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Lakes & Mountains Region NH
WINTER FAMILY VACATION DESTINATION
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Gunstock Mountain Resort - Mountain Magic
 (Gilford, NH)
Gunstock invites all new skiers and riders to join the nationally recognized and award winning learn to ski or ride program - Mountain Magic. Whether you are 6 or 106, your first day is magical. This all-inclusive package offers Head BYS System rental skis and/ or Burton LTR Boards, lift tickets, and instruction from patient, fun, and passionate instructors. Three Day Package for just $180 - 3 days of lift tickets, lessons and rental equipment for ages 6 and up.
After your third lesson you receive your "Magic Card" to get 50% off all followup lessons and rental equipment for the current season; $15 off any helmet and 20% off ski wear in the Mountainside Outfitters retail shop; and your choice of either 50% off on prime time or night lift tickets purchased during the current season OR $149 Season Pass valid to the end of the current season.
Single Day Mountain Magic $90. 800-GUNSTOCK www.gunstock.com
Tube on Thrill Hill
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King Pine Ski Resort - Master the Mountain
(East Madison, NH)
Our popular "Master the Mountain" complete learn-to-ski/learn-to-ride package is back for 2008/09!
Learn on your own terms with this flexible 3-session learning package. Packages are geared for first-timers and beginners, and include 3 rentals, 3 lessons and 3 lift tickets. When you learn is up to you-- take one now, one in a couple of weeks and one later - it's up to you! Adult $158 / Junior (ages 8-12) $134 | (800) 373-3754 www.kingpine.com
At King Pine NH Vacation Week is not considered a "holiday period" and
they have some great mid-week deals including 2-for-1 lift tickets on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday!
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Mount Washington Resort - Groups of 20+
 (Bretton Woods, NH) Lift tickets for
the Learning Center Quad at Bretton Woods is just $15.
Alpine Lift Tickets - $30-54 weekend / $20/49 midweek
Adult/Teen (Ages 13+) Snow Sports School for Groups of 20+
1 1/2 hour group lesson $30 / 1 hour private lesson $85 / Learn to Ski or Snowboard $75 - includes learning center quad lift pass, all day rental and 1 1/2 hour lesson. 603.278.3303 www.mountwashingtonresort.com
Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing - $7-14 / Learn to Ski Package $35 adults and $25 for Juniors (6-12) and Seniors (65+) - includes trail pass, all day rental equipment and group lesson.
Sleigh Rides - Austrian Sleigh pulled by 2 horses and seats 11 people. $20 per adult (18+) and $15 per child (under 18).
Ice Skating & Tubing - $5 per hour / Dog Sledding upon request.
Group lodging rates are also available at the historic Mount Washington Hotel & Resort.
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Loon Mountain Ski School & Learning Area
 (Lincoln, NH)
Novice Ticket for lower mountain learning area is only $39 for a full day and $34 for a half day. It includes the carpet lift, Kissing Cousin double chair and Little Sister double chair. Skiers over 80 and under 6 ski free.
Loon Mountain group ski and snowboard lessons for kids and young teens
are all about learning, having fun, friendship, and winter adventure. All children's groups are carefully designed for levels 1-5, and are formed
daily by ability. Coaches are trained in child-specific teaching
techniques that are innovative and fun. Safety is always a focus as
they use games and terrain features to develop skills on the mountain.
Ages 3-6 Full day lift/lesson/lunch $115; Half day am/pm - lift/lesson $85. (603) 745-8111 www.loonmtn.com
Check out our tubing hills!
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Cannon Mountain's Tuckerbrook Learning Area
 (Franconia Notch, NH)
Tuckerbrook is not just for kids; 4 lifts, and 13 trails were
designed and built just for families, learning, and for those who want
a relaxed skiing or riding experience apart from the "big mountain".
From the wide open slope Brookside slope to the easy trees of Robin's
Nest, there's plenty of terrain here for just about any skier or rider.
The Snowsport School is located along the side of the
Brookside slope, and has a magic carpet lift for their programs. The cost for Tuckerbrook is only $32 per ticket. Kids under 5 are free with a paid adult.
Cannon Mountain Snowsports School has excellent programs for kids that will keep them engaged and get them skiing and riding! Half day programs start at $64 and full day programs start at $85.
Cannon introduces NEW Saturday Night Family FUN Nights!
Every Saturday From December 27, 2008 - February 21, 2009.
Peabody Base Area 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Huckerbrook Mini-Park Open Under the Lights! Only $5!
