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MOUNTAIN BIKING ON MARDI GRAS AT BRETTON WOODS

BRETTON WOODS, NH, Feb. 27, 2008 –March 1^st and 2^nd is Mardis Gras Weekend at Mount Washington Resort, and for those brave souls crazy enough to hurl themselves down a snow-covered mountain on their mountain bikes, Ernie’s Bike Shop of Westbrook, Maine, will present the third and final race of the Frost Heave Winter Mountain Bike Series at Bretton Woods.  The race is mountain-cross style with four riders at a time sweeping down the course over rollers, table tops and steep banked turns. In addition to the race, mountain bikers can also participate in a Big Air competition. These mountain bike competitions are all part of the fun and other wild activities planned for Mount Washington Resort’s Mardi Gras, where skiers, riders and spectators will bear witness to big tricks, big air, and big fun this weekend.

 

Registration for the competitions begins at 8:00 a.m. at Bretton Woods and race time is 11:00am. Registration for The Frost Heave Winter Mountain Bike Race is $35.00; registration for the mountain bike Big Air competition is $10.00; and a combined registration for both events is $40.00. For more information and to register online please a visit www.bikereg.com.  Full face helmets are required and ski bikes are not permitted.

 

The Mardi Gras theme will be carried on across the Resort with colorful beads, entertainment, costumes, and masks --- all adding up to "Bourbon Street North."  Mardis Gras festivities begin at Bretton Woods with games and contests fit for the slopes and will be ongoing throughout the weekend at The Mount Washington Hotel, where there will be games, costumes, a Cajun Experience Dinner, and Mardis Gras party on Saturday night. 

The Cajun Experience Dinner is Saturday evening, and is a four course Cajun dinner including traditional Louisiana flavors prepared by our award-winning chefs. It is followed by the Mardi Gras Party. The Cajun Experience Dinner is $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and space is limited. Please make your reservations by calling (603) 278-8989.

For more information about Mount Washington Resort, please call 877-873-0626 or visit www.mountwashingtonresort.com.

 

About The Mount Washington Resort

Set at the base of the stunning 6,288-foot Mount Washington and surrounded by nearly 800,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest, the Mount Washington Resort is a four-season vacation destination for guests of all ages.  Founded in 1876, the Resort offers splendid seasonal activities such as golf, tennis, horseback riding and fly fishing during the summer; and alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing, snow tubing, sleigh rides and winter hiking trails during the winter.  A new 25,000 square foot spa and a total of 30,000 square feet of meeting space will be opening in December 2008. A $7 million renovation of the Resort’s two golf courses is underway with the first 18-hole restored Donald Ross course planned to open in August 2008, followed by the second 18-hole course.  As part of a proposed master planned community, spanning the next decade, plans for the proposed development of approximately 1,000 new homes and home sites are underway with the first offerings expected to become available in 2008.

WATERVILLE VALLEY, CRANMORE AND BRETTON TEAM UP FOR NEW THREEDOM PASS NEXT SEASON

Mount Washington Resort’s Bretton Woods Featured

on New Threedom Pass  with Waterville Valley and Cranmore

for 2008-2009 Winter SKI Season Pass

 

New Threedom Pass Goes on Sale March 3, 2008, and Offers Free Skiing this Spring

 

BRETTON WOODS, NH, Feb. 27, 2008 – As the days become longer and the calendar approaches the month of March, skiers and riders contemplate how they can squeeze the most skiing and riding into the six to eight weeks remaining for the ski season, especially during a season blessed with such copious amounts of natural snow. The new 2008/09 Threedom Pass, now featuring New Hampshire’s largest ski area, Bretton Woods, part of Mount Washington Resort, along with Threedom Pass veterans Waterville Valley, and Cranmore is just the ticket. The new Threedom Pass goes on sale March 3, 2008, and allows new 2008-09 Threedom Pass holders to ski for the remainder of the 2007/08 ski season for free, as they look forward to skiing the entire season in 2008/09.

