SPRING IN THE MOUNTAINS
GETAWAY GUIDE

By mid-March, it really is spring in the mountains ... fresh air, that warm sun on your face, the smell of burgers on outdoor BBQ's, soft snow that makes it easy to ski just about anything, and wicked entertaining events - like cardboard box derbies, pond skimming contests, and on-snow golf and wiffleball tournaments!

It's a special time of year on the slopes, and this year, thanks to several weeks of consistent snowmaking and a bunch of late February storms that dumped up to 54" of new snow on NH slopes, it's even better.

Come on up one (or two or three) more time(s) ... you never know when we'll get a winter (oops, I mean spring ...) this good again!

 For snow reports, click here.       For outrageous spring events, click here.

Ski areas roll out the deals to keep you coming back for more! 
You'll find them all, as they're announced, right here. 

SPRING SKI & STAY SPECIALS
Following is a summary of special spring packages and deals contributed by Ski NH member lodging properties & retailers for our spring getaway guide. For information on other Ski NH lodging properties around the state, click here.

EASTERN WHITE MOUNTAINS
The Snowflake Inn (Jackson) - For more info: www.TheSnowflakeInn.com 
Red Cheeks Getaway - Cross country ski, snowshoe, go tubing or for a sleigh ride ... PLUS three nights in a king suite with Jacuzzi, fireplace, double shower, half-hour in-suite massage, candlelit dinner for two, continental breakfast, evening coffee and sweets, and use of all amenities, including tropical indoor spa. $695 for two, including tax. For details, call 1-888-383-1020 or visit www.TheSnowflakeInn.com

Royalty Inn (Gorham) - For more info: www.royaltyinn.com
No Brainer Package - Ski Wildcat Mountain & stay for free! Purchase a full-price adult lift ticket for Wildcat from the Royalty Inn and you'll get your lodging for free. $65 per person, per night, Sun-Thurs; add $10 per person for Fri & Sat night stays. Two person minimum on Fri & Sat nights. Each person staying in room must purchase a ticket. For details, call 1-800-437-3529 or visit www.royaltyinn.com

Tuckerman Ravine Huck & Tuck Special (valid Apr 1-June 5) - After hucking yourself down Tuckerman Ravine all day, come back and huck yourself into our heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. After that, tuck yourself into bed in one of our clean, comfortable rooms. Crabby Jack's Bar & Grill right next door; Tuckerman Ravine is only nine miles away. One bed $57 plus tax, two beds $67 plus tax, based on double occupancy; add $4 per extra person and $12 for rooms on May 16 & May 23. For details, call 1-800-437-3529 or visit www.royaltyinn.com

Attitash Mountain Village (Bartlett) - For more info: www.attitashmtvillage.com
Attitash Midweek Ski & Stay - Packages from $77.75 per person, based on two adults & two teens in a standard studio. All packages include lift tickets & lodging, and vary by room type and number of tickets needed; these rates do not include tax. For details, call 1-800-862-1600 or visit www.attitashmtvillage.com.

Midweek Ski the Valley & Stay - Alpine skiers can choose from Black Mtn, Bretton Woods, Cranmore, King Pine and Wildcat; packages include lift tickets & lodging and vary by room type and number of tickets needed. Cross country skiers can choose from Bretton Woods, Bear Notch, Great Glen Trails, Jackson XC, Mt Washington Valley Ski Touring and King Pine; packages include trail passes, rental and group nordic lesson. Packages start from $40.75 per person, based on two adults & two teens in a standard studio. For details, call 1-800-862-1600 or visit www.attitashmtvillage.com.

Attitash Weekend Ski & Stay - Packages from $97.75 per person, based on two adults & two teens in a standard studio. All packages include lift tickets & lodging, and vary by room type and number of tickets needed; these rates do not include tax. For details, call 1-800-862-1600 or visit www.attitashmtvillage.com.

