Press Kit

Good News from Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, Dec 13, 2017

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

CHRISTMAS WEEK ON AND AROUND THE SKI SLOPES FILLED WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, FAMILY FUN ON THE SLOPES & SO MUCH MORE

North Conway, NH – Where does the family with skiers of differing ability levels, ages and interests go for Christmas Vacation? Easy. With 13 ski resorts and XC Centers, Mt Washington Valley offers up something for every level of skier or non-skier.  Mt Washington Valley’s ski resorts and XC Centers were blessed with anywhere from six to sixteen inches of fluffy white snow with the Dec. 12^th snowstorm!  This means that all of the 13 ski resorts and XC Centers should all be open for Christmas week (weather permitting, of course).  And with cold temps continuing, snowmaking will be in high gear, offering up expanded terrain daily for skiers and riders in Mt Washington Valley. 

With a packed event calendar on top of it, whether you have a full week or just a holiday weekend, Mt Washington Valley, NH is one destination that delivers fun for everyone in the family.

Ski Resort Schedule for Christmas Day:

Attitash: Open on Christmas Day

Black Mountain: Closed on Christmas Day

Bretton Woods: Open 10:00am – 4:00pm

Cranmore: Open 9:00am-4:00pm

King Pine: Closed on Christmas Day

Shawnee Peak: Closed on Christmas Day

Wildcat: Closed on Christmas Day

XC Ski Centers Schedule for Christmas Day

Bretton Woods Nordic Center: Open 10:00am – 4:00pm

Bear Notch Ski Touring Center: Weather dependent opening.

Great Glen Trails: Closed for Christmas Day

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation:  Closed for Christmas Day but free skiing all day at your own risk (no staff, no lodge open).

MWV Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center: Ski free on Christmas Day. No tickets necessary.  Ticket center closed.

Purity Spring Resort XC Ski & Snowshoe Preserve: Closed on Christmas Day

Fun & Entertainment On the Mountains

Attitash Mountain Resort presents Ptarmigan Pub Apres Ski Entertainment:

• Tues, Dec 26: White Steer, 2:00-5:00pm
• Wed, Dec 27: Riley Parkhurst Project, 2:00 – 5:00pm
• Thurs, Dec 28: The Dean Machine, 2:00-5:00pm
• Fri, Dec. 29: The Pat Foley Band, 3:00- 6:00pm
• Sat, Dec 30: The Gravel Project, 3:00-6:00pm
• Sun, Dec 31: Lazy Susan, 3:00-6:00pm
• Mon, Jan 1:  The Riley Parkhurst Project, 3:00-6:00pm
• Plus, The Attitash Grand Summit hotel also has an abundance of family-friendly activities scheduled for December 25 - 31. Activities include ornament decorating, face painting, kids movies every night, live music, and other fun, competitive games.

Black Mountain presents tunes, tastings & torchlight:

Dec 26-31:  Apres Ski fun in the Lostbo Pub, 3:30-6:50

• Tues, Dec 26:  Live music by Ben Cook
• Wed, Dec 27: Narragansett Apres Ski Party and Tasting and live music with Ben Cook
• Thurs, Dec 28: Live music by Riley Parkhurst Project
• Fri, Dec 29: Live music by Greg Walsh
• Sat, Dec 30: Coors Light promotion and live music with Candie Tremblay

Fri, Dec 29: Last Tracks with Moat Brewery:  Ride the lift to the top at 4:00pm and enjoy a tasting of Moat Mountain Brew with a real Moat Brewer along with appetizers.  Afterward, ski down a freshly groomed trail with headlamps. Hard to know which is more fun – the tasting or the skiing.  Reservations required, call 603-383-4490 $25 per person.  More info here.

Sun, December 31:  New Year’s Eve Party:  Enjoy music in the Lostbo Pub with Riley Parkhurst Project, Patriots on TV and a Torchlight parade at 6:00pm for the whole family.

Bretton Woods Ski Resort presents apres ski parties:

December 26-31: Adult Apres Ski Party, 3:00-5:50pm: When you’re finished with a great day on the trails, head to the 3^rd floor and listen to some après ski entertainment. Try a new brew at Slopeside Pub located on the 3rd level of the Bretton Woods Base Lodge. Entertainment will be from 3:00pm-5:30pm and Bar Promos are from 3:00pm-5:00pm.

December 26-31: Kids Apres Ski Party: 3:30-5:00pm: Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join in this special supervised après ski fun upstairs in the Mount Washington View Room, located on the Heaven Level of the Bretton Woods Base Lodge.  Special après parties are scheduled on most Saturday’s throughout the year and during vacation and holiday periods.  Each party will include live entertainment, games, activities, and refreshments for kids.  Parents are welcome to leave their kids at this supervised program and enjoy entertainment at the Slopeside Lounge.  Reservations are not required for this complimentary program. Click here to read about the different themed parties.

Cranmore Mountain Resort presents live music at Zips & Cranapalooza:

December 26-31:  Cranmore Mountain Adventure Park and Tubing Hill will be open daily 10:00am – 8:00pm.

