Learn to Ski or Ride Program includes learning
area lift access, equipment rental and introductory
instruction. Upon check-in, the first timer will be
guided through the rental process in preparation for
the program and the friend will be vended a lift ticket
valid that day. Guests looking to take advantage of
the Bring a Friend Program are required to reserve at
Attitash at least seven days in advance of their
visit. Call 603-374-2368 for more information.
International Dinners at Appalachian Mountain
Club
The International Dinners at the Appalachian
Mountain Club in Pinkham Notch have long been
considered a local's secret. Each dinner features the
cuisine of a different country, along with a free
program focusing on the country following the
dinner. Dinners are served family-style, and feature
hearty and tasty fare from different countries each
night. The programs are presented by those who've
traveled to the country, usually featuring an
informative slide show. Dinner is served at 6:00pm.
The cost is $15.00 AMC members/$16.75
nonmembers for all you can eat. Reservations are
recommended.
February 2
Cuisine of Argentina
February 9
Cuisine of New Zealand
February 16
Cuisine from France
February 23
Cuisine from Nepal
For additional information and reservations please call
603-466-2727.
Ski & Stay at Lavender Flower Inn
This lovely B&B offers a number of great packages for
those who love winter and enjoy staying affordably.
The Lavender Flower Inn Ski & Stay Special includes
two nights lodging, breakfast each morning,
afternoon treats, and one day of skiing for two
adults at a local ski resort, along with dinner for two
one evening. Prices start at just $306.00 plus tax per
couple. There are also family units available too.
One night and midweek stays are also available, call
for pricing.
Try the snowmobile package offered to March 2005
including a two night stay, breakfast each morning,
afternoon refreshments, dinner for two one evening
and a voucher entitling guests to 20% off one full
day of snowmobiling. Prices for this package start at
$240.00 plus tax.
Visit Lavender Flower Inn or call
800-729-0106.
Ski Free on your Birthday at
Wildcat
Got a winter birthday? Wildcat is going to treat you
to a day of skiing to celebrate! Simply present a
valid picture ID and mention it's your birthday, and
you'll receive a free lift ticket for that day. For more
information visit Wildcat or call 800-255-6439.
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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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