Eastern Slope Inn (North Conway) - For more info: www.easternslopeinn.com
Cranmore Midweek Ski & Stay - Packages from $77.75 per person, based on two adults & two teens in a standard one-bedroom accommodation. All packages include lift tickets & lodging, and vary by room type and number of tickets needed; these rates do not include tax. For details, call 1-800-862-1600 or visit www.easternslopeinn.com.  

Midweek Ski the Valley & Stay - Alpine skiers can choose from Black Mtn, Bretton Woods, Cranmore, King Pine and Wildcat; packages include lift tickets & lodging and vary by room type and number of tickets needed. Cross country skiers can choose from Bretton Woods, Bear Notch, Great Glen Trails, Jackson XC, Mt Washington Valley Ski Touring and King Pine; packages include trail passes, rental and group nordic lesson. Packages start from $50.75 per person, based on two adults & two teens in a standard one-bedroom accommodation. For details, call 1-800-862-1600 or visit www.easternslopeinn.com. 

Cranmore Weekend Ski & Stay - Packages from $86.75 per person, based on two adults & two teens in a standard one-bedroom accommodation. All packages include lift tickets & lodging, and vary by room type and number of tickets needed; these rates do not include tax. For details, call 1-800-862-1600 or visit www.easternslopeinn.com. 

AMC's Joe Dodge Lodge (Pinkham Notch) - For more info: www.outdoors.org/skinh
Ski & Stay - Join AMC for all-inclusive ski & stay packages including dinner, shared or private room accommodations, a buffet breakfast, and a one-day ski ticket, with special breaks for midweek stays. Cross country ski and tube for free at nearby Great Glen Trails with overnight stay. Cross country package starts at $67 per person per night; downhill skiing packages at Wildcat Mountain start at $102 per person per night. Discounts available for 3- and 5-night stays. Joe Dodge Lodge is also now offering free clinics for guests, including animal tracking, nordic skiing & snowshoe tours, winter gear and more. For details, call 603-466-2727 or visit www.outdoors.org/skinh

Tuckerman Ravine Bunk & Breakfast Special (valid Mar 29-May 21) - Save over 15% off regular lodging rates! Make us your base camp and enjoy easy access to "Tucks" and Mount Washington. This special bed & breakfast package starts at just $43 and includes comfortable bunkroom lodging, an energy-packed all-you-can-eat breakfast and 10% off "Tucks" memorabilia in the Lodge's Trading Post Store. Mention "$43 Tuckerman Ravine Bunk & Breakfast Special" when you call to book. For details, call 603-466-2727 or visit www.outdoors.org/lodging

The Buttonwood Inn on Mt. Surprise (North Conway) - For more info: www.buttonwoodinn.com
Ski It Your Way Dinner Package - Package includes two nights' lodging at our Select Registry Inn, two complimentary lift tickets (choose Cranmore, Wildcat or Bretton Woods), or cross country trail passes (choose Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring, Jackson XC or Bretton Woods XC) or snowtubing passes, full gourmet breakfast each morning, Paula's early evening tea/hot chocolate service with baked treats, dinner for two on one night at one of our fine area restaurants & use of our hot tub "under the stars" to relax at the end of the day. Rates start at $459 per couple in a traditional room, up to a starting rate of $669 per couple in a premium room. Rates are based on double occupancy, subject to availability, including NH rooms & meals taxes. Call for special family rates for teens and children. For details, call 1-800-258-2625 or visit www.buttonwoodinn.com/ski-packages.html

Ski  & Stay Midweek Package - Package includes two nights' lodging at our Select Registry Inn, two complimentary midweek lift tickets (choose Cranmore, Wildcat, Black Mountain, King Pine or Bretton Woods) or two complimentary midweek cross country trail passes wtih lessons & rentals (choose Bear Notch Ski Touring, Bretton Woods XC, Great Glen Trails, Jackson XC, King Pine XC or Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring), full gourmet breakfast each morning, Paula's early evening tea/hot chocolate service with baked treats & use of our hot tub "under the stars" to relax at the end of the day. Rates start at $369 per couple in a traditional room, up to a starting rate of $579 per couple in a premier room. Rates are based on double occupancy, subject to availability, including NH rooms & meals taxes. Call for special family rates for teens and children. For details, call 1-800-258-2625 or visit www.buttonwoodinn.com/ski-packages.html

