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SKI NH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2008-2009
PLEASE NOTE: These are the Ski NH alpine and cross country ski area events as of October, 2008. All events are subject to change, and additional events are still being confirmed. Additional details on all events are available at SkiNH.com.
NOVEMBER 2008
November 28-29 LOON MOUNTAIN: The Contest Formally Known as "Thanksjibbing"
Two day contest for skiers and snowboarders with an under-the-lights rail jam.
November 28-30 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Thanksgiving Tubing and Terrain Park Weekend
Enjoy early season snowtubing and terrain park elements.
November 29 WATERVILLE VALLEY: Northern Lights Celebration Weekend
Enjoy a visit by Santa, a tree lighting ceremony and fireworks in Town Square.
DECEMBER 2008
December 5-7 THE BALSAMS: New England Artisans Weekend
Artisans displaying and selling their wares.
December 6 GREAT GLEN TRAILS: Atomic Sprints
Freestyle XC sprint race for all ages.
December 6 LOON MOUNTAIN: Open Season 1
Rail series open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages.
December 6-7 LOON MOUNTAIN: Ring in the Winter
Family entertainment and games.
December 6-7 WATERVILLE VALLEY: Grand Opening Jam
Skiers compete Saturday, snowboarders on Sunday.
December 7 MOUNT SUNAPEE: Cares and Shares
Ski or ride for just $30 with the contribution of five non-perishable food items to benefit local families and food shelters.
December 12-13 THE BALSAMS: Holiday Music Weekend
Enjoy two live performances of holiday music.
December 13 CANNON MOUNTAIN: Ski For Hunger
December 13 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Welcome to Winter
First 50 lift tickets sold will include a bag of Cranmore goodies.
December 13 WATERVILLE VALLEY: Demo Day
Try the latest snowboard and ski equipment.
December 14 LOON MOUNTAIN: Demo Day
Test the latest ski and snowboard equipment.
December 19-20 THE BALSAMS: Local Artisans Weekend
Artisans displaying and selling their wares.
December 19-25 THE BALSAMS: Christmas Week Celebration
Enjoy culinary demonstrations, sleigh rides, tree-lighting ceremony and more.
December 24 LOON MOUNTAIN: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 26 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Monster Mash for Snowboarders
Competition in the Darkside terrain park.
December 26 MOUNT SUNAPEE: Sugar on Snow Celebration
Sample local maple syrup on Mount Sunapee's famous natural snow.
December 27 CANNON MOUNTAIN: Family Fun Night
Torchlight Parade and Fireworks.
December 27 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Monster Mash for Skiers
Competition in the Darkside terrain park.
December 27 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Meister Hut Wine Dinner
Enjoy dinner at the top of the mountain.
December 27 JACKSON XC: Snowshoe Instructional Tour
Every Saturday throughout the winter join a guide for a snowshoe tour with instruction.
December 27 LOON MOUNTAIN: Open Season 2
Rail series open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages.
December 28 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: Gust Pitou Race
December 28-29 WATERVILLE VALLEY: Little Slammer
Skiers compete Sunday, snowboarders on Monday.
December 29 WATERVILLE VALLEY: Fireworks
Enjoy fireworks in Town Square.
December 31 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Crantastic New Year's Party
Ski until midnight, and enjoy tubing, music, fireworks, party favors and more.
December 31 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: J1 and J2 Night Slalom Race
December 31 MOUNT SUNAPEE: New Year's Eve Celebration
Celebrate the new year with dancing, a buffet, and fireworks.
December 31 PATS PEAK: New Year's Eve Party
Welcome in the new year with skiing and festivities.
December 31-January 1 THE BALSAMS: New Year's Celebration
Enjoy skiing, fine dining, live music, fireworks and more.
JANUARY 2009
January SKI NH RESORTS: Learn a Snowsports Month
Check SkiNH.com for special learn to ski and snowboard programs.
January 2 JACKSON XC: Friday Glider
A social XC ski held every Friday from January 2-March 27; includes instruction and refreshments.
January 3 MOUNT SUNAPEE: Macomber Cup
January 6 JACKSON XC: Tuesday Trekkers
A social snowshoe trek held every Tuesday from January 6-March 13; includes instruction and refreshments.
January 7 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: Wall to Wall Wednesday Nights
An all inclusive event every Wednesday nights through March 11.
January 9-11 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Snow Train Weekend
Honor Hannes Schneider's arrival in North Conway with train rides, live entertainment, food, $3.30 lift tickets on Friday, and more.
January 10 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: Gunstock Rocks Saturday Night
An all-inclusive mountain party held every Saturday night through March 14.
January 10 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: Radio Disney at Gunstock
January 10 JACKSON XC: Nordic Skier's Demo Day
Try out all the latest equipment from several manufacturers.
January 10 JACKSON XC: Winter Trails Day
Free snowshoe tour and rental for first timers.