December 27-31:  Apres Ski at Zips: Enjoy live music to add to the apres ski fun in Zips Pub.

• Dec 27: Greg Walsh
• Dec 28: Ben Cook
• Dec 29:  Mitch Alden, 3:00-6:00pm
• Dec 30:  Music with Bill Cameron, 3:00-6:00pm

December 27 – 30: Cranapalooza!  After a day on the slopes, there’s still Cranapalooza! Cranmore’s signature winter event, Cranapalooza is back for another season of DJ dance parties in Schneider Square with C-more the Penguin, live music, outdoor entertainment, family activities, s'mores.

December 31:  Shredding into 2018 Freestyle Event at Cranmore: Show off your tricks.  Open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages.

December 31: C-more’s New Year’s Eve Bash& Fireworks: Ring in 2018 with C-more the Penguin and this special New Year’s edition of Cranapalooza! Geared for guests and families of all ages, join in on all kinds of fun activities and entertainment! There’ll be a DJ in Schneider Square, s'mores, games & more. Stick around for a fireworks show at 6:00pm, too!

King Pine Ski Area presents torchlight snowtubing, sleighrides, night skiing & family fun:

December 26: Night Skiing and Family Night Race:  Night skiing begins for the season.  Ski under the lights from 4:00 – 9:00pm.  From 6:00-8:00pm, compete in a free dual recreation race on the mountain.

December 29:  Torchlight Snowtubing: Enjoy the thrill of tubing under the lights at the Pine Meadows Tubing Park from 5:00-9:00pm.  

December 30: Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, 11:00am-1:00pm: Start or end with a cup of hot cocoa by an outdoor fire. Enjoy the classic experience of riding among surrounding fields and within wooded trails in a horse-driven sleigh. $20 per adult, $15 for kids 12 and under. Space limited. Reservations required. Call 800-373-3754 for reservations. Complete info, click here.

December 31:  New Year’s Eve Family Celebration, 4:00-9:00pm.  Your night skiing ticket will include Night skiing and riding from 4:00-9:00pm, outdoor music and campfire at the base of King Pine. The torchlight parade begins at 9:00pm – the first 100 people meet at 8:45 p.m. at the top of the Open Slope. Skiers MUST be able to ski an intermediate Blue Square trail in the dark! Hi-intensity glow sticks will be used. Fireworks to follow torchlight parade at 9:20 p.m. End the night with a Toast to the New Year at the Trail's End Tavern (not included in ticket price). Full info here.

December 31:  Moonlight Snowshoe Tour, 7:00pm: Experience the quiet of the new year with a guided moonlight snowshoe tours through NH Audubon's Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary at Purity Spring Resort. Interested participants are asked to sign-up and meet at The Mill Indoor Pool & Fitness Center across from the Purity Spring Main Office fifteen minutes before the start of the tour. Please call ahead to confirm date of scheduled snowshoe tours.  Rate are $12 per person ($20 with snowshoe rentals - rentals are available at the King Pine Rental Shop). This tour is weather permitting.

Shawnee Peak presents demos, beer promotions and winter festivals:

December 27: Winter Festival: DJ Ron Reid will be entertaining in Blizzards Pub after the lifts close. At 7:30, view the Torch light parade followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Both can be viewed from the warmth of Blizzards Pub or outside by the fire!

December 28: Winter Kick Off!  Shawnee Peak’s new outerwear partner, Orsden, will be on site with some displays of their new ski wear for men and women! Parlor Skis will also be on-hand to demo their newest ski designs and to formally opening the Parlor Demo Center. End the day in Blizzard's Pub, with an apres ski party hosted by Harpoon, the creators of Shawnee Peak’s Moose Pond Ale, on hand with swag giveaways. Be sure to wear your best ugly sweater!

December 29: Liberty Ski Demo Day: The award-winning Colorado- based ski company returns with a 2017/2018 lineup that's guaranteed to make you want to add to your equipment arsenal for the season.

December 30: Lucid Skis Demo Day: Start by demoing a pair of Lucid Skis, made right in Maine. Then end the day with a cold Sam Adams draft in Blizzard's Pub after enjoying the slopes! Reps will be on hand with tastings and swag giveaway's and a lucky person will win a pair of skis or snowboard!

December 31: Ring in the new year with friends and family at Blizzards Pub.

Wildcat Mountain presents live music, Warren Miller film and Patriots in the Pub:

Live entertainment in the Wildcat Pub

• Dec 26: Live music with Scott Baer, 1:00-4:00pm
• Dec 27: Live music with White Steer, 1:00-4:00pm
• Dec 29: Live music with Ryan St Onge, 1:00-4:00pm
• Dec 30: Live music with Shark Martin, 1:00-4:00pm
• Dec 31:  Patriots vs. Jets in a division rivalry on the big screen, 1:00-4:30pm
• Jan 1:  Live entertainment with Ben Cook, 1:00 – 4:00pm

Dec 29: Line of Design Warren Miller Movie Premier, 5:00-8:00pm: Take in legendary Warren Miller’s 68^th film, Line of Descent, celebrating all things snowsports from hidden slopes to extreme adventure. Food and Drinks at the Pub.  Kids Apres Ski. $10 per person, $40 per family.  Benefits the Wildcat Mountain Alpine Ed Foundation.  More info here.

