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4-SEASON PRESS KIT We're not just winter. The experience spans across all four seasons. 4-SEASON PRESS KIT

Story Ideas for Every Season

Ski NH's new 4-Season Press Kit was created to help provide media professionals with story ideas about New Hampshire's areas for all seasons. This is a living document, for the most up-to-date press kit information as well as links to photos visit the links on this page: https://www.skinh.com/about-us/media. For press releases visit: https://www.skinh.com/about-us/media/press-releases.

What is the Ski NH 4-Season Press Kit? This press kit highlights story ideas, photos, videos and contact information for media relations people at each ski area. This new-style press kit offers much more for media than contact lists and already- published resort photos, it offers unique ski area story ideas in one convenient location--covering all seasons.

As this is a working document, more ski areas are being added weekly. Visit the links above for the most up-to-date version.

Enjoy,

Shannon Dunfey-Ball Marketing & Communications Manager Shannon @SkiNH.com

Are you interested in exploring New Hampshire's ski area offerings? Email Shannon with your media inquiries and she will help you make the connections you need.

WWW.SKINH.COM Winter 2019-20 Media Kit Welcome to Resort, ’s most- Loon also offers plenty of exciting four-season activities, accessible mountain destination. Located in New Hampshire’s including scenic gondola rides, downhill , White Mountains two hours north of Boston, Loon has been in summit glacial caves, ziplines and walls, to name a few. the business of snow since 1966. Consistently rated one of the At Loon, it’s more than . It’s about showing up, cutting lose most accessible mountain resorts in the East, Loon offers skiers and measuring rewards in smiles. and snowboarders 2,100 feet of vertical, three peaks of terrain variety and a full progression of award-winning terrain parks. Last May, Loon broke ground on a multi-phase, 15 mile downhill trails. Phase two and beyond will include the construction of an mountain biking trail network. Designed and built in conjunction with additional 10 miles of trails with a focus on the more advanced rider and Downhill Highland Trails LLC, of the industry-leading Highland Mountain Bike lift service from the Kancamagus Express Quad. "We're starting with Park, the new network of trails will complement Loon's six existing miles beginner and intermediate trails, but we will grow and offer more," said Mountain of cross-country biking trails. Once all phases are complete, Loon will Jay Scambio, president and general manager of Loon Mountain Resort. Biking offer over 25 miles of downhill and cross-country biking trails - the "We want to do this right and make Loon a major mountain biking largest combined network in the White Mountains. Phase one opened destination for riders of all ages and abilities." Returns Sept. 7, 2019 and included five miles of lift-served trails that include two green-circle freeride trails, a green-circle and a blue-square technical What’s New

The L Card Four-Season Fun Upgrades to We all know the struggle – heading back into the At Loon, we like to push the limits no matter the Snowmaking has been a cornerstone at Loon lift line after cruising down a favorite run, only to season. With the Access Pass, guests will enjoy the since the early days. Snowmaking efficiency begin the scramble to present a lift ticket or pass. best of all four seasons with the ease of monthly received a major upgrade this season with the This season, Loon has installed North America’s payments. From skiing and in the installation of semi-automated snowmaking first-ever dual-frequency RFID gates at all major winter to mountain adventure in the spring, hydrants on several major trails. The new hydrants base area lifts. These RFID Axess Gates not only summer, and fall, the Access Pass covers it. Benefits will be placed on Flying Fox and Rampasture - key allow day visitors and season pass holders direct- include unlimited skiing and riding at Loon with no early-season snowmaking trails. These easy-on, to-lift access, but also visiting Ikon Pass holders blackout dates , 12 Friend lift tickets at 50 percent easy-off hydrants will continue to improve Loon's the same flexibility. To further streamline the off, year-round food and beverage and retail ability to maximize its snowmaking capacity and visitor experience, Pick Up Boxes have been discounts, access to gondola skyride, zipline, allow the resort to make more snow quicker on installed in all base areas, allowing guests to scan mountain biking, disc golf and more. This key trails - especially during the early season. QR codes from their confirmation email, get their subscription-based pass with monthly payments of L Card and skip waiting in ticket lines. is perfect for those looking to make the most of the mountains all year long. Insider Guide

Camps and Clinics The Party Continues Explore the Whites Whether a beginner or a pro, taking a lesson is At Loon, there’s one day that stands out from the Loon may be a winter playground on the slopes, key to building confidence and skill. Loon offers a rest. Entering its 10th anniversary this April, ’80s Day but strapping into a pair of snowshoes to explore series of unique experiences for skiers and riders is a celebration of the glory days of skiing, the early the White Mountains is an experience like no of all ages including First Class Beginner’s days of snowboarding and of course the fashion other. Loon’s trail network meanders through Weekends. Dive in to skiing or snowboarding that is synonymous with the era. Grab those northern forest, the snow-covered banks of the with this intensive weekend program which straight , practice hitting the bumps and be and the shoulder of Black includes lessons, the use of a private learning ready for an endless soundtrack of Rich Astley. Mountain. Guided snowshoe tours are the best lounge, as well as a free pair of HEAD skis ora way to see the sights and learn more about the Burton , plus boots and bindings. The natural surroundings. Venture on a Loon Peak Beyond the Boundaries program provides Tour to explore the high alpine, of hike Lincoln female campers a unique opportunity to learn Ridge along the Renegade Trail for breathtaking from professionals and Olympic athletes, while backcountry views. expand their freestyle skills in a supportive setting. 2019-20 Events

