DOG SLED RACES ON LAKE CHOCORUA
If you’re staying in the Valley, January 27-28, plan to ski one day then take in the annual dog sled races on Lake Chocorua and the surrounding woodlands. The races attract teams from throughout New England and New York, with dog teams ranging from two to twelve dogs. The best spectating is found right off Route 16 at the lake. For more information, call 603-323-8023.

ATTITASH FOUNDERS DAY Each year Attitash Ski Resort honors its founders by rolling back the prices to its opening day in 1965. Plan to ski Attitash on January 26 and enjoy a lift ticket for $7.50 One catch – get there early. The “Founders Day” tickets are limited to the first 400 skiers at Attitash. For more information, Attitash.

WINTER FEELS GOOD AT GREAT GLEN TRAILS First time skiers and snowshoers, take advantage of the “winter feels good” offer from Great Glen Trails on January 6. Simply say “winter feels good” anytime after 1:00pm and take advantage of FREE cross country skiing and rentals, and FREE half-hour cross country clinics. Clinics are available every hour on a first come first served basis. First time Snowshoers - mention "Winter Feels Good" and take advantage of FREE snowshoeing too. For more information, visit Great Glen Trails. or call 603-466-2333.

CRANAPALOOZA ON SATURDAYS AT CRANMORE

Be a part of the action at Cranapalooza, an evening festival from 2pm to 9pm, every Saturday throughout January at Cranmore Mountain Resort. Guests will enjoy a variety of events taking place throughout the resort, in addition to night skiing and snow tubing. Along with themed activities, Cranapalooza offers s’mores outside the Eating House, family entertainment on the Eating House Stage at 4:30pm and a band until 9:00pm. Also, look out for contests and giveaways. On January 13, there will be fireworks at 7:30pm too. If the kids still have plenty of energy after a day of skiing, Cranapalooza is the perfect activity. Tickets for night riding and skiing are priced at $19 Snow tubing is available until 9pm on Saturday nights and costs $18 for 5 runs or 2 hours. Most other Cranapalooza activities are free and open to the public. For more information, visit Cranmore or call 1-800-SUN-N-SKI.

2ND ANNUAL PANTS OFF EXTRAVAGANZA AT BRASS HEART INN

Will people actually be taking their pants off? Not exactly, but this wild and crazy event has a serious mission – to raise funds for veterans projects in Tamworth and Ossippee. It all takes place on January 17, from 6pm-9pm at the Brass Heart Inn in Tamworth. It’s a chef’s competition that started with the understanding that chefs no longer just wear the traditional black and white pants. This event will feature 20 chefs from throughout Mt. Washington Valley serving nibble-sized pieces of their signature dishes and vying for trophies for not only the best dish, but the best chef’s outfit too. There will be entertainment and music offered by Andre, the locally known DJ, along with cash bar and raffles too. Tickets are just $10 and available at the Brass Heart Inn and proceeds benefit veteran’s memorial projects in Tamworth and Ossippee. Enjoy some great food, music and dancing, as you cheer on your favorite chef as they compete for bragging rights and trophies for the best chef attire. Why not make a night of it? Brass Heart Inn has rooms starting at $90 per night, and will include tickets to the chef’s competition for overnight guests. Simply visit The Brass Heart Inn. or call 800-833-9509 to book reservations.