http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html? News http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=35&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com 11TH ANNUAL PATS PEAK MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL JUNE 9 & 10, 2012 Henniker, NH, April 23, 2012-- PATS PEAK in Henniker, NH will host the 11th Annual PATS PEAK Mountain Bike Festival the weekend of June 9 & 10, 2012. The weekend is presented by PATS PEAK along with S&W Sports, USA Cycling, Root 66 Northeast XC Race Series and the Eastern States Cup Downhill Race Series. Bicycle riders from all over New England come to PATS PEAK to participate in this exhilarating mountain bike weekend. The Mountain Bike Festival features 24-Hour, 12-Hour, 6-Hour, X-Country Challenge and Downhill Thrill races. Riders will be competing for over $4,000 in cash and prizes. Riders for the 24/12/6 Hours of PATS PEAK may ride solo, in two person teams, in four person teams or in five person teams. The 24/12/6 Hours of PATS PEAK races will kick off at 12:00pm on Saturday, June 9. This is an endurance competition held on a circuit course consisting of wooded trails, fields, unpaved roads, obstacles consisting of roots, rocks, streams, steep inclines and descents testing a racer strength and technical ability. The X-Country Challenge on Sunday, June 10 is part of the Northeast Root 66 XC Race Series, a series of cross-country mountain bike races held at different venues throughout New England. The series offers fun and competitive mountain bike racing with reasonable entry fees, timely results and series scoring. The series is in its ninth year and is made up of races presented by racers, their clubs, and bike shops dedicated to quality mountain bike racing throughout New England. For a listing of the Root 66 Series schedule go to www.root66raceseries.com. The X-Country Challenge has many categories from Beginner to Pro. The X-Country Challenge will use the same course as the 24/12/6 race. The X-Country Challenge race consists of a certain number of laps to complete and the winner is the one that completes it in the quickest time. The bike course for the 24/12/6 Hours of PATS PEAK and the X-Country Challenge will be open for riding sometime in May. There is no charge to pre-ride the course. All participants and everyone alike are encouraged to ride the course. Please practice common courtesy if a wedding ceremony or other activity is taking place in the Base Area. The Downhill racers will take the chair lift up to the top of the mountain and race down the course one at a time against the clock for the quickest time to the bottom of the course. They will take two runs each and the best of the two runs will be recorded. Bicycles used in the downhill have up to nine inches of suspension front and rear to help absorb the extreme terrain passing beneath them with speeds up to 40mph. The Downhill race starts at 11:30am on Sunday, June 10 with many age categories. The Downhill course is only available for pre-riding on Saturday, June 9 for paid entrants only. The Downhill race is part of the Eastern States Cup (ESC) USA Cycling Regional Championship Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series. The Series is in its third year and includes eight venues with nine series races plus the state finals and the series finals. This multi-championship series includes Pats Peak, NH; Attitash, NH; Killington, VT; Mount Snow, VT; Plattekill, NY; Windham Mountain, NY; Jiminy Peak, MA; and Mountain Creek, NJ. The ESC Downhill race provides high-level racing, multiple USAC Championships at great venues. Within the ESC, five separate USAC State Championships will be contested. For a listing of the ESC schedule, rules and more information go online to www.easternstatescup.com. Other weekend events include a Kids Race on Saturday and Sunday. The Sled Pub will be open with food and beverage available. On Saturday night, there is Live Band from 5pm to 10pm. Overnight camping at PATS PEAK is available. Camping and registration opens at 3pm on Friday, June 8, 2012. Family, friends, and non-riders are welcome. Whether you're a spectator or plan to race, you're sure to have a great time. In order to continue to make this event a success, volunteers are needed to help in the Scoring Tent for the 24/12/6 Hours of PATS PEAK races, water stations and in other positions. All volunteers will receive a food voucher, t-shirt, a lift ticket for skiing/riding at Pats Peak Ski Area. If you are interested or know someone who is interested in volunteering, please email lori@patspeak.com. “We are excited to host this Mountain Bike Festival for the 11th year in a row. Every year it gets bigger and better. The event started with just the endurance races then a few years ago we added a X-Country and Downhill component to the weekend. Having the X-Country and Downhill races part of a series adds another level of excitement to the weekend”, says Jim Wall, PATS PEAK Mountain Bike Festival Event Coordinator. For more information go online to www.patspeak.com or call PATS PEAK at 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). Online Registration is available through http://www.bikereg.com under the event title of PATS PEAK Mountain Bike Festival (www.bikereg.com/14935). PATS PEAK Mountain Bike Festival Weekend Schedule (Subject to changes) Friday, June 8 3pm: Camping opens for participants and guests 3pm-7pm: Registration: 24/12/6 Hours of PATS PEAK; ESC Downhill Race; X-Country Challenge Saturday, June 9 7am-10am: Cafeteria Open with Full Breakfast Menu available for purchase. 8am-10am: Registration: 24/12/6 Hours of PATS PEAK; ESC Downhill Race; X-Country Challenge 9am-4pm: Lift Rides available for $5 per ride 9am-4pm: ESC Downhill Thrill Practice 10am-3pm: Cafeteria Open with Lunch Menu available for purchase. 10:30am: 24/12/6 Hours Riders Meeting (mandatory) 11am-11pm: Sled Pub Open. Pub Fare available for purchase from 3pm-9pm. 12pm: 24/12/6 Hours Begins 1pm: Kids Race (Under 12 years old; Helmet mandatory) 5pm-10pm: Live Band 6pm: 6 Hours Ends, Awards Following 8:30pm: Riders must start using lights 11pm-5am: Quiet Hours Sunday, June 10 12am: 12 Hours Ends, Awards 9:30am-Sled Pub 5am: Riders are permitted to ride without lights at this point in the race. 7am-10am: Cafeteria Open with Full Breakfast Menu available for purchase. 7am-9am: Registration: ESC Downhill Thrill 7am-1:30pm: Registration: X-Country Challenge 9am: X-Country Challenge Cat 3 Race Begins; Awards Following-Sled Pub 9:30am: 12 Hours Awards-Sled Pub 9am-11am: ESC Downhill Thrill Practice 9am-4pm: Lift Rides available for $5.00 per ride 10am-4pm: Cafeteria Open with Lunch Menu available for purchase. 11am-Close: Sled Pub Open 11am: Kids Race (Under 12 years old; Helmet mandatory) 11:15am: ESC Downhill Thrill Riders Meeting - At Summit (mandatory) 11:30am: ESC Downhill Thrill Race Begins (2 runs each, Best of 2), Awards Following-Sled Pub 11:30am: X-Country Challenge Cat 2 and Cat 2 Single Speed Open Begins; Awards Following-Sled Pub 12pm: 24 Hours Ends, Awards Following-Sled Pub 1:30pm: X-Country Challenge Pro/Cat 1 Open, Cat 1 Single Speed Open, Cat 1 Begins; Awards Following-Sled Pub For additional information on the PATS PEAK Mountain Bike Festival, please visit patspeak.com. ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK recently completed its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools and a Weekend Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for adults and children, on either Saturday or Sunday for seven consecutive weeks. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=34&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com   Photo Caption: Bertie Holland, a representative from Peter’s Fund Racer receiving a $610 check from Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing at Pats Peak, as part of the “SPF Days Go Sun Smart” special. Click here to enlarge photo PATS PEAK DONATES OVER $600 TO SUPPORT MELANOMA RESEARCH Henniker, NH, March 27, 2012 -- Pats Peak, New Hampshire's premier snowsports destination, announces that as part of Pats Peak’s March Online Only Specials, SPF Days Go Sun Smart, they have donated $610 to support melanoma research. Skiers and riders were able to purchase a lift ticket online in advance to ski/ride March 19-23 for only $25. For every online ticket sold, $10 of their $25 lift ticket went toward a donation to "Peter's Fund Racer" to support melanoma research. Guests also received a sample of sunscreen to protect them from the sun's rays. Kris Blomback, General Manager of Pats Peak said, “We understand that skiers and riders are always looking for a deal in March so we are happy to support this important cause and at the same time provide a discounted rate to our skiers/riders. Those looking for a deal were able to get in some last runs of the season under the sun, support a good cause and get a great deal.” About the PETER’S FUND RACER: The primary focus is to raise money for melanoma research and patient care. Malignant melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. The number of people who develop melanoma is increasing faster than any other cancer. Deaths from complications of this disease are increasing at a faster rate than deaths from any other form of cancer except lung cancer. On May 23rd, 1999, melanoma claimed the life of Peter M. Newton at the age of 46. To make a donation or for more information on Peter’s Fund Racer, please visit www.petersfundracer.com. More about PATS PEAK: The 2011-2012 season completes PATS PEAK's 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools and a Weekend Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for adults and children, on either Saturday or Sunday for seven consecutive weeks. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=38&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com PHOTO INFORMATION: Pats Peak Student Patroller Ian Kendrick receiving the Hans Hyson Award from Craig Larson, the new advisor for the Eastern Division Young Adult Program. Click to Englare Photo   PATS PEAK STUDENT PATROLLER WINNER OF 2012 SKI PATROL HANS HYSON AWARD Henniker, NH, March 22, 2012 -- Pats Peak, New Hampshire's premier snowsports destination, announces student patroller Ian Kendrick as the 2012 recipient of the highly coveted Hans Hyson Memorial Award for Leadership. Hans was the late son of Jerry Hyson. Jerry has been the Student/Young Adult Patroller Division Advisor for many years. The award is based on having a positive attitude on and off the mountain and being respectful of peers, other patrollers, and the general public. The recipient must be active at his/her home mountain as well as being involved with school and community functions. Ian received the award at the 2012 Eastern Division Young Adult Patroller Seminar held March 16-19, 2012 at Bromley Mountain Resort, VT. At this event, Student Patrollers from the western Pennsylvania to the tip of Maine meet to challenge each other in skiing skills, toboggan handling skills, and OEC skills. Six Pats Peak Student Patrollers attended this year’s event. Over the years, Pats Peak Student Patrollers have received numerous awards at this event. This event isn’t all about the competition. Some of the best trainers in the Division are there to help the Students hone their skills. The Students get to meet and work with Patrollers their age from all over the Division, work with great trainers, and have fun. Ian is from Weare, NH and has been a member of the Pats Peak Student Patroller program for three years. His father and his two sisters are also Ski Patrollers at Pats Peak. This is his third time attending the Young Adult Patroller Seminar. Pats Peak Ski Patrol is dedicated to its Student Patroller Program, designed for the young patroller ranging from 15 to 18 years of age. This program is a fun filled, yet educational experience for all these young patrollers. The Pats Peak Student Patrollers receive extra training during the season from their Student Advisor. Student is an age group only and does not determine the level of patrolling they do. Students who have taken the OEC course and completed their on-hill checklist, just like an adult Patroller, can do what the adults do with the exception of operating machinery such as a power drill, snowmobile or act as a temporary lift operator. Congratulations to Ian for winning this award and to all the Student Patrollers who participated in this seminar. ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK has completed its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=33&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com Photo Caption: Shannon Camara, Manager of Communications at Concord-Merrimack County SPCA, receiving a check for $1,325 from Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing and Roxy, the golden retriever mascot at Pats Peak. Pats Peak donated $1,325 and pet supplies to the Concord-Merrimack Country SPCA along with a $400 donation to Canine Guardians for Life as part of the “Pats Peak Becomes Pets Peak” event. Click here to enlarge photo Photo Caption: Susan Morin, a foster family for Canine Guardians for Life, receiving a check for $500 from Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing at Pats Peak. Pats Peak donated $500 to Canine Guardians for Life along with $2,000 and pet supplies to the Concord-Merrimack Country SPCA as part of the “Pats Peak Becomes Pets Peak” event. Click here to enlarge photo Photo Caption: Roxy and the display of the pet supplies collected for the Concord-Merrimack Country SPCA as part of the “Pats Peak Becomes Pets Peak” event. Click here to enlarge photo “PATS PEAK BECOMES PETS PEAK” PATS PEAK DONATES $1,725 AND PET SUPPLIES TO HELP THE NEEDY ANIMALS Henniker, NH, March 20, 2012 -- Pats Peak became Pets Peak, Monday through Wednesday, March 12-14, 2012 as part of their March Online Only Specials. Skiers and riders were able to purchase a lift ticket online in advance to ski/ride at Pats Peak for only $30. Skiers were encouraged to bring pet items and get a $10 Pats Peak Café Card. For every online ticket sold, $15 of their $30 lift ticket went toward a donation to the Concord-Merrimack County SPCA or Canine Guardians for Life. Many skiers brought lots of great donations including food, toys and treats for dogs and cats. A total of $1,725was donated from the lift ticket sales. Kris Blomback, General Manager of Pats Peak said, “We love animals so it’s our pleasure for Pats Peak to become Pets Peak to help out these needy animals. We thank our guests who made the extra effort to bring supplies for the animals for this fundraiser.” "The Concord-Merrimack County SPCA appreciates having Pats Peak become Pets Peak, March 12-14. It was a wonderful opportunity for supporters and skiers alike to show how they can make a difference in the life of an abandoned animal within our community by just enjoying a day on the slopes. On behalf of the homeless animals of the Merrimack County~thank you for hosting this fundraiser!", said Shannon Camara, Manager of Communications of the Concord-Merrimack County SPCA. "We are very appreciative that Pats Peak includes us in this promotion. Since we are a very small rescue, every single dollar donated is significant. Every penny donated goes directly towards vetting, kenneling, and transport expenses in order for us to rescue and place at least 100 wonderful at-risk dogs each year", said Judith Apy, President of Canine Guardians for Life. ### About the Concord-Merrimack County SPCA: The Concord-Merrimack County SPCA was founded in 1910 to relieve suffering and prevent cruelty to animals and to educate society on the importance of being just and compassionate to all living things. Today there is a 2,000 square foot shelter with additional administrative space in a separate building on the property. The shelter is truly a shelter, with all that word implies in providing safety from the world around us. It is a warm and caring facility for animals in transition, where staff find a loving home for all adoptable animals, no matter how long it may take. The mission is interpreted to require not only on-site care of animals but an active involvement in the community that supports us by serving as a resource to all pet guardians and as an educational voice for youth. Programs and services reflect their involvement, their commitment, and their vision. Concord-Merrimack County SPCA, 130 Washington Street, Penacook, NH 03303. (603) 753—6751 www.concordspca.org About the Canine Guardians for Life: Canine Guardians for Life believes in the relocation of dogs from areas of abundance to areas of need. To that end, they rescue dogs from high-kill shelters in other states, primarily West Virginia, and relocate them to new homes in New England. They are dedicated to saving and re-homing highly adoptable shelter dogs to caring, permanent homes to provide each of them with a devoted Guardian who will guarantee their canine companion a safe and loving environment for the rest of his/her life. www.CanineGuardiansforLife.org More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools and a Weekend Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for adults and children, on either Saturday or Sunday for seven consecutive weeks. