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Ski New Hampshire Weekend
New Hampshire is celebrating its skiing heritage this weekend. Skiing is New Hampshire’s state sport so ski resorts around the state are offering deals on ski passes, lessons, and gear. Deals at the resorts around the Mount Washington Valley can be found below.
Ski NH is also celebrating with a sweepstakes giveaway of their own which includes an All-Access Ski New Hampshire Pass, Elan Skis, North Face gear and more. For more information about the Sweepstakes click here.
New Hampshire Ski Weekend Deals
All Weekend Long
Show up to Bretton Woods with lift tickets or season passes for three or more New Hampshire ski areas, including Bretton Woods, and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a 2017-18 season pass to Bretton Woods to be drawn at the end of the weekend. The pass is non-transferrable and has no cash value.
Sunday, January 28
Plus, first-timers can take advantage of Bretton Woods’ $39 alpine learn to ski package or the $19 Nordic learn to ski package on Sunday, January 28. There is also a Lucid Skis Demo Day!
Saturday, January 27
Sam Adams Air & Après is coming back to Cranmore! This nighttime showcase combines the thrill and technical skill of some of the best skiers and riders in the sport, alongside cutting-edge 3D projection mapping. Sam Adams Air & Après is an on-snow spectacular that has to be seen to believe. Stop by the Sam Adams Festival Village during the day, check out the noon-time demo at the show site all to get you get ready for the night show. Air & Après festivities kick-off around sunset, so grab yourself a cold Sam Adams, get there early and come party the night away with Sam Adams Air and Après. Then, take apres-ski to the next level with live music in Zip’s Pub and the excitement of Cranmore’s signature event, Cranapalooza.
Sunday, January 28
Cranmore is pleased to offer New Hampshire-themed events and vendors, plus a limited supply of $30 lift tickets, which can be purchased online in advance at least 4 days prior to the event. First timers can also take advantage of a $39 Get Skiing or Riding lesson. Call 603-356-5544×333 for details.
Saturday, January 27
In conjunction with the Appalachian Mountain Club, Great Glen Trails offers you the chance to really get to know Pinkham Notch, with a free Ski with a Naturalist tour (trail pass is required). When you ski with a naturalist, you will learn about the flora and fauna that make our corner of the world so special.
Saturday, January 27
Kick off the weekend with the Kid’s Fun Race 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Races are free to all with a lift ticket. Awards at 1:30 p.m. in the Fireplace Room. Warm up after with special NH food and drinks from the Pine Cone Café.
Once the sun goes down, it’s time to join us under the lights of the Twisted Pine Terrain Park from 6-8 p.m. for the inaugural King’s Mark Freeride Series – Rail Jam. The first of the three event freeride series with awesome prizes from our event sponsor Fire On The Mountain/Burning Boards.
Après ski live music in the Trail’s End Tavern with Jazzy Jill and the Jems will wrap up Saturday’s events after a fun day on the slopes like they used to back in the days of wooden skis and leather boots!
Sunday, January 28
Sunday-funday will also be full of Good Vibes…coffee that is. Good Vibes Coffee Roasters will be at the King Pine base lodge with samples of their specialty grade Arabica coffee. The coffee is small-batch roasted in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Good Vibes is a Fair Trade Certified coffee roasting company; they are diligent in the study of their craft and meticulous in the attention they pay to every batch of coffee roasted.
Saturday, January 27
Join us a for a guided snowshoe walk along the East Branch and Saco rivers. This is a great way to try this winter activity, which is gaining in popularity with each season. The tour will last between 1.5 – 2 hours covering a distance of fewer than 2 miles at an easy pace suitable for all ages and abilities. Learn about the trees and wildlife and search for animal tracks while learning basic snowshoeing technique and bushwacking skills.
For other ski resorts deals celebrating New Hampshire’s state sport click here.
Man Hanging From Lift Uninjured Thanks To Cranmore Employee
CONWAY, NH – A skier is safe after the quick actions of a Cranmore employee.
According to the Conway Daily Sun 63-year-old Dave Takis of Sanbornville was stuck hanging from a moving chairlift but was rescued by an unidentified Cranmore employee and his son.
Takis was skiing at Cranmore Mountain resort Saturday with his family when he had trouble while getting onto the Skimobile Express Quad. Takis’ son David told the Sun that his father was left dangling on the moving lift for about ten minutes as it ascended. Luckily a Cranmore employee who was riding on the lift along side Takis, his son, and 8-year-old grandson reacted quickly grabbing Takis and assisting David holding on to him for the entire lift ride.
Takis’ son David chastised the employee running the quad saying “(The) lift operator was asleep at the wheel in the booth (because the) chair chair was never stopped and it started right at the bottom.”
David Takis also commended the employee who helped him saying “I could not have done it alone. He truly is a hero.”
Becca Deschenes Marketing Director at Cranmore confirmed the incident to the son and commended the employee for his heroic actions saying he has been recognized. The hero’s name however was not released.
Medical Office Counts 394 Overdose Deaths for 2017
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s Office says so far, it has counted 394 drug overdose deaths in 2017, a drop from 485 in 2016.
The drop is the first in five years.
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner says there are 91 cases from 2017 that are pending toxicology results and a review. It is projecting 450 overdose deaths for the year.
The leading cause of drug deaths in the state has been traced to fentanyl overdoses.
Mountain Meisters Postponed Due To Weather
CONWAY, NH – This Weeks Mountain Meisters Race has been postponed. According to Mountain Master Coordinator Captain Ray Gilmore the Race for Week thee and the Gibson Cup has been delayed till next week due to yesterdays weather.
Capt. Gilmore said in a Facebook Video “Conditions like this will result in large ruts, and undue risk to our guests in a race course”…Underneath is not going to set up, so we will ski you into ruts that are 3 to 4 feet deep. It’s not worth it. This is a community race league and we’re here to have fun”
It isn’t all bad news says Gilmore adding “skiing after a rain storm, usually provides for some great skiing & riding; just not racing.”
Cranmore will be open for normal operations Wednesday and Meister Passes are still good for those who wish to hit the slopes. All Day Apres including music by White Steer from 3-5 is still on as well.
Those looking to get some training and racing in still can at the NASTAR racing this weekend, along with Meister Clinics on Sunday & Tuesday.
For the latest updates about the Cranmore Mountain Meisters go to the official Facebook page.
Berlin Man Dead After Rollover in Gorham
GORHAM, NH – A Berlin man is dead after a rollover in Gorham yesterday.
Gorham Police said that 60-year-old Maurice Giroux was headed north in his Ford F-250 on Route 16 near the Cascade Flats Intersection when he attempted to pass a 2016 Ford F-350 Truck being Driven by 35-year-old John Mackenzie of Berlin.
Giroux struck the front of Mackenzies truck causing him to lose control of his vehicle and rolling over. Giroux was thrown from the vehicle, suffering life-threatening injuries.
Police said that when they arrived on scene Giroux’s truck was on its roof in the middle of the road.
Giroux was transported to Androscoggin Valley Hospital where he later died.
Police said that they believe Giroux was traveling at a high rate of speed in the 40 mile per hour zone. They consider speed a factor in the crash but the accident remains under investigation.
He was transported to Androscoggin Valley Hospital where he later died.
Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Gorham Police Cpl. Michael Turgeon by calling 603-466-2334 or by emailing mturgeon@gorhamnh.org.