White Mountain Hotel & Resort (North Conway) - For more info: www.whitemountainhotlel.com
Midweek Ski Package (valid Sun-Thurs nights)- Package includes room, breakfast and a downhill lift ticket for either Cranmore, Black Mountain, Bretton Woods, Wildcat Mountain or King Pine OR a Nordic pass with rentals and a group lesson for Bretton Woods XC, Bear Notch Ski Touring, Great Glen Trails, Jackson XC, Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring or King Pine XC. Rates start at $95 per person, double occupancy, plus tax. For details, call 1-800-533-6301 or visit www.whitemountainhotel.com

Weekend Ski Package with Cranmore (valid every weekend in Mar) - Package includes two nights' lodging, breakfast each day, and one lift ticket for Cranmore. Rates start at $209 per person, double occupancy, plus tax & gratuity. For details, call 1-800-533-6301 or visit www.whitemountainhotel.com

Stonehurst Manor (North Conway) - For more info: www.stonehurstmanor.com 
Like It's Free Midweek Special (valid through Mar 26) - Package includes lodging, full breakfast & dinner for two, Sunday through Thursday nights, for $116 per night for two guests. For details, call 1-800-525-9100 or visit http://www.stonehurstmanor.com/lodging_specials.html#free

XC Ski or Snowshoe Free - Cross country ski or snowshoe from our door on the Mt Washington Valley Ski Touring trails or travel to Great Glen Trails at the base of Mt. Washington - at either area, you'll ski free when you stay a minimum of two nights, double occupancy. Stay two nights - ski free one day; stay three nights - ski free two days; stay five nights - ski free four days! Limited to two guests per room; additional guests must purchase trail pass separately. For details, call 1-800-525-9100 or visit http://www.stonehurstmanor.com/ski_free.html

DARTMOUTH/LAKE SUNAPEE REGION
Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge (Mt. Sunapee) - For more info: www.sunapeelakelodge.com
Spring midweek special - Package includes one night in a standard room with one single bed or two queen beds, hot/cold breakfast buffet each morning and two adult lift tickets for one day at Mount Sunapee for $149 per night. Valid for a Sun-Thurs night stay, with skiing Mon-Fri. For details, call 1-800-606-5253 or visit www.sunapeelakelodge.com

Spring weekend special - Package includes two nights in a standard room with one single bed or two queen beds, hot/cold breakfast buffet each morning and two adult lift tickets for two days at Mount Sunapee for $514 per weekend. For details, call 1-800-606-5253 or visit www.sunapeelakelodge.com

GREAT NORTH WOODS
The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel (Dixville Notch) - For more info: www.thebalsams.com
Stay & Ski Free - Take advantage of this exclusive offer, and get our popular Bed & Breakfast Package with free downhill or Nordic skiing for as low as $89 person on select dates in March. You'll enjoy nightly accommodations in our grand resort, and breakfast in our renowned Dining Room. Reference promo code HOTDATES when booking. Ask our reservation staff about adding free skiing to any package you book! For details, call 1-800-255-0600 or visit www.thebalsams.com

LAKES REGION
Tanger Outlet Center (Tilton) - For more info: www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton
Ski, Shop & Save - Simply show your 2008/09 day or season ski pass at the Tanger Customer Service Center to receive a free Tanger Savings Booklet worth hundreds of dollars in extra savings. Offer valid through Mar 31; limit one free coupon book per person per ski pass per day. For details and additional savings, visit www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton/coupons or call (603) 286-7880.

Deals After Dark Store Offers - Receive a free $5 Tanger gift card when you spend $50 or more Mondays-Thursdays between 5-9pm. Present your same day Tanger store receipts at Tanger Shopper Services to receive your card. One gift per household; offer expires 3/31/09. For details and additional savings, visit www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton/coupons or call (603) 286-7880.