Come on up to Granite Gorge for the Thanksgiving Kick-Off Rail Jam November 29th at 1 pm. The event is open to riders and skiers with entry fee of $15. Participants under the age of 18 must have parent/guardian signature on liability release form.

This year's sponsors include Synergy, Renegade Skateboards, Buck 90 Productions, I Heart Snow Productions, and The Board Room.

Great Prizes in store and fun to be had.Take some time after Turkey and Come On Up to the Gorge to participate in or watch this annual event!

(See set up of last year's Rail Jam - above)

If you like to play in the snow, and want to spend less time traveling to do so, then please check out the great programs Granite Gorge Ski Area of the Monadnock region is offering this season, including some new clinics.

Women's Clinic -Thursdays Series
January 8, 15, 22, 29 - from 11AM - 1PM Cost - $140
Adult Lessons - Friday Evenings
from 6:15PM - 7:15PM - January 9 - February 20, 2009 Cost $50 per class (includes lesson, rental, and ticket)
Weekend Group Lessons -
$25.00 per person. (Must be at least 5 years old) Offered at 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM every Saturday and Sunday and selected holiday weeks. Classes are broken up into children and adults as well as by ability levels. Call 603-358-5000 to register
X-Country Ski Lessons
- Call 603-358- 5000 for information and schedule
Winter Youth Program (WYP)
Students must be 5 years old to participate. All levels - beginners through advanced - skiers and riders welcome (see related article below)
All Mountain Fun Club- Saturdays
Offered Saturday - January 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 10:30AM - 12PM - Students must be at least 11 years old and able to ski in open parallel most of the time; riders need to be able to link turns. This group will explore the mountain with experienced instructors. They will improve their skiing and riding skills in varied conditions and terrain, run simple courses and explore the terrain parks. A great way to enter into advanced skiing and riding. Club fee- $125.00 (for instruction only, does not include lift ticket or rental equipment)
Race Programs and Events
(see related article below)
Group, Private, and Semi-Private Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Lessons
call 603-358-5000 to schedule

With programs for all ages and abilities Granite Gorge's Snowsport School has something for everyone!

There still is time to sign up for Granite Gorge's Winter Youth Program but don't misws the deadline for registration- Friday, December 12, 2008.

Students must be 5 years old to participate. All levels - beginners through advanced - skiers and riders welcome.
This is 6 week program, starting the week of January 7, 2009.
Class sessions are held at 3:30 and 4:45 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as well at 1PM on Fridays. Students pick one day and time and come to class once per week. All students get one free bonus day to use to ski/ride after February 20, 2009.
$190.00 - includes lift ticket, lesson and rental equipment
$140.00 - includes lift ticket and lesson
$130.00 - includes lift ticket and rental equipment
$100.00 - lessons only (for season pass holders)

Helmet rentals 6 weeks = $30.00; Per week = $6.00
For more information call 603-358-5000, e-mail ticket@granitegorge.com, or link below to download forms

GORGE RACE EVENTS FOR ALL
Granite Gorge is offering a variety of options for you to get the thrill of racing!
Weekends and selected Holidays - Fun Runs
with timing - 1 - 3 PM - $1.00 per run / all are welcome
Friday Night Racing Tips
6 - 8 PM - cost $10.00
Family Race Nights
- $20.00 per family, Saturday -January 10 and 17 - 6-8 PM Beginner Race Course on bunny buster w/ timing and race course on Main Street w/ timing - FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Valentines Day Dual Race -
Saturday - February 14 - 11 AM - 2 PM / $10.00 per couple - race your Valentine!
Giant Slalom Race February 21
w/ timing and Prizes - start time 11 AM / 2 runs / combined times count
Granite Gorge Games - February 28 & March 1
Saturday Boarder/Skier Cross, Sunday Big Air and Rail Jam

*All events subject to change*