The Lift Pub Open For Adults; Age-Appropriate Movies for Kids
FIREWORKS & TORCHLIGHT PARADE will be held on February 21, 2009. Hammerhead sled demos from 4:30-6:30
603-823-7771 www.cannonmt.com
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Ragged Mountain - To the Top, Intro Skiing & Riding
 (Danbury, NH)
Ragged Mountain is determined to get you "To-the-Top" by your third lesson, or sooner, with our To-the-Top Learn to Ski and Ride Program. We've created an experience for beginners that most mountains are not able to deliver including top of the mountain views, lunch at our mid-mountain restaurant and the thrill of making it from top to bottom. The To-the-Top Program is created for those learning to ski or ride over the age of 13.
One lesson is just $59 and a package of three lessons is $159. Both options include lift ticket, rentals, and a 2 hour lesson. At the completion of the third lesson discounts on season passes will be made available or Ragged Mountain will provide you with a free one-day lift ticket. Lesson times are at 9:45am, 12noon and 1pm. Learning programs for all ages available! www.raggedmountainresort.com
Lift Tickets for under 6 are Free.
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Tenney Mountain - Learn to Ski or Snowboard
 (Plymouth, NH)
Learn to ski or snowboard package - $60
A complete package for first time skiers or snowboarders. This package includes a 1 1/2 hour novice lesson, ski or snowboard equipment rentals and a 1-day novice-area* lift ticket. For ages 6 and older. Classes start at 9:30 am, 11:30 am or 1:30 pm. *May be upgraded to an all-mountain lift ticket for $10 weekdays or $18 weekends.
Group lessons for ski or snowboard - $30
Ski or snowboard lessons for all ability levels in a group setting usually with 8 or fewer people. Learn new skills or hone up on previous skills. For ages 6 and older.
888-289-1020 tenneymtn.com
1100-foot Tubing Park · Adventure Programs
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Wildcat - Learn to Ski or the Next One is FREE
 (Pinkham Notch, NH)
Learn to Ski / Ride / Tele Beginner Package
(ages 13+) This fun and relaxed introduction to the sport includes lesson, rental and a full day Snow Cat lift ticket. We encourage all participants to register early and be ready a half-hour prior to lesson start times. Only $69. Upgrade to an all mountain PM ticket for just $20.
We GUARANTEE if you are not able to make a run on our Snowcat Beginner Area by the end of the first lesson, then you will receive another Learn-to-Ski for FREE! 888-SKI WILD www.skiwildcat.com
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Featured Fun Stuff
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King Pine Ski Area & Purity Spring Resort welcome "On-Snow Sled Dog Race Clinics -- JUST FOR KIDS! Wed/Thurs, Feb 25 and 26th. www.kingpine.com Alpine Adventures offers 2 different year round zipline courses with 14 total ziplines
that prove to be exciting for the most adventurous thrill seeker but
tame enough for your whole family. They also offer offroad tours in our
pinzgauer 6 wheel military vehicles as well as snowmobile tours in the
winter. alpinezipline.comCanopy Tour at Bretton WoodsDescending over 1000 feet of elevation, the tour takes nature-lovers
and thrill-seekers across a series of treetop zip lines, and is one of
the longest canopy tours in the continental United States! High-flying
suspension bridges and hiking trails connect the zip lines, and the
tour concludes with a dual, side-by-side zip line leading right into
the Bretton Woods base area! mountwashingtonresort.com  Sled VenturesRent a snowmobile and experience the wonders of the White
Mountains. Guided and non-guided, full and half day rentals available.
Guided tours from 1 hour to 8 hours. nhsledventures.com Loon Mountain's Fluorescent NightsFeb 19-21st For
$15 dollars the Little Sister Park will be lit up for all you park
junkies to come show some skills under the night ski. The park will be
open from 6pm to 9pm.
 Disney Get Out and Play Family Ski Tour Promo at GunstockFebruary 21 Music, giveaways, sampling, and more from Radio Disney. Games for kids Jump Freeze, snow angel contests, hoola hoop contests, ski boot twister, Disney movie and music trivia, Pass the Mickey, and on-mountain search and finds. ARCADESFunspotLargest Arcade in the World, bowling center, indoor golf and mini-golf. funspotnh.comLogs of FunState-of-the-art Arcade with a 24' indoor climbing wall. logs-of-fun.comSWEET TREAT
KellerhausWatch us make
homemade candies and chocolates in our candy shop. Bring your appetite
to our delicious make your own ice cream sundae and waffle smorgasbords. www.kellerhaus.comMORE FUNChrista McAuliffe PlanetariumExperience astronomy and space science in New England's
most technologically advanced planetarium. www.starhop.comPrescott Farm Audubon CenterOver 3 miles of hiking trails. Snowshoeing, XC skiing, sledding, and maple sugar events. www.nhaudubon.org
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