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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)
Their 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
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Mount Washington Resort - Bretton Woods
 (Bretton Woods, NH) Lift tickets for
the Learning Center Quad at Bretton Woods is just $15.
Family Interchangeable Tickets
Now Mom and Dad can each go skiing for the price of one. While Dad hangs out with the little ones in the Base Lodge, Mom can take to the slopes. And then when she returns, they can switch off. At any ticket window, Mom and Dad may purchase two identical tickets at the single-ticket price. Only one may be used at any given time. Regular full-day daily ticket pricing applies.
Hobbit Ski Program (4-12) and Snowboard Program (6-12)
Give kids the opportunity to take to the slopes and learn the fun sport of skiing. The full-day program includes supervision, two lessons, rental equipment, lift ticket and lunch. The half-day and two-hour lesson options do not include lunch. Children are placed in groups based on age and ability. Lunch is included with the full-day program. Full-day $115 / Half-day (lunch not incl) $85 / Two-hour lesson only $45 603.278.3303 www.mountwashingtonresort.com
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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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MORE WINTER
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.comThe Lakes Region is home to many sled dog races including the 80th Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby - Feb 13-15. Visit our website's event calendar for more details.  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.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 TERRAIN PARKSThe above photo of Loon is just one of many terrain parks for snowboarders of all abilities. Most of our mountains have developed specific areas for riders to strut their stuff!  FULL SERVICE LUXURY SPASTraditional spas can be found through the area - Here are a few of our favorite luxury resort spas. (photo: Lake Opechee Spa) Cascade Spa at Mill Falls - Meredith on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. www.millfalls.comLake Opechee Spa - Lakeport on the shores of Lake Opechee lakeoinnandspa.comThe Spa at the Common Man Inn - Plymouth. Located at the between the Lakes & Mountains just off the highway in an historic mill building. www.thecmaninn.com ------------- Silver Center for the Arts at Plymouth State University - Plymouth A major cultural arts center that hosts a variety of student and professional performances including
opera, ballet, symphonic and chamber music and dramatic productions. www.plymouth.eduPatrick's Pub & Eatery's Comedy Nights Enjoy Boston's best in their Emerald Room - 2nd Thurs of the month at 9pm (every Thurs in July & Aug)
www.patrickspub.com
Storytelling Dinners at the Corner House Inn
Every Thurs from late Oct to the end of May Enjoy the 21st season of Storytelling Dinners at the Corner House Inn with a great meal and an evening of stories for only $18.95 per person.
cornerhouseinn.com
Christa 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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