Press Release

Media Contact:
Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing
Pats Peak Skiing, LLC
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3245, ext. 108
lori@patspeak.com

Henniker, NH, March 2, 2009 – Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier snowsports destination, announces its 18th Annual Hawaiian Weekend Celebration, March 14th and 15th, 2009. Considered one of the best parties in the state, Hawaiian Weekend is a blow-out of spring skiing/riding, tropical decorations, helicopter rides, NASTAR races, Hot Tubs, Rail Jam and Hawaiian Foods. Hawaiian Weekend goes "Caribbean" 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.

Helicopter Rides are available, weather permitting, for just $20 per ride from 10am to 2pm on Saturday. The NASTAR Race course on the Downdraft trail is open to the public from 11am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. Hawaiian food luncheon specials are available for purchase in the cafeteria.

On Sunday, there is a Man of Steel Rail Jam in Turbulence Park at 1pm. Registration for the Rail Jam is from 10am to 12pm in the Valley Lodge on Sunday morning with a $20 Entry Fee plus at least a Valley 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.

“People are absolutely love all the effort we put into Hawaiian Weekend, and everyone has an incredible time,” says Jim Wall, Director of Services. “Spring is in the air; people are in shorts and flowered shirts and leis; the lodge and slopes are decked out in palm trees; the tropical drinks are flowing and island food is cooking. Our guests feel transported to a tropical island, right at the end of winter when they need it most.”

18th Annual Hawaiian Weekend -- Saturday & Sunday, March 14th & 15th
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

SATURDAY
Hot Tub on the Deck provided by Oasis Hot Tub and Sauna of Nashua
All Day: Most Spirited Department & Employee Contest
10am to 2pm: Helicopter Rides (weather permitting) $20 per ride
11am to 3pm: NASTAR Race on Downdraft
Lunch: Hawaiian Themed Lunch Specials
3pm to 7pm: Magic Hat Beer Promo in Sled Pub in Sled Pub
3:30pm to 8pm: Live Band -- Jah Spirit Reggae Band in Sled Pub

SUNDAY
Hot Tub on the Deck provided by Oasis Hot Tub and Sauna of Nashua
All Day: Most Spirited Department & Employee Contest
11am to 3pm: NASTAR Race on Downdraft
11am to 3pm: Magic Hat Beer Promo in Sled Pub
Lunch: Hawaiian Themed Lunch Specials
12pm to 4pm: Live Band -- Jah Spirit Reggae Band in Sled Pub
1pm: Man of Steel Rail Jam in Turbulence Park
Registration: 10am - 12pm in the Valley Lodge
Practice Time: 12:15pm - 12:50pm
Start Time: 1pm
Cost: $20 Entry Fee Plus Lift Ticket or Pats Peak Season Pass
Release forms must be signed. Age 17 and under needs parent or guardian signature.
4:30pm: Inter-Department Volleyball Tournament

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Pats Peak, New Hampshire

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More about PATS PEAK:
PATS PEAK is in its 46th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. PATS PEAK has 22 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 7 gladed areas, 2 terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 9 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, with seven consecutive weeks of half-day instruction, one day a week, 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 (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

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