Press Release

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 AT PATS PEAK
Lots of fun including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, entertainment and more.

Henniker, NH, December 20, 2009 -- Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, has 100% of its trails open for skiing and riding. Thanks to the recent colder temperatures and the dedication of the snowmakers, Pats Peak is the first NH ski area to have 100% of its trails open.

Turbulence Terrain Park has six features and the new terrain park, F5 Terrain Park, is being constructed and plans to be open for the holiday period. The Snowtubing Park will be open daily during the holiday week. The grooming fleet is out on the mountain each and every night to give skiers/riders the best conditions daily.

Lift Operating Hours For The Holiday Week:
Night ticket starts at 3pm.
Monday, Dec. 21 through Thursday, Dec. 24: 8:30am to 4pm
Friday, Dec. 25: Closed for Christmas Day
Saturday, Dec. 26: 8:30am to 10pm. $39 Pay-One-Price (POP) 3-10pm; POP Tubing: 5-10pm
Sunday, Dec. 27 through Wednesday, Dec. 30: 8:30am to 9pm
Thursday, Dec. 31: 8:30am to 10pm – New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
Friday, Jan. 1: 8:30am to 10pm
Saturday, Jan. 2: 8:30am to 10pm. $39 Pay-One-Price (POP) 3-10pm; POP Tubing: 5-10pm
Sunday, Jan. 3: 8:30am to 4pm

Snowtubing Operating Hours For The Holiday Week:
Saturday, Dec. 26: 9am to 10pm. $39 Pay-One-Price (POP) 3-10pm; POP Tubing: 5-10pm
Sunday, Dec. 27 through Wednesday, Dec. 30: 9am to 9pm
Thursday, Dec. 31: 9am to 10pm – New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
Friday, Jan. 1: 9am to 9pm
Saturday, Jan. 2: 9am to 10pm. $39 Pay-One-Price (POP) 3-10pm; POP Tubing: 5-10pm
Sunday, Jan. 3: 9am to 5pm

Please note: Closed on Friday, December 25th to observe Christmas Day.

POP, Pay-One-Price, Under the Lights on Saturday Nights!
Pay-One-Price (POP) is only $39 and includes skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, rental equipment, lesson tips and entertainment. Ski or ride on Saturday Nights 3pm to 10pm. Tubing hours are from 5pm to 10pm. Lesson Tips are from 4pm to 6pm in the Beginners Area.

Step Up To "POP" Tickets:
Ticket Valid: 12pm to 10pm - $69
Ticket Valid: 1pm to 10pm - $59
Ticket Valid: 2pm to 10pm - $49
Ticket Valid: 3pm to 10pm - $39

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 $20. The most affordable night skiing in all of New England!

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. 28-30, 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 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.

NASTAR Race Course
The NASTAR race course is scheduled to open on Sunday, December 27! The NASTAR course is open weekends, holiday periods and school vacation weeks from 11am to 3pm. NASTAR Race Course is set on the "Downdraft" trail for all ages and abilities. For more information, call the PATS PEAK Ski School at 603-428-3245.

First NASTAR Run for Juniors (6-17) is $3.00
First NASTAR Run for Adults (18+) is $4.00
Each Additional NASTAR Run is $1.00
Unlimited NASTAR Runs All Day is $10.00
Fun Run (this time will not be sent to NASTAR) is $2.00

Après-Ski Entertainment in the Sled Pub
Saturday, December 26:
-Après-Ski Beer Promotion: 3-7pm...Coors Light
-Après-Ski Party - Live Band: 4-9pm...The McMurphy’s

Saturday, January 2:
-Après-Ski Beer Promotion: 3-7pm...Harpoon
-Après-Ski Party - Live Band.: 4-9pm...Nick’s Other Band

Pats Peak New Year’s Eve Party Family Celebration - Thursday, December 31st
This New Year’s Eve Celebration will feature skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, comedy show, Monte Carlo for raffles prizes, dancing to “The McMurphy’s”, tasting stations, party favors, champagne toast and a midnight fireworks display. The party begins at 6pm, and the slopes are open until 10pm. Guests are invited to enjoy a range of entertainment that’s suitable for families. A “Party & Skiing" ticket allows access to every activity. “Party Only”, “Skiing Only” and “Tubing Only” tickets are also available. For ticket information and a schedule of events, check out www.patspeak.com. This is an all weather event. Tickets are non-refundable. Party and Skiing: Adult: $90; Junior/Senior: $50. Party Only: Adult: $70; Junior/Senior: $35.

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More about PATS PEAK:
PATS PEAK is in its 47th 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
• Online at www.patspeak.com

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