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=31&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com Sylvia Pelletier, President Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH (603) 645-1489 info@childhoodcancerlifeline.org   In the photo: Sylvia Pelletier, President of the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH receiving a check from Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing at Pats Peak, for a portion that Pats Peak donated. A total of $22,500 was raised for the Childhood Cancer Lifeline 2012 event. Click here to enlarge photo.   A TOTAL OF $22,500 RAISED AT PATS PEAK FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER LIFELINE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Over $218,000 raised over the past 12 years at the Childhood Cancer Lifeline Weekend at Pats Peak Henniker, NH, March 13, 2012 --Childhood Cancer Lifeline Weekend at Pats Peak, held February 25 & 26, 2012, raised a total of $22,500, insuring much needed support for NH families who have a child battling cancer. The auction and dinner was a large portion of the money raised along with the generosity of the Pats Peak skier/riders that donated at the cashier locations through the donation request campaign. Visitors to The Peak, along with Peak employees, papered the lodges with well wishes, collectively donating over $6,500. PatsPeak provided a cash donation and also included the Childhood Cancer Lifeline in their March Online Only Specials for a total of a $2,800 donation. Sylvia Pelletier, President of the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH says: “This event helps us to meet very real, practical needs of families living with childhood cancer. It allows us to put gas in the cars of families making the trek to treatment, or to pay a bill while a parent is out of work to care for their child. We continue to be both tremendously grateful, and amazed, by the outpouring of generosity from the community, area businesses and staff at Pats Peak during this event each year. YOU all help to make this a success. You are truly a part of the “lifeline” we offer families.” The Childhood Cancer Lifeline has a great group of board members, and volunteers who work very hard to organize this event. They would like to thank: Rita Blanchard, Karen Kana, Eren Martin, and Amy Patenaude for their assistance requesting donations, and to the Bryer, Gokey and Nash families for helping to run the auction event. In addition to our very generous guests at our auction, we must thank the following individuals / business who provided an auction item or made a cash donation: A Paw above the Rest, Abigail Batchelder, Achille Agway, Alapage, American K9 Country, Amoskeag Beverages, Amy Patenaude, Ann Gratton, Ann Tremblay, Apple Tree Fabrics, Ayer & Goss Fuels, Audrey Lassor, Bedford Fields, Bedford Village Inn, Bellman’s Jewelers, Bertie Holland, Boston Celtics, Boston Madison Garden Club, Bugabook Creek Restaurant, , Cam Sinclair, Carleton & Sally Auer, Cathy’s Kitchen, Celebrities for Charities, Inc, Central Paper Products, Cheers, Cheryl A Finn, Colonial Village Market, Company C, Contoocook Well Co, Country Inn and Suites, Country Spirit Restaurant, Covered Bridge Frame Shop, DA Bucci & Sons, Dana Musciano, Dawn Blanchard, Dianne Vosgien, Dimitri’s Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, Edmund’s Ace Hardware, Eileen’s Jewerly, Eli Merheb, Elizabeth Harrington, Ellen Chandler, Eren Martin, Exeter Jewelers, Fat Belly's Grill & Bar, Frank Tansey, Frederick's Pastries, Funspot, Gail Robinson, German John's, Golf & Ski Warehouse, Grennon Trading Co., Gunstock Mountain Resort, Hair with a Flair/Deb Flanders, Hannaford, Harpoon Brewery, Harvest Market, Hellings Slope Side Restaurant, Henniker Crushed Stone, Henniker Farm & Country Store, Henniker Motors, Henniker Pharmacy, Henniker Veterinary Hospital, HR Clough / Autobath, James M Holland, DMD, Janis Forster, Jenn Settle, Jessie Marunowski, Jessie Wilmott, Jody Frasier, JulieAnn’s Florist & Gift Shop, June Butka, Just Be, JustBorn Crotchet, Katie Lajoie, Kelly Bonci, Kelly Schatz, , Lindt Chocolate, Lisa Radermacher, Longhorn Restaurant, Luna Chics, Mad River Glen, Margaritas Restaurant, Maryanne English Betie, Meaghan Guanci, Michelle Weinstein, Mr Mac’s, Nancy Monk Rideout, Northeast Mobile Dental Company, Patrick Keane Patrick Gannon, Pats Peak, Piccola’s Italian Restaurant, Polkadots Gift Boutique PR Restaurants LLC, Preciphist, Preference Styling Salon, Quincy Pond Print Works, Raymond & Tamar Martin, Riverworks Jewelry, Robert & Jo Ellen Wright, Rusty’s General Store, Salon DeJour, Salon Peverly Hills, Sandra Martin, Saundra Konrad, Shaws, Ski VT, Soundtrack to Monday, Southern NH Alumni of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Stafford, Gaudet & Assoc, Stockwell Physical Therapy, Stop & Shop, Survival Straps, Sweet Expressions, Target, T-Bones, Terry Ohlson-Martin, The Barley House, The Butterfly Place, The Common Man Restaurant, The Everyday Café, The Yard Restaurant, Toni & Jason Robbins, Totally Yours Salon & Spa, Tracey Hoover, Village Discount Center Will Auer, X Streme Stitch. Our sincere apologies if we missed anyone. ### More about the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH The Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH was founded in the fall of 1995 by a group of parents whose children had childhood cancer. Since their inception, they have been a strictly volunteer organization dedicated to addressing the practical and emotional needs of New Hampshire families dealing with pediatric cancer. Today, their volunteers have expanded to include family members, friends, and other caring individuals. The mission is to empower New Hampshire families who are coping with childhood cancer by providing knowledge, resources, assistance, and hope. The organization has twice won the Governors Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Efforts by a Statewide Group. You can find out more about the organization on their website: www.childhoodcancerlifeline.org. More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 48th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools and a Weekend Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for adults and children, on either Saturday or Sunday for seven consecutive weeks. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=32&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com SNOWMOBILE HILL CLIMB CHALLENGE AT PATS PEAK SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012 Hill Climb Race, Vintage Oval Race, Drag Race, Vintage Snowmobile Show and more Henniker, NH, March 12, 2012--Pats Peak, New Hampshire's premier snowsportsdestination, is hosting the fourth annual New Hampshire Snowmobile Hill Climb Challenge in conjunction with the Weare Winter Wanderers Snowmobile Club on Saturday, March 31, 2012. This year’s event will feature four events including the Hill Climb Race, Vintage Oval Race, Drag Race and the Vintage Snowmobile Show. Pats Peak Ski Area has plenty of snow on the trails thanks to the efforts of the Pats Peak Snowmaking and Grooming Teams. Racers will also have to purchase an event ticket of $12. Race Registration is open from 5:30am to 9am. The Hill Climb Race is a timed race to the top on the FIS Race Trail. The Vintage, Fan Cooled and Minis/120cc Race will start at 8am. The rest of the classes will start the Hill Climb Race at 10:30am. Entry fees to the Hill Climb are $20 per class if pre-registered and pre-paid or $25 per class on the day of event. The Vintage Oval Race, presented by The Northwood Crank Puller’s Snowmobile Club, will take place on the Bluster and Gusty slopes. This event is a fundraiser for their club. Many classes are available. Entry Fees for the Vintage Oval Race are $35 per sled if pre-registered and $45 per sled on the day of event. You may enter the same sled in additional classes for an additional fee. To pre-register for the Vintage Oval Race, go to www.northwoodcrankpullers.com. The Drag Race, presented by North East Grass Drags, will take place on the Squall Line trail. Drag Racing will be on a groomed 660 foot track and be side by side. Drag Racing will start at 1pm. Entry fee to the Drag Race is $20 for the first class and $15 for each additional class. Registration for the Drag Race will be on-site at the event. The Vintage Snowmobile Show will feature some of the best restored sleds around. Free Demo Snowmobile Rides on the manufactures newest sleds from Arctic Cat, Ski-Doo and Polaris will also be available. Local Dealers will be selling clothing and accessories. Spectator Admission to this event is only $12 per person and children 6 & under is free. The Vortex Chairlift will be open for Chairlift Rides to the top of the Hill Climb course starting at 9am for $10 per person. Spectators will be able to purchase a Combo Ticket for a Spectator & Chairlift Ride for just $20 per person (save $2). Spectator Gate opens at 7am. The Main Cafeteria and Sled Pub will be open for service. There will be a Beer Garden trackside during the race. No coolers, no backpacks and no pets are allowed to the event. Following the race in the Main Lodge, there will be Awards Ceremony. The NH Hill Climb Challenge event is a family event. For more details, check out the Weare Winter Wanderers event website at www.NHHillClimbchallenge.com. MORE ABOUT THE WEARE WINTER WANDERERS The Weare Winter Wanderers Snowmobile club is a non-profit club dedicated to the sport of snowmobiling. The club was established in 1970 and continues to have some of the original members involved even to this day. Safety and the proper use of snowmobiles in encouraged. They also work with local landowners, business owners, as well as town, state, and federal government officials to maintain the existing trails and develop new ones when an opportunity presents itself. Profits generated from the NH Hill Climb Challenge directly benefit their trail system through maintenance on the trails and existing equipment. In addition to this, the Weare Winter Wanderers will donate a portion of the profits of this event to a Club Member in need. ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=29&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com HAWAIIAN WEEKEND IS THE PARTY OF THE YEAR AT PATS PEAK Guests and Employees celebrate Hawaiian Weekend by dressing in their best Hawaiian Outfit! Henniker, NH, March 5, 2012--Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier snowsports destination, announces its 21st Annual Hawaiian Weekend Celebration, March 10th and 11th, 2012. Two days of fun for the whole family. Hawaiian Weekend is a blow-out of spring skiing/riding, tropical decorations, NASTAR races, Hot Tubs and a Rail Jam. The theme of the weekend is “Hawaiian Weekend Island Fev-Ah” with the sounds of Jah Spirit Reggae Band in the Sled Pub both Saturday and Sunday. Magic Hat Beer is the sponsor of the Après-Ski Party in the Sled Pub both days, which includes fun raffle prizes. On Sunday, there is a Man of Steel Rail Jam in the F5 Terrain Park at 1pm. Registration for the Rail Jam is from 10:30am to 12pm in the Valley Lodge on Sunday morning with a $20 Entry Fee plus a Lift Ticket or Pats Peak Season Pass is required; release forms must be signed and ages 17 and under need a parent/guardian signature. An intense spirit of competition between Pats Peak departments to “out-tropic” each other, adds another level of excitement to the weekend. Every year, each department is responsible for outfitting its facilities in outrageous tropical attire. At the end of the day on Sunday, departments square off in an employee snow volleyball tournament. "Guest love all the effort we put into Hawaiian Weekend, and everyone has an great time. It's hard to believe that this is our 20th year celebrating this fun weekend at Pats Peak," says Jim Wall, Director of Services. "Spring is in the air; people are in shorts and flowered shirts and leis; and the lodge and slopes are decked out in palm trees. Our guests feel transported to a tropical island, right toward the end of winter when they need it most." 21st Annual Hawaiian Weekend -- Saturday & Sunday, March 10th & 11th SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: SATURDAY All Day: Hot Tubs on the Deck All Day: Most Spirited Department & Employee Contest 11am to 3pm: NASTAR Race on Downdraft 3pm to 7pm: Magic Hat Beer Promo in Sled Pub in Sled Pub 4pm to 9pm: Live Band -- Jah Spirit Reggae Bandin Sled Pub SUNDAY All Day: Hots Tub on the Deck All Day: Most Spirited Department & Employee Contest 11am to 3pm: NASTAR Race on Downdraft 11am to 3pm: Magic Hat Beer Promo in Sled Pub 12pm to 4pm: Live Band -- Jah Spirit Reggae Bandin Sled Pub 1pm: Man of Steel Rail Jam in F5 Park, sponsored by S&W Sports - Snowboarders come prove yourself and show us why you should become the man/woman of steel! Cost: $20 Entry Fee Plus Lift Ticket or Pats Peak Season Pass. Registration: 10:30am - 12pm in the Valley Lodge. Jam Session Style Format in F5 Park! 2 Divisions: Men, Women. Release forms must be signed. Age 17 and under needs parent or guardian signature. 4:30pm: Inter-Department Volleyball Tournament ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=30&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com FUN SPRING EVENTS AT PATS PEAK Springtime Fun on the slopes! Henniker, NH, March 8, 2012--Pats Peak, New Hampshire's premier snowsports destination, announces some fun springtime events. March is a great time to get out on the slopes to enjoy the soft snow, sunshine, warmer weather and fun events. On Saturday, March 17th, it’s annual Pond Skim Contest starting at 1pm. There will be a Live Band and a Killians/Coors Light Beer Garden. This is a great event for participants and spectators. Participants ski or snowboard across a man-made pond or take the icy plunge on their skis or snowboard! Registration is from 8:30am to 11:30am in the Valley Lodge. Entry Fee is free but the purchase of at least a Bluster Area Lift Ticket (or Pats Peak Season Pass) and a costume is required to enter the contest. