Press Kit

News from Mt Washington Valley, NH – January 4, 2013

Contact:  Marti Mayne, 207-846-6331, PR@mtwashingtonvalley.org 

MT WASHINGTON VALLEY OFFERS #1 AFFORDABLE SKI DESTINATION SAYS TRIPADVISOR & DEAL DAYS MAKE THIS THE GO-TO SKI DESTINATON IN 2013

North Conway, NH – According to TripAdvisor’s Ski TripIndex, North Conway, New Hampshire (and all of surrounding Mt Washington Valley) offers the best ski and ride destination value in the Northeast with a TripIndex Ski cost of $247. TripAdvisor’s TripIndex Ski highlighted the combined average cost of common ski trip expenses including a one-night hotel stay, a single-day lift ticket, a basic ski equipment rental package, and a meal at a local restaurant consisting of a burger and fries and a bottle or draft of domestic beer, and found Mt Washington Valley to be the best value east of the Mississippi and among the top five in the country.

This is the second year in a row that Mt Washington Valley has received the “#1 value in the Northeast” designation from TripAdvisor’s TripIndex Ski formula and it didn’t get there by accident.  Between the incredible ski-and-stay packages and the ticket deals, Mt Washington Valley’s 13 ski resorts and XC Centers also offer up more premier skiing and boarding terrain than any other destination in New England.  Add to that six-feet of snow which fell in parts of the Valley from Christmas to New Year’s,  and Mt Washington Valley can provide more skiing and riding for the buck than anywhere in the Northeast.  Mountain Coasters, Winter ziplines & Adventure Parks, tubing, snowshoeing, SnowCoach sightseeing tours, dog sledding, sleigh rides, skating and snowmobiling galore all add to the fun, making this the year to hit the trails on sled, sleigh or skis!

TICKET DEALS

Time your visit with one of these ticket deals and you’ll see what we mean by affordable skiing in the Valley.

Combo Days at Attitash and Wildcat:
Head up to Wildcat on Mondays, or Attitash on Tuesdays, where 2 lift tickets, 2 lessons (age 13+) plus lunch vouchers are only $110.

Two-for-One Skiing at Shawnee Peak on Tuesdays:
Two people can ski or ride at Shawnee Peak on Tuesdays, from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, for only $59 ($70 on 2/26/13). Two-for-one pricing not valid on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.

Two-for-One Skiing at Bretton Woods on Wednesdays:

Alpine ski or snowboard at Bretton Woods on Wednesdays, and two people ski or ride for only $71. Interested in XC skiing? Two people can Nordic ski on Wednesdays for only $19. Two-for-one pricing not valid on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.

Two-for-One Skiing at Jackson Ski Touring on Wednesdays:

Download a coupon from Jackson's website and two can ski for the price of one on Wednesdays throughout the winter. Two-for-one deal valid in 2013 on: January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27; and March 6, 13, and 20.

Two-for-One at Great Glen Trails on Fridays:

Come up to Great Glen on Fridays and get two for one trail passes, tubing, rentals, SnowCoach tours, even the Trails Total Ticket. A downloadable Two-for-one coupon from Great Glen's website must be presented at time of purchase. Two-for-one not valid on Friday, February 22, 2013.

The Moonlight Family Four-Pack at King Pine:

Head to King Pine on Saturday nights throughout the winter, where a family of four can night ski or snowboard from 4:00 to 9:00 pm for only $54.

Family Passport Ticket Deal at Black Mountain:

A family of four (2 adults; 2 juniors) can ski or ride at Black for only $109 mid-week, non-holiday. Headed to Black during the weekend? The Family Passport is only $139 on the weekends, with no blackout dates.

SKI & STAY

Better yet, book a Midweek Ski and Stay package including skiing at one of Mt Washington Valley’s 13 ski resorts and XC Centers while you stay in cozy surroundings in the heart of ski country. Here are a few examples of great ways to ski, stay and save.

The Flexible Midweek Ski Package at Colonial Motel, North Conway, NH

Choose from a lift ticket at 6 downhill ski areas or Cross Country skiing at one of 7 Nordic ski areas, with skis and lesson included. This package includes 1 nights lodging Sunday through Thursday and an all-day lift ticket to the ski area of your choice. Prices start at $67.20 pp/pn/do. Participating downhill ski resorts are: Bretton Woods, Black, Cranmore, King Pine, Shawnee Peak, Attitash, and Wildcat. Participating Nordic centers are: Bretton Woods XC, Bear Notch Ski Touring Center, Great Glen Trails, Jackson XC, MWV Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center and King Pine Snowshoe and XC Reserve. Nordic Trail passes include pass, rental and group lesson.

Package is  available until 04-01-13. Not valid 02/21/11 to 02/27/11. Prices quoted are subject to 9% NH tax. Not to be combined with any other discounts or specials. Subject to availability.  Info: Colonial Motel, 2431 White Mountain Hwy North Conway Village, NH, Phone: 603-356-5178, 866-356-5178.

Free Great Glen Trails Skiing from Royalty Inn, Gorham, NH

Stay at Royalty Inn and receive free Skiing for the entire family at Great Glen Trails. Includes use of the state of the art health club with indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, racquetball, basketball, and extensive weight training equipment. All rooms include refrigerators, microwaves and free internet. Lodging starts at $79 per room per night through 3-31-13, non-holiday. Also, ask about the midweek No Brainer packages offering ski and stay for less than the cost of a lift ticket at Attitash and Wildcat.

Info: Royalty Inn, Main Street, Gorham, NH, 603-466-3312, 800-437-3529.

Ski & Stay Midweek from $109 per person at White Mountain Hotel & Resort

Stay one night Sunday through Thursday in deluxe accommodations with use of  the heated indoor/outdoor pool, and get one lift ticket to either Cranmore, Bretton Woods, Attitash, Wildcat, King Pine, Shawnee Peak, or Black Mountain or a Nordic trail pass, lesson and rentals at six Nordic Ski Centers for $109 per person, including one complimentary breakfast per person. Package available Sunday - Thursday through 04-15-13 excluding holiday weeks

Info: The White Mountain Hotel & Resort, West Side Road @ Hale's Location North Conway, NH, Phone: 603-356-7100, Toll Free: 800-533-6301

Stay at The Lodge at Bretton Woods, ski Bretton Woods free

Stay at The Lodge Sunday through Thursday (non-holiday*), through April 6 for $49 per person (double occupancy) and get one free Bretton Woods lift ticket per person (2 max). Relax in the indoor pool and jacuzzi and enjoy magnificent views of the Presidential Range from your private balcony or patio. Guests have access to full amenities of the Omni Mount Washington Resort, easily accessible by complimentary shuttle.

* Blackout dates include: January 18-20, 2013 and February 15-23, 2013. Starting rate is per person, per night, based on double occupancy, and is subject to availability, 9% NH Rooms & Meals Tax and $25 resort amenity fee.

Info: The Lodge, Route 302, Bretton Woods, NH, 1-603-278-1000, 800-258-0330.  

Visit www.AboutTheSnow.com for your one-stop spot for ski conditions, weather forecasts and news from Mt Washington Valley’s 13 ski resorts and XC Centers.  For a complete vacation planning guide, go to www.mtwashingtonvalley.org for the full scoop on lodging, dining, shopping, vacation specials and winter adventure.  To talk with a vacation planning concierge, call 1-800-DO-SEE-NH (1-800-367-3364).  For information on NH getaways and vacations, visit www.visitnh.gov.

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