 

The new Threedom Pass offers an “Anytime Pass” option for skiing and riding at all three resorts with no blackout dates, along with a “Limited Edition Pass” which has the following holiday blackout dates at Bretton Woods: December 27, 2008 – January 3, 2009; January 17-18, 2009; and February 14- 21, 2009. Night skiing is unlimited on both Anytime and Limited Edition Threedom Pass options.  If purchased before May 31, 2008, the new Threedom Pass prices are as follows:

New Threedom Pass Type	Adult (19+)	Teen (13-18)	Junior (6-12)
Anytime	$749	$449	$399
Limited Edition	$649	$389	$329

 

In addition, a Threedom College Pass will be launched soon. The Threedom Pass will be available for purchase at each of the three resorts as of March 3, 2008.

 

"We are excited to offer our valued customers even more variety and choice in a season pass, and to team up with two other ski areas with strong reputations for catering to families," stated Bretton Woods Director of Ski Operations, Chris Ellms.

 

General Managers Tom Day and Ben Wilcox from Waterville and Cranmore, respectively, stated the addition of Bretton Woods to the Threedom Pass combines to offer skiers and riders the most skiing in the White Mountains region:  195 trails, 12 terrain parks, and 893 acres serviced by 28 lifts. The three resorts are all within 2.5 hours of Boston, conveniently accessed from Routes 93 and 95. All three mountains are approximately an hour's drive from each other, making the new Threedom Pass the ideal choice for residents of the region and frequent visitors to New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

 

Bretton Woods will continue to offer its own season pass options, including the Midweek Expedition, The Bold and Beautiful, Evening Discovery, and Senior Resort Adventure passes.  Current pricing is offered for a limited time. 

 

Bretton Woods is New Hampshire’s largest ski area and offers tremendous snow conditions, wonderful children’s programs and a friendly staff providing excellent service. Bretton Woods offers guests alpine skiing and snowboarding with 101 downhill trails and a full service PSIA ski school, rentals, clinics and special events. Nordic skiing and snowshoeing are also available on a 100-kilometer tracked and skate groomed trail network. Winter trails, ice skating, snow tubing, and dog sledding are also offered. Mount Washington Resort also offers a variety of accommodations to suit the needs of every guest with the historic Mount Washington Hotel, the cozy Bretton Arms Inn, the family-friendly Lodge and spacious Townhomes.

 

For more information and to purchase your new season pass, including the new Threedom Pass, please call 603.278.3320 or visit www.mountwashingtonresort.com. 

 

About The Mount Washington Resort

Set at the base of the stunning 6,288-foot Mount Washington and surrounded by nearly 800,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest, the Mount Washington Resort is a four-season vacation destination for guests of all ages.  Founded in 1876, the Resort offers splendid seasonal activities such as golf, tennis, horseback riding and fly fishing during the summer; and alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing, snow tubing, sleigh rides and winter hiking trails during the winter.  A new 25,000 square foot spa and a total of 30,000 square feet of meeting space will be opening in December 2008. A $7 million renovation of the Resort’s two golf courses is underway with the first 18-hole restored Donald Ross course planned to open in August 2008, followed by the second 18-hole course.  As part of a proposed master planned community, spanning the next decade, plans for the proposed development of approximately 1,000 new homes and home sites are underway with the first offerings expected to become available in 2008.

WHAT A STRING OF EVENTS AT BRETTON WOODS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Bretton Woods, NH

For the Weekend of February 16 & 17th, and Two February Vacation Weeks of Family Fun at Mount Washington Resort

Bretton Woods, NH - The skiing and riding conditions simply do not get any better than this!   Bretton Woods is 100% open, with glades galore (over 100 acres) and all 101 trails.  Since the first of the month we have received three feet of new snow, including another four inches of new snow this morning! The snow conditions are superb, velvety soft grooming and plenty of cover among the trees.  Skiing and riding is on an average base depth of  40-55".  The terrain parks across the mountain are also set up and ready to rumble.  We've got night skiing, in style under the lights, throughout February vacation week (Feb. 15-23rd), as well as a plethora of other exciting winter activities for all ages, like dog-sledding, sleigh rides, and snow tubing!   Enjoy family entertainment throughout the  week with visits from Marko the Magician and "Snowball", the SnowMonster's skiing cat, at Bretton Woods --- where apres ski fun isn't just for adults!   