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Splash and Best Skim. “The Pond Skim is a fun springtime event. Our skiers and riders get dressed up in some crazy costumes and try to make it across the pond. The spectators love to see them make a big splash but it’s also fun to cheer for them if they make it across the pond,” says Jim Wall, Events Director. Saturday, March 17th starting at 6pm through Sunday, March 18th at 6pm Pats Peak will be hosting a 24 Hour Ski-A-Thon to raise money for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for Holly. Skiers and Riders can enter a team for 24 Hours of skiing/snowboarding. Ticket price includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Non-alcoholic Beverages and Lift Ticket. Entry fee is $125 per person with a 5 member team minimum. Registration is available by downloading the entry form at www.patspeak.com/hollyshope. Raffle prizes will be given away every hour with great prizes including Helmets, Gift Cards, Lift Tickets, Skis & Ski Get-a-Way Packages and more. There will be a Live Band, Four on the Floor, on Sunday from 1pm-6pm. This event is sponsored by Pats Peak, Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge, Sysco, 107.7 The Pulse, Snocountry and Ride-Away. Holly's Hope is for a teenager who has been diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare neuro-degenerative disorder. She hopes that a cure will soon be found so that she and others with FA can resume their active lifestyles. Holly and her friends, family, and classmates have been working hard to fulfill Holly's Hope by hosting fundraisers, selling jewelry, and spreading the word. All proceeds of the 24 hour Ski-A-Thon on March 17-18, 2012 will support Holly and her family with the purchase of a wheelchair-accessible van. Your support is greatly appreciated! For more information and to register, log on to www.patspeak.com/hollyshope. “We are honored to partner with the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge to host this very important event for Holly's Hope", says Wall. “Everyone will have a great time skiing and riding for 24 hours knowing they are helping this great cause. There will be some great prizes and good food for everyone to enjoy.” Purchase a 2012/2013 Pats Peak Season Pass on or before April 1, 2012 for the 2012/2013 season at great low rates. Pats Peak Season Pass rates remain affordable in order to allow individuals and families to spend more time on the slopes without financial burdens. The average adult who purchases a weekend lift ticket seven times, would be paying more than the price of an Adult Unlimited Season Pass. Simply choose the season pass that fits you and your family best. The "Peak Reward" Unlimited Season Pass Program is another great way to save money for you, family, friends and organizations of all sizes with a minimum of ten (10) family members, everyone receives a discount and as the Leader, begin receiving the rewards. For information on all our Season Pass options, check out http://www.patspeak.com/seasonpasses.html. ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 48th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools and a Weekend Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for adults and children, on either Saturday or Sunday for seven consecutive weeks. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=28&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com PATS PEAK ANNOUNCES MIDWEEK ONLINE ONLY SPECIALS IN MARCH To get these discounts guests must purchase their lift ticket online at patspeak.com. Ski/Ride Monday through Wednesday in March and Save! Henniker, NH, February 27, 2012-- Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier snowsports destination, announces great deals for skiing/riding Monday through Wednesday in March. To get these discounts guests must purchase their lift ticket online at patspeak.com. Thanks to the hard work of the Pats Peak snowmaking and grooming teams all 22 trails, three terrain parks and two gladed areas are open for skiing and riding. Pats Peak snowmakers were the first in northern New England to get 100% of the terrain open for the season and in fact, have been the first for the last four plus years! Lift operating hours Monday through Wednesday in March are 8:30am to 4pm. March Online Only Specials Monday-Wednesday: March 5-7 Childhood Cancer Lifeline Weekdays- $35 Lift Ticket Purchase a Full-Day, 8:30am-4pm, Lift Ticket online at patspeak.com for only $35! $20 of your $35 lift ticket will go toward a Gift Card to a local NH grocery store to support the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH. Monday-Wednesday: March 12-14 PATS PEAK becomes PETS PEAK - $30 Lift Ticket Purchase a Full-Day, 8:30am-4pm, Lift Ticket online at patspeak.com for only $30! In addition, you may bring 3 pet items with you to the ticket window and get a $10 PATS PEAK Cafe Card. $15 of your $30 lift ticket will go towards pet items for the Concord SPCA. Monday-Wednesday: March 19-21 SPF Days Go Sun Smart - $25 Lift Ticket Purchase a Full-Day, 8:30am-4pm, Lift Ticket online at patspeak.com for only $25! $10 of your $25 lift ticket will go toward "Peter's Fund Racer" to support melanoma research. You will be able to choose a sample of sunscreen or lip balm to protect you from the sun's rays (while supplies last). These offers cannot be applied to any other discount, coupon or offer. Other restrictions may apply. Kris Blomback, General Manager of Pats Peak said, "We wanted to offer deals for skiers/riders to get out and enjoy spring skiing/riding in March. In addition, we are happy to provide a portion of our ticket sales to these worthy causes." ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=27&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com YOUTHFEST RETURNS TO PATS PEAK FOR THE 3rd YEAR IN A ROW Youths from the Boston area and other affiliate NBS clubs come to race train. Four US Ski Team athletes will be attending YouthFest 2012. Henniker, NH, February 23, 2012--Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, is hosting the third annual YouthFest, March 2-4. YouthFest 2012 is a Boston Ski Party sponsored effort to support the training of next generation Olympic champions. The event brings together more than 60 Boston area youth along with youths from other East Coast affiliated National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) clubs, ages 6-18, for three days of competitive race training and skills building, conducted by experienced Pats Peak coaches. Youths will be traveling from Washington DC, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania to participate in this exciting weekend. In addition to coaching by Pats Peak race coaches, participants will also receive coaching advice from four US Ski Team athletes through collaboration with the T2 Foundation, which provides support to potential world-class athletes. The Boston Ski Party, a member organization of the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS), are in their sixth year of a partnership with Pats Peak to introduce young athletes of color to the sport of skiing and to develop future ski racers and Olympic hopefuls. That partnership continues to be strong and has introduced a new generation of skiers and snowboarders (100+) to the slopes and dreams of Olympic Gold. “We know that creating the first African American Olympic medalist will take a lot of effort,” says Richard Ward from the Boston Ski Party. “Through our club, other NBS national affiliates and the many partnerships we have formed, we are beginning to move closer to that dream.” The Boston Ski Party is building a pipeline of athletes and budding stars that range in age from three to seventeen years old. A collaborative effort with Boston non-profit partner, Youth Enrichment Services, its Race Development Program now serves 70 youth, mostly of color. During the off season these young skiers and riders participate in “dry land training” activities that improve their conditioning and build their racing skills in preparation for next season. Boston Ski Party member, Darnell Holmes (17), competes locally and at the FIS level as a member of the elite Waterville Valley Academy Race Team. As a member of the NBS national team, Darnell hopes to one day make the US Ski Team. Nationally, NBS clubs are moving African American skiers of color forward in the sport. Paralympic skier, Ralph Green, at 28 became the first African-American to ski an alpine event at the 2006 Paralympics Winter Games in Turin, Italy. Lauren Samuels of the NBS club Thrillseekers was named to the 2009-2010 USSA Alpine Development Team and the 2012 USA Junior World Team. Jim Wall, Pats Peak’s Director of Services says, “Supporting cultural diversity on the slopes is not new at Pats Peak. We have been hard at work for over ten years to reach into the inner city of Boston. Working closely with organizations, like the Boston Ski Party, provides us the opportunity to earn the respect of the emerging inner city market. We are happy to play a role in achieving the organization’s mission.”   For information or to become involved in The Boston Ski Party Youth Program visit www.bostonskiparty.org. ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=26&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com PATS PEAK SEASON PASSES FOR THE 2012/2013 SEASON ON SALE STARTING MARCH 1ST Purchase in March for the 2012-2013 Season and Save! Henniker, NH, February 21, 2012--Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier snowsports destination, announces that its 2012/2013 Pats Peak Season Passes are on sale starting on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Purchase between March 1 and April 1, 2012 for the 2012/2013 season at these great rates! Thanks to the efforts of the Pats Peak Snowmaking Team, skiers and riders have been skiing/riding on all 22 trails, three terrain parks and two gladed areas all winter long. The 2012/2013 season marks the 50th Anniversary of Pats Peak Ski Area, which has been continuously owned by the Patenaude Family for all 50 years. As an added bonus for new Season Pass Holders, they can purchase their 2012/2013 pass now and ski/ride through the Month of March 2012 FREE plus ALL of the 2012/2013 season! Pats Peak Season Pass rates remain affordable in order to allow individuals and families to spend more time on the slopes without financial burdens. The average adult who purchases a weekend lift ticket six times, would be paying an equivalent amount to a season pass. Pats Peak Season Pass options: POWDER PASS CLUB SEASON PASS Powder Pass Club Members enjoy unlimited skiing, snowboarding, and tubing (Tubing AM sessions only); 20% off cafeteria food and purchases in the Retail Shop, 20% off season locker rental, Powder Pass hat and 10-50% discounts at southern New Hampshire establishments are just a few of the benefits. Purchase on or before: April 1, 2012 Adult (18-64): $439 Junior (6-17): $339 Senior (65+): $339 UNLIMITED SEASON PASS Go from parking lot to lift! Come ski or snowboard as much as you want, when you want, day or night! Purchase on or before: April 1, 2012 Adult (18-64): $389 Junior (6-17): $299 Senior (65+): $299 Military*: $299 Child (5 & under): $25 processing fee *Military Unlimited Season Pass rate valid for Active Duty members and their spouse of all branches with a valid US Military ID. Subject to proof of active duty. Some restrictions may apply. MIDWEEK SEASON PASS Ski or Snowboard Monday thru Friday. Does not include holiday periods: Christmas Holiday Period, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Period and President's Week Holiday Period. Purchase on or before: April 1, 2012 Ages 6+: $229 COLLEGE SEASON PASS Unlimited Season Pass. A valid picture identification and an original signed letter from the Registrar (embossed with the school seal) stating valid college student status through Spring of the end of the ski season MUST BE PRESENTED at Guest Services before a College Pass will be printed and issued. Purchase on or before: April 1, 2012 College Students: $239 TRANSFERABLE SEASON PASS Unlimited season pass that can be used by more than one person. Great for companies and families alike. One pass usage per day. Pass must be presented at ticket window. Purchase on or before: April 1, 2012 All Ages:$599 All passes, with the exception of Midweek Season Passes, are valid for Saturday Night POP (rental equipment not included). Prices are determined by the passholder's age on the date purchased. Rental equipment is not included in season pass prices. "PEAK" UNLIMITED SEASON PASS PROGRAM: Save money for you, family, friends and organizations of all sizes. Organize a minimum of ten (10) family members, friends, or co-workers to purchase "PEAK" Reward Unlimited Season Passes and as the Leader, begin receiving the rewards! Simply send your name, address, city/state/zip, email, phone, and group name to info@patspeak.com to get started! If you are already part of a “PEAK” Reward Group, contact your Group Coordinator for rates and information. "PEAK" UNLIMITED SEASON PASS PRICING: Go from parking lot to lift! Come ski or snowboard as much as you want, when you want, day or night! Purchase on or before: April 1, 2012 Adult (18-64): $359 Junior (6-17): $269 Senior (65+): $269 Rates will increase after April 1, 2012! Starting on March 1st, 2012/2013 Season Passes can be purchased at Pats Peak Guest Services or online at www.patspeak.com. ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=24&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com WINTER SCHOOL VACATION WEEK LINE-UP AT PATS PEAK Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowtubing, Après-Ski Parties, Live Bands and More. Henniker, NH, February 14, 2012 -- Thanks to the season long hard work of the snowmaking team, PATS PEAK, southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, will continue to have 100% of their slopes and trails open for the winter school vacation weeks. Skiers and Riders can ski/ride day and night enjoying trails for all abilities and three terrain parks. The snowmaking team has been out on the mountain this week to add a top layer of powder to the trails. The grooming crew spends each night grooming out the slopes to provide the best snow conditions daily. For a complete listing of Lift Hours of Operation, go to www.patspeak.com. Snowtubing Park The Snowtubing Park is open daily during both February School Vacation Weeks. Guests can purchase a 2 or a 4-hour tubing session. Advance reservations are recommended. For all the details on the snowtubing session times, go to www.patspeak.com. Pay-One-Price (POP) Under the Lights on Saturday Nights! Saturday Night POP is only $43 and includes skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, rental equipment, lesson tips and entertainment. Ski or ride a Saturday Night 3pm to 10pm. Tubing hours are from 5pm to 10pm. Lesson Tips are from 4pm to 6pm in the Beginners Area. On Saturday afternoons, guests can arrive early, get their rental equipment early and start skiing/riding early with Step Up To "POP" Tickets: Ticket Valid: 12pm to 10pm - $73 Ticket Valid: 1pm to 10pm - $63 Ticket Valid: 2pm to 10pm - $53 Ticket Valid: 3pm to 10pm - $43 The POP ticket is the only lift ticket available on Saturday nights. Rentals available on a first-come, first-served basis. Child (5 & under) $24 for rentals during POP. PATS PEAK NASTAR Race Course The NASTAR race course will be open everyday during February President's Vacation Week from 11am to 3pm. Race Course is set on the "Downdraft" trail for all ages and abilities. For more information, go online to www.patspeak.com. Après-Ski Entertainment and Beer Promotions in the Sled Pub Fri, February 17: Friday Night Karaoke: 4pm-Close with DJDaveEntertainment.com Wine & Wing Promo: Bucket of Toes & Bucket of Wings Sat, February 18: Ride & Ski Tour: 2-for-1 lift ticket w/R&S Card, Après-Ski Party| Après-Ski Beer Promotion: 3-7pm Harpoon Après-Ski Party - Live Band: 4-9pm The McMurphy's Sun, February 19: Après-Ski Beer Promotion: 2-6pm Samuel Adams Après-Ski Party - Live Band: 3-8pm Dusty Gray Fri, February 24: Friday Night Karaoke: 4pm-Close with DJDaveEntertainment.com Wine & Wing Promo: Bucket of Toes & Bucket of Wings Sat, February 25: Après-Ski Beer Cancer Lifeline Promo: 3-7pm Smuttynose/Lifeline Raffle Après-Ski Party - Live Band: 4-9pm October Sons Sun, February 26: Après-Ski Beer Cancer Lifeline Promo: 3-7pm Smuttynose/Lifeline Raffle Après-Ski Party - Live Band: 12-5pm October Sons host several Lifeline Benefit Rock Bands in "We Will, We Will ROCK Cancer". Childhood Cancer Lifeline Weekend - Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & February 26 12th Annual Childhood Cancer Lifeline Event. This promises to be a fun filled weekend, full of activity and promise! Join for all or part of the event and know that you are helping to support NH families whose children have been diagnosed with cancer. This continues to be the most successful fundraising event for the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH. Saturday & Sunday: -This is a great opportunity to enjoy skiing and support NH families who have children with cancer. -Make a donation to the Childhood Cancer Lifeline. -Take a chance on a Raffle. -Purchase a Childhood Cancer Awareness Pin.