Press Release

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

Photo Caption:
Heather Faria, Executive Director, at the Concord-Merrimack County SPCA receiving a check $5,055 from Lori Rowell, Director of Marketing at Pats Peak. Pats Peak donated $5,055 and pet supplies to the Concord-Merrimack Country SPCA along with a $600 donation to Canine Guardians for Life as part of the “Pats Peak Becomes Pets Peak” event.
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PATS PEAK BECOMES PETS PEAK
Pats Peak donates over $5,600 and pet supplies to help the needy animals

Henniker, NH, March 15, 2010 – Pats Peak became Pets Peak, Monday through Wednesday, March 8-10. Everyone who purchased a ticket to ski/ride at Pats Peak received an all-day (8:30am-4pm), all lifts, Lift Ticket for only $25. Skiers were encouraged to bring three pet items for a total $15 and get a $10 lift ticket or $15 of their $25 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 $5,655 was donated from the lift ticket sales.

Kris Blomback, General Manager of Pats Peak said, “We thought it would be a fun play on words to change Pats Peak to Pets Peak and be able to help the animals. Pats Peak loves animals and we are very pleased with the donations our guests brought for this fundraiser. We are happy to donate a portion of our ticket sales to help out these needy animals.”

“The Concord-Merrimack County SPCA is very grateful for the support of Pats Peak’s recent fundraiser. They donated an astonishing amount of funds along with Wish List items from their patrons to help the homeless animals here at the SPCA.” Shannon Camara, Manager of Communications.

“We are thankful to Pats Peak for providing us with a portion of the Pets Peak lift ticket sales. The money will go directly to the animals by offsetting the veterinary and transport costs associated with each dog we save,” 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. (603) 569-9293 www.CanineGuardiansforLife.org

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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