JANUARY IS LEARN A SNOWSPORTS MONTH IN NH !!!
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Our downhill and cross country areas are rolling out the red carpet to introduce you to the best wayto spend time outside in the winter -- on the slopes and trails! Please note ski areas are submitting January programs on an ongoing basis, so new programs will be added as they are received. Check back often for updates! |
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BRING A FRIEND PROGRAMS
If you're into skiing or riding, and you've got some friends that you'd love to get hooked on the sport like you are,
this is a great opportunity to get them a great deal and reward yourself at the same time.
FIRST TIME PROGRAMS FOR YOU, YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Or if you've always wanted to try out some downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding or snowtubing,
but just didn't know how, now's the perfect time. Check out these special offers!
ALPINE (DOWNHILL) SKI AREAS
EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM FOR JANUARY LEARN A SNOWSPORTS MONTH !!!
RAGGED MOUNTAIN RESORT (Danbury)
Program name: Learn with a Friend
Dates offered: January 1-31, 2009 (available any day, no black out dates)
Cost: Buy one learn to ski or ride package at $59, and your friend learns free! Must bring coupon to resort to bring this offer; click here to download coupon.
What's included: First-timer lesson, equipment rentals and beginner lift ticket.
Perfect for: New skiers and riders, ages 13+
For more information on this resort: www.raggedmountainresort.com
EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM FOR JANUARY LEARN A SNOWSPORTS MONTH !!!
BRETTON WOODS AT MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT (Bretton Woods)
Program name: Red Carpet Learn to Ski or Burton Learn to Ride with a Friend
Dates offered: January 1-31, 2009 (not available Martin Luther King holiday weekend)
Cost: $75 per person
What's included: 1 1/2 hour group lesson, ski or snowboard rental equipment and unlimited access to the Learning Center Quad chairlift. If you learn with a friend, you will both receive a voucher for a FREE anytime all mountain lift ticket and FREE ski or snowboard rental on your next visit. (Your voucher is valid anyday, non-holiday, from January 5 until the close of ski season (April, 2009).
Perfect for: Anyone who wants to learn to ski or snowboard
For more info on this resort: www.MountWashingtonResort.com or call 603-278-3320.
EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM FOR JANUARY LEARN A SNOWSPORTS MONTH !!!
CRANMORE MOUNTAIN (North Conway)
Program name: Happy Together Family Lessons
Dates offered: Any day
Cost: $300 for up to 4 family members; $75 per additional family member
What's included: Families can enjoy learning a new sport and sharing their first experience on snow together! Package includes rental equipment, a learning area lift ticket for the day, and a 2-hour beginner lesson served up family style. Reservations required; call 603-356-5544.
Perfect for: Parents and children ages 7-12 who have never skied or snowboarded before
For more info on this resort: www.cranmore.com
EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM FOR JANUARY LEARN A SNOWSPORTS MONTH !!!
MOUNT SUNAPEE (Newbury)
Program Name: Two For One, Join The Fun
Dates offered: January 3 through January 31 excluding January 17-19, 2009.
Cost: Purchase two one-day Get Into Skiing/Snowboarding Packages for only $80. Must complete, print and present an on-line coupon for this offer.
What's included: One-day package includes a two-hour group lesson, rental ski or snowboard equipment for the day and a lift ticket to the South Peak Learning Area.
Perfect for: Anyone age 13 and older who wants an introduction to skiing or snowboarding.
For more info on this program (and to download the coupon): http://www.mountsunapee.com/mtsunapeewinter/learningcenter/jointhefun.asp
BALSAMS WILDERNESS (Dixville Notch)
Program name: Learn to Ski & Ride
Dates offered: Saturdays, beginning Jan 24.
Cost: $80
What's included: Purchase a lift ticket, first-timer lesson & rental package and receive a FREE season pass for the rest of the 2008/09 season! Please call ahead to ensure availability.
Perfect for: New skiers & riders who want to be able to practice their new skills for free for the rest of the season.