| -View the Childhood Cancer Awareness Quilt. Saturday: October Sons will be playing in the Sled Pub from 4pm to 9pm. Sunday: October Sons hosting several Lifeline Benefit Rock Bands in "We Will, We Will ROCK Cancer" from 12pm to 5pm. Sunday Afternoon/Evening: Help us to chase the blues away for NH families whose children have cancer. Along with a great dinner, there are some fabulous live and silent auction items including tickets to all New England sports teams! 3pm: Raffles, Silent and Live Auction 5-5:30pm: Dinner by Pats Peak’s Executive Chef, Guy Pelletier Tickets purchased before the weekend of the event: $20 per person or $30 per couple. Tickets purchased the weekend of the event: $25 per person or $40 per couple. Tickets may be purchased at PATS PEAK Guest Services, (603) 428-3245, throughout the event weekend in the Main Lodge or at the door. Scout Weekend - Saturday & Sunday, March 3 & 4 This is a special scout weekend where scouts come to PATS PEAK to enjoy skiing, riding and/or snowtubing. Advanced reservations must be made with Group Sales in order to attend Scout Weekend. Contact Group Sales at groupsales@patspeak.com or 1-888-PATS PEAK, ext 106. For more information, check out the Scout Weekend page on www.patspeak.com. Group Rates for 15 or more people Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowtubing Group Rates are available for 15 or more people. Contact Group Sales in advance at 1-888-PATS-PEAK, ext. 106 for more information. ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=25&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com Sylvia Pelletier, President Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH (603) 645-1489 info@childhoodcancerlifeline.org PATS PEAK DEDICATES WEEKEND OF SKIING, MUSIC AND AUCTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER FEBRUARY 25 & 26, 2012 Live Bands, Donations, Raffles, Silent and Live Auctions Henniker, NH, February 13, 2012 -- Pats Peak, southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, is hosting the 12th Annual Childhood Cancer Lifeline fundraiser weekend on February 25 & February 26, 2012. This event promises to be a fun-filled weekend, full of activity and promise. Be an extension of the “lifeline” by supporting the annual fundraising event at Pats Peak on February 26, 2012. This is a great opportunity to enjoy skiing/riding and support New Hampshire families who have a child with cancer. Each year in NH as many as 73 families hear the words “Your child has cancer”. For them, life is never the same. The emotional and financial impact of a cancer diagnosis upon a family is devastating. In addition to social and support opportunities held throughout the year, the Childhood Cancer Lifeline provides direct financial assistance and comfort items to NH families, from the point of diagnosis, through the journey with cancer. Since 2009, through the Links! Program, the Childhood Cancer Lifeline has provided laptops to each newly diagnosed school-aged child. These laptops provide a much needed connection to the world beyond the confines of the hospital. Since their inception, they have provided in excess of $400,000 in direct financial assistance to NH families. “The ongoing support of the local community helped the Lifeline to reach major goals in recent months. We continue to address the urgent needs of families through the provision of gas cards, meal vouchers and emergency funding. The long awaited fully accessible tree house was dedicated in June of 2011 at YMCA Camp Coniston in memory of four young campers. Our 100th laptop was delivered last month. We are so touched that so many continue to support our organization, to reach out to truly “be a lifeline” to families in need”, says board President, Sylvia Pelletier. Throughout the week leading up to the weekend events and throughout the weekend skiers and snowboarders will be able to make a donation to the cause. Raffles, Childhood Cancer Awareness Pins along with tickets for the Sunday evening event will be available for purchase during the weekend. On Saturday, October Sons will be playing in the Sled Pub from 4pm to 9pm. On Sunday, October Sons will host several Lifeline Benefit Rock Bands in “We Will, We Will ROCK Cancer” starting at 12pm in the Sled Pub. Sunday evening’s events kick off at 3pm, with a live and silent auction, raffles and dinner by Pats Peak’s Executive Chef, Guy Pelletier. The Live and Silent Auction has many gift certificates, tickets New England Sports Teams, sports memorabilia plus much more. Tickets purchased before the weekend of the event for the Sunday evening event are $20 per person or $30 per couple. Tickets purchased the weekend of the event are $25 per person or $40 per couple. Tickets may be purchased at PATS PEAK Guest Services, by calling (603) 428-3245, throughout the event weekend in the Main Lodge or at the door. This event continues to be the most successful fundraising event for the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire. The Childhood Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire has a special relationship with Pats Peak. Chef Guy Pelletier, who joined Pats Peak in May of 2000, has two children who are cancer survivors. Guy’s wife Sylvia is a founding member and current President of the organization. The Lifeline continues to be the only organization dedicated to empowering NH families whose children have cancer by providing them with financial assistance, resources, and most importantly -- hope. ### More about the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH The Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH was founded in the fall of 1995 by a group of parents whose children had childhood cancer. Since their inception, they have been a strictly volunteer organization dedicated to addressing the practical and emotional needs of New Hampshire families dealing with pediatric cancer. Today, their volunteers have expanded to include family members, friends, and other caring individuals. The mission is to empower New Hampshire families who are coping with childhood cancer by providing knowledge, resources, assistance, and hope. The organization has twice won the Governors Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Efforts by a Statewide Group. You can find out more about the organization on their website: www.childhoodcancerlifeline.org. More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=22&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com PATS PEAK HOSTS MOUNTAIN DEW VERTICAL CHALLENGE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012 A day of racing, music, fun and giveaways. Henniker, NH, January 29, 2012 – Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination,announces its participation in the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge (MDVC) series on Sunday, February 5, 2012. This is the 22nd Season of the MDVC! It’s a fun, all day event for the whole family with a slalom race, prizes, giveaways, awards party and more, sponsored by Mountain Dew. This fun race takes place on the Downdraft slope. The race is free of charge to all who have purchased a Pats Peak lift ticket for that day or have a Pats Peak Season Pass. The race is open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities with over 30 race categories. The top 3 racers in each category are awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals. All medal winners receive free lift tickets for the Finals on Saturday, March 31 at Mount Snow, VT for the chance to compete for the Gold. Registration is from 7:30am to 10am in the Main Lodge. Children under 18-years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Save time on event day and complete the pre-registration form online. For more information and the complete Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge schedule, check out www.snocountry.com. The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Race starts at 10am. The Race Awards and a Victory Party is at 1:30pm. Participants and resort guests will be entertained throughout the day with exciting interactive games, music, thousands in raffle prizes and plenty of FREE Mountain Dew! “We are excited to be hosting the annual Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge again this year”, say Jim Wall, events director. “Many of our skiers and riders look forward to this event. Since it is on Super Bowl Sunday so we have moved up the start times in order for everyone to can get in their race, enjoy the vertical awards party and then get home in time for the big game”. More About the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge: The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Race Series is a free, fun race open to all ages and abilities of skier and snowboarders holding a valid lift ticket. Bring your friends, bring your family and join in the fun and the excitement of this race series. Do The Dew! For more information and the complete Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge schedule, check out http://www.snocountry.com. ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=19&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com HOPE ON THE SLOPES AT PATS PEAK Raise money and enjoy a day on the slopes to help fight cancer. Henniker, NH, January 26, 2012 – PATS PEAK, southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, announces it will be hosting the 2nd Annual American Cancer Society’s Hope on the Slopes event on Sunday, February 12th. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with skiing/riding beginning at 8:30 a.m. and snowtubing at 9:00 a.m. Hope on the Slopes is a fun, memorable experience and a great way to raise money to fight cancer. Participants enjoy a day of fun, exercise, and camaraderie, while honoring someone they love whom this disease has affected. Whether you’re a recreational skier, a snowboarder, a downhill racer, a tubing enthusiast, or just want to help in the fight against cancer, you can join this worthwhile event. Participants gather donations from friends and family and enjoy a fun-filled day on the slopes. A $35 registration fee ($15 for Pats Peak Season Pass Holders) and a minimum of $100 raised per participant, includes a full-day lift or tubing ticket. Raise $150 to compete in the Vertical Challenge and raise $500 to be eligible to win a 2012/2013 Pats Peak Season Pass. “It's a great spin on the classic “Relay” events. We love to see the skiers and riders come out to support a great cause! Their “Skiing in Memory of ...” and “Riding in Honor of ...” badges really make a great statement on the mountain!", says Celina Braun, Group Sales Coordinator. To register or for more information please go to: http://community.acsevents.org/patspeak or call Pamela Ritchie, American Cancer Society, Community Executive at 603-763-4432 or (800) 227-2345. Related links: Pats Peak, New Hampshire ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=17&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com MASCOT DAY AT PATS PEAK Mascots, Fun Activities and more Henniker, NH, January 16, 2012 – Pats Peak, southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, is hosting an exciting Mascot Day on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Mascots from all over the area will be at Pats Peak for a Mascot Fashion Show along with fun activities. Guests can bring a camera to have their photo taken with some fun mascots. Over 25 mascots from around the state attend this family fun event. The fun activities start at 1pm with a Tug of War, Fashion Show, Dance Off and Award Ceremony. Radio Disney will also be at Pats Peak with music, games, prizes and more. "Mascot Day was created for a fun day for families to come out and celebrate outdoor winter family fun," said Jim Wall, events director. Look for these Mascots around the mountain (subject to changes): Boris, the Bear - Pats Peak Snowball, the Snowtiger - Pats Peak Fungo - Fisher Cats Crash - Monarchs Max - Monarchs Bob the Builder Nemo Buzz Light Year Sponge Bob Square Pants Smokey the Bear Oakie - Oakhurst Dairy Chucky - Chucky Cheese Monty, the Mallard - Mount Washington Cruise McGruffy Snowball, the Snow Tiger - Mount Sunapee Sparky the Fire Dog Elmo Milo - New Hampshire Motor Speedway DARE Lion Related links: Pats Peak, New Hampshire ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=18&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com BIG AIR CONTEST AT PATS PEAK SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2012 Snowboarders and Skiers compete in a Big Air Contest in Turbulence Park Henniker, NH, January 16, 2012-- PATS PEAK, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, announces its S&DUB Board Shop/CandyGrind Big Air Contest on Saturday, January 21, 2012, sponsored by Pats Peak, S&W Sports and CandyGrind. The Big Air Contest will take place in Turbulence Park starting at 12:30pm. Registration for the Big Air is from 8:30am to 11:30am in the Valley Lodge with a $20 Entry Fee plus at least a Valley Lift Ticket is required or Pats Peak Season Pass. All participants must sign a release of liability form, ages 17 years old and under need a parent to sign a parental consent form. There will be over $1,000 in prizes. "Our park crew is excited to be hosting our annual Big Air Contest," says Phil Grant, Park Supervisor. "This year we will have two big air jumps, which will double the excitement!" Related links: Pats Peak, New Hampshire Terrain Parks at Pats Peak ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=2&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com BUS SERVICE FROM THE BOSTON AREA AND SALEM, NH DIRECT TO PATS PEAK ON SATURDAY AFTERNOONS Get on the bus and save! Henniker, NH, January 10, 2012 – Pats Peak, southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, continues their bus service on Saturdays from the Boston Area and now added a pick up location at Ski Haus in Salem, NH. Roundtrip transportation is provided on a Motor Coach Bus starting on Saturday, January 14, 2012. Bus Trip & Lift Ticket Package includes round trip transportation, lift ticket, rental equipment, snowtubing and live entertainment for only $65 per person. Bus Departs from these locations: Braintree Lot (Roc-Sam Park Dr.) at 11:30am Comm. Ave/Warren Towers at 12:10pm Ruggles T Station Roundabout at 12:30pm Ski Haus, Salem, NH at 1:20pm The bus departs from Pats Peak at 9:30pm. Reservations must be made in advanced online at https://www.enttours.com/patspeak.aspx or call (781) 849-0200. "We have been elated to see the response to our bus service! We have been able to add a new pick up location in Salem NH, and have been receiving requests to add new locations. We have even had some dates sell out, so make sure you reserve your seats early," comments Celina Braun, Group Sales Coordinator at Pats Peak. For more information, check out the Group Bus Service page at: http://www.patspeak.com/groups_bustrips.htm. Related links: Pats Peak, New Hampshire Bus Service ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=3&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com DIVERSITY DAY GOES POP AT PATS PEAK ON MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012 Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowtubing, Fun, Celebration! Henniker, NH, January 6, 2012 – PATS PEAK, southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, announces its eleventh annual Diversity Day Goes POP to be celebrated on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 16, 2012 from 3pm to 9pm. Diversity Day