The Bretton Woods Nordic Center trail system has some sweet conditions to offer as well with ALL this snow, 93 km open, 93 km skate-groomed, 88 km track-set --- sweet conditions and sweet chocolate fun for you and your favorite cross-country companion on the Sweetheart's Chocolate Tour on Saturday, Feb. 16th! 

For information visit www.mountwashingtonresort.com, or call Bretton Woods ski area at (603) 278-3320, or Bretton Woods Nordic Center at (603) 278-3322.  For general information of where to stay and things to do across Mount Washington Resort visit www.mountwashingtonresort.com or call 1-877-873-0626!

Upcoming Events:

Fri., Feb. 15 – Carvnival Freestyle Jam – Every Friday at Bretton Woods

Join Bretton Woods in their 3^rd season of Friday Night Freestyle Jam! People of all ages, riders and skiers alike, are welcome to come up to the Midway Terrain Park and showcase their talents. This isn’t your regular rail jam, so bring your best bag of tricks and your cameras, don’t worry about warm clothes, because things are bound to heat up quick! Prizes sponsored by Tree Top Sports, Burton Snowboards, Elan Skies, and Bern Helmets. Registration is free with signed waiver and valid lift ticket or Season Pass,  (those under 18 must have waiver signed by their parent). Registration is 5:00 – 6:00pm, Freestyle Jam from 6:45 to 7:30pm.

Sat., February 16 - Sweethearts’ Chocolate Tour

Escape to the majestic Mount Washington Resort Nordic trail system with your sweetheart with this self-guided decadent tour. Using cross-country skis or snowshoes begin at the Mount Washington Resort Nordic Center or at the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Highland Center to pick up your Sweethearts Card and then head out for the romantic day that waits. You determine where you want to trek for the day; stops include the Yurt, the Bretton Arms Inn, The Lodge, the AMC Highland Center, and The Mount Washington Hotel. Advance reservations required. This tour is open to the public at $10 pp.

Sat., February 16 - Sweethearts’ Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Tour

Moonlit snow accentuates the breathtaking beauty of Mount Washington Resort’s Nordic and snowshoe terrain.  Join our Nordic Center staff on this hour-long excursion along the cross-country moonlit trails of the Resort.  If the views and experience are not hot enough, hot chocolate and a roaring fire will warm you following the adventure.  Space is limited and advance reservations are required. This tour is complimentary for overnight Resort guests, and open to the public at $10 pp.

Sat., February 16 – Nordic Demo Day Series – with Salomon

Salomon will be on-site with performance and touring skis available to try. Demos are free with a valid trail pass. Join us March 1^st for demos with Karhu touring skis and Atlas snowshoes. For more information, please contact Bretton Woods Nordic Center (603) 278-3322.

Fri. – Sun., February 15-24 - February Fun Break

You’ve chosen the perfect place for your school vacation. Hit the slopes of the best family ski area in New England, or if you would rather indoor opportunities will keep your daily itinerary full. Want a mixture of outdoors and indoors, we have plans for you. This week is designed with families in mind with programs and activities to keep you going into the night.

Fri., Feb. 22 – Carvnival Freestyle Jam – Every Friday at Bretton Woods

Join Bretton Woods in their 3^rd season of Friday Night Freestyle Jam! People of all ages, riders and skiers alike, are welcome to come up to the Midway Terrain Park and showcase their talents. This isn’t your regular rail jam, so bring your best bag of tricks and your cameras, don’t worry about warm clothes, because things are bound to heat up quick! Prizes sponsored by Tree Top Sports, Burton Snowboards, Elan Skies, and Bern Helmets. Registration is free with signed waiver and valid lift ticket or Season Pass,  (those under 18 must have waiver signed by their parent). Registration is 5:00 – 6:00pm, Freestyle Jam from 6:45 to 7:30pm.

