Press Kit
Find the steals and the deals at Mt Washington Valley's 13 ski resorts and XC Centers
News From Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce – Dec 8, 2017
Contact: Marti Mayne, 207-846-6331 or PR@mtwashingtonvalley.org
FIND STEALS AND DEALS AT MT WASHINGTON VALLEY’S 13 SKI RESORTS & XC/SNOWSHOE CENTERS
North Conway – With 13 ski resorts and XC Centers all within a 30-minute (or less) drive of North Conway, it’s no wonder that USA Today/10 Best readers named North Conway the #1 Ski Town in North America. Now, add in some fabulous deals at your choice of all of these ski resorts and XC Centers, and you’ve got the ideal place to not only ski and ride, but save too. Peruse the offers, then start making your plans for a getaway to Mt Washington Valley, NH.
DEALS AT MT WASHINGTON VALLEY, NH ALPINE SKI RESORTS – 2017-18
Ongoing promotions at Bretton Woods
2-4-1 Wednesdays – Two adults ski or ride for the price of one during non-holiday periods.
$25 Powder & Pasta – Ski or ride from 4 – 8 p.m. and replenish with a pasta dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. Available Dec. 29 – March 10, as well as during the holiday periods of Dec. 26 – 31; Jan. 14; and Feb. 18 – 22.
$55 Next Day Upgrade – Available Monday – Friday next day, non-holiday tickets.
$110 Zip & Ski – Hit the slopes and soar above them on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour. Activities may be enjoyed on the same day or over consecutive days.
Canopy Tour 2-Fer-Tuesdays – Two guests can take flight on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour for just $110 during non-holiday Tuesdays.
Special Days at Bretton Woods
Dec 25: $40 Christmas Day – The resort’s holiday gift to you! Hit the slopes for just $40.
Jan 15, 2018: MLK Monday Madness – Celebrate the last day of the three-day holiday weekend with tickets for just $69 when purchased in advance online.
Feb 4, 2018: The Big Game – Enjoy a super-duper day on the slopes before cheering on your favorite team as you ski or ride for just $52.
March 17 & 18, 2018: St. Patty’s Weekend – Go green on the snowy slopes as you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a two-day ticket for just $117.
March 31, 2018: Beach Party – Dress your best in beach attire and hit the slopes for just $30.
April 16, 2018: Patriot’s Day – Head for Omni Mount Washington Resort for the final day of the 2017- 18 season with tickets priced at only $17.76, and receive a return voucher to kick off the next season.
Attitash/Wildcat (All Offers Valid at Attitash & Wildcat Unless Noted)
Ongoing promotions at Attitash & Wildcat
You can always score discounted lift tickets if you purchase E-Tickets in advance online and also save on the following special days below. The following promotional lift ticket deals are valid at both Attitash & Wildcat Mountain! Important note: Lift Tickets purchased in advance online only are non-refundable and date-specific.
Sunday FUNday - $30 PM Lift Tickets! Ski or ride every Sunday afternoon for only $30! Available after 12p.m. every Sunday, excluding holidays. Available day-of at the ticket window. Note: Excludes holiday Sundays 12/31/17 | 1/14/18 | 2/18/17 | 2/25/18.
Special Days at Wildcat and Attitash
Sun, Jan 7, 2018: Youth Day #1 - Kids age 17 and under pay just $17 for a lift ticket. Come on out for this great deal and enjoy a fun day on the mountain with the entire family...and friends...and neighbors, too. Adults don't forget that our Sunday Funday starts at 12pm so enjoy a morning reading the paper then join the kids for only $30 in the afternoon. (6 & under are still free). Available day of at the ticket window at Attitash or Wildcat.
Jan 25-28: Wildcat is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year and has a big party planned for January 25 - 28 at both Wildcat and Attitash Resorts. Biggest thing is that lift tickets for those dates started at $9 online! There were 4-day lift tickets as low as $84 available early this fall! More details on the Wildcat 60th to come.
Sun, Feb 4, 2018: Super Sunday FUNday All Day- Score $35 Tickets All Day long before heading home to watch the big football game!
Wed, Feb 14, 2018: Valentine's Day 2 for $59 and $39 Single Tickets- Grab your special honey, smooch, or "just friends" buddy and visit Attitash or Wildcat for a fun day on the slopes. If you don't have someone to share the special day with we've got some sympathy for you with a $39 discounted ticket all day for singles too. Note: Available in advance online only. Click here.