For more info on this program: 603-255-3951. It's not currently posted on their website, but soon will be at www.thebalsams.com.
BLACK MOUNTAIN (Jackson)
Program name: Learn To Ski or Ride Program
Dates offered: Daily
Cost: $59
What's included: Lesson, all day lift ticket & rental equipment
Perfect for: Anyone interested in learning to ski or snowboard
For more info: www.blackmt.com/skischool.php
CROTCHED MOUNTAIN (Bennington)
Program name: Ski & Ride 101
Dates offered: Offered everyday through out the season. Lesson times vary on day.
Cost: $79 per person
What's included: All Inclusive learn-to-ski/ride package (lift, beginner lesson & rental)
Perfect for: Anyone who wants to learn how to ski / ride (ages 6-106!)
For more info on this program: http://www.crotchedmountain.com/skiride101.html
DARTMOUTH SKIWAY (Lyme Center)
Program name: Private Lesson 1st Timer Special
Dates offered: Monday-Friday, non-holiday
Cost: $60
What's included: One hour private lesson, equipment & lift access for the learning center. One on one education is simply the best way to learn!
Perfect for: Anyone who wants to learn how to ski / ride
For more info on this program: Call 603-795-2143, as reservations are recommended
For more info on this resort: www.skiway.dartmouth.edu
GRANITE GORGE (Keene)
Program name: Adult Learn to Ski/Ride Lessons
Dates offered: Friday evenings, beginning Jan 9 through Feb 20, from 6:15pm-7:15pm; after your lesson, stay & practice until 8pm.
Cost: $50
What's included: Lesson, equipment rental & lift ticket. Complete four classes & get a free lift ticket to use during the 2008-09 season!
Perfect for: Adults who don't have time to spend a half or whole weekend day at a mountain - it's a quick Friday night out!
For more info on this resort: www.granitegorge.com
PATS PEAK (Henniker)
Program name: Passport Program
Dates offered: Any day
Cost: $68
What's included: Beginner group lesson, rental equipment, and full day lift ticket to the Valley area. Complete three starter special packages on three separate days, purchase an all day/all mountain lift ticket & receive a FREE season pass for the rest of the 2008/09 season valid at both Pats Peak & Waterville Valley!
Perfect for: Beginners ages 6 & up.
For more info on this program: http://www.patspeak.com/lessonrates.htm
WATERVILLE VALLEY (Waterville Valley)
Program name: Family First Trails
Dates offered: Any day
Cost: $380 for up to 4 family members and $75 per additional family member
What's included: Rental equipment and a learning area lift ticket for the day and a 2 hour beginner lesson served up family style.
Perfect for: Parents and children ages 7-12 who have never skied or snowboarded before and want to learn to ski or snowboard together.
For more info on this program: http://www.waterville.com/info/winter/snowsports.private.asp
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN (Pinkham Notch)
Program name: Wildcat First Tracks Pass Program
Dates offered: Any day
Cost: $219
What's included: Equipment rentals, beginner lift ticket & four lessons. Complete all four lessons and you'll receive a Wildcat Mountain season pass for FREE, valid for the remainder of the 2008/09 season!
Perfect for: New skiers (age 6-adult) and new snowboarders (age 8-adult)
For more info on this & other guaranteed learn-to programs: www.skiwildcat.com/firsttimers.html
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CROSS COUNTRY SKI AREAS
EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM FOR JANUARY LEARN A SNOWSPORTS MONTH !!!
BRETTON WOODS NORDIC CENTER AT MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT (Bretton Woods)
Program name: Learn to Nordic Ski with a Friend
Dates offered: January 1-31, 2009 (not available Martin Luther King holiday weekend)
Cost: $39 per person
What's included: 1 hour group lesson, cross country touring or skate ski rental equipment and trail pass with unlimited access to our100 kilometer trail system. If you learn with a friend, you will both receive a voucher for a FREE trail pass and FREE touring or skate ski rental on your next visit. (Your voucher is valid anyday, non-holiday, from January 5 until the close of ski season (March, 2009).