Goes POP, Pay-One-Price, for just $43 skiers and riders can enjoy access to skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, rentals and lesson tips from 3pm to 9pm. Snowtubing is from 5pm to 9pm and Lesson Tips are from 4pm to 6pm. Group discounts are available for 15 or more people starting at 1pm. Contact PATS PEAK Group Sales in advance at 1-888-PATS PEAK, ext. 106 or email groupsales@patspeak.com in advance for all the details. Diversity Day at PATS PEAK celebrates the work, spirit and vision of Martin Luther King by hosting a special winter fun event. This winter fun event commemorates the importance of diversity, nondiscrimination, and freedom. It’s an opportunity to come to the slopes of New Hampshire no matter a person's ethnicity, social, or economic background. “Diversity Day Goes POP is a program that encourages people who may believe that this is a sport out of their reach to try skiing or snowboarding," says Jim Wall, Director of Services. Focusing on the diversity of cultures around the world, world music will be showcased in the lodge complete with a DJ and dancing. For more information on Diversity Day Goes POP, contact Jim Wall at 603-428-3245 ext. 122. Related links: Pats Peak, New Hampshire ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=6&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com SPEND YOUR HOLIDAY VACATION WEEK AT PATS PEAK Lots of fun including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, entertainment and more. Henniker, NH, December 23, 2011 -- Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, is open for skiing and riding. Thanks to the hard work of the groomers and snowmakers Pats Peak is currently open with 13 trails and slopes (60% of the mountain) with more scheduled to open shortly. Turbulence Terrain Park is also open with more features being added as snowmaking continues. The Snowtubing Park will be open daily during the holiday week. Snowmaking will continue throughout the holiday week. The grooming fleet is out on the mountain each and every night to give skiers and riders the best conditions daily. Lift Operating Hours For The Holiday Week: Saturday, Dec. 24: 8:30am to 4pm Sunday, Dec. 25: Closed for Christmas Day Monday, Dec. 26 through Thursday, Dec. 29: 8:30am to 9pm Friday, Dec. 30: 8:30am to 10pm Saturday, Dec. 31: 8:30am to 10pm – New Year’s Eve Goes POP, Only $53 Sunday, Jan. 1: 8:30am to 9pm Monday, Jan. 2: 8:30am to 9pm Snowtubing Operating Hours For The Holiday Week starting on Monday, Dec. 26: Monday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 29: 9am to 9pm Saturday, Dec. 31: 9am to 10pm– New Year’s Eve Goes POP, Only $53, 3-10pm; POP Tubing: 5-10pm. Sunday, Jan. 1: 9am to 9pm Monday, Jan. 1: 9am to 9pm POP, PAY-ONE-PRICE, UNDER THE LIGHTS ON SATURDAY NIGHTS! New Year's Eve Goes "POP"! - Only $53, Saturday, December 31, 2011 Combine all the great benefits of "POP", Pay One Price, for skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, rentals and lesson tips with the celebration of New Year's Eve with a live band, comedian, party favors and fireworks to make one great time! The slopes are open until 10pm and the fireworks will be at 10:30pm. Then come inside to the Sled Pub to warm up and ring in the New Year. (Our traditional NYE Party will return December 31, 2012.) Step Up To New Year's Eve Goes POP Tickets: Ticket Valid: 12pm to 10pm - $83 Ticket Valid: 1pm to 10pm - $73 Ticket Valid: 2pm to 10pm - $63 Ticket Valid: 3pm to 10pm - $53 Saturday Night POP, Pay-One-Price, starting on January 7, 2012 – Only $43 Includes skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, rentals, lesson tips and entertainment. Saturday Night POP runs from January 7, 2012 to End of Season 2012. Ski or Ride on a Saturday Night from 3 pm to 10 pm for only $43. Tubing hours are from 5 pm to 10 pm. Lesson Tips are from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Beginners Area. Step Up To "POP" Tickets: Ticket Valid: 12pm to 10pm - $73 Ticket Valid: 1pm to 10pm - $63 Ticket Valid: 2pm to 10pm - $53 Ticket Valid: 3pm to 10pm - $43 The POP ticket is the only lift ticket available on Saturday nights. Rentals available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rentals for children 5 and under during POP is $24. Lessons & Packages The Pats Peak Snowsports School offers lesson programs for all ages and abilities. Programs offer personal attention, safety, and instruction. The Pats Peak Ski and Snowboard School bases its instruction on the American Teaching System, a method used by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). This method is proven program for developing and refining skills. Experienced and certified staff provides instruction for skiers and riders of all ages and abilities. New this season, Pats Peak is now a Burton Learn To Ride (LTR) Center with LTR Boards designed to accelerate learning to snowboard by utilizing beginner-specific equipment. The Starter Special is for the first time skier or snowboarder ages 6 and up and includes beginner group lesson, rental equipment, and full day lower mountain lift ticket (8:30am-4pm). This is the package that enters you in the Pats Peak Passport Program, an Award Winning, All Inclusive, program, designed for Beginners. This is a four day program where you purchase the Passport Package on three separate days and then on the fourth day purchase a Lift & Rental Package to get a Pats Peak unlimited season pass and free daily use of rental equipment for the rest of the season! Plus, you’re eligible for half price group lessons. No reservations are necessary for the Starter Special. The Starter Special is available every half hour starting at 9am until 2pm on weekends and holidays (available 10am; 11:30am; 1:30pm midweek and during February MA and NH Vacation Weeks). The Skier's/Snowboarder's Package includes a group lesson (10:00am, 11:30am and 1:30pm), rental equipment and all lifts, full day lift ticket (8:30am-4pm). The Lift & Lesson Package includes a group lesson (10:00 am, 11:30am and 1:30pm) and all lifts, full day lift ticket (8:30am-4pm). Reservations are not necessary for Lift & Lesson Packages. The Lift & Rental Package includes all lifts, full day lift ticket and rental equipment. Group Lessons are 1 to 1-1/2 hours in duration for ages 6 & up, offered daily at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. Reservations are not necessary for group lessons. Private lessons are for one hour and require an appointment. Private Lessons are available for all ages and all abilities for skiing, snowboarding and telemark skiing. All-day, half-day & video analysis also available by appointment.   Kids' Programs Cub’s Club (ages 3-5) and Bear’s Club (ages 6-14) full-day and half-day programs are available on weekends and holiday periods. Cub’s Club is child care with outdoor play and an introduction to skiing for children ages 3-5 years old. Lessons leave promptly at 9:30am for the morning session and 1pm for the afternoon session. Through this program children can learn and discover at their own speed. Bear’s Club students meet their instructors at the Bear's Den. Lessons leave promptly at 9:30am for the morning session and 1pm for the afternoon session. Parents pick up their children at 3:30pm. Space is limited. Advanced reservations are highly recommended for both programs online at www.patspeak.com or by calling the Snowsports School at 603-428-3245. A 3-Day School Vacation Camp, Mon-Wed Dec. 26-28, is available during Christmas Vacation Week for ages 6 to 13, all abilities. School Vacation Camps are a great time for kids to come out, spend some time on the slopes, have fun with other kids and enjoy some great winter exercise. Camps are 6 hours per day, 9:30am to 3:30pm and include Lunch. The deadline has been extended for last minute signs ups. To register for the 3-Day School Vacation Camp, call the Snowsports School at 603-428-3245 or download and print the application under the Snowsports School section on www.patspeak.com. Seasonal Kids Programs for ages 3-14 years old starts December 26th (1/2 day starting at 1pm) and meet on weekends, holidays and vacation periods from 9:30am to 3:30pm with an hour break for lunch. Related links: Pats Peak, New Hampshire ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=5&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com PAY-ONE-PRICE PROGRAM ON SATURDAY NIGHTS AT PATS PEAK: THE MOST FUN YOU CAN HAVE FOR $43 Lift Tickets, Rentals, Lessons Tips, Tubing, Bonfires and Entertainment on Saturday Nights Henniker, NH, December 16, 2011 – Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, announces the return of its Pay-One-Price (POP) program. For just $43 per person, guests have access to skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, lesson tips, rentals, bonfires, and entertainment on Saturday nights from January 7, 2012 through End of Season 2012 from 3pm to 10pm. Snowtubing hours are from 5pm to 10pm. Guest can arrive earlier in the day on Saturday and get their rental equipment to start skiing/riding earlier and spend more time on the slopes. “Step Up To POP Tickets” are available from 12pm-10pm for $73; 1pm-10pm for $63; 2pm-10pm for $53; 3pm-10pm for $43. These are the only tickets available on Saturday nights for all ages. Rental equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. New Year’s Eve 2011 Goes POP from 3pm-10pm on Saturday, December 31, 2011 for only $53. In addition to the regular POP benefits, there will be a live band, comedians, party favors and fireworks to kick off the new year. Saturday Night POP Group Discounts are available for 15 or more people with advanced reservations through Group Sales at 1-888-PATS PEAK, ext. 106. "Our Saturday Night POP ticket is significantly discounted to give guests new to skiing or snowboarding a chance to try it at a very affordable rate. It’s also a great opportunity for skiers to try snowboarding or vice versa, since the rental equipment and lesson tips are included in the ticket," says Kris Blomback, General Manager. "It has also become a popular evening for many ethnic diverse groups to experience skiing and snowboarding. After some time skiing/riding, guests can even get in some snowtubing, which is also included in the ticket price. It’s a great time for the whole family to enjoy," says Blomback. The Sled Pub is open on Saturday nights until midnight, with live music from 4pm-9pm, and food service continues until 11pm. Pats Peak offers night skiing “Under the Lights” starting December 26th on 100% of the mountain with beginner through expert trails. Pats Peak is New Hampshire's “Largest Night Skiing Facility” with the only beginner run in the state open day and night! Night skiing lift hours are Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 9pm and Friday & Saturday from 3pm to 10pm. Related links: Pats Peak, New Hampshire Pats Peak POP Saturday Nights ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=11&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com PATS PEAK SKI AREA INVITES SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS TO FORM ADULT RACE TEAMS Open to all abilities Henniker, NH, December 9, 2011 – Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, invites skiers and snowboarders to form teams to compete in the Pats Peak Adult/Corporate Racing Series. This is the 23rd season of Adult/Corporate Racing at Pats Peak! Individuals or those who don't have a complete team can easily be placed on other teams. The cost is $650 per team and includes weekly races, a lift ticket from 3pm to 9pm on race nights, prizes, après-ski party each race night and an awards dinner at the end of the series. This racing series competes in the NASTAR dual GS format. Teams consist of five to seven skiers or snowboarders at least 21 years of age and older. The top five best times for each night are calculated. Individual and team rankings are based on a points system to determine finishes. Prizes are awarded to individual men, women, and teams, both weekly and cumulatively. Races are scheduled Monday through Thursday starting the week of January 2, 2012 and concludes at the end of NH School Vacation Week. Races are held weekly, weather permitting. The entry fee guarantees seven races, which count towards the finals. Any make-ups (to reach seven races) will be held on Thursday and Friday nights in March. Medal points will be awarded to individuals and medal points will go towards their team score. The racing series is sponsored by Coors Light, S&W Sports, Marker, Grappone Automotive Group and several other corporate sponsors. Teams can sign up online at www.patspeak.com or call Pats Peak at 1-888-PATS-PEAK (1-888-728-7732), ext. 115. Individuals or those who don't have a complete team can easily be placed on other teams by the Pats Peak Race Department. Related links: Adult/Corporate Racing Series Pats Peak, New Hampshire ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=9&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com TWO FAMILY-OWNED COMPANIES CONTINUE TO JOIN FORCES Grappone Automotive Group is the Official Dealership of Pats Peak Ski Area Henniker, NH, December 6, 2011 – Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, announces the sixth year of a partnership with Grappone Automotive Group, making Grappone Automotive the "Official Dealership of PATS PEAK". "Our partnership with Grappone Automotive is a great way to provide value to both companies. It provides a great incentive to purchase a vehicle from Grappone Automotive, as well as a chance to enjoy the outdoors during the winter months. This partnership offers a quality product to our consumers. It’s very exciting to work closely with another local family-owned business," comments Kris Blomback, General Manager of Pats Peak. This sponsorship gives both parties great visibility and further solidifies Grappone Automotive Group as the dealership of choice for snowsports enthusiasts and like-minded consumers. Under this partnership, Grappone Automotive Group continues to provide significant joint marketing and advertisement programs, as well as display vehicles for the ski area. During the winter months, Grappone Automotive will provide customers two Pats Peak Season Passes with every purchase. For more information on this promotion, go to grapponespecials.com. ### More about Grappone Automotive Group: Grappone Automotive Group has been meeting New Hampshire’s automotive needs for over 85 years. Grappone Automotive is one of the largest privately owned companies in New Hampshire. Their unwavering work ethic and family ideals have made them successful and have enabled them to effectively adapt to a changing industry and economic climate. While they continually rededicate themselves to provide the very best in quality information, products, sales and services to their customers, their core values remain constant and unwavering. They’re building a better future for their customers, their Company and their community. That’s a Grappone Promise. Grappone Automotive Group is located at exit 12S off I-93 in Bow, NH, 800-528-8993, grappone.com. More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=10&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com PATS PEAK SKI AREA OFFERS ADULT SKI/SNOWBOARD CLINICS AND WOMEN'S ONLY WEDNESDAY PROGRAM Professional Lesson Clinics with Individual Attention Henniker, NH, December 6, 2011 - Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, invites Adults to join a Weekday Lesson Clinic, the most cost effective way to learn or improve your skills with lots of attention on individual development. This is the perfect program for anyone with flexibility to take time off during the week. Skiers & Snowboarders of all abilities are welcome. Adult Clinics include a professional Lesson Clinics with the Pats Peak Snowsports School, a morning half-day lift ticket and lunch - all for less than the cost of a Half-Day Lift Ticket! Adult Clinics can be taken Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning, starting the January 3, 2011 until the