Fri, March 16, 2018: St. Patrick's Friday Fun - $17 Lift Tickets - Celebrate spring and the Irish with a killer deal of $17 Lift Tickets if you buy online in advance. At the window they'll be $49 so be sure to buy online. Look for events, green beer, and bar promotions too. Note: Available in advance online only. Limited Quantities. Window Rate: $49.
Sun, March 25, 2018: Youth Day #2 - Kids age 17 and under pay just $17 for a lift ticket. Come on out to Attitash or Wildcat for this great deal and enjoy a fun day on the mountain with the entire family...and friends...and neighbors, too. Adults don't forget that the Sunday Funday starts at 12pm so enjoy a morning reading the paper then join the kids for only $30 in the afternoon. Available day-of at the ticket window.
Sun, April 1, 2018: No Fooling Sunday - Go online to find super low deals right now for April Fools Day, starting at just $11! Price will increase as quantities sell out. Last year's April Fools day was one of the best days of the year with a huge storm!! That's no joke!! Available in advance online only. Limited quantities starting at $11.
Ongoing promotions at Black Mountain
Free rope tow rides: Ride the rope tow FREE all day, all season
Uphill Travel Pass: Here’s a great way to get your exercise on the mountains. Strap on the skins and use your own lift to get up the mountain. Uphill travel pass is $10 daily. Note: Uphill Travel Policies must be observed.
Military Rates: Those who show a valid military ID can enjoy a $38 weekend/holiday lift ticket or $30 lift ticket for half day and weekdays.
College Student Rates: We know that college skiers and riders are on a tight budget, so show your college ID and enjoy a $38 weekend/holiday lift ticket or $30 lift ticket for half day and weekdays.
Ongoing promotions at Cranmore
Online Savings: Cranmore offers the best savings when it comes to purchasing lift tickets online. Purchase tickets online, in advance and save up to 39 percent off. The earlier tickets are purchased, the more of a discount guests will receive. Visit Cranmore.com throughout the winter season for the latest online savings.
Cranmore Value Card: The Value Card gets guests a lift ticket valid for a day of skiing or riding, plus saves them $20 on all subsequent lift ticket purchases, at just $80. The Value Card has no blackout dates and each 7th ticket is free. The card is non-transferable and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Card must be used at the ticket office.
NEW 5 Pack: Guests can score a five pack of non-holiday, transferable tickets. Tickets are available for purchase through December 20th, 2017 for $249 dollars. Use them all, or share with a friend. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Retail value $375.
NEW Night Ticket: Valid for skiing and riding from 4pm to 8pm, at just $29 for all ages, this ticket will be valid Saturdays and holiday periods. Guests can upgrade their day ticket to the night ticket for $19 and use their night ticket to get $10 off two hours of tubing between 5pm and 8pm.
Save on Tubing: Present same day Cranmore lift ticket, season pass, or lift ticket or season pass from another ski area and save $10 on tubing from 5pm-8pm. Discount cannot be combined with other offers or discounts, discount valid one per person, no cash value, lift ticket must be valid same day, season pass valid for 2017-18 season.
Get Skiing and Snowboarding 2 for 1: Turn your Mountain Adventure, Tubing or Combo ticket in and get a free Get learn to ski or snowboard lesson with the purchase of one regularly priced Get skiing or snowboarding lesson. Offer not valid with single ride or 6 pack tickets. Must show proof of purchase. Offer valid one per person.
Military Discount: Active duty members with a valid military ID can get $15 off lift tickets for themselves and their card-carrying dependents. Retired military members with a valid military ID can get $15 off lift tickets for themselves. Visit ticket office to purchase.
After Two, Tomorrow Too: Buy a lift ticket after 2pm and ski the rest of the day, plus all the next day. Offer not valid with online ticket purchases or other ticket discounts. Offer valid for full price lift tickets at the Cranmore ticket office.
KidsRule Mountain Camp Savings: Save $20 on lessons with advanced reservations made online or over the phone. Children that complete four KidsRule lessons will earn a Cranmore Happy Trails season pass for themselves. Lessons must be completed by the end of the 2017-18 season. Season pass valid through the end of the 2017-18 season. New for this winter, guests can book a KidsRule camp on a non-holiday Saturday and add a KidsRule camp for Sunday morning at just $50.
Special Day promotions at Cranmore:
Fri, Jan 5, 2018: Ticket Rollback Day - A deal designed to celebrate Cranmore’s legacy as one of America’s oldest ski areas, the resort will offer $10 lift tickets on Friday, January 5th. Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket office.