Sat., February 23 - Moonlight Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Tour

Snow and a full moon accentuate the breathtaking beauty of Mount Washington Resort’s Nordic and snowshoe terrain.  Join our Nordic Center staff on this hour-long excursion along the cross-country moonlit trails of the Resort.  If the views and experience are not hot enough, hot chocolate and a roaring fire will warm you following the adventure.  Space is limited and advance reservations are required. This tour is complimentary for overnight Resort guests, and open to the public at $10 pp.

Sat. - February 23- Sun., March 2 - February Fun Break

A second week of vacation fun for the entire family. Hit the slopes of the best family ski area in New England; or, if you would rather, indoor opportunities will keep your daily itinerary full. Want a mixture of outdoors and indoors, we have plans for you. This week is designed with families in mind with programs and activities to keep you going into the night.

Sat., March 1 - Mardi Gras and the Cajun Experience

Taste a bit of New Orleans with New England flair! Colorful beads, entertainment, costumes, and masks all add up to “Bourbon Street North.” Begin the festivities at Bretton Woods with games and contests fit for the slopes and return to the Hotel for a Cajun Experience Dinner and an evening of traditional King Cake and Mardi Gras flavor.

Sat., March 1 – Nordic Demo Day Series – with Karhu and Atlas

Karhu will be on-site with Atlas snowshoes and Karhu touring skis available to try. Demos are free with a valid trail pass. For more information, please contact Bretton Woods Nordic Center (603) 278-3322.

Sat., March 1 - On Snow Bike Race

Imagine downhill moto-cross for this race on the snow. Registration begins in the morning with a race for all to watch in the afternoon.

March 2 - Bretton Woods Adaptive Ski-A-Thon

How many runs can be made today? This ski-a-thon race is to benefit the Bretton Woods Adaptive Program. A speed lane for The Zephyr will take you to the top as you race down amongst the challengers of the day. Don’t forget about the Silent Auction and Raffle!

See you on the slopes!

BRETTON WOODS TO STAY BUSY THROUGH GROUNDHOG DAY

Bretton Woods, NH - The skiing and riding conditions are outstanding!  We have been receiving regular light dustings of snow all week, and that has been adding up beautiful packed powder.  Skiing and riding is on an average base depth of 36-48".  We've been able to open up a few more glades and the Midway terrain park has been rebuilt with a picnic table and a couple new rails!  We're skiing and riding on 78 trails, and expect to be open with all lifts (9) this weekend --- it should be a SUPER weekend for skiing!

Don't forget to have your picture on the summit with Mount Washington in the background!  Check in with Presidential Photos --- you'll see them out and about on the mountain!  For information, visit www.mountwashingtonresort.com or call Bretton Woods ski area at (603) 278-3320.  For general information of where to stay and things to do across Mount Washington Resort, call 1-877-873-0626!

Upcoming Events:

Sat., January 26 - The 5^th Annual Vertical Challenge For Brain Injury Awareness

The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire is a private, non-profit, family and consumer run organization representing over 5,000 New Hampshire residents with acquired brain disorders and stroke. The BIANH was founded in 1983 by New Hampshire parents seeking to bring home their brain-injured children from out of state nursing home. This ski-a-thon will benefit the BIANH and the families they help. This years funding will target families and individuals who have served in the military and are living with a brain injury. For details, and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.verticalchallengebianh.org/. Put a team together & raise money for this great cause! 

Sun., January 27 -North Country Boys & Girls Club Day

Mount Washington Resort will provide a day of outdoor fun and learning for North Country Boys & Girls Clubs members with free alpine and Nordic skiing, free rentals, and free lessons for all boys and girls club members in the region.

 Fri., Feb. 1 – Carvnival Freestyle Jam – Every Friday at Bretton Woods

Join Bretton Woods in their 3^rd season of Friday Night Freestyle Jam! People of all ages, riders and skiers alike, are welcome to come up to the Midway Terrain Park and showcase their talents. This isn’t your regular rail jam, so bring your best bag of tricks and your cameras, don’t worry about warm clothes, because things are bound to heat up quick!  Prizes sponsored by Tree Top Sports, Burton Snowboards, Elan Skies, and Bern Helmets. Registration is free with signed waiver and valid lift ticket or Season Pass,  (those under 18 must have waiver signed by their parent). Registration is 5:00 – 6:00pm, Freestyle Jam from 6:45 to 7:30pm.

