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NEW HAMPSHIRE SKI RESORTS OFFER SENIOR-FRIENDLY RATES AND PROGRAMS

 

 

NORTH WOODSTOCK, NH, DECEMBER 2007 - With the "senior" segment of our society being the most active in history, it makes sense that Ski NH resorts do all they can to cater to them.  Not only do Ski NH resorts offer senior-friendly programs, they provide some great savings as well.  Here is a sampling of this year's programs:

 

Attitash, Bartlett

·         T.G.I.F. (Thank Goodness I'm Fifty) is held Thursdays from 10am-noon and works on improving participants' skiing and riding in a relaxed atmosphere.

 

Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods

·         Senior Thursdays - Seniors (ages 65+) ski or ride, and get a 1.5 hour group lesson for only $45 on non-holiday Thursdays.

 

Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch

·         Cannon Cruisers - Every non-holiday Monday, seniors age 50+ go out from 9:30-noon to share in the spirit of skiing.  Cost is $20 per session or $240 for the season.

 

Cranmore, North Conway

·         Golden Gliders - This unstructured learning environment for seniors focuses on enjoyment and camaraderie.  Group meets on non-holiday Mondays.  Cost is $20 per session, or $75 for the season; lift tickets are additional.

 

Loon Mountain, Lincoln

·         Flying 50's - This group meets to ski and ride on Thursday and Friday mornings.  It's open to all ability levels with an emphasis on socializing as part of the sport. 

 

Waterville Valley, Waterville Valley

·         Silver Streaks - The nation's longest running senior skiing program is held non-holiday Mondays-Thursdays with reserved parking, coffee and pastries, clinics by trained instructors and daily guided skiing.  A cross country group skis on Wednesdays.

 

Wildcat Mountain, Pinkham Notch

·         AristoCat Tuesdays - Ages 50+ save $10 on their lift ticket and get a free lunch and a free 10am lesson on non-holiday Tuesdays.

 

Ski NH is the statewide association representing 38 alpine and cross country resorts and more than 200 lodging properties in New Hampshire. For more information on ski areas, lodging packages, lift ticket deals, and updated winter events at Ski NH mountain resorts, call Ski NH at (800) 88-SKI-NH (800-887-5464) or visit the Ski NH website at www.SkiNH.com. For statewide media relations assistance, visit the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism's media room at www.visitnh.gov under Travel Industry.

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