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SNOWMAKING CAPABILITIES, NEW TERRAIN PARK GROOMER,
NEW SKI PATROL BUILDING, NEW RENTAL EQUIPMENT AND MORE
PATS PEAK Capital Improvements
for the 2010/2011 Season
Henniker, NH, June 24,
2010 – PATS PEAK, southern New Hampshire’s favorite mountain, enters
into its 48th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the
same local family ownership. In order to improve its guests’
experiences, PATS PEAK is investing another $500,000 in capital
improvements for the 2010-2011 season. This brings their capital
expenditure to an incredible $5.5 million over the last six
seasons.
PATS PEAK continues to provide great snowmaking, grooming and
guest service to its skiers, snowboarders and snowtubers. Through
these efforts PATS PEAK has clearly emerged as the number one
destination for skiers and riders in southern NH.
The 2010-2011 season brings with it increased snowmaking
capabilities; new terrain park groomer; new flaik GPS technology;
new chairs on the valley double chairlift; new rental equipment;
new summit Ski Patrol building; new Snowsports School uniforms;
new Alpine Training Center deck area; and new Base Lodge carpets.
In the fall of 2010, PATS PEAK will be featured
in the theatrical release of Cheap Ski Movie, a comedy about
the epic quest to find the real meaning of skiing.
Kris Blomback, General Manager, commented, “Every season we
identify aspects of our operation that we can improve to give
our guests an even better experience at PATS PEAK. We continue
to upgrade our snowmaking system to be sure to give our skiers
the best snow surface possible. Many of our guests utilize our
rental equipment, therefore, every year we upgrade our ski and
snowboard rental equipment fleet. Our terrain parks are very
popular so we continue to stay on top of the latest groomer
technology to provide the best parks possible.”
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-Enhanced Snowmaking
Capabilities
To enhance the already outstanding 100% state-of-the-art
snowmaking coverage, new this year is the addition of
energy efficient snow guns including twelve new HKD snowguns
and six new fan guns. In addition to the new snowguns,
additional snowmaking pipe will be added to the Duster
trail for an even faster opening from the summit. This
new 10” water line will triple the pumping capacity to
the top! Automated snowmaking is also being added to the
Twister Trail allowing a fresh coat of snow added nightly
to the trail. Every season PATS PEAK strives to be the
first ski area in NH to be 100% open. The ability to open
terrain quickly is a number one priority. In addition,
making snow in the gladed areas continues to set them
apart from the competition.
"This summer PATS PEAK will be installing our most
advanced automated snowgun technology on the Twister Trail.
The Peak will be the first resort in North America to
operate our new HKD Auto-Hydrant, which will be coupled
to our patented SV-10 Tower Snowgun. This technology uses
state of the art software to control the snowguns allowing
them react instantly to weather changes that occur in
New England. In addition to providing a more reliable
surface for the skiers, these automated snowguns are among
the most energy efficient snowmakers on the market. We
know that PATS PEAK has made the commitment to be the
best and this technology will allow them to set the bar
even higher. The fully automatic Twister trail will allow
them to dust the trail nightly with fresh snow”, said
Charles Santry, President of HKD Snowmakers.
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-New Snowcat for Terrain Parks
PATS PEAK is excited to have purchased 1 of
only 18 New PistenBully 400 ParkBully’s in North America
for the 2010-2011 season. The PistenBully 400 ParkBully
is the preferred snowcat for building and maintaining
the most extreme competition terrain parks. Features like
the SwitchBlade with incorporated forks allow for quick
movement of features in the park to keep the park fresh
and exciting for riders. With a 370 horsepower and over
1200 lbs of torque, the operator has the ability to move
mountains of snow farther and faster than ever to create
the tabletops, gap jumps, spines, etc. that define a good
terrain park. The all new ParkFlex tiller puts a seamless
finish on the park so any changes in the terrain or obstacles
are clearly visible and skier/rider safety is optimized.
“We at PistenBully are proud to call PATS PEAK a partner
in the ski business and excited to put the newest technology
in snow grooming on “The Peak” to maintain their three
terrain parks", said Josh Nelson, Regional Sales
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-Partnering with flaik GPS Technology
New this season, PATS PEAK is partnering with flaik GPS
Technology to offer skier/riders a way to capture their
on-mountain experience.