Cease and Desist Last Call Loon Mountain Race November 2019 March 2020 July 2020 This November marks the 14th year of this under-the- Back for its 20th year, Last call is the chance for Named the "Most Competitive Hillclimb" by Runner's lights rail jam, which continues to be a marquee event snowboarders from around the globe flock to Loon to World Magazine, this ridiculously tough race has for all jib-hungry freeskiers and snowboarders. vie for a cash purse and cut their teeth on the next-level runners climb more than 2,000 vertical feet over the park features created specifically for this event. course of six and a half miles. Christmas Eve Candelight Service New Hampshire Highland Games December 2019 Slushpool Party September 2020 Join us on December 24th for a special Christmas Eve April 2020 Grab your kilt for the annual New Hampshire Highland Candlelight Service hosted by Loon Mountain Ministry. After a long winter, there's no better way to celebrate Games & Festival! One of the largest Scottish festivals in We'll even light a Christmas tree and sing Christmas spring than the Slushpool Party! Head on over to the the country, the Highland Games will feature top carols, so Santa and his reindeer will have no trouble base of Seven Brothers to watch pond skimming at its Scottish bands, classic Highlander cuisine, Scottish finding us. finest. heavy athletics, and dozens of other unique cultural attractions. Lil’ Tweakers and Lil’ Plankers New England Brewfest February 2020 June 2020 White Mountain Oktoberfest A laid back mini-jump event for all snowboarders and Great news for brewers and craft beer lovers! Beer October 2020 skiers 14 & under, Lil' Tweakers and Plankers is focused aficionados, industry professionals and anyone enjoying Get a taste of the Bavarian Alps right here at Loon all on fun! a weekend getaway in New England will savor brand- during the region's largest celebration of German food, new brews and enjoy sights of the beautiful White drink, and music. Enjoy beer and brats, an Oompah Mountains band and more. Trains have played a major role in the history of the White Mountains stretched from the town of Lincoln deep into the White Mountains. for well over a century. Here at Loon, that history is on full display. Hop This logging empire - centered around a saw mill, pulp mill, and paper J.E. Henry aboard the J.E. Henry Railroad, Loon’s historic steam train. This wood- mill in the nearby village of Lincoln - transformed the sleepy wilderness Railroad fired locomotive railroad transports guests approximately 900 feet hamlet into a booming company town with worker housing, hotel, between the Octagon and Governor Adams Lodges. stores, and an opera house. The railroad may harken back to the area's logging past, but the train has its own, unique history, traveling from The J.E. Henry Railroad is named after timber baron James E. Henry, Münster, Germany prior to World War II before landing in the White who owned a vast logging empire and built logging railways that Mountains. Contact: Alexandra Malloy [email protected] Winter

-Expansion Wrap Up & Mountain Update (Infographic for Expansion Wrap Up attached)

Kids Ski Free We’re excited to introduce the Kids Ski Free pass for the 2019/20 season. With the purchase of an Adult Plus Pass, any kid skis free all season. The goal behind this program is to give the gift of skiing and riding to a younger generation and to make the sport more affordable for families. Anyone who purchases an Adult Plus Pass will receive a voucher to pick up a free junior season pass for kids ages 6-12. This voucher can be given to any child, whether they are a kid of your own, a grandchild, niece/nephew, or neighbor. At just $1078 (full winter pricing), this is the most affordable family season pass option in the White Mountains.

Base Lodge For the 2019/20 season the Base Lodge renovation will be completed. The finished Freestyle Lounge will reflect Waterville Valley’s freestyle heritage and will be a comfortable place to enjoy lunch and après with food and drink service. Visually the space will be bright and welcoming with a rustic feel decorated with memorabilia from our freestyle past, along with repurposed pieces of mountain equipment that are being refinished as art pieces.

There will be different sections to the third floor including a private event space and a bar area that will seamlessly come together as a whole. Entering slopeside guests will walk into the Freestyle Lounge bar area. The refinished picnic tables will give the space a more upscale look and to the right of the door will be a standing-room area furnished with unique refinished high- top tables.

The former Buckets dining space will have a new, modern look with the ability to be cross utilized for dining and private events. Additionally, we envision that the third floor of the Base Lodge will become a popular venue to host summer events and weddings on the mountain. We’re excited to see the finished product, and of course enjoy live music while sipping on a mug of 603 Brewery Exhibition IPA or a hot cocoa after a long day on the slopes.

Welcome Center This summer we acquired the former Waterville Valley Realty building on Route 49 coming into the Valley. We’re in the process of re-purposing the space as a Welcome Center for the resort and creating offices for our Group Sales team. Central Reservations will also run out of this location. Guests will be able to stop in, ask questions, purchase lift tickets, and lessons all at this location. Be sure to stop in and say hi!

Terrain Parks For the 2019/20 season we are redesigning our terrain parks. Most of our parks will now be located off of the , so park skiers and riders can enjoy park lap after park lap. This will also make training for our freestyle athletes more convenient. This year we’ll have a medium/large park on Exhibition, a medium park on Higher Ground, a small park on Lower White Caps, and the medium park in the Sugar Shack Glades.

Snowmaking For the 2019/20 season Waterville Valley continues to upgrade the snowmaking system for even more efficiency. We’ve upgraded our filtration system which will allow for cleaner water to pass through creating a higher quality snow product more efficiently. This winter we’ve also added 34 more Folk tower guns to cover the mountain with more snow. In addition, we installed new valving and added more pipe allowing us to reconfigure snowmaking to better serve our needs on Green Peak along with upgrades and repairs to the snowmaking infrastructure on Tecumseh.

Nordic New to the Nordic Center for the 2019/20 season is a Prinoth Husky Groomer. The new Husky has excellent visibility with its large windows, upgraded ergonomic controls, and increased lighting for productivity and safety. It also has greater maneuverability with its two or four track setting plates and tillers that can be individually activated. The power of the Husky comes from the motor with Tier 4 technology that reduces emissions by making the engine perform with far more efficiency, creating more power while burning less fuel. The brass tracks on this groomer will allow for more efficient grooming of our Nordic trails, allowing us to cover more kilometers in a night, alongside our current Pistenbully 100.

Website Over the summer we also re-built waterville.com to create a better buying experience and to allow for easier communication.