end of the season (excluding Wednesdays, Monday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, February President’s Week and NH School Vacation Week). These clinics meet at 10am at the Snowsports School Meeting Place. Discount Adult Clinic Cards are available: $175 Card for 5-Adult Clinics; $300 Card for 10-Adult Clinics; $40/day Guest for a Day/Try our Adult Clinic; $125 Card for 5-Adult Clinics for a Season Pass Holder; $200 Card for 10-Adult Clinics for a Season Pass Holder; $30/day Guest for a Day/Try our Program for a Season Pass Holder. The Adult Clinic Cards are transferable and may be used for multiple transactions on one day. They are good for the ski and ride season in which they were purchased. On Wednesdays, starting January 4, 2012, women can participate in the WOW, Women’s Only Wednesday, Program. Women start the day off at 9am by enjoying a continental breakfast and an exciting morning discussion, designed specifically for women. Discussion topics include: skiing/snowboarding fears and risk factors, yoga, skiing/riding exercises, nutrition, strength & power, stance and balance, physical and psychological gender differences, confidence building, equipment and boot fitting, and video analysis to enhance basic skills and improve personal skiing/snowboarding. After morning discussions, participants head out onto the slopes for on-hill clinics taught by women only. The morning ends with a delicious lunch with instructors, allowing students and instructors to discuss their morning on the slopes. The cost is only $269 for a full 7-week program, lift, lesson, morning discussions, continental breakfast and lunch ($195 for Season Pass Holders). Skiers/Snowboarders are welcome to sign up at the Pats Peak Snowsports Desk to “Try our Program” for a daily fee of $60/day for the WOW Program. Cub’s Club Kids Programs are available for children whose parent is participating in the Adult Clinics or WOW Program. Cub’s Club Child Care at Pats Peak opens at 8:15 am. Advanced reservations are required. Cub's Club Child Care is available for children ages 4 months to 6 years old. The cost is $12 per hour. Cub's Club is available for children ages 3 years to 6 years. This includes a half-day of child care, 1-hour lesson and lunch. Weekday Cub’s Club Cards are available: $150 Card for 5-Weekday Cub’s Clubs; $250 Card for 10-Weekday Cub’s Clubs; $35 Guest for a Day/Try our Program Weekday Cub’s Club. The Cub's Club Cards are transferable and may be used for multiple transactions on one day. They are good for the ski and ride season in which they were purchased. “The Adult Clinic is a great program for retail associates, hospital employees, law enforcement, restaurant personnel, mothers and retirees who have a midweek day off. They can choose a weekday that fits their schedule the best allowing them to get out on the slopes at least once a week improving their ability and endurance”, says Bertie Holland, Snowsports School Director. "The WOW Program is a great program for women to feel comfortable learning on the slopes", say Holland. "Our female instructors personalize the program to the wants and needs of the group of participants." For more information on these programs, check out online at www.patspeak.com or call the Pats Peak Snowsports School at 1-888-PATS-PEAK (1-888-728-7732). Related links: Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics, New Hampshire Pats Peak, New Hampshire ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=12&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing PATS PEAK SKIING, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com PATS PEAK STATS & FACTS 2011/2012 WINTER SEASON Location: Pats Peak Ski Area is conveniently located in Southern NH off I-89 in the town of Henniker. Address and Phone Numbers: Mailing Address: PO Box 2448, Henniker, NH 03242 Physical Address: 686 Flanders Road (off Route 114), Henniker, NH 03242 General Information: (603) 428-3245 24-Hour Snow Conditions: 1-888-PATS-PEAK (1-888-728-7732) Fax: (603) 428-7821 Web Address: www.patspeak.com Email Address: info@patspeak.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/patspeakskiarea Twitter: www.twitter.com/patspeak More about Pats Peak: Pats Peak is New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination with 22 well-groomed trails, three terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking, night skiing on all trails, three separate beginner areas and some of the most challenging terrain in Southern New Hampshire. Pats Peak has more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult Corporate Racing League, an After School Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools and the most Night Skiing in Southern New Hampshire. Pats Peak is one of the state’s most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains. From three separate beginner areas to the only ski area in the state to boast two F.I.S. Race Trails, Pats Peak will introduce its guests to the best way of celebrating winter. For the best deal around -- POP (Pay One Price) Saturday Nights Under the Lights for one low price of $43, January through March, includes Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Rentals, Lesson Tips, Bonfires and Entertainment. At Pats Peak, when the sun sets, the fun is just beginning. Night skiing & snowboarding gives you more time to practice your new skills or improve your current style. In fact Pats Peak has one of the largest night skiing facilities in all of Northern New England, with 100% of the terrain lit for night skiing. Snowboarders and freestyle skiers love Turbulence Terrain Park and F5 Park with plenty of jumps and rails to challenge even the most experienced skier or snowboarder. Pats Peak has everything you need from rentals to ski school to child care. And don’t forget to try the best M&M cookies anywhere in the world! Spend less time in your car and more time on the mountain - ski or ride Pats Peak! Pats Peak is located twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. History: This season, Pats Peak enters its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership, which makes it the longest continuously operating ski area run by the same owner. Pat Peak was the first mountain in New Hampshire to have snowmaking (1960’s) and was instrumental in getting other ski areas operational. Every year Pats Peak continually focuses to improve its facility and experience for their skiers and snowboarders. Slopes & Trails: 22 trails & slopes and 7 gladed areas 90 acres Most trails are named after winds. 3 separate beginner areas with their own lifts including 2 carpet lifts. F.I.S. Race Trail and Race Facilities on Twister. Easiest run from the summit: Breeze to Zephyr to Blast Longest run: 1.5 miles Breeze/Zephyr/Squall Line Novice 46% (10 trails) Intermediate 18% (4 trails) Advanced 14% (3 trails) Expert 22% (5 trails) Summit Elevation: 1,400 feet Base Elevation: 690 feet Vertical drop: 710 feet Night Skiing: 100% Night Skiing on all 22 trails beginning December 26th New Hampshire's Largest Night Skiing Facility with the only beginner run in the state open day and night from the summit! Night Skiing Lift Hours: Dec. 26-Mar. 1, Mon-Thurs: 3-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 3-10pm Selected Sundays: Jan. 1, Jan. 15, Feb. 19: 3-9pm Mar. 8-Mar. 24, Thurs. 3-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 3-10pm Terrain Parks: Turbulence Terrain Park, located in the Valley area. Features include tabletops, rails, boxes, wall ride and more. Features change each week based on weather, snow conditions and feedback from riders. F5 Terrain Park, a Terrain Park for high-end riders and freestyle skiers, made its debut last season and received rave reviews. This terrain park has its own surface lift for maximum laps in the park. Whisper Mini Park, located on the Whisper trail. Features include smaller boxes, rails, rollers & jumps. New for this season, a new Progression Park will be added. This park will be designed for entry-level park riders with smaller versions of terrain features and signage with helpful trick tips. Lifts: 10 Lifts: 2 Triples, 3 Doubles, 1 J-Bar Tows, 2 Beginner Handle Tows, 2 Carpet lift Uphill Capacity: 10,525 skiers/riders per hour Season: Early December to Late March Snowmaking: 100% snowmaking coverage guarantees great conditions all season long. “Snow White” is the single largest reciprocal compressor in the East. Pats Peak has one of the highest capacity computer controlled snowmaking systems per acre in the Northeast. The Hurricane trail is home to the only fully automatic SMI fan guns in all of New England. Snowmaking pipelines charge automatically and guns turn on and off as temps permit. Blizzards are produced almost every night to keep the best bump run in Southern New Hampshire in great shape all season long. The Twister trail has automated HKD snow guns, allowing a fresh coat of snow to be added nightly to the trail. Improvements: The 2011/2012 season brings with it upgraded snowmaking capabilities; new Burton Learn To Ride Center; new rental equipment; new progression parks and camps; improved website; additional air conditioning; upgrades to outside of the base lodges; new base lodge carpet; and renovated bathrooms for the Sleigh Room. Groups: Groups, including families, friends, schools and adult & youth organizations, can save money by planning their trip through Group Sales. Groups of 15 or more, save up to 30% off the standard lift rates and packages. Advanced reservations are required and group leaders are responsible for full payment of their group on the day of the trip. Day rates, weekend rates and seasonal contact rates are available. For more information about Group Sales at Pats Peak, click here. Email: groupsales@patspeak.com, Phone: 1-888-PATS PEAK, ext. 106. Exclusive Tubing Park Rentals are available for a company or private event. Snowtubing Birthday Parties are also available. Advanced reservations required by contacting Group Sales at 1-888-PATS PEAK,, ext. 106 or groupsales@patspeak.com. Lift Ticket Operating Hours: *Opening Day may be earlier if temps permit. December 2011: *Dec. 3 thru Dec. 24 – 8:30 AM to 4 PM Dec. 25 - Closed Dec. 26 thru Dec. 29 – 8:30 AM to 9 PM Dec. 30 & 31: 8:30 AM to 10 PM January 2012: Monday thru Thursday - 8:30 AM to 9 PM Friday & Saturday - 8:30 AM to 10 PM Sundays: 8:30 AM to 4 PM Except Sunday, Jan 1 & Jan. 15 – 8:30 AM to 9 PM February 2012: Monday thru Thursday - 8:30 AM to 9 PM Friday & Saturday - 8:30 AM to 10 PM Sundays: 8:30 AM to 4 PM Except Sunday, Feb. 19 – 8:30 AM to 9 PM March 2012: Monday thru Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 4 PM Thursdays: 8:30 AM to 9 PM Friday & Saturday - 8:30 AM to 10 PM Sundays: 8:30 AM to 4 PM Closing Day: Sunday, Mar. 25 See our Operating Schedule page. POP (Pay-One-Price) Saturday Nights - $43: $43 Saturday Night Pay-One-Price (POP) starting Saturday, January 7, 2012 through End of Season 2012 from 3pm-10pm includes: Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing (tubing hours 5pm-10pm), Rentals, Lesson Tips, Bonfires and Entertainment. Get to the mountain earlier, get your rental equipment, start skiing/riding earlier: Step Up To “POP” Tickets Ticket Valid: 12pm - 10pm $73 1pm - 10pm $63 2pm - 10pm $53 3pm - 10pm $43 The POP Ticket is the only ticket available on Saturday Nights. Rentals available on a first-come, first-served basis. Child (5 and under) $24 for rentals during POP. POP Group Discounts for groups of 15 or more people – Contact Pats Peak Group Sales. Special New Year’s Eve Goes POP from 3pm-10pm, Saturday, December 31, 2011 – Only $53 – in addition to regular POP there will be a live band, comedians, party favors and fireworks. Snowtubing: The Snowtubing Park is located on the Gusty trail, serviced by a lift to get you back up to the top of the lanes. The Tubing Park is 600 feet long with several lanes. Ski boots are not allowed and riders must be 44" tall and at least 5 years old to snowtube. Riders must lay on their stomachs to tube. Snowtubing tickets are limited in order to ensure a pleasurable tubing experience for you! Advanced Reservations Recommended. To reserve at least 24-hours in advance, call 1-888-PATS PEAK or click here. Snowtubing reservations required for any groups of 15 or more by calling Group Sales at 1-888-PATS PEAK, ext. 106. Snowtubing Hours (Mid-December thru Mid-March): Fridays: 3 to 9 pm Saturdays: 9 am to 10 pm; POP tubing 5pm to 10pm Sundays: 9 am to 5 pm Holiday Weeks/School Vacation Weeks/Select Sundays (Jan. 1, Jan. 15, Feb. 19): 9am-9pm Snowtubing Pricing: $16 for a Two-Hour Session $18 for a Four-Hour Session Saturday Night Tubing is from 5-10 pm. $43 for Saturday Nights POP Program includes skiing, snowboarding, rentals, lesson tips and snowtubing. This is the only ticket available on Saturday Nights. Exclusive Tubing Park Rentals are available for a company or private event. Advanced reservations required by contacting Group Sales at 1-888-PATS PEAK (728-7732), ext. 106 or groupsales@patspeak.com. Snowtubing Birthday Parties: Snowtubing Birthday Parties are just $24 per person and include snowtubing, pizza, soda, goodie bag and hot chocolate. Snowtubing Birthday Parties are available Friday Nights, Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays. Advanced reservations required by contacting Group Sales at 1-888-PATS PEAK, ext. 106 or groupsales@patspeak.com. Season Passes: Powder Pass Club, Unlimited Season Pass, Midweek Season Pass, College Season Pass and Transferable Season Pass are available. Season Pass Holders can able to add money to their Season Pass Cards to use as a debit card anywhere on the mountain. College Season Pass and Transferable Season Pass are also available. Click here for more information. "PEAK" Reward Program Unlimited Season Pass Program: Get 10 family members, friends or co-workers together to purchase PATS PEAK Season Passes at a discounted rate and start receiving the "Rewards"! For more info, check out our "PEAK" Reward page or call (603) 428-3245. Pats peak has teamed up with other great mountains to give Added Value to their pass holders. Check out the Season Pass page for details. Dining Options: Tradewinds Café: Tradewinds Café is the main cafeteria offering quality fresh foods with many of the dishes homemade. Tradewinds Café opens one hour before lifts daily so guests can come early and enjoy breakfast, which is cooked to order. The cafeteria closes 15 to 30 minutes after lifts so guests can get in the last run of the day and still stop in and get a bite to eat or a hot drink before heading home. No meal is complete without a Pats Peak Famous M&M Cookie for dessert. These cookies are baked from scratch, no mixes, and are made fresh daily. The recipe is Pats Peak own and has been the same for as long as we can remember! Grilled Cheese, Plz: Pats Peak now offers a new food service venue, “Grilled Cheese Plz”, located in the Valley Lodge. Guests can satisfy their hunger with comfort foods of a made-to-order gourmet grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of tomato soup, along with a variety of other snack and drink options. Sled Pub: The Sled Pub to offers guests delicious food and a full selection of beverages in a warm fun pub style environment. Don’t miss the hottest après-ski party in the area every Saturday afternoon! Snowsports School: The Pats Peak Snowsports School bases its instruction on the American Teaching System, a method used by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). This method is proven program for developing and refining skills. Experienced and certified staff provides instruction for skiers/riders of all ages and abilities. New ~ Burton Learn To Ride (LTR) Center Pats Peak is now a Burton Learn To Ride Center (LTR) with 150 new Kids and 200 Adult LTR Boards designed to accelerate learning by utilizing beginner-specific equipment. Burton Learn To Ride provides snowboard beginners with gear designed to improve their experience as well as proven teaching methods to make for an