Sat., February 2 – Nordic Demo Day Series, beginning with Fischer

Fischer will be on-site with performance and touring skis available to try. Demos are free with a valid trail pass. Join us Sat. Feb. 16^th for demos with Salomon and Sat., March 1^st for demos with Karhu.  For more information, please contact Bretton Woods Nordic Center (603) 278-3322.

Sun., February 3 - Super Bowl Fiesta

Two teams clash for the right to boast as winner of Super Bowl XVII. Trivia, football challenges, a dinner offering just for Super Bowl fans, and conclude the evening with a comfortable couch and screaming fans all around at The Mount Washington Hotel.

 

 

See you on the slopes!

BRETTON WOODS MLK WEEKEND PLANS

For Bretton Woods - Weekend Ahead – MLK Weekend - January 19-21^st, 2008

 

Bretton Woods has picked up 5-6” in the past few days, and another 2" of light fresh powder this morning on Wednesday! Bretton Woods has also been continuing its snowmaking around the clock, when temperatures allow. Surfaces are gorgeous powder and packed powder, with this new snow, and it looks like more snow is in the forecast for Friday --- just in time for the weekend! The skiing and riding is only going to get better!

 

New on the mountain this weekend will be the Fun Fair terrain park on Range View, opening for the first time this season, and the Midway terrain park has been rebuilt!   

 

At Bretton Woods, we are planning an AFC Championship Party for this Sunday, beginning with the 3 pm kick-off.  While the Pats try to make it 18-0 against the chargers, folks at Bretton Woods will be hootin’ it up in the Slopeside Pub. You can watch the game on a big screen TV in restaurant, and on the new 42" and 50" plasmas that were just installed at the Fireside and Slopeside Bars.  This will be a unique experience, and the perfect place to watch the game après ski. Night skiing will be open for post-game shussing, with accommodations available nearby. 

 

For more information, visit www.mountwashingtonresort.com or call 1-877-873-0626. To call Bretton Woods ski area directly, please call (603) 278-3320 for information or (603) 278-3333 for the Snow Phone!

 

Additional Weekend Events:

January 19 - Moonlight Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Tour

Snow and a full moon accentuate the breathtaking beauty of Mount Washington Resort’s Nordic and snowshoe terrain. Join our Nordic Center staff on this hour-long excursion along the cross-country moonlit trails of the Resort.  If the views and experience are not hot enough, hot chocolate and a roaring fire will warm you following the adventure.  Space is limited and reservations are required. This is open to the public, $10. Meet at the Nordic Center at 6:30 pm. 

January 21 -Geschmossel Classic Ski Race

This 15 km classical style ski race (no skating allowed) takes place on the Ammonoosuc trail network at Bretton Woods Cross Country Ski Area. The Guschmossel Race is one of the oldest citizens’ races in New England. Registration is $15 for ages 20 and over and $10 for ages 19 and under, and includes race entry, a Trail Pass for the day, awards celebration following the race, as well as T-shirts will be given to the first 75 registrants. Please call (603) 278-3322 for more information or to register with a credit card. To register online, please visit www.skireg.com.

 

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RUDY GIULIANI SWINGS INTO MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT ALONG THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

BRETTON WOODS, NH, Jan. 01, 2008 – Republican presidential hopeful Mayor Rudy Giuliani visited New Hampshire on Sunday, December 30, 2007, and connected with guests at Mount Washington Resort. The Mayor arrived just after 4:00 pm and addressed a crowd gathered in the Conservatory of The Mount Washington Hotel, including questions and answers for about an hour before traveling back to New York.

 

Resort General Manager Matt Massei presented Giuliani with a souvenir Mount Washington Resort vest, “We support the campaign process, and understand how important it is for people to have contact with the candidates. We agreed to the visit, as long as it would not interfere with the comfort of our guests, and we accomplished that. In fact, most people seemed excited to have the opportunity to be involved in the intimate setting we provided here at The Mount Washington Hotel.”  