-Starry Nights Enjoy a night under the stars at the Sunnyside Timberlodge. Our Starry Nights event offers a mountainside gourmet dinner to an acoustic beat. Ride up the Valley Run Quad then ski or ride to the Sunnyside Timberlodge along a torch-lit trail. When guests arrive at the lodge they trade out their ski/snowboard boots for cozy souvenir socks and warm up fireside with appetizers, beer and wine while chatting with friends and listening to local musicians.

Then they head into the dining room for the main event which will feature a gourmet meal and an opera performance by our very own Vladimir Popov aka Vlad. Vlad is a retired famous russian opera singer who has performed in the most prestigious opera houses around the world. Today, he is a lift attendant, ski check attendant, and a groundskeeper at the golf course, but guests can still hear his voice around the mountain and witness a Popov performance at Starry Nights. The night then culminates with a torchlight parade by skiing or riding down the Valley Run trail under the stars. The event is $135/person (including tax), is all-inclus ive , a nd open to ages 16+.

-Anna McIntyre Receives the ‘Spirit of Skiing Award’ in Waterville Valley

Anna McIntyre received the ‘Spirit of Skiing Award’ presented by the New England Ski Museum at the Waterville Valley Conference Center on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019. Each year the Museum honors a person or group that personifies the famous Otto Schniebs saying that “skiing is not just a sport- it is a way of life.”

Anna and her family have been skiers at since the beginning, purchasing season passes when founder Tom Corcoran opened the resort opened in 1966. Anna later played an integral role in putting Waterville Valley on the map as a competitive venue, serving in many positions for Waterville Valley Black & Blue Trail Smashers (WVBBTS). She acted as Chief of Race for 9 World Cup races and was present for 11 races held at Waterville Valley from 1969-1991, including the World Cup finals. She also played an instrumental role in the acceptance of snowboarding as a sanctioned sport by USSA and FIS.

“The European coaches and team leaders, all of whom were male chauvinists, really bullies, [were] accustomed to throwing their weight around and receiving deferential treatment,” Waterville Valley owner and founder Tom Corcoran wrote in recommending Anna for the Hall of Fame. “I never saw her intimidated or rattled, and the Euros quickly came to realize that she had an inner toughness and strength that equaled their own. They also found out that she knew the F.I.S. rule book as well, and usually a lot better than they did.”

-Sunday Skinners Every Sunday morning at sunrise a group of hardy individuals slap on their skins to the bottom of their skis, illuminate their headlamps, and make their way up to the top of High Country. What started out as just four individuals looking for a morning workout and fist turns quickly turned into a group as large as 25 some weeks. The sacred Sunday morning skins are led by long-time Waterville Valley resident and snowsports instructor, Bill Powell, who takes the group up Valley Run and Oblivion to the top of High Country for early morning turns and back to the Schwendi Hutte for breakfast. Every Saturday Bill sends out a group text reminding folks to meet in the locker room, even on the coldest of mornings from November - until whenever the snow melts.

Waterville Valley Resort technically does not permit uphill traffic currently due to the numerous blind spots for cats and snowmobiles on the face of the mountain, however this group has been around for so long that the operations crew knows to expect them. A cat driver or snowmobile operator will even shout out where the powder stashes as they drive by. The group has been a huge supporter of creating an uphill policy at Waterville Valley and the mountain is currently in the process of developing a program that will create safe uphill traffic for everyone.

Summer/Fall:

-Hiking America’s Oldest Network of Maintained Trails

Quick Facts:

● First developed in the 1860s by entrepreneurial innkeeper, Nathaniel Greeley. What began as creating bridle paths connecting Waterville Valley to other resort towns eventually turned into the development of a 125 mile trail system to the top of the Valley’s surrounding peaks as well as many natural features with the goal of enhancing the town’s outdoor recreation. ● Although many of Greeley’s trails were later replaced by new trails or fell into disuse, in the summer of 1879, the AMC members and Waterville Valley seasonal resident, Arthur Goodrich continued on his tradition by building new trail routes up Mt. Tecumseh and Sandwich Dome (today’s Trail).. ● The WVAIA (Waterville Valley Athletic Improvement Association) was developed in 1888 with the p rima ry func tio n o f b uild ing a nd mainta ining hiking trails . ● In 1900 Goodrich opened a rugged route up the ravine of Osceola Brook to Mt. Osceola and several new trails, including paths to K1 and K2 cliffs on Mt. Kancamagus, Flume Trail, and a now abandoned foot path that led to the town of Sandwich via Cascade Brook which is now known as “Lost Pass.” ● Goodrich can be considered Waterville Valley’s “greatest hiker” and he also cultivated a long -standing tradition in New Hampshire. He was the founder of the now popular activity known as “peak bagging” in the White Mountains. In 1931 he published an article in Appalachia, the journal of the AMC, which proposed a list of 36 White Mountain 4000- footers that he had climbed, with the stipulation that each peak must rise at least 300 feet above any ridge connecting it with a higher 4000-foot neighbor. ● In 1957, the AMC formally created the NH48 list using the 200-foot rule. Five of the peaks on this popular list are part of Waterville Valley (Tecumseh, Osceola, East Osceola, Mt. Tripyramid, North Tripyramid), and two more (Whiteface and Passaconaway) are within the town’s boundary. ● Over the years the White Mountain National Forest has taken over maintenance of many of Wa te rville Va lle y’s 125 m ile s o f hiking trails with the help of the Waterville Valley Athletic & Imp rove me nt As s o cia tion (WVAIA) who ma intains ap p roximate ly 24 miles o f tra ils .

Any season

-Curious George What many people don’t know about the birthplace of is that it is also the birthplace of the beloved monkey, Curious George. Margret and H.A. Rey, the creators of Curious George, spent their summers in Waterville Valley as an escape from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan so that Margret had a place to garden and H.A. had a place where he could view the stars. In 1958, the couple built their White Mountain home located at 7 Noon Peak Rd, in Waterville Valley, NH where they quickly became a part of the tight knit community. Their new home became a place where the Rey’s would dream up new adventures for their inquisitive monkey. H.A. used to let children watch as he drew new adventures for George. At times, he would give his sketches to the children or take them on nature walks and tell stories with his talent of throwing his voice.