Jan 6-7 & Feb 3-4 & March 3-4, 2018: 80th Anniversary Weekends: On these weekends, Cranmore will offer online savings to celebrate the anniversary. Guests can score an $80 two-day lift ticket, an $80 four pack for tubing or the Mountain Adventure Park (valid for two hours of tubing between 5pm and 8pm) or an $80 Get Skiing or Riding two-day package. Discounted rate not available for same day purchase. Online purchase must be made 24 hours in advance.
Sun, Jan 28, 2018: Made in New Hampshire: On January 28th, guests can celebrate the state of New Hampshire and score a deal on lift tickets and lessons. In conjunction with New Hampshire themed events, score $30 lift tickets, available online or at the ticket office. January is also Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and discounted, $39 Get Skiing or Snowboarding lessons will be available that Sunday.
March 10-11, 20918: Military Weekend - During Cranmore’s historic Hannes Schneider Meister Cup, March 10th & 11th, Cranmore will offer free lift tickets for active duty, veteran and retired servicemen and women. Card carrying dependents will receive $15 off a lift ticket.
Sat, March 17, 2018: St. Patrick’s Day - On St. Patrick’s Day, the resort will offer a $17 twilight lift ticket, valid for skiing from 5pm to 8pm or a $17 Tubing and Mountain Adventure Park ticket, during the hours of 5pm to 8pm.
Sun, April 1, 2018: April Fool’s Day - On April 1st, for the last day of operations and April Fool’s Day, Cranmore will offer a $10 online lift ticket rate. Discounted rate not available for same day purchase. Online purchase must be made 24 hours in advance.
Ongoing Promotions at King Pine
King Pine Frequent Skier Card: If you don’t ski or ride at King Pine enough to justify a full season pass, but you do more than a just few days each year, then the Frequent Skier Card is perfect for you! Purchase the card prior to Christmas and enjoy savings all season long. This card entitles the owner to 20-percent off all lift tickets.
Purchase Available Discount Tickets in Advance and Save: Enjoy great savings when you purchase your available lift tickets, lift ticket and rentals, multi-day tickets and more online at least 24 hours in advance. Purchase online here. Please note, if no tickets are available for the date you choose, that indicates discounts are not available and lift tickets can be purchased at the ticket window at regular rates. Lift tickets will always be available at the ticket window and do not sell out.
$10 Tuesday Night Skiing and Snowboarding! From 4:00-9:00pm, $10 Tuesday night lift tickets, PLUS $10 rentals, $10 terrain park lessons (available starting 1/9), $10 tubing (5-7 p.m.) AND $10 Burger and Beer* at the Trail's End Tavern are all offered with valid lift ticket. Offer valid on non-holiday Tuesdays and applies to 4-9 p.m. lift tickets. *Must be 21 years of age with valid photo id. Some restrictions apply. Limit one per person.
$66 Moonlight 4-Pack: On Saturday nights & during holiday period night skiing and riding, gather up your friends or family and get 4-night tickets for only $66.
Sunday Funday Afternoons: Enjoy discount lift tickets after 12:30 p.m. on non-holiday Sunday afternoons...no lines, just great skiing. $29 Adults, $19 Juniors/Seniors.
Weekender Ticket: $96 Adults, $65 Juniors/Seniors Purity Spring Resort and Danforth Bay Camping Resort guests can buy a ticket valid for skiing and riding from Friday at 4:00 p.m. through Sunday 4:00 p.m. Tickets are available for guests with advance reservations only, and must be reserved with 24-hours’ notice. Not available during holiday periods.
Military Appreciation Discounts
Early Season Military Special *- Opening day until December 24, 2017, Active United States Military Service Men & Women and their dependents can enjoy a complimentary (free) regular All-Day lift ticket. Veteran & Retired United States Military Service Men & Women can enjoy a complimentary (free) regular All-Day lift ticket.
Regular Season Military Special* - Active United States Military Service Men & Women and their dependents can enjoy $10 off the regular All-Day lift ticket price. Veteran & Retired United States Military Service Men & Women can enjoy $10 off the regular All-Day lift ticket price.
*Available to all United States Active Duty, Veteran and Retired Military personnel. When checking in, Active Duty personnel must present their Common Access Card (CAC) or their DD Form 2ACT, Veterans their DD Form 214 and Retired military their DD Form 2RET. Military issued identification also required for Active Duty dependents.