enjoyable and successful first day. The equipment is tailored by gender and age to maximize each individual's learning potential. LTR boards are designed to reduce the likelihood of catching an edge while learning and the LTR boots and bindings are softer flexing, allowing the rider to more easily guide the board into a turn. Burton Snowboards innovative Learn-To-Ride products are specifically designed to facilitate and accelerate learning. Developed in conjunction with the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) and major resorts around North America, the LTR methodology stresses getting people to link turns in the first lesson. The Kids LTR Boards are designed for children 12 and under and groups kids with their peers, on equipment to fit their height & weight. Starter Special: For the first time skier or snowboarder ages 6 and up. Includes beginner group lesson, rental equipment, and full day lift ticket to Valley area. This is the package that enters you in the Pats Peak Passport Program. (Passport Program: Award Winning, All Inclusive, designed for Beginners. You'll receive a Passport from your instructor during the first lesson. This is a four day program where you purchase the Starter Special Package on three separate days and then on the fourth day purchase an all day/all mountain lift ticket to get your season pass good for the rest of the season at Pats Peak.) We’re so confident we can teach you how to ski or ride – we guarantee it. No reservations are necessary for the Starter Special. The Starter Special is available every half hour starting at 9:00 am until 2:30 pm on weekends and holidays (available 10:00 am; 11:30 am; 1:30 pm midweek and during MA and NH Vacation Weeks). Value Packages: Packages including Lift, Rental & Lesson, or Lift & Lesson, or Lift & Rental are available. Lesson Cards are available for a savings of approximately 10-20%. These books are non-refundable, transferable and may be used for multiple transactions throughout the day. They are good throughout the Ski Season and may be purchased at the Snowsports Desk. Private Lessons: For one hour and require an appointment. Private Lessons are available for all ages and all abilities for skiing, snowboarding and telemark skiing. Group Lessons: For ages 6 & up. Daily at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. (Please note that 1:30 p.m. lessons may be limited on some weekdays.) Group Lessons are 1 to 1-1/2 hours in duration. Kids’ Programs: Seasonal Programs are available for children starting at age 3 up to age 14 and meet on weekends, holidays and vacation periods from 9:30am to 3:30pm with an hour break for lunch. Cub’s Club Child Care is for children ages 4 months to 6 years old. The Cub's Club Program, which is child care with outdoor play and an introduction to skiing, is for ages 3-5 years old and available weekends & holidays only. Bear's Club is for ages 6-14 years old and available weekends & holidays only. Click here for more Ski & Snowboard School information. Adult Ski/Snowboard Clinics: Professional Lesson Clinics with the Pats Peak Snowsports School. Lesson Clinics can be taken Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning, starting the January 3, 2011 until the end of the season (excluding Wednesdays, Monday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, February President’s Week and NH School Vacation Week). The Adult Ski/Snowboard Clinic cards are transferable and may be used for multiple transactions on one day. They are good for the ski and ride season in which they were purchased. There are no refunds or exchanges. Lesson clinics meet at 10am at the Snowsports School Meeting Place. This program includes a morning half-day lift ticket and lunch with your instructor. Discount Clinic Cards are available: $175 Card for 5-Adult Clinics; $300 Card for 10-Adult Clinics; $40/day Guest for a Day/Try our Adult Clinic; $125 5-Adult Clinics for a Season Pass Holder; $200 10-Adult Clinics for a Season Pass Holder; $30/day Guest for a Day/Try our Program for a Season Pass Holder. Kids Programs are available for children whose parent is participating in the Adult Ski/Snowboard Clinics. For more information, click here. WOW (Women’s Only Wednesday) Program: On Wednesday mornings starting the first full week in January, women start the day off at 9 am by enjoying a continental breakfast and an exciting morning discussion, designed specifically for women. After discussions, participants head out onto the slopes for on-hill clinics taught by women only. Discussion topics include: skiing/snowboarding fears and risk factors, yoga, skiing/riding exercises, nutrition, strength & power, stance and balance, physical and psychological gender differences, confidence building, equipment and boot fitting, and video analysis to enhance basic skills and improve personal skiing/snowboarding. After morning discussions, participants head out onto the slopes for on-hill clinics taught by women only. The morning ends with a delicious lunch with instructors, allowing students and instructors to discuss their morning on the slopes. The cost is only $269 for a full seven-week program, lift, lesson, morning discussions, continental breakfast and lunch ($195 for Season Pass Holders). Skiers/Snowboarders are welcome to sign up at the Pats Peak Snowsports Desk to “Try our Program” for a daily fee of $60/day for the WOW Program. Kids Programs are available for children whose parent is participating in the WOW Program. For more information, click here. Learn to Ski and Ride Program: More than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools, recreation centers and home school programs participate in the Pats Peak’s Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program, offering lessons for all abilities and rental packages. The program is for prescheduled school groups for five weeks. Students must sign up through their school/program coordinator. Open Program available for individual registrations. For more information, click here. Cub's Club Child Care: The Pats Peak Nursery cares for children ages 4 months to 6 years old. Cub’s Club nursery care offers an outdoor play and an introduction to skiing option for children ages 3-5 years old. For more information, click here. Adult Racing Program: The race league begins the first week of January and concludes at the end of NH School Vacation Week. Races are held weekly, weather permitting. The entry fee guarantees 7 races, which count towards the finals. Any make-ups (to reach 7 races) will be held on Thursday and Friday nights in March. Teams are comprised of five to seven skiers or riders at least 21 years of age. Prizes are awarded to individual men, women, and teams, both weekly and cumulatively. All skiers and riders are treated to a season-ending dinner, prizes, and entertainment. For more information, click here. Recreational Racing: NASTAR (National Standard Race) is a great way to enjoy the challenge and thrill of recreational racing. NASTAR is located on the Downdraft trail for all ages and abilities. Open holiday periods, weekends and school vacation weeks from 11:30 am to 3 pm. Sign up to race at the top of the NASTAR Race Course. For more information, click here. Banquet Center: Pats Peak is New Hampshire’s Premier Banquet Facility accommodating up to 200 guests for any type of event. From weddings, receptions, company retreats, company meetings, class reunions, anniversary parties and more. The Pats Peak staff provides individualized service and will takes care of every desire. Facility amenities include beautiful stone fireplaces, air-conditioning and panoramic views of the mountain. Pats Peak is a one-stop banquet facility. For more information, click here. Directions: See our Directions page. ### en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=13&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com ANNUAL OCTOBERFEST AND SKI/ SNOWBOARD SALE AT PATS PEAK KICKS OFF THE WINTER SEASON New & Used Equipment, Octoberfest Celebration and Last Chance Season Pass Discount Henniker, NH, October 17, 2011– Pats Peak,, New Hampshire's premier snowsportsdestination, announces its 9th annual Octoberfest celebration in conjunction with the 41st annual Pats Peak Ski Club Ski and Snowboard Sale on Sunday, November 6, 2011. The Octoberfest celebration is from 11am to 6pm with the Ski and Snowboard Sale from 11am to 3pm. It’s one of the biggest Octoberfest celebrations in the State of New Hampshire, which includes authentic German food, live music from King Ludwig's Bavarian Band, chairlift rides, kids’ activities, woodsmen show, NH Cowboy Mounted Shooting Demo along with festive decorations to put guests in the spirit. Harpoon Brewery sponsors the event. Other sponsors include Dalbello Skiboots, Lumber Barn and Henniker Farm and Country Store. Admission is Free to this event. Kids' Activities will take place in “Bear-Varia” including Spin Art, Pumpkin People, "Doughnut Dangle", Keg Bowling, Bounce House, Face Painting Clown and more from 11am to 3pm. The Lumber Barn Woodsmen Show includes Ax Throwing, Wood Chopping, Saw Cutting and more from 11am to 3pm. The Henniker Farm and Country Store NESJA Ski Joring and Mounted Shooting Demo is from 12pm to 3pm. The Finish Line Ski & Board Shop will have an outside tent sale with deals up to 50% off! Special pricing will be available on service work in the Repair Shop, drop off the skis or board and get them ready before the season begins. "This is a great "kick off event" for the winter season. You can get ready for winter with new equipment at the sale and then relax at a fun Octoberfest celebration. Even if you don’t ski or ride, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy a fun event," says Kris Blomback, General Manager of Pats Peak. The annual Ski and Snowboard Sale is an opportunity to buy and sell new and used ski and snowboard equipment with a portion of the benefits going to the Pats Peak Ski Club, a non-profit organization benefiting junior alpine racers. Drop off times for equipment to sell are from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, November 5th and again on Sunday, November 6th from 8am to 10:30am. The sale hours on Sunday are 11am to 3pm. Sunday, November 6, 2011 is the last day to purchase Pats Peak Season Passes for up to a $50 discount. After the event, the price for an Adult Powder Pass Club Season Pass goes to $539 from $489, and the price of a Junior Powder Pass Club Season Pass goes to $439 from $389; Unlimited Season Pass goes to $469 from $429, and the price of a Junior Unlimited Season Pass goes to $379 from $339. Other Pats Peak Season Passes options are available. ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Ride Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=14&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com PATS PEAK LEARN TO SKI AND RIDE PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS GOING ON NOW! Students enjoy a 5-Week Series program along with Bonus Days. Henniker, NH, October 4, 2011 – Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, announces that registration is going on now for the 2012 Learn To Ski and Ride Program. The Pats Peak Snowsports School strives to provide their students with only the highest quality of instruction. With over 300 professional instructors, every lesson is geared toward the student’s age and ability, while providing a fun-learning environment. The Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program offers lessons for all abilities. Affordable Rental Packages for the program or entire season are available. New this year is the addition of Burton Learn to Ride, providing snowboarders with top quality equipment gear designed to improve their experience. The program is for pre-scheduled groups for a five-week series. Students must sign up through their school or recreation center coordinator in order to participate in the program. If your local school or recreation center doesn't currently have a coordinator, you can create your own program. To create your own program, call Joni Aubin in the Pats Peak Snowsports School at 603-428-3245 x112 to secure your day and time. The Pats Peak Learn to Ski & Ride Open Program is available for individual sign-ups. The Open Program offers a choice for students (juniors ages 6-17) who wish to participate in the Pats Peak Learn to Ski & Ride Program, but cannot join a school/recreation center/other program for any reason. The Open Program includes one hour of instruction and a Full Day/All Mountain lift ticket. Students have the choice of Monday through Friday for first session and Thursday and Friday for second session. Students choose 2:30 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. lesson time. To register, contact snowsportsschool@patspeak.com or (603) 428-3245. Classes are kept a maximum of 12 students with personalized classes. Level 1 through Level 9 classes for both skiing and snowboarding are available, as well as a very popular Freestyle class, which teaches the students how to use the terrain park and its elements safely. A Lift Only option is available for skiers or riders who are Level 5 or above that do not wish to take a lesson, but wish to participate in the program. Students must be at least six years old by 1/1/12 and in first grade in order to participate. Classes start on the scheduled day starting the week of January 3, 2012 for Session 1 and on Thursday, February 16, 2012 for Session 2. Discounted Weekday Parent Tickets and Frequent User Cards are available for parents/guardians. An exciting benefit for students who participate in the Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program is a Bonus Day at Pats Peak, Cranmore and Gunstock, offering (1) one free lift ticket to ski/ride at their mountain, valid Monday, February 27, 2012 through the end of their respective ski season. There is no additional cost for this benefit to the program. "Pats Peak’s popular Learn to Ski and Ride Program has been a tradition for many years. Students are able to either sign up through our easy online registration or paper registration. Our NH Ski Mountain Bonus is an exciting benefit to gives students more opportunities to have fun at other New Hampshire mountains in addition to Pats Peak. We are looking forward to another fun season", said Bertie Holland, Snowsports Director at Pats Peak. For more information on the Learn To Ski and Ride Program, go online at www.patspeak.com/winter/learn_to_ski_ride.html or contact Bertie Holland, at Bertie@patspeak.com,, (603) 428-3245 x114 or Joni Aubin at Joni@patspeak.com, (603) 428-3245 x112. Related links: Pats Peak Learn to Ski & Ride Program, New Hampshire Pats Peak, New Hampshire ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=15&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com 2011/2012 PATS PEAK SEASON PASSES EARLY SAVINGS DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 Purchase NOW and Save $! Henniker, NH, July 28, 2011--PATS PEAK, southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, announces the early season savings deadline for the 2011/2012 Season Passes. Purchase on or before September 1, 2011 at these great low rates! PATS PEAK skiers and riders can enjoy their winter season close to home, with great skiing and riding on incredible snow with outstanding customer service. PATS PEAK Season Passes provide outstanding value for guests who ski or ride frequently. Pats Peak Season Pass rates remain affordable in order to allow individuals and families to spend more time on the slopes without financial burdens. The average adult who purchases a weekend lift ticket six times, would be paying about the same as the price of an Unlimited Season Pass. Pats Peak Season Passes – Many Affordable Options: As an added convenience, Season Pass Holders can add money to their Season Pass Cards to use as a debit card anywhere on the mountain. POWDER PASS CLUB SEASON PASS Powder Pass Club Members receive additional benefits that are unique in the ski industry: 50% off midweek skiing at Waterville Valley, NH (adult all day, non-holiday), 20% off all cafeteria food and purchases in the Finish Line Ski & Board Shop, 20% off seasonal locker rentals, first run privileges with the Ski Patrol, Powder Pass baseball hat and 10-50% discounts at Southern New Hampshire establishments are just a few of the benefits. Purchase on or before: Sept. 1, 2011 Adult (18-64): $439 Junior (6-17): $339 Senior (65+): $339 UNLIMITED SEASON PASS Go from parking lot to lift! Come ski or snowboard as much as you want, when you want, day or night! Purchase on or before: Sept. 1, 2011 Adult (18-64): $389 Junior (6-17): $299 Senior (65+): $299 Military*: $299 Child (5 & under): $25 Processing Fee *Military Unlimited Season Pass rate valid for Active Duty members and their spouse of all branches with a valid US Military ID. Subject to proof of active duty. Some restrictions may apply.   