The red bungalow is now a place that visitors can see where the adventures of Curious George were created for themselves. Now run by the non-profit Margret and H.A. Rey Center, the space has been transformed into a "green building" in honor of H.A. Rey's early interest in alternative energy, featuring solar arrays, porous paving, geothermal technology, rain gardens, constructed wetlands, and a landscape that maintains and interprets the mountain environment. The Rey Center features an earth and sky observatory and a telescope that can project onto a large screen. In the spirit of the Reys' generosity, all activities are open and free to the public.

-Quilters Gone Wild On a handful of weekends a group of avid quilters take over the Silver Fox Inn. They call themselves “Quilters Gone Wild.” For an entire weekend these ladies bring their craft to Waterville Valley to design beautiful quilts while chatting and enjoying wine and snacks. It’s an interesting scene to walk into as an outsider, but they’re always welcoming and happy to share what they’re working on and tell some stories and jokes.

4 YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT 2016 - 2020

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NEW NEW BATHROOMS JOE SQ. FT. BASE LODGE SEASON SHMOE RENOVATION PASS OFFICE NEW 2 7,180 3,000 ADAPTIVE EXHIBITION SQ. FT. EXPANSION SPORTS SPACE IPAs SOLD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Becca Deschenes, Cranmore Marketing Director 603-356-1106 // [email protected]

Winter:

Snowmaking Improvements.

Cranmore has added 10 new high-efficiency snow guns to the mountain inventory which were developed by Cranmore owners, Brian and Tyler Fairbank. These guns use 90 percent of water pumping capacity – a typical snow gun would utilize about 50 percent or less. This technology uses 50 percent less air, which means less electricity is used, and overall, two times the amount of snow is made. Cranmore has increased their inventory of energy efficient snow guns by over 500% since 2010.

Breaking Ground on Phase II of Kearsarge Brook Condominiums – Cranmore’s $50 million base area redevelopment plan.

In October, 2019, Cranmore broke ground on Phase II of their $50 million base area redevelopment plan, Kearsarge Brook Condominiums at Cranmore. With a projected completion date of December of 2020, Phase II includes 19 two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from approximately 1,249 to 2,082 square feet. All Phase II units include an ensuite Master, stone-faced propane fireplace in the main living area, a patio (first floor units) or balcony, and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire home. Additional Kearsarge Brook features and amenities include gated parking, elevator access to floors two – four, and membership options for an onsite fitness room and year-round heated outdoor pool and hot tub.

Phase II is part of a six-phase plan that will eventually be six new base area buildings at the base of Cranmore Mountain. Phases III, IV, V and VI will consist of both residential and day-ski facilities. New buildings will eventually replace all of Cranmore’s existing facilities, except for the Cranmore Ticket Office building and the historic summit Meister Hut. New ski facilities will include a restaurant, cafeteria, seating, locker rooms, restrooms, changing areas, rental shop, ski retail shop, snow sports instruction registration and other skier service areas. Two-, three- and four-bedroom condominium units will be built on the second and third floors of the final four phases.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Becca Deschenes, Cranmore Marketing Director 603-356-1106 // [email protected]

Summer:

Cranmore Announces Beginner Friendly Lift Serviced Mountain Bike Park for Summer 2020 .

In Spring of 2019, Cranmore broke ground on a beginner friendly lift serviced mountain bike park with a projected opening of June 2020. The park will feature 5 miles of beginner/intermediate flow trails off Cranmore’s South Quad, in addition to a skills park near the base of the mountain. Special Learn-To- Ride packages will be available, along with daily lift service tickets and season passes. Cranmore will transition its winter rental shop into a full-service bike rental shop with a full line of Rossignol Enduro bike rentals and gear accessories.

Mount Washington Valley Recreation Path.

Lead by the Valley Trails Association, the multi-use, 2.8-mile paved path will run between Cranmore Mountain and Hemlock Lane (by Wal-Mart). Groundbreaking is projected to take place in spring 2020. The recreation path will provide residents and visitors with opportunities for safe, family-oriented recreation and transportation. Cranmore has donated over $13,000 in funds from their fundraising event, Rock the Rec, which featured live music from local bands. 100% of ticket proceeds were donated to the MWV Trails Association to fund the North Conway Rec Path.

White Mountains Trails Initiative.

The White Mountain NEMBA group will be building a new connector trail from the top of Mountain (adjected to Cranmore) to Cranmore’s summit. The group will also be funding a climb and descend trail from the bottom of Cranmore’s Kandahar Ski Trail to the water tower located at the bottom of Hurricane Mountain Road. The climb trail will be approximately 1.5 miles long and the descend trail will be a similar distance. The White Mountain Trails Initiative will be spending over $100,000 for the development of these free community mountain bike trails.

STORY IDEADS: Ski NH 8.26.19

Media Contact: Rachel Templar, Marketing Manager, 517.881.5734, [email protected]

Winter Stories

1. Gunstock is investing heavily in Action Sports, specifically redesign and development of the Terrain Park, with the help of Consultants Effective Edge. a. We don’t have any videos yet. b. We’re planning to put together a press release that dives into more details about what all this means, which we’ll send your way  2. Dog-Powered sports are a growing portion of the non-skier focus. All our Nordic Trails are dog- friendly for and bikejoring. There will be a variety of clinics, programs, and races this fall, winter, and spring that are geared toward dog-powered sports. a. https://www.dropbox.com/s/75hz0hqcbdf4h8c/Dog%20Powered%20Sports%202019- 20.mp4?dl=0 3. All-Inclusive Night Sessions a. Gunstock is open for & riding 5 nights a week! b. The price includes lift ticket, beginner lesson, rentals, and Mountain Coaster, and two Tubing runs! c. https://www.dropbox.com/s/muo2l1ginql1267/Night%20Sessions%202019- 20.mp4?dl=0 4. Capital Projects a. Coming from Mike