January 10 WATERVILLE VALLEY: WMUR WinterFEST
Team race, dinner and auction to benefit Waterville Valley's Adaptive Ski Program.
January 10 WATERVILLE VALLEY: Volcom PB and Rail Jam
Rail jam competition for snowboarders.
January 11 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: 5th Annual Great Penguin Race
Rubber penguins race down the slope.
January 11 PATS PEAK: Technica Cup Slalom Race
January 12-14 WATERVILLE VALLEY: Women's 3-Day Retreat
January 12-16 MOUNT SUNAPEE: 12th Annual New England Winter Sports Clinic for Disabled Veterans
Veterans from across the country get the opportunity to learn snowsports.
January 16 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Cranmore Comedy Night
Top comedians from Boston perform.
January 17 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Meister Hut Wine Dinner
Enjoy dinner at the top of the mountain.
January 17 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Fireworks
January 17 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: JibSaw Massacre for Snowboarders
Competition series in the Darkside terrain park.
January 17 GREAT GLEN TRAILS: Demo Day
Try out all the latest XC equipment with company reps on hand.
January 17 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: USASA Giant Slalom and Slalom Race
January 17-18 GREAT GLEN TRAILS: Women's Winter Escape
Special weekend for women focusing on health, relaxation and fun. Includes yoga, massage, a functional fashion show, snowshoe tours, a demo day, dog sledding, dinner, and wine tasting.
January 17-19 LOON MOUNTAIN: Independence Weekend
Family entertainment and fireworks on Saturday night.
January 18 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: JibSaw Massacre for Skiers
Competition series in the Darkside terrain park.
January 18 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: Diana Golden and Technica Cup Race
January 18 LOON MOUNTAIN: Third Rail Snowboard Tour
Under the lights rail contest and concert.
January 18 PATS PEAK: Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge
A fun family race with giveaways.
January 19 PATS PEAK: Diversity Day Goes POP
Celebrate diversity on the slopes with Pats' Pay-One-Price program from 3-9 pm.
January 23 WILDCAT MOUNTAIN: Wildcat Anniversary Weekend
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Wildcat's first trail with $9 lift tickets on Friday.
January 24 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Biodiesel Day
Free lift ticket and VIP parking for drivers of hybrid vehicles.
January 24 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: 5th Annual Wine and Cheese Tasting XC and Snowshoe
January 24 JACKSON XC: Annual White Mountain Classic
30km marathon and tour.
January 24 LOON MOUNTAIN: Open Season 3
Rail series open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages.
January 24 MOUNT SUNAPEE: Gravity Wars
Slopestyle competition in the SoBe Freeride Zone.
January 24-25 WATERVILLE VALLEY: Little Slammer
Skiers compete on Saturday, snowboarders on Sunday.
January 25 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: Winter Triathlon
January 25 MOUNT SUNAPEE: Bob Skinner Cup
Giant slalom ski race.
January 30-31 JACKSON XC: UNH Winter Carnival
January 31 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: Acidotic Snowshoe Race
January 31 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: Radio Disney at Gunstock
January 31 PATS PEAK: McConnell Division Carnival
January 31 WATERVILLE VALLEY: USASA Snowboard Exhibition
January 31 WATERVILLE VALLEY: Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge
A fun family race with giveaways.
FEBRUARY 2009
February 1 CANNON MOUNTAIN: A Big Game Special
Get two lift tickets for $64.
February 1 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: Technica Cup Race
February 1 PATS PEAK: Macomber Cup Slalom Race
February 1 WATERVILLE VALLEY: Waterville Valley Turns Pink on Super Bowl Sunday
Enjoy a rail jam, raffles and more to benefit Boarding for Breast Cancer.
February 2-4 WATERVILLE VALLEY: Women's 3-Day Retreat
February 6 LOON MOUNTAIN: CASA Snowfest
Corporate ski race raising funds for Court Appointed Special Advocates.
February 7 CANNON MOUNTAIN: Mardi Gras at Cannon
February 7 GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT: Candlelight XC and Snowshoe Tour
February 7 MOUNT SUNAPEE: Snow Ball and NEHSA Ski/Ride-a-Thon
Fundraiser for New England Handicapped Sports Association and local scholarships including a black-tie dinner, auction and ski/ride-a-thon.
February 7 PATS PEAK: S&W Sports Big Air Contest in Turbulence Park
February 8 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Race to Beat Cancer
Fundraiser race for the American Cancer Society.
February 8 GREAT GLEN TRAILS: Great Glen Nordic 300
300 minutes of Nordic ski racing on a 5k loop for individuals or teams.
February 8 PATS PEAK: Mascot/Family Fun Day at The Peak
February 13 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: Cranmore Comedy Night
Top comedians from Boston perform.
February 14 CRANMORE MOUNTAIN: JibSaw Massacre for Snowboarders 2
Competition series in the Darkside terrain park.