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Midweek ski and stay packages make skiing in Mt Washington Valley, NH all about the options.

NORTH CONWAY, NH -Boasting some of the best skiing and riding in the East, Mt. Washington Valley, NH offers up a dozen of the finest, family friendly ski areas and nordic centers for skiers of all abilities. With 450 km of cross country and more than 250 combined alpine ski trails, plus another powder-packed skiing and riding season in the forecast, Mt Washington Valley is the premier destination in New England for your winter getaway. But with tight vacation budgets and so many ski areas to choose from, how do you know where to start in planning the ultimate wallet-proof and adventure packed ski or snowboarding vacation? It's easy, plan on purchasing Midweek Ski and Stay packages in Mt Washington Valley, which includes skiing Monday through Friday.

The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, partnering with area lodging properties and ski areas, has created the ultimate midweek ski and stay package promotion, loaded with options for skiers looking for a great experience on any budget. Guests booking a midweek ski package (found under Ski & Stay by clicking on Vacation Specials) through the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce's website at www.mtwashingtonvalley.org, will receive a ski voucher that allows them to ski or ride Monday through Friday at any one of six ski areas and six nordic centers. Packages start as low as $67 per person, per night (based on double occupancy) and are as varied as the lodging properties themselves. Choose the package that works for you. Whether you're looking for a bed & breakfast, hotel, motel or country inn, the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce has midweek ski package listings to meet your needs and budget.

Guests booking packages can redeem their vouchers and enjoy a day of skiing and riding at Bretton Woods, Cranmore Mountain Resort, King Pine Ski Area, Black Mountain, Wildcat Mountain or Shawnee Peak. Package holders can also choose to go cross country skiing at Bretton Woods Nordic Center, Bear Notch Ski Touring Center, Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center, King Pine Ski Area or Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center. For an added savings, the midweek ski voucher includes rentals and a lesson at each one of the six nordic centers.

Midweek ski and stay packages are available from the opening day of ski areas in 2009 to closing day in 2010. These packages are not available December 25, 2009 through January 1, 2010 and during February vacation week (February 15 through 21, 2010).

If you are looking for a great ski getaway but hate the long lift lines and crowded slopes and trails, do as the locals do - ski midweek. With top ski conditions, wide open trails and more fresh tracks than you can shake your ski poles at, midweek skiing provides affordability, flexibility and the ability to rip it up, all day long! For those looking to save money and savor the beauty of an unpacked ski trail, midweek skiing is a perfect and often overlooked solution.

Unlike traditional ski and stay packages, the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce's midweek ski packages are all about the options, allowing guests to decide where they want to ski this season. So get ready for the winter by booking your midweek ski package at a participating lodging property and enjoy incredible riding at unbeatable prices in the Mt. Washington Valley of NH this season!

For more information on Mt Washington Valley, NH including lodging, activities, dining and events visit mtwashingtonvalley.org or call 1-800-DO-SEE-NH (800-367-3364). To receive up-to-date information and mobile alerts on Mt. Washington Valley promotions text: MWV to 71297.

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* Photo taken from Black Mountain during the 2008/2009 winter season.