MIDWEEK SEASON PASS Ski or Snowboard Monday through Friday. Does not include holiday periods: 12/26/11-1/2/12; 1/16/12; 2/20-2/24/12. Purchase on or before: Sept. 1, 2011 Ages 6+: $229 COLLEGE SEASON PASS Unlimited season pass. Must present a valid student ID at Skier Services to obtain your pass. Purchase on or before: Sept. 1, 2011 College Students: $239 TRANSFERABLE SEASON PASS Unlimited season pass that can be used by more than one person. Great for companies and families alike. One pass usage per day. Pass must be presented at ticket window. 2011/2012 Season: All Ages: $599 "PEAK" Reward Unlimited Season Pass Program: Get 10 family members, friends or co-workers together to purchase PATS PEAK Season Passes at a discounted rate and start receiving the "Rewards"! For more info, check out our "PEAK" Reward page. Upgrading Season Passes requires a $10 administration fee per pass plus price difference. All passes, with the exception of Midweek Season Passes, are valid for Saturday Night POP (rental equipment not included). Prices are determined by the passholder's age on the date purchased. Rental equipment is not included in season pass prices. Rates will increase after September 1, 2011! For more information and to purchase your 2011/2012 Pats Peak Season Pass, call at 1-888-PATS PEAK or go online at www.patspeak.com. Seasonal Rental Equipment is also available. Visit www.patspeak.com, call 1-888-PATS PEAK or stop by Skier Services for more information. Pats Peak has teamed up with three great mountains to offer variety to their season pass holders: Mount Sunapee, NH: Pats Peak Passholders receive $10-off weekends and 50%-off midweek (off the daily lift ticket rate, not to be combined with any other offers) at Mount Sunapee from Opening Day at Mount Sunapee through Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 AND from Monday, Mar. 19, 2012 through Closing Day at Mount Sunapee 2012. Discounts apply only on days and times that the season pass is valid at Pats Peak. Jay Peak, VT: Purchase a lift ticket for 50%-off the regular listed rate any day of the week including holidays (not to be combined with any other offers), when you show your Pats Peak Season Pass at Jay Peak Resort, VT. Get 20% off any lodging stay, non-holiday only (if you stay across a Friday or Saturday, there’s a 2 night minimum) at any Jay Peak Resort lodging property. Call toll free (800) 451-4449 to speak with a Jay Peak Lodging Reservations specialist to book your lodging stay. Burke Mountain, VT: Pats Peak Passholders receive 50% off FULL DAY, FULL PRICED SINGLE DAY lift tickets ANY time during the 11/12 season at Burke. Discounts apply only on days and times that the season pass is valid at Pats Peak (ex. Midweek passes are only eligible for the discount during midweek, non-holiday periods.) Discounts will not be extended without presentation of a valid season pass. No exceptions, please. Discount is for the passholder only, and the passholder must be present. Discount cannot be combined with any other offers. Guests must come to the Guest Relations Office, located in the Sherburne Base Lodge, in order to purchase their discounted ticket. ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date http://www.patspeak.com/winter/default.html?news_id=37&module_params[name]=news&module_params[mode]=default&module_params[action]=detail Media Contact: Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing Pats Peak Skiing, LLC Henniker, NH 03242 (603) 428-3245, ext. 108 lori@patspeak.com PATS PEAK Capital Improvements for the 2011/2012 Season PATS PEAK continues to re-invest in its facility to improve their guest experience. Henniker, NH, July 12, 2011 – PATS PEAK, southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, enters into its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the same local family ownership. For the upcoming season, PATS PEAK continues to focus on customer service. This year guests will find improvements in all facets of the operation to make their experience even better and easier. Through these efforts PATS PEAK continues to be a number one destination for skiers and riders in southern NH. The 2011/2012 season brings with it upgraded snowmaking capabilities; new Burton Learn To Ride Center; new rental equipment; new progression parks and camps; improved website; additional air conditioning; upgrades to outside of the base lodges; new base lodge carpet; and renovated bathrooms for the Sleigh Room. Kris Blomback, General Manager, commented, "Our team continues to focus on the guest experience as we complete our upgrades for the 2011/2012 season. Upgrades to our snowmaking system will allow us to open more terrain quicker in the early season. We are excited to be a Burton Learn To Ride Center to provide beginner snowboarders the best in equipment, teaching and programs. Our terrain parks continue to be very popular therefore we are adding progression parks to our list of park options." Upgraded Snowmaking Capabilities with Energy-Efficient Snowmaking Guns and Snowmaking Pipe Every season PATS PEAK focuses some of its capital expenditures on enhancing the already impressive 100% state-of-the-art snowmaking coverage. This year the efforts are focused on continuing to invest in the most energy efficient snowmaking equipment with the addition of eight new SMI Fan Guns and two new HKD Turbo Fans to make more snow even faster. Fan Guns require 20-25% less compressed air than other technologies, while putting out more snow in marginal temperature conditions. “We will be able to open more terrain faster and sustain it longer through stretches with marginal temperatures. Also, using this type of snowmaking technology provides us with substantial savings in energy costs”, says Blomback. Also, early season snowmaking capabilities have been upgraded with 3,000 feet of additional snowmaking pipe. “This new pipe will allow us to focus our resources efficiently. Rather then having 20 guns running on two trails this will allow us early season to run 20 guns on the same early trail. Hydrants are also being doubled up so early in the game the guns are closer together,” Blomback stated. The upgraded snowmaking capabilities will help PATS PEAK reach its goal to continue to be the first ski area in NH to be 100% open. Snowmaking in the gladed areas continues to set PATS PEAK apart from the competition. New Burton Learn To Ride (LTR) Center The Pats Peak Rental Shop is now a Burton Learn To Ride Center (LTR) with 150 new Kids and 200 Adult LTR Boards designed to accelerate learning by utilizing beginner-specific equipment. Burton Learn To Ride provides snowboard beginners with gear designed to improve their experience as well as proven teaching methods to make for an enjoyable and successful first day. The equipment is tailored by gender and age to maximize each individual's learning potential. LTR boards are designed to reduce the likelihood of catching an edge while learning and the LTR boots and bindings are softer flexing, allowing the rider to more easily guide the board into a turn. Burton Snowboards innovative Learn-To-Ride products are specifically designed to facilitate and accelerate learning. Developed in conjunction with the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) and major resorts around North America, the LTR methodology stresses getting people to link turns in the first lesson. The Kids LTR Boards are designed for children 12 and under and groups kids with their peers, on equipment to fit their height & weight. New Rental Equipment In addition to the Burton LTR Snowboard equipment, the Rental Shop continues to add to its already impressive rental fleet with 250 new pairs Dalbello Adult Ski Boots. These ski boots provide maximum performance and all day comfort and warmth to skiers. The state-of-the-art 9,600 square foot Rental Shop provides fast service to renters along with a carpet lift that takes guests and their equipment up to the slopes. Children's Center Gets Exclusive Kids Rental Fleet The Bear’s Club Program now has an exclusive Kids rental fleet of skis, snowboards and boots in order to provide better customer service to renters in these programs. Participants in the Bear’s Den Children’s Program no longer need to pick up their equipment in the rental shop before heading up to the Bear’s Den. New Progression Parks and Camps In an effort to make it easier than ever for skiers and snowboarders to learn how to ride freestyle terrain, PATS PEAK will be adding a progression park to its line up of terrain parks. These parks are designed for entry-level park riders with smaller versions of terrain features and signage with helpful trick tips. A new Freestyle Camp will be added to the Christmas and February School Vacation Weeks 3-Day Camps for ages 6 to 13. Skiers and riders will learn tips and techniques to optimize their park experience. This program is for skiers and riders who can comfortably link turns on blue terrain. Camps are 6 hours per day, 9:30am to 3:30pm, and include Lunch. Registrations will begin late Fall. Improved Website to Make Information More Interactive Launching in the Fall, patspeak.com, will provide an easy way for beginners choose the proper package and program for them. They will be asked a series of questions and the answers provided will guide them in the right direction to enjoy their day on the slopes. Additional Air Conditioning in the Sled Pub The Pats Peak Banquet Center, “The Other Season of Pats Peak”, is a popular banquet location hosting over 85 weddings and many other events during the months of April through December. During the summer months, Pats Peak banquet guests enjoy air conditioning in both lodges and this year’s improvements include additional air conditioning in the Sled Pub. New Coat of Stain and Fresh New Accents on the Base Lodges Guests arriving at the mountain will notice the new coat of stain and some fresh new accents on both base lodges. “A lot of time was spent this summer staining the base lodge buildings and on general facility upkeep to give the resort a fresher look. We continue to focus on the details,” said Blomback. New Carpets in the Base Lodge To enhance the guest experience, new carpets have been installed in the main base lodge. Not only does this enhance the winter experience but also augments the summer banquet season. Renovated Bathrooms for the Sleigh Room Winter and summer guests will be pleasantly surprised with the renovation to the Sleigh Room bathrooms. The have been completely updated with new tiles on the walls and floors along with new countertops and sinks. GREAT SEASON PASS RATES – MANY AFFORDABLE OPTIONS PATS PEAK is close to home; located only twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. Skiers and Riders can enjoy their winter season close to home at PATS PEAK, with great skiing and riding on incredible snow with outstanding customer service. PATS PEAK Season Passes provide outstanding value for guests who ski or ride frequently. An early season discounted Season Pass rate is available until September 1st. For PATS PEAK Season Pass prices and products and to order online visit http://www.patspeak.com/winter/seasonpasses.html. PAY-ONE-PRICE (POP) SATURDAY NIGHTS – UNDER THE LIGHTS PATS PEAK continues its most popular program, Pay-One-Price (POP) Saturday Nights, whereby one low price on Saturday nights allows access to lesson tips, lifts, tubing, rentals, entertainment, bonfires and more from 3pm to 10pm (tubing hours 5pm to 10pm). POP Group discount is available for 15 or more people by contacting Group Sales. It’s the most affordable night skiing in all of New England. For more information on this program, visit http://www.patspeak.com/winter/lift_rate.html. ADULT CLINICS - FOR BEGINNERS THROUGH ADVANCED The Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics are a great way for skiers and riders who have the flexibility midweek to spend their morning on the slopes. Purchase seven (7) half-days of professional lesson clinics with the Pats Peak Snowsports School including lunch with the instructor and take the lesson clinic on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday morning, starting the first full week in January until the end of the season (excluding Wednesdays, Monday of Martin Luther King, Jr Day, February President's Week or NH Vacation Week). These lesson clinics must be taken during the current season. Lesson Clinic meets at 10am at the Snowsports Meeting Place. For more information on this program, visit http://www.patspeak.com/winter/adultskiclinics.html. WOW – WOMEN’S ONLY WEDNESDAY – SKI/SNOWBOARD CLINIC The WOW Program is offered on Wednesday mornings for seven (7) weeks beginning the first full week in January (excluding February President's Week or NH Vacation Week). Skiers/riders meet for a continental breakfast at 9am in the Sleigh Room along with an exciting morning discussion, designed around the needs of the participants of the program. Then head out onto the slopes for lesson clinics taught by women! To end the morning, enjoy lunch with the instructors. For more information on this program, visit http://www.patspeak.com/winter/adultskiclinics.html. ADULT/CORPORATE NIGHT RACING – OPEN TO ALL ABILITIES Get in some time on the snow during weeknights and spend it with friends in the PATS PEAK Adult/Corporate Night Racing Series beginning in January. This race series competes in the NASTAR dual GS format on either FIS Race Trail or Twister Slope. Teams consist of five to seven team members at least 21 years of age. The top five best times for each night are calculated. Individual and team rankings are based on a points system to determine finishes. Individuals or those who don't have a complete team can easily be placed on other teams by the PATS PEAK Race Department. For more information, visit http://www.patspeak.com/winter/adultracing.html. Related links: Pats Peak, New Hampshire ### More about PATS PEAK: PATS PEAK is in its 49th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 3 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 10 high-capacity lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire. PATS PEAK has a Weekday Learn to Ski and Snowboard Program for more than 8,000 kids from over 100 local schools. There are more than 70 Adult Racing teams in the Adult/Corporate Racing League. Many adults participate in the weekday Adult Ski & Snowboard Clinics for all ability levels. PATS PEAK has 100% of its trails and slopes lit for night and is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, with three separate beginner areas. During the "Other Season of Pats Peak", Pats Peak Banquet Center is the perfect location for wedding receptions, parties, company meetings, company outings, or any social gathering! PATS PEAK is located in Henniker, NH, just twenty minutes from Concord, forty minutes from Manchester, and ninety minutes from Boston. The latest information, snow conditions, photos and events are available at www.patspeak.com or call 1-888-PATS PEAK (1-888-728-7732). PATS PEAK can be reached: * By telephone at 603-428-3245 * By FAX at 603-428-7821 * 24-hour snow conditions at 1-888-PATS-PEAK * Online at www.patspeak.com en-us $date