Perfect for: Anyone who wants to learn to Nordic ski
For more info on this resort: www.MountWashingtonResort.com or call 603-278-3320.
GREAT GLEN TRAILS XC (Pinkham Notch)
Program name: Learn-To-Ski. Whether it's classic (track), skate, or backcountry, we'll have you hooked on this incredible sport of cross country skiing.
Dates offered: 10am, 11:30am & 1pm on weekends/holidays, and 10am & 1pm on weekdays
Cost: Adults $45, Juniors (age 6-12) $30
What's included: Lesson is 1 1/2 hours and includes a trail pass and ski rental for the day.
Perfect for: Anyone who wants to learn to cross country ski
For more info on this resort: www.greatglentrails.com
NORDIC SKIER/ WOLFEBORO XC (Wolfeboro)
Program name: Bring a Friend Learn to XC Ski
Dates offered: Any day
Cost: $35 per person - reservations required.
What's included: One hour lesson, rental equipment for the day and a one day trail pass
Perfect for: Begiinners, never-evers, anyone!
For more information on this resort: www.wolfeboroxc.org
WINDBLOWN XC (New Ipswich)
Program name: Learn to Ski
Dates offered: Any day
Cost: $40
What's included: First-time lesson, rental equipment & cross country trail fee
Perfect for: Anyone who's wanted to learn to cross country ski
For more info on this resort: www.Windblown.info
WINTER TRAILS
Try cross country skiing or snowshoeing at a free or reduced price on January 10 or January 11! (Dates vary per resort.)
Just complete this 2009 registration & release form and bring it with you to the ski area.
Participating NH resorts include:
GREAT GLEN TRAILS OUTDOORS CENTER (Pinkham Notch)
Date/time offered: Saturday, January 10, 2009, from 12:30-4pm.
Cost: Free
What's included: Free trail pass & rentals for first time cross country skiers & snowshoers, along with a free 1/2 hour cross country clinic, available on a first come, first served basis.
Perfect for: Anyone who's wanted to learn to cross country ski or snowshoe
For more info on this resort: www.greatglentrails.com
KING PINE SKI AREA (East Madison)
Date/time offered: Saturday, January 10, 2009, from 1-4pm
Cost: Free
What's included: Fee demos at 1p, free snowshoe clinic at 1:30p, free xc skiing clinic at 1:45p, free snowshoe tour at 2p, free xc skiing tour at 2:15p
Perfect for: First timer children & adults
For more info on this resort: www.kingpine.com
GUNSTOCK CROSS COUNTRY & SNOWSHOE CENTER (Gilford)
Date/time offered: Saturday, January 10, 2009, from 12:30-4pm
Cost: Free
What's included: Free cross country skiing & snowshoeing lessons, demonstrations and rental gear available on a first come first serve basis for first time ski & snowshoe guests.
Perfect for: First-timers
For more info on this resort: www.gunstock.com
BRETTON WOODS NORDIC CENTER AT MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT (Bretton Woods)
Date/time offered: Saturday, January 10, 2009, from 1-4pm.
Cost: Rental equipment free with purchase of $17 trail pass
What's included: First-timers to the world of nordic skiing and snowshoeing will receive free rental equipment with the purchase of a Nordic trail pass.
Perfect for: First-timers
For more info on this resort: www.mountwashingtonresort.com
PINE HILL SKI CLUB (New London)
Date/time offered: Sunday, January 11, 2009
Cost: Free
What's included: Try out trails free! Free use of Pine Hill trails from 10a-4p. Need rentals? Call Village Sports, 603-526-4948.
Perfect for: Anyone who wants to get out and enjoy the snow and the woods.
For more info on this area: www.pinehillskiclub.com
Not sure how to dress, what to bring, where to go?
Our first-timers guide has some great tips to help you get prepared for a great day:
http://www.winterfeelsgood.com/winterfeelsgood.php?section=sports&page=apparel_buying