Non-Snow Stories

1. Gunstock has the best view in the Lakes Region! a. https://www.dropbox.com/s/7du2lmd7n62n1oe/IMG_8957.jpg?dl=0 b. https://www.dropbox.com/s/06qwmotwj4lnvrx/IMG_2975.jpg?dl=0 c. https://www.dropbox.com/s/4la2wsoig756uoq/IMG_3099.jpg?dl=0 2. Adventure Park voted Best Summer Attraction 2018 & 2019 by New Hampshire Magazine a. https://youtu.be/6zKqcu0RuKg 3. Moonlight Zip Tours (8/31/19 – 10/14/19) a. Take zipping to the next level with this Moonlight Zip Tour. b. Tour includes a scenic chair lift ride to the summit prior to sunset where guests can enjoy the best view in the Lakes Region, games, light fare, and one complimentary beer or wine (additional beverages available for purchase). c. At dark, the tour zips through the night sky, ending at the base of the mountain where a bonfire, s’mores, and hot chocolate await. d. https://youtu.be/km2hPqCC_FM 4. Glamp-Packing is the newest Mountain Sports program. Let Gunstock’s guides do the planning and bring the camp essentials while you enjoy staying the night in a tree tent. a. https://youtu.be/e_mQA9LCWIk 5. Team Building & Custom Retreats a. Teambuilding, guided adventures, and meeting space with world-class views. b. Available year-round, Gunstock’s elite facilitators can help your group work toward and achieve many team-based goals. Each program is customized to fit the needs of your specific team and includes wide array of awesome Gunstock adventures. c. https://youtu.be/u9UYru74US4

Winter The Overview - Ski Area is part of Purity Spring Resort. Owned and operated by generations of the Hoyt Family, Purity Spring Resort has been providing hospitality and the rich tradition of family-centered recreational activities for over 100 years. In 1938, a rope tow was installed to bring small groups of guests to the inn to enjoy the relatively new sport of snow skiing. In 1962, the first trails were cut for what would become King Pine Ski Area. Today, with a network of well-maintained surface and chair lifts, quality snowmaking and a reputation of being 100% all trails open early and throughout the ski season, family and beginner fun remains the soul of King Pine Ski Area.

King Pine offers night skiing and snowboarding, lift-serviced snowtubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, fun events, a friendly après scene and available slopeside lodging at Purity Spring Resort. With views of Purity Lake, King Pine features high-efficiency, low-energy modern snowmaking and a reputation of being consistently 100% all trails open early and staying that way in to the spring season.

100% Committed And Invested In The Future - With a significant water source available from Purity Lake and a modern snowmaking system capable of covering 100% of its trail network, King Pine is already known for its quality snow and being 100% open early (often the first in New Hampshire) and through the entire season. To maintain this snowmaking infrastructure, King Pine over the past couple of years invested a $100,000 installing 5,000 feet of new larger diameter snowmaking pipe to replace older pipe. King Pine also invested an additional $200,000 to acquire high efficiency, low energy tower and ground guns as well as upgrading and refurbishing its fan guns to the most up-to-date efficient snowmaking specifications. With these modernization efforts, King Pine is able to move greater amounts of water, increase snowmaking performance, operate more guns covering greater terrain more quickly, all while significantly reducing the energy expended to do so.

Most recently, King Pine invested over $60,000 during the 2019 off-season maintaining its lift infrastructure, making base lodge improvements and investing in technology upgrades. Included in the technology portion, King Pine is working with cloud-based technology to improve its inventory management and scheduling. King Pine has also invested an additional $50,000 purchasing new equipment to add to its available ski and snowboard rental fleet.

The Longest Running Ski Camp In North America – In 1939, Milt Hoyt started the Ski & Snowboard Camp at Purity Spring Resort for boys and girls and today is known as the longest-running ski camp. Having recently surpassed 80 years of operation, the overnight Ski & Snowboard Camp today offers two individual winter weeks (February Presidents Week and immediate following New Hampshire school vacation week), and maintains its long-standing tradition of excellent instruction within a social setting. Much like a summer camp, boys and girls come to camp to ski, board, skate, swim, sled, dance, laugh, and learn together. An indoor pool, skating rink, tubing hill, and dance hall provide ample opportunities for fun when not on the slopes. A Deal You Can’t Beat! $10 Tuesday Nights - King Pine in Madison, New Hampshire is known for value and it's hard to beat their $10 Tuesday Night Deals. Every non- holiday Tuesday night during the winter season, King Pine offers $10 Tuesday night (4- 9 p.m.) lift tickets and also offers $10 rentals, $10 snowtubing (5-7 p.m.) and even a $10 Burger and Beer in the Trail's End Tavern. An Ideal Ski Area To Learn A Winter Passion - Whether it's snowboarding or skiing, King Pine Ski Area in New Hampshire has long been an ideal ski area for those wanting to discover and learn a lifelong winter passion. A smaller mountain at 350 vertical feet, King Pine offers a variety of terrain for all skier types, from gentle slopes to steeper runs and treeskiing areas. Geographically, King Pine is protected by surrounding mountains and doesn’t experience the wind that many other ski areas do. In addition to having great beginner trails and terrain, King Pine also has a nice progression of lifts including carpet, rope tow and chair lifts. First-timers and families love family-owned King Pine Ski Area for its friendly, knowledgeable PSIA-AASI-certified Ski & Snowboard instructors who are great at introducing skiers and snowboarders to the sport. The affordable Learn To Ski Or Snowboard program starts at only $78 (age 13+) or $63 (age 8-12) and includes lift ticket, rentals and lesson: kingpine.com/lessons/first-time For an even greater deal, the 3-day discounted program offers multiple days of lift, lesson and rentals and upon completing, the new snowboarder or skier receives 50% off tickets, lessons and rentals for the remainder of the current season: kingpine.com/123