For more information about Mount Washington Resort, please call 877-873-0626 or visit www.mountwashingtonresort.com.

 

About The Mount Washington Resort

Set at the base of the stunning 6,288-foot Mount Washington and surrounded by 18,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest, The Mount Washington Resort is a four-season vacation destination for guests of all ages. The Resort offers splendid seasonal activities all year round such as golf, tennis, horseback riding and fly fishing during the summer; and alpine and Nordic skiing and snowboarding, ice climbing and snow tubing, sleigh rides and winter hiking trails during the winter. A new spa and 20,000 additional square-feet of convention space will be opening at the Resort in fall 2008. Guests looking to extend their vacation experience at the Resort may select a vacation home from available slopeside condominiums, golf villas, and two- to five- bedroom townhomes. For more information on the Resort, reservations or real estate offerings, please call 877-873-0626 US/Canada toll free: or 603-278-1000; or visit www.mountwashingtonresort.com.

BRETTON WOODS APPROACHES AMAZING 100% OPEN...AND IT'S ONLY DECEMBER!

Bretton Woods is Amazingly Close to 100% Open For The Coming Weekend Dec. 22 & 23, 2007 & Christmas Vacation Week

Bretton Woods, NH - The snow has just been piling up here at Bretton Woods, creating absolutely incredible early-season skiing!  We received another fresh foot of new snow on Monday -- the Mountain has never been in better shape heading into the holiday week!  For Christmas Vacation Week, Bretton Woods will be ALL but 100% open!  Currently skiing and riding is on 92 of 101 trails and glades, and 6 more trails are expected to open in the next few days.  In addition, the new Wild West terrain park, made up of natural log slides and jumps on West Mountain is scheduled to open this Saturday, Dec. 22nd.    Skiing and riding is on an average base depth of 36-48 inches, on beautiful powder and packed powder surfaces!    All 9 lifts will be open during the holiday week as well, including two beginner carpet lifts and 4 high speed quad chairs.  It's a good idea to call ahead to make reservations for the Kids' Alpine Club programs, such as Hobbits full and half-day ski and snowboard programs and Babes in the Woods Nursery.  Reservations can be made by calling 603-278-3303.

At the Nordic Center, we currently have 78 km open, with 60 km track set and skate groomed!  The crew is working hard to get even more terrain open and groomed ---- but there is plenty of great skiing and the powder is fabulous!  This is a rare opportunity to really get into the woods during Christmas Vacation Week!

At Mount Washington Resort there literally is something for everyone, including live entertainment apres ski upstairs in the Slopeside Pub at Bretton Woods and the following list of Activities and Events!      For details or to make a reservation for anyof the listed activities, please call (603) 278-8989. 

 

December 24th - Christmas Eve Full Moon Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Tour

Join our

Nordic

Center

staff on this hour-long excursion along the cross-country moonlit trails of the Resort.  If the views and experience are not hot enough, hot chocolate and a roaring fire will warm you following the adventure. 

 

December 26–29th - Winter Family Fun Break

Mount Washington Resort is the place for your family to enjoy and participate in both indoor and outdoor adventures. Spend the day skiing at Bretton Woods or participate in any one of a myriad of daytime offerings at The Mount Washington Hotel. When the sun sets, participate in the entertaining evening family games or relax in front of the fireplace as you prepare yourself to do it all over again tomorrow.  Ongoing activities include snow tubing, ice skating, sleigh rides, dog-sledding, snowmobiling, a variety of snowshoe tours, as well as the Kid's Club day and evening programs at The Mount Washington Hotel.  For details, or to make a reservation for one of these activities, please call (603) 278-8989.

  

December 26-28th - Rooster’s Rockets Training Camp for Skiers ages 4-12

This will be the ideal opportunity to warm-up the ski legs and start the season on the right track with some good coaching and video analysis.  The program begins at 9:30 and finishes the day at 3:00 pm, with a break for lunch from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. The cost of the program including lift ticket is $250.