Special Days Promotions at King Pine
Fri, Jan 5: Founder's Day – Pre-purchase a 1-Day ticket valid for use on Friday, January 5 for only $5! AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY AND MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE. Buy Now.
Sun, Feb 4: Big Game Day - Purchase a 1-Day ticket for our Half Day rate. Available at ticket window day of special.
Wed, Feb 14: Valentine's Day - Purchase two 1-Day tickets for the price of one. Available at ticket window day of special.
Ongoing Promotions at Shawnee Peak
Monday Night Madness: Ski or Ride from 3:30-9pm for just $15 (non-holiday).
Sunday Afternoons: Ski 12:30-4:00pm for $30.00 on non-holiday Sundays
Night skiing (Tues-Thurs): Ski from 3:30-8:00pm for $27 (all ages)
Special Days/ Promotions at Shawnee Peak
Fri, Jan 5, 2018: New England Ski Day - Purchase your ticket to ski or ride all day and night on Friday, January 6th for just $32 with the presentation of your driver’s license from a New England state. The deal just keeps getting better - rentals will just be $32 all day too. Kids get the deal with a license holder. Ski till 9pm on a Friday!
Sun, Jan 21, 2018: AAA Day - Show your AAA card ski all day for just $55.
Fri, Feb 2018: New England Ski Day - Purchase your ticket to ski or ride all day and night for just $32 with the presentation of your New England driver’s license. The deal just keeps getting better - rentals will just be $32 all day too. Kids get the deal with a license holder. Ski till 9pm on a Friday!
Fri, March 2, 2018: New England Ski Day - Purchase your ticket to ski or ride all day and night for just $32 with the presentation of your New England driver’s license. The deal just keeps getting better - rentals will just be $32 all day too. Kids get the deal with a license holder. Ski till 9pm on a Friday!
Fri, March 2 & March 9, 2018: Winter Kids Family Day #1 & #2 - Shawnee Peak welcomes all Winter Kids Passport holders and their families for our first WinterKids Family Day!
Passport Holder Lift Ticket: $20
Sibling Lift Ticket: $22
Parent Lift Ticket: $22
Additional Information: This offer lasts all day and includes night skiing. Show passport at time of ticket purchase.
DEALS AT MT WASHINGTON VALLEY, NH NORDIC SKI & SNOWSHOE CENTERS – 2017-18
Ongoing promotions at Bear Notch Ski Touring
Juniors, aged 16 and under, ski FREE with a paying adult
Well behaved dogs may accompany skiers on the trail for FREE too.
Children ages 4 & under always ski or ride free at Bretton Woods with paying adult!
Seniors 80 years of age and older always ski or ride free at Bretton Woods.
Special Military Rates: Adult: $14, Teen: $12, Junior: $7, Senior (65+) $7. Proof of military service may be required.
WRENegades – Thursdays: WRENegades is an outdoor, activity-based, social group organized by the regional non-profit economic development organization WREN. Thursdays, January 5th through March 16, 2017, the WRENegades will enjoy a weekly guided ski tour at the Bretton Woods Nordic Center. Seasonal fee. Click here for more information.
Nordic High Country Ticket: $31.00. A Nordic High-Country Ticket allows for one ride on the Bethlehem Express Quad and unlimited use of Mt. Stickney T-Bar all day access to this terrain. Available at the beginning of your day or purchase a $10 add-on later; and you need to be on the Bethlehem Express by 2:30 pm. The Mt. Stickney T-Bar provides access Mount Stickney Cabin, groomed trails and beautiful views. Mount Stickney Cabin and this high-country terrain can also be accessed from the Mountain Road Trail.
January 7-12, 2018: Learn to Nordic Ski Free Week: The Bretton Woods Nordic Center is participating in this national event with complimentary introductory lessons complete with a trail pass. Rental packages by pre-registration are available for ages 13+. Also take advantage of complimentary snowshoeing during Learn to ski free week! Rental packages by pre-registration are available for ages 13+. Throughout January, Learn to Nordic Ski packages are specially priced at $19. Click here to learn more.
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Ongoing Promotions at Great Glen Trails
Show Your Season Pass From Any Other Ski Area And Get 50% Off: Show us your current alpine or cross country season pass from any other ski area in the world and get 50% off a Great Glen trail pass through the end of the season — 7 days a week!
Spend $444.00 Or More On A Ski Package And Get A Free Season Pass: Purchase a complete ski package (skis, boots & poles) for $444.00 or more and receive a free 2017/2018 winter season pass.