Last year, King Pine placed top 10 in North America for Liftopia's "Best In Snow" top beginner ski areas: bestinsnow.liftopia.com/winners/north-america/beginner/

King Pine has also placed top 10, as high as #2, in the Northeast 3 years running: bestinsnow.liftopia.com/winners/northeast/beginner/

More Fun, More Affordable - At King Pine, in addition to lift access for skiing and snowboarding, all lift tickets also provide access to ice-skating within Tohko Dome Ice Rink as well as access to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing among the trails of the Purity Spring Resort XC & Snowshoe Reserve. Giving Back To The Community - With the support of local business and the community, King Pine Ski Area created and hosts the Cynthia’s Challenge 24-Hour Ski- A-Thon event that has now raised over $307,000 to benefit children and their families. Now a registered 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization in the State of New Hampshire, Cynthia’s Challenge was created to help ease the financial burdens and expenses associated with specialty medical needs of children. Summer Lake Life As It Should Be - Originally named Purity Spring Farms and Cottages, guests from around New England were attracted to the over 1,000 natural acres of fields and forests which surrounded spring-fed Purity Lake. For over 105 years, generations of the Hoyt Family have been welcoming guests and families to Purity Spring Resort. Owned and operated by the Hoyt Family of East Madison since the late 1800's, original founder Edward E. Hoyt first operated The Hoyt Natural Spring Water Company, shipping bottled "Purity Spring Water" to Boston and New York City. A decade later, Hoyt had already begun to invite guests to his lakeside country inn before deciding in 1911 to devote more of his time to his lodging guests. Today, Purity Spring Resort is a collection of Inns, Cottages, Lodge and Condominium- style lodging accommodations offering families a classic, full-resort experience where there are scheduled daily activities like waterskiing, archery, guided hikes, arts & crafts, tie-dying, lobster bakes, breakfast cookouts and canoe trips. Purity Spring Resort also operates its own Traditions Restaurant & Pub focused on accommodating guests, but also open to the public. With a location that has both mountain scenery and clean, lake living serenity, Purity Spring Resort is conveniently located between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and is just 20 minutes south of North Conway and its tax-free outlet shopping. Summer Boys Camp - In 1932, Purity Spring Resort founder Edward Hoyt’s son, Milt, opened Camp Tohkomeupog for Boys on a portion of the Hoyt property along Purity Lake. Milt envisioned a special blending of sports, outdoor activities, and camping adventures and the name “Tohkomeupog”, a modified Native American translation of the English, “Spring Water”, was used to name it. Known to most of the boys, counselors and directors today simply as Camp Tohko, Milt’s original vision has stood the test of time and it’s quite common for campers to have included generations of camp alum. Also unique to Camp Tohko, is family camp week that allows entire families to vacation together and enjoy traditional camp fun, such as archery, softball, riflery, tennis, sailing, games, outdoor adventures and watersports. Unique Summer Dining Experiences - Purity Spring Resort has been serving breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1911 when carriage guests were first welcomed to The Inn. In the summer, it offers one-of-a-kind outdoor dining experiences for its guests and also open to the public. Every Monday morning during the summer, whether you paddle by boat, walk trails within the Audobon Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary or drive the scenic dirt road to Rocky Point, the aroma of bacon frying in a skillet over an open fire and legendary cheese omelets cooked while you watch are an annual tradition for many. And every Thursday evening, the Purity Spring Resort Lobster Cookout claims the longest continuously running Lobster Bake in New England offering seaweed- steamed lobster, corn-on-the cob, steaks, chicken, salads, burgers and more. Visit TraditionsNH.com for more information or call 367-8896 to make reservations. Spring/Fall Creative Getaways - As the snow melts and spring buds sprout as well as during the span of the fall foliage and autumn season, the King Pine Base Lodge becomes a creative hub for scrapbooking, quilting and knitting. With the best, custom workspace tables and all-inclusive accommodations, meals, amenities and good times with others to focus on projects, Purity Spring Resort offers all-inclusive weekend and week-long package stays for large groups of hobby enthusiasts and the vendors who supply them with the materials they need. Weddings To Remember Forever - Whether it's the scenic King Pine summit or a lakeside setting, Purity Spring Resort can make a wedding day one to remember forever. Warm inviting hospitality and picturesque natural settings are just the beginning of hosting wedding events at Purity Spring Resort. With a variety of guest accommodations, unique resort amenities, indoor and outdoor event space and a full restaurant offering complete catering and party services, Purity Spring Resort can help to make a dream wedding possible. Halloween Town - Started in 2009 Halloween Town is a uniquely fun and fantastical, seasonal experience for children and families. On the grounds of Camp Tohkomeupog, and next to King Pine, Halloween Town offers children an opportunity to enjoy what many remember from childhood as traditional Halloween fun. Children and families walk around a “neighborhood” in trick-or-treat style visiting the rustic camp cabins that have been theatrically transformed to provide good laughs and scares for visitors. Halloween Town also features a kid carnival, petting farm, food court, tethered hot air balloon rides, entertainment, and more. A “free admission event for anyone to attend, over 200 volunteers, and sponsors, assist with making Halloween Town possible and funds raised through sponsorship and donations benefit the Laura Foundation For Autism & Epilepsy.

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Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 [email protected]

1. Proud to be Locally owned since 1963 - longest continuously operating ski area run by the same owner

Pats Peak Ski Area is conveniently located in Southern NH off I-89 in the town of Henniker, NH. In the early 1960s, Wayne, Joe, Stuart, and David Patenaude spent a lot of time skiing. They also spent a lot of time standing in lift lines. So the four brothers came back to Henniker and built a ski mountain to call home. Using their father Merle’s property, they began cutting trees on the hillside, processing the wood and cutting the trails. Pats Peak opened for skiing on January 5, 1963.

Wayne and Sally Patenaude are the current owners of Pats Peak. This season, Pats Peak is in its 57th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership, which makes it the longest continuously operating ski area run by the same owner.