 

 

December 30-January 1, 2008 - A New Year Celebration 

Enjoy fine cuisine, music and libations during Mount Washington Resort’s three-day gala celebration at The Mount Washington Hotel. Whether you prefer an elegant dinner in Grand Ballroom with dancing to the sounds of a live big band, or a fun family-friendly celebration with music in The Dining Room, New Year’s Eve will be an occasion for all to enjoy. Special children and teen parties are available. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 1-877-873-0626.

 

 

For details, check our calendar at www.mountwashingtonresort.com or call 1-877-873-0626!

BRETTON WOODS DOUBLES TRAIL COUNT

The photo was shot on the trail "Short and Sweet," but Irene Donnell suggests Deep and Sweet may be more appropriate given the powder!

Bretton Woods, NH - It snowed all day again today on Tuesday, and we have picked up 18-20" so far, and it is still snowing! It' looks like snow is in the forecast for the rest of the week, and if the clipper pattern continues we could pick up another 4-6" more by the weekend. This recent snowfall has doubled our trail count from 18 to 36 trails.  We are looking good to have an additional 3-4 trails opening up with snowmaking and possibly 9 more on natural snow for the weekend --- so we could have as many as 45 trails open for the weekend.  Conditions are just fantastic --- it TRULY does not get any better!  Skiing and riding is on a base depth of 36-42" of powder and packed powder surfaces.   This snow is light, beautiful champagne powder. We will have 4 lifts, including the addition of the Zephyr detachable quad for the first time this season.  It's going to be an AMAZING weekend ahead, and the next few days leading up to it!

Bretton Woods new Kinder Woods Winter Playground, especially designed for the young snow enthusiasts ages 12 and under, is officially open daily from 9am  to 4 pm, with adult supervision strongly encouraged!

BRETTON WOODS NORDIC CENTER OPEN FOR THANKSGIVING

BRETTON WOODS NORIC CENTER IS OPEN FOR THANKSGIVING

 

Bretton Woods Nordic Center is the Only Nordic Center Open in New England

 

BRETTON WOODS, NH, November 21, 2007 –

Bretton

Woods

Nordic

Center

, part of Mountain Washington Resort, is open with a base depth of 4-8” and over 20 kilometers of skiing, with 10.3 km of track and skate groomed terrain. The

Nordic

Center

opened on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, as a result of an 8-12” snowstorm that blanketed the entire Mount Washington Resort in white.  According to Peter Smith, Director of Bretton Woods Nordic Center, "Skier feedback was phenomenal! People were happy to have the chance to get out so early, and the weather on opening weekend was just great!" Cross country skiers drove from

Maine

,

Vermont

, and up from

Massachusetts

to get their first Nordic tracks of the 2007-08 season!

Bretton Woods is the only

Nordic

Center

open in

New England

at this time. Cross-country skiing is known widely as a low-impact sport that offers excellent physical fitness and cardiovascular benefits.

Bretton Woods alpine ski area has been open since Nov. 10^th, and is operating with three lifts and 11 trails at this time. Snowmaking is underway at every opportunity, and the conditions have been the best early season conditions in recent history.  For more information, including holiday packages for families, please visit Mount Washington Resort’s new web site at www.mountwashingtonresort.com or call toll-free 877-873-0626, or (603) 278-8820.  To reach

Bretton

Woods

Nordic

Center

directly, call 603-278-3322 or call the Snow Phone at 603-278-3333.

 

 

About The

Mount Washington

Resort

Set at the base of the stunning 6,288-foot Mount Washington and surrounded by 18,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest, The Mount Washington Resort is a four-season vacation destination for guests of all ages. The Resort offers splendid seasonal activities all year round such as golf, tennis, horseback riding and fly fishing during the summer; and alpine and Nordic skiing and snowboarding, ice climbing and snow tubing, sleigh rides and winter hiking trails during the winter. A new spa and 20,000 additional square-feet of convention space will be opening at the Resort in fall 2008. Guests looking to extend their vacation experience at the Resort may select a vacation home from available slopeside condominiums, golf villas, and two- to five- bedroom townhomes. For more information on the Resort, reservations or real estate offerings, please call 877-873-0626 US/Canada toll free: or 603-278-1000; or visit www.mountwashingtonresort.com.