Save 40% With the Total Trails Ticket: You’ll have plenty of fun to keep you busy all day at Great Glen Trails, so make it a day trip and do it all with the Total Trails Ticket! Learn More
Get 50% Off Your First Season Pass At Great Glen: Take 50% off the regular season pass rate if you are a first time Great Glen Trails pass holder. PLUS, kids 17 and under receive FREE season passes when a parent or guardian purchases one! Season passes for our great trail system are available online now. Learn More
Two-For-1 Mondays & Fridays (Non-Holiday): All season long … buy one of the following and get the second for free with our online coupon: Trail passes, SnowCoach tickets, snowtubing, rentals…even the Total Trails Ticket! See Coupon & Learn More
Buy A Trail Pass After 2:00 Pm Any Day And Ski The Next Day Free! Buy your trail pass after 2:00 pm and ski free the next day.
Kids Ski Free When Parent/Guardian Buys One: Free season passes for kids 17 & under! Learn More
Special Promotions/Days at Great Glen Trails
January is Learn to Nordic Ski Month: Every Monday*, Wednesday and Thursday in January we are offering our Learn-to-Ski lesson package for FIRST TIME skiers for just $19! (regularly offered at $49). This package includes ski, boot & pole rentals and a beginner lesson lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes. * Except January 15, 2017. Learn More here.
January 6: Winter Trails Day: Winter Trails Day is a FREE, one-day event where people new to snow sports can try snowshoeing and/or cross-country skiing. To promote the health, fitness and social benefits of snow sports participation, Great Glen Trails is offering free cross-country skiing lessons and snowshoe rentals to first-timers only on Saturday, from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Minimum age for a free ski lesson on Winter Trails Day is 6 yrs., however any first-timer can snowshoe or try skiing for free. Learn More.
February 2: Go Red for Women’s Heart Disease: Red is the color of the day, so come wearing your best red sweater or outfit and receive 50% off trail passes, rentals and a Go Red Dress pin. Help raise heart disease awareness. Learn More.
March 10: Great Glen Trails Charity Day: Make a minimum donation of $25 per person ($15 ages 5-12) to the charity of your choice and enjoy free skiing, tubing, snowshoeing and a buffet lunch. Or make a minimum donation of $50 per person ($30 ages 5-12) to the charity of your choice and enjoy free skiing, tubing, snowshoeing, a buffet lunch and a ride on the Mt. Washington SnowCoach to treeline on the Auto Road. Complete information here.
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation
Get 4 and Go! This Special money saving package is for the person who really wants to get into cross country skiing. 4 Lessons, 4 Rentals, and a seasons pass! Get 4 and Go for $199. Learn More.
2-4-1 Bring a Friend Wednesdays: Bring a friend and both of you can ski for the price of one on Wednesdays! This offer is valid on adult tickets only and not offered during Christmas and February school vacation weeks.
Alpine Sunday: Did you go downhill skiing on Saturday and want to try cross country skiing before heading home on Sunday? Come into the Jackson Touring Center, show your downhill pass that is probably still attached to your jacket and get 33% off day passes, rentals and Lessons! You already love to ski, come fall in love with cross country.
Friday Gliders-$15 single session / $50 for season pass holders/non-pass holders $55: Join JSTF instructors for an afternoon tour of classic skiing for experienced beginner/intermediates on our trails here in Jackson! Imagine hours of fun, gliding smoothly through neatly groomed trails, enjoying the company of new and old friends, along with getting some tips & technique pointers as you go. Click here to learn more and purchase online.
Easy Sliders- -$15 single session / $50 for the season. This is an easier, more comfortable introduction to the sport of cross country skiing. This program is for those who prefer an easier ski. This group will meet with a professional instructor who will guide you through an afternoon of great skiing. Click here to learn more and purchase online.
Special Promotions/Days
January is Learn to Nordic Ski Month: From Sunday through Thursday throughout January, for only $19.00 the Learn to Ski Package includes 1-hour group beginner lesson in classic technique, all-day trail pass and rental equipment. You will also receive a 50% coupon to be used on your next visit valid during the 2016/2017 ski season. Note: You must make reservations for your lessons 24 hours in advance and mention that you are participating in the January Learn to Ski Program. Spaces are limited. To register: call 603-383-9355 24 hours in advance.
Mt Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation
Ongoing Promotions at MWC Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation
Many trailside inns and lodging properties offer stay and ski or snowshoe free packages.