In and Around Mt Washington Valley

Live Music at Wildcat Tavern:

• Dec 26: Hoot Night, a Wildcat Tavern tradition.
• Dec 27: White Mountain Ceili Ban, 7:00-9:00pm
• Dec 28: Kevin Dolan, 7:00-9:00pm
• Dec 29: Al Shafner, 7:30-10:00pm
• Dec 30: Reverand Al Shafner & the Revtones, 9:00- closing
• Dec 31: Ring in the New Year with the Jonathan Sarty Band, 8:00-1:00pm

Live Music at Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub

• Dec 25: Not into the traditional Christmas celebration? Join Ryan for an Open Mike in the Pub, 9:00-12:30pm
• Dec 29: Riley Parkhurst Project, 9:00pm-12:30am
• Dec 30:  Lazy Susan, 9:00pm-12:30am
• Dec 31: Now is Now, 9:00pm-12:30am

Live Music at Shovel Handle Pub – always 6:00 – 9:30pm

• Dec 26: Riley & Dan Parkhurst
• Dec 27: Candie, Cliff and Ben
• Dec 28: Tim Gurshin & Friends
• Dec 29: Tristan Omand
• Dec 30: Randy Messineo

December 26 – 31: Conway Scenic Holiday Week Trains: Your favorite old-fashioned train rides will be offered twice daily December 26 through 31, both to Conway:  11:30 and 1:30 (about an hour round-trip). Moe info, click here.

December 31:  Fireworks at Schouler Park:  Be sure to bring the camera and capture the explosion color over the vintage Conway Scenic RR train station. Fireworks get underway at 9:30pm to ring in the new year and finish off the Spirit of the Holidays celebration.

December 31: Ring in the New Year with dinner at a MW Valley Restaurant: The Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce has created a comprehensive list of restaurants open and celebrating New Year’s Eve with delicious dinners and festivities.  Click here for the full list. 

December 31, 7:30pm  - Paws & Plays New Year's Eve Celebration - Enjoy live music, appetizers, desserts, a cash bar, and a champagne toast as you ring in 2018! Start off your New Year by supporting two of the valley’s nonprofits, Conway Area Humane Society and M&D Playhouse. Live Music by Miss Maybell and Slimpickin’s and Al Shafner and The Revtones. Tickets are $40 per person or $70 per couple. Available below through Pay Pal or by calling Kiersten at 603-447-5955 extension 4.

December 31 - Omni Mt. Washington - Out with the old and in with the new: Say goodbye to 2017 and welcome in 2018 with fine cuisine, music and libations during the Omni Mount Washington Resort’s three-day celebration! Whether you prefer an elegant dinner in the award-winning dining room with live music, or a fun family-friendly celebration with music in the Grand Ballroom, New Year’s Eve will be an occasion for all to enjoy as we usher in 2018! Full information here.

December 31:  New Year’s Eve Party at White Mountain Hotel: It starts with a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, then a four-course gourmet New Year’s Eve dinner in the Ledges dining room.  Dance to the Two Bass Jon Band. You’ll enjoy party favors, a champagne toast and balloon drop at Midnight and two drink vouchers. $139 per person (plus gratuity). Overnight packages available too.  Click here for complete details.      

December 31: Le Vent du Nord at Stone Mountain Arts Center: Le Vent du Nord is one of the premier folk bands coming out of Canada today winning multiple awards and accolades from music listeners up north. They have a huge and exciting sound using traditional instruments and foot stomping rhythms.....and they even play the hurdi gurdi.  Showtime: 8:00pm, Doors and bar open at 5:00pm. Tickets $55 per person. Reserve in advance. Info: here.

December 31: Mountain View Grand Gala: If you're looking for a more formal setting to ring in the new year, the Mountain View Grand will be hosting a New Year's Eve Gala. The Gala will run from 7:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the Crystal Ballroom and will include a cocktail reception and dinner. Local pianist Greg Goodwin and his band will start the evening, and following dinner, music will be provided by a DJ for dancing. There will be a photo booth from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. At midnight, welcome in the new year with a champagne toast and the annual fireworks display.   Pricing is $120 per person and the Gala is only available to ages 16 and up. Tax and gratuity are not included in the rate. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 855.837.2100.  (Note: there’s also a family-friendly celebration with buffet dinner too). More details: here.

To plan a Christmas Week getaway or a New Year’s Eve soiree, be sure to visit www.MtWashingtonValley.org or call 800-367-3364 (800-DO-SEE-NH).  To learn more about what’s in store throughout New Hampshire for winter getaways, go to www.VisitNH.gov.

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Photo shown here: Fireworks over Schouler Park by Karen Stancik. Additional photos available from Marti Mayne, 207-846-6331 or PR@mtwashingtonvalley.org.