Pat Peak was the first mountain in New Hampshire to have snowmaking in the early 1970’s and was instrumental in getting other ski areas operational. Today, snowmaking takes place on 100 percent of the mountain.

In 1969, the lodge was moved from a site about 300 feet up the hill where a large tree now grows. The original lodge is incorporated as part of the second floor in the current lodge.

Pats Peak is New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination with 28 well-groomed trails, three terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 11 high capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking coverage, night skiing on all trails on the main mountain, three separate beginner areas and some of the most challenging terrain in Southern New Hampshire.

Pats Peak has more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult Corporate Racing League, an After School Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools and the most Night Skiing in Southern New Hampshire.

Pats Peak is one of the state’s most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains. From three separate beginner areas to the only ski area in the state to boast two F.I.S. Race Trails, Pats Peak will introduce its guests to the best way of celebrating winter.

Every year Pats Peak continually focuses to improve its facility and experience for their skiers and snowboarders. New for the 2019/2020 season, guests will find a lodge addition to the Main Lodge complete with new enlarged bathrooms, an elevator, friendly stairs and additional lodge space.

History of Pats Peak: www.patspeak.com/The-Mountain/History-of-Pats-Peak.aspx 2. Weekday Learn to Ski & Ride Program

Over 8,000 students from over 100 schools participate in the Pats Peak Learn to Ski & Ride Program. Generations of skiers and snowboarders have learned to ski through our Weekday LTSR Program. The program runs for 5-weeks with one-hour of lesson instruction during their scheduled day and time along with lift access on that day.

An exciting benefit for students who participate in the Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program is a Bonus Day at Pats Peak, Cranmore and Bretton Woods, offering (1) one free lift ticket to ski/ride at their mountain, valid Monday, February 24, 2020 through the end of their respective ski season. There is no additional cost for this benefit to the program.

The Pats Peak Snowsports School strives to provide their students with only the highest quality of instruction. Every lesson is geared toward the student’s age and ability, while providing a fun-learning environment. Their instruction is based on the American Teaching System, a method used by the PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) and AASI (American Association of Snowboard Instructors), a proven method for developing and refining skills.

Learn to Ski & Ride Program: www.patspeak.com/LTSR

3. Passport Program PLUS

The perfect program for beginners to learn to ski, earn a FREE Season Pass and FREE Elan Skis.

Passport Program PLUS, an innovative way to learn the sport of skiing. This pre-paid program can be purchased for $389 for those ages 18 and up and includes four beginner lift, lesson and rentals packages.

At the completion of the program, a free Pats Peak Unlimited Season Pass, valid for the rest of the season, and a free pair of Elan Skis and Bindings and Ski Shop Discounts from various ski shops, plus 50%-off additional Group Lessons is earned.

There is a limited quantity of the free pairs of Elan skis with bindings with ski sizes range from 146-160cm. These skis will accommodate appropriate skier type abilities for participants in this beginner program. Sizes will be distributed based on a first-come, first-served basis upon completion of the program. Limited to two participants per household.

The four lessons do not need to be consecutive and are valid any day during the 2019-2020 winter season only. This is a one-time program per person for someone new to the sport of skiing.

Pats Peak has partnered with these ski shops to provide discounts for these participants to purchase a pair of ski boots for their new skis along with clothing and accessories: Finish Line Ski & Board Shop at Pats Peak; S&W Sports in Concord, NH; Proctor Ski & Board in Nashua, NH; Buchika's Ski & Bike in Salem, NH; Ken Jones in Manchester, NH; The Ski House in Somerset, MA.

Passport Program PLUS: www.patspeak.com/shop/ppp

4. Pay-One-Price (Pop) Program On Saturday Nights: All Inclusive Ticket For Just $52

Lift Tickets, Rentals, Lessons Tips, Tubing, Bonfires and Entertainment on Saturday Nights starting on Saturday, December 28, 2019. For just $52 per person, guests have access to skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, lesson tips, rentals, bonfires, and entertainment on Saturday nights from 3pm to 10pm with snowtubing hours from 5pm to 10pm.

Guest can arrive earlier in the day starting at 12pm on Saturday and get their rental equipment to start skiing/snowboarding earlier and spend more time on the slopes with the “Step Up To POP Tickets”. Pricing: 12pm-10pm for $82; 1pm-10pm for $72; 2pm-10pm for $62; 3pm-10pm for $52. These are the only tickets available on Saturday nights for all ages. Rental equipment is available on a first-come, first- served basis on Saturday nights. Saturday Night POP Group Discounts are available for 15 or more people with advanced reservations through Group Sales at 1-888-PATS PEAK, ext. 106.

The Sled Pub is open on Saturday nights until midnight, with an après-ski beer promotion from 3pm-7pm and live music from 4pm-9pm with food service continuing until 11pm.

Rental equipment and lesson tips are included in the ticket so it’s a great opportunity for skiers to try snowboarding or vice versa

The POP Program is extended for night skiing/riding during the February Vacation Weeks for POP Goes February Vacation Weeks, Saturday, February 15 through Saturday, February 29 (except Sun, Feb. 23). During the February Vacation Weeks, $52 Pay-One-Price (POP) Program starts at 3pm and ends when the lifts close on that day.

POP Program: www.patspeak.com/Tickets-Passes/Lift-Ticket-Rates.aspx#pop Winter

-A Woman in Charge Tracy Bartels, former senior director of mountain operations at , has assumed the role of general manager at Mount Sunapee. The appointment to the New Hampshire resort follows the announcement that Bruce Schmidt would be transitioning from his role at Mount Sunapee to serve as vice president and general manager of Okemo, with oversight of Mount Sunapee and .

“Tracy is an incredibly experienced leader, having held roles across nearly all lines of business throughout her tenure,” said Doug Pierini, vice president and chief operating officer of the eastern region. “The combination of Tracy’s depth of operations experience, her leadership and her passion for mountain communities, uniquely places her for success as she makes the move to Mount Sunapee.”

