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Contact Information:
Karl Stone: 800-887-5464 x202
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SKI NH: A ONE STOP RESOURCE FOR WINTER VACATION INFORMATION
SkiNH.com, xcSkiNH.com and Ski NH's free magazine offer everything you need to know
NORTH WOODSTOCK, NH, OCTOBER 2008- Ski NH is the statewide association representing 37 alpine and cross country resorts and more than 200 lodging properties throughout New Hampshire. Whether you are an avid winter vacationer or member of the media, Ski NH's websites, SkiNH.com and xcSkiNH.com, and toll-free number, 1-800-88-SKI-NH (1-800-887-5464), offer information about New Hampshire's ski areas, and hundreds of lodging properties, restaurants, retail shops, and other services. All of it is easily available with the click of a mouse or the touch of a button. Or, if you prefer the resources of a full color magazine, Ski NH offers one free for the asking.
Website
At SkiNH.com, ski and snowboard enthusiasts will find all the information that is in the
Ski NH magazine, supplemented with current snow conditions, daily photos from the slopes around the state, weekly video clips, weather forecasts from the summit of Mount Washington, a lodging guide with online booking, a locator map of ski resorts in New Hampshire, and details on every resort with links to each resort's website. There's also a great deals section, calendar of events, blog, terrain park guide, tips on getting started in snowsports, details on snowtubing, an order form for Ski NH's magazine, information on Ski NH's Anywhere, Anytime Lift Ticket Packages including online ordering, and more. Details on Ski NH's free skiing programs for 4th and 5th graders can be found there as well. New for this year guests will be able to enjoy an online social networking community at SkiNH.com which will allow users to participate in forums, post photos and videos, interact and much more.
Visitors to the site can subscribe to Ski NH's email newsletter, full of breaking deals, free tickets and giveaways, and new information that will help them make the most of their days on the snow. For members of the media there is a media center with Ski NH's press kit, recent press releases, an image gallery for publications in need of photos, and b-roll video footage posted weekly during the winter months.
Cross country skiers can visit xcSkiNH.com for detailed information on New Hampshire's cross country areas. Here they will find weekly updates on specific regions and resorts, and breaking news from New Hampshire's trails.
Ski NH's magazine
Got a question about winter fun in New Hampshire? The Ski NH magazine has the answer, with detailed information on 18 Ski NH alpine areas, including trails, lifts, lift ticket prices, lessons, rentals, children's programs, learn-to-ski and learn-to-ride packages, night skiing, snowtubing, day care, and other amenities. Readers will also find information on 19 Ski NH cross country areas, including trails, trail pass rates, lessons, rentals, and other amenities. Information about lodging and dining establishments is available, including descriptions, amenities and price ranges. Readers will also find articles on aspiring NH snowsports athletes, sample vacation itineraries, what's new at New Hampshire resorts, locals' secrets, money-saving tips for ski travel, events, and cross country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as details on other fun winter activities such as snowtubing, shopping, nightlife, and family activities. To order your free copy of Ski NH's magazine, visit SkiNH.com, email a request to info@SkiNH.com or call 1-800-88-SKI-NH (1-800-887-5464). Ski NH's magazine is also available in a PDF version at Ski NH.com.
Phone
By calling 1-800-88-SKI-NH (1-800-887-5464), winter sports enthusiasts and vacation travelers can access a statewide rundown of current snow conditions from each Ski NH alpine and cross country resort, updated by 8am daily. A voice mailbox is available to place an order for a copy of Ski NH's magazine. Callers also can listen to a weather forecast updated each morning by the Mount Washington Observatory, and get information on Ski NH programs such as the Anywhere, Anytime Ticket Packages and the 4th and 5th grade free skiing passports.
To speak to a Ski NH winter getaway specialist for advice about personalized vacation plans, guests can call the toll free number any time during business hours (8am-4pm daily, from Thanksgiving through Easter; 8am-4pm Monday through Friday, from Easter through Thanksgiving).
"We truly are a one-stop resource," said Karl Stone, Ski NH's marketing director. "You can get all the information you would ever need to plan a day trip or your entire vacation, with just one stop at our website or one phone call to our office."
Ski NH is the statewide association representing 37 alpine and cross country resorts and more than 200 lodging properties in New Hampshire. For more information on ski areas, lodging packages, and 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 Media.
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