The custom-designed flaik tag leverages GPS and GSM cell
phone technology to determine the real-time location of
the person wearing the tag and transmit that data to a
secure web-based application. The flaik tags track every
trail & turn as well as their speed, distance, time
and vertical feet that day and cumulatively.
This flaik tag provides piece of mind for parents whose
children are out on the mountain in lessons or exploring
on their own. Students in lessons can track their student
progress on the slopes.
After a day on the slopes, skiers/riders can go online
to review the data via the “Re-Live Your Day” application
and then make plans for their next visit. Rentals are
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-New wider and more comfortable chairs on the Valley
Double Chairlift
This year PATS PEAK is replacing the chairs on the
Valley Double Chairlift with new wider and more comfortable
chairs designed by CTEC of Salt Lake City.
-Northern New England’s Largest Rental Shop obtains
New Rental Equipment
Again this season, the Rental Shop continues to enhance its
already impressive rental fleet with 500 new pairs of skis &
bindings, 400 new pairs of boots and 100 new snowboards.
Guests receive their gear fast in the state-of-the-art 9,600
square foot Rental Shop; complete with a carpet lift that whisks
guests and their equipment up to the slopes.
-New Summit Ski Patrol Building
Construction is set to begin on a new summit Ski Patrol building.
The new building will be 16 feet wide by 32 feet long and will
have a full concrete walk out basement under it for storage.
The new Ski Patrol building will match the construction of the
other PATS PEAK buildings. A large deck will also be added to
the end of the building.
The PATS PEAK Ski Patrol members are providing the labor, free
of charge, as a labor of love. LaValley Building Supply of Newport,
NH has donated almost half of the frame materials needed to
construct the building.
-New Uniforms For Snowsports School
The PATS PEAK Snowsports School Instructors are “going green”
this season as their new Avalanche Ski Wear uniform jackets
are green in color. This change will certainly be noticed around
the mountain with over 300 ski and snowboard instructors wearing
them.
-New Deck for the Alpine Training Center
The Alpine Training Center for racers received a major expansion
and makeover last season. The improvements continue for this
upcoming season with a new deck area. PATS PEAK continues to
prove its determination to be number one in Alpine Racing.
-New Carpets in the Base Lodge
To enhance the guest experience, new carpets have been installed
in the base lodge. Not only does this enhance the winter experience
but also augments the summer banquet season.
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PEAK to be featured in CHEAP SKI MOVIE
In the fall of 2010, PATS PEAK will be featured in the theatrical
release of Cheap Ski Movie, a comedy about the epic quest to
find the real meaning of skiing. Our heroes, Jonny and Lou are
passionate, dedicated skiers of questionable talent who aspire
to cinematic glory. Their dream is to produce a ski and snowboard
movie in the genre of the legendary filmmaker, Warren Miller.
The problem is that Jonny and Lou are broke, have no equipment,
and zero connections or sponsors. But true spirit can never
put on hold by a small detail like poverty. Jonny and Lou create
life-size, cardboard standups of themselves and send them on
a journey across America to make "CHEAP SKI MOVIE."
Their images may be fake, but the places, people, and events
are REAL - the core, grassroots, heart of skiing and snowboarding.
Appearances in the movie include Billy Kidd, Glen Plake, Gretchen
Blieler, Jonny Moseley, Tanner Hall and even himself, Warren
Miller, and many more. DVD purchases will be available after
the theatrical release in the fall of 2010. Visit www.CheapSkiMovie.com
to see a trailer of the movie and more information.
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 www.patspeak.com/seasonpasses.htm.
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.
ADULT CLINICS - FOR BEGINNERS THROUGH ADVANCED
 If
you have the flexibility to ski/ride midweek, the Adult Ski
& Snowboard Clinics are a perfect way to spend your morning
on the slopes. Purchase seven (7) half-days of professional
lesson clinics with the Pats Peak Snowsports School including
lunch with your instructor. Take your lesson clinics at your
leisure 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 2009-2010 season. Lesson Clinic meets at 10am at
the Snowsports Meeting Place.
For more information on this program, visit www.patspeak.com/adultskiclinics.htm.
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). 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 your instructor.
For more information on this program, visit www.patspeak.com/adultskiclinics.htm#wow.
 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 www.patspeak.com/adultracing.htm.
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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
- Online at www.patspeak.com
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