Bartels joined Vail Resorts in February 2000 as a children’s ski instructor at Breckenridge . In her almost 20 years with the Company, she has held a broad cross-section of roles across functions including Ski School, Food & Beverage, Health & Safety and Mountain Operations. Additionally, she is actively involved with organizations throughout the community.

-New for This Season As part of Vail Resorts’ two-year, $35 million commitment to investments across the four resorts acquired in 2018: Mount Sunapee, in New Hampshire, Okemo, in Vermont, Crested Butte, in , and Stevens Pass, in Washington State, the Company has executed the first phase of capital improvements. Skiers and riders visiting Mount Sunapee will benefit from a number of upgrades that have taken place during the summer months.

Snowmaking and Grooming Mount Sunapee’s dedication to providing a superlative snow surface continues with upgrades to the snowmaking infrastructure on the mountain and the addition of two Prinoth grooming machines. Mount Sunapee has installed 22 new HKD SV10 tower guns, new snowmaking pipe and updated valve activation for more strategic and specific snowmaking capabilities in its South Peak area. In January, the Mount Sunapee snowmaking crew was named the winner of the 2018-2019 “HKD I AM a Snowmaker” contest. The competition showcased six snowmaking teams from resorts across North America.

Rentals With its protected South Peak Learning Area, Mount Sunapee is an ideal resort for learning how to ski and snowboard. To facilitate a better experience for its guests, Mount Sunapee has acquired new racks for skis and boots that will accommodate the addition of new rental equipment for Ski School. All children, 12 and under, who take a ski or snowboard lesson will enjoy the benefit of collecting their equipment in the Ski School building.

EpicMix Starting this winter season, Mount Sunapee is launching EpicMix. Skiers and riders can download the free iPhone or Android app and access a variety of features from their mobile phones. They can check snow conditions, view web cams and trail maps, track vert and earn digital pins.

Operating: 2019-2020 Ski Season: Nov. 27, 2019 - April 5, 2020 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends and holiday periods.

Slopes and Trails 66 trails and slopes covering 233 skiable acres (18 miles of terrain) 17 easier trails, 32 more difficult trails, 17 most difficult trails Longest trail: Two miles (Ridge Trail) Four terrain parks, four mogul runs, nine glades

Summit elevation: 2,743 feet Vertical drop: 1,510 feet (highest in southern New Hampshire)

Terrain Parks Six O' Three Terrain Park - 18+ S, M, L & XL features on Spruce Peak Eastside Skier/Boarder-cross - Medium features all built out of snow Calypso - Small features on South Peak Lower Province - Small features on South Peak

Lifts: 9, including 3 quad chairs (two high-speed), 2 triple chairs, 4 surface lifts

Average Snowfall: 130 inches

Snowmaking: 97% of all terrain

Media Contacts: Bonnie Macpherson, [email protected], (802) 228-1947 Jeff Wise, [email protected], (802) 253-3437

Mount Sunapee Summer

-A Mountain of Adventure above a Sparkling Blue Lake Summertime in New Hampshire is all about lakes and mountains, and combines both with the sparkling beauty of and a mountain of adventure rising above it. Summer operations of Mount Sunapee’s Adventure Park starts in May with a lineup of events, fitness, fun and fine living.

Mount Sunapee Adventure Park The fun begins at South Peak with canopy zip-line tours, in the Mount Sunapee Bike Park, an aerial challenge course, championship disc golf, miniature golf, an airbag jump and climbing wall tower, 3-D archery, Beck Brook Mining Flume and interpretive hiking trails. At Mount Sunapee, there’s fun, excitement and challenge for the whole family.

Aerial Sky Rides No visit to Mount Sunapee is complete without an aerial sky ride to enjoy the breathtaking summit scenery and view of the lake below. The Sunapee Express provides a high-flying ride to the summit where visitors can linger as long as they’d like and take the return trip down. Aerial Sky Rides are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting in late June.

Kids’ Mountain Adventure Camp Mount Sunapee offers children, ages 5 to 12, a high-quality outdoor experience in adventure and fun. Campers connect with nature through engaging activities while creating lifelong memories and friendships with other campers. Children can attend for one day, an entire week, or on preselected days throughout the summer. The fun begins each day, Monday through Friday, at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m., late June through late August.

-Summer Events Yoga with a View – Wednesdays and Saturdays, late June through early October The popular 60-minute yoga classes at Mount Sunapee’s 2,743-foot summit start at 11 a.m. The class fee is $20 and includes a roundtrip ride on the Sunapee Express chairlift. Attendees must bring their own yoga mat. Reservations are requested and check-in is located at the Adventure Park Welcome Center. Call (603) 763-3564 or visit mountsunapee.com for more information.

Wednesday Night Rides, Wednesdays, late June through late August Mount Sunapee extends its bike park hours for special sessions of downhill mountain bike riding on select Wednesdays during the summer/ Two-hour lift passes, valid from 5 to 7 p.m., are just $20. The Wild Goose Grill features live music and serves up burgers and beer until 8 p.m.

-Dining Wild Goose Deli & Grill Open during the summer in Mount Sunapee’s Adventure Park, the Wild Goose Deli and the Wild Goose Grill offers up bites and drinks for a day full of adventure and activities. The Wild Goose Deli serves breakfast, sandwiches, paninis, salads, drinks, and snacks. The Wild Goose Grill has burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, and more. Beer and wine are also available to relax after a day of fun in the Adventure Park. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.

-Weddings A popular summer wedding location for outdoor-loving couples who want to exchange vows in a memorable setting, Mount Sunapee’s 2,743-foot summit offers spectacular views of Lake Sunapee and the White and Green mountains. Mount Sunapee Resort offers exceptional culinary options, gorgeous banquet rooms, and impeccable service.

Media Contacts: Bonnie Macpherson, [email protected], (802) 228-1947 Jeff Wise, [email protected], (802) 253-3437