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Peak Resorts Signs Purchase & Sales Agreement to Acquire Wildcat Mountain. Two of Mount Washington Valley’s Largest Ski Resorts to Offer Combination Ticket & Season Pass.
Peak Resorts announced today that it has entered in to a purchase agreement with Pat Franchi to acquire all Wildcat Mountain Ski Area assets and attractions in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire. Parties involved expect to finalize the purchase pending approval by the U.S. Forest Service. Adding to its... - October 28, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Offers Free Guided Tours Every Wednesday in July & August
Wildcat Mountain and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center are once again offering the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” summer naturalist program every Wednesday in July and August from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Pinkham Notch in the White Mountain National Forest is a memorable summer outing for... - July 12, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
New Hampshire’s Highest Scenic Gondola Ride at Wildcat Mountain is Free for Dads on Fathers Day
On Fathers Day, Sunday, June 20th, dads (and grandfathers too) can enjoy the Wildcat Express scenic gondola for free when one or more other family members purchase an adult or junior gondola ride. The Wildcat Express scenic gondola is the best way for the entire family, including well-behaved dogs on leash, to enjoy the legendary views and scenery at Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire. - June 10, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Begins Summer Operations for the Long Memorial Weekend - Experience the ZipRider, New Hampshire's Highest Scenic Gondola, & More at Legendary Mountain
Wildcat Mountain opens for summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 29th at 10a.m. offering two major state attractions including New Hampshire's ZipRider zip-line cable ride and the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express. Located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, Wildcat Mountain provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind year-round opportunities to enjoy views and scenery. - May 21, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain 100,000 Vertical Challenge Sets Donation Record to Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire
A record number 37 participating skiers and riders registered and accepted the challenge to ski or ride over 100,000 vertical feet on Monday, March 1st to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. Weather for the event had concluded a multi-day storm that had dropped 4.5 feet of new... - March 10, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
7th Annual 100,000 Vertical Challenge to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. Marathon Skiing Event at Wildcat Mountain Scheduled for Monday, March 1st.
Are you capable of skiing or riding over 100,000 vertical feet in one day? If you are, the bar has been set again for a potential 40 participating skiers and riders who are up for the challenge that includes also raising associated pledge donations to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New... - February 05, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Goes 100% Green Wax for Its Tune & Rental Shop. Universal Performance Wax Made from All Natural Ingredients is PFC/Petroleum Free.
With its location 100% within the White Mountain National Forest and operating on a land-use permit granted by the U.S. Forest Service, Wildcat Mountain continues to seek reasonable ways to operate in an environmentally friendly manner. Most recently the mountain’s rental & tune shop has begun to use a universal wax offered by New England based Green Wax exclusively for its fleet of rental skis & snowboards and general universal wax needs for all tuning services. - January 26, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
Gay Ski Week on the Top of the World with Uplifting Beats and a Great Atmosphere Watching the Sunset Into the Valley of Dreams
It’s a happy fact that the award winning ski town of Saalbach, Austria plays host to the 2010 EuroSki Pride ski week, March 20-27th. A modern and stylish resort with a host of gay friendly venues, there’s much to do even for non-skiers and as for fans of boarding and skiing the resort offers a layout of over 200 kilometres of well prepared ski slopes, 55 modern cable cars and lifts. And your lips whisper a silent; geeeeee. - January 21, 2010 - EuroSki Pride
Wildcat Mountain Supports NH Governor’s January Learn a Snow Sport Month. Learn to Ski or Snowboard for Free January 4th through January 10th.
New Hampshire Governor John Lynch has proclaimed January 2010 as Learn a Snow Sports Month recognizing that winter recreation is an important part of the state’s lifestyle and rich winter sports history. As a special offer to support January’s Learn a Snow Sports Month, Wildcat Mountain invites “never-evers” to sign up for a Free Learn-to-Ski/Ride lesson package, including rentals and novice lift ticket, during the week of January 4th -10th. - December 28, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Announces Partnership with AbilityPLUS. Adaptive Snow Sports & Recreational Programs Come to Pinkham Notch.
Wildcat Mountain is pleased to announce a partnership with the AbilityPLUS program of Mount Washington Valley. AbilityPLUS volunteer instructors will now be available to provide all lessons, instruction, & equipment to people with disabilities at Wildcat Mountain. - December 09, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Announces New Key Department Managers. David Chandler, Lesley Kology, & Celeste Welsh Are Ready for Winter Season.
With the 2009/2010 winter season underway and a first holiday vacation period approaching quickly, Wildcat Mountain is happy to announce that there will be some new faces joining the legendary resort’s team that includes a snow sports director, race coordinator, several instructors and... - December 09, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Eldora Mountain Resort - Boulder Ski Escape, Colorado's Most Affordable Ski Vacation Package
Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau have teamed up to promote Boulder, Colorado as a winter destination. Not often thought of as a ski destination, Boulder offers endless lodging availability during the winter months - including the holiday season. - December 04, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Wildcat Mountain Heads to Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo, November 19th – 22nd. Annual Event Marks Beginning of Winter Season for Many & Opportunity for Discounts and Deals.
Anticipation for another winter season builds and from all over New England skiers and riders converge in Boston annually to see or buy the latest gear, plan ski vacations, find lift ticket deals, collect bags of free swag and stickers, and to hear what’s new at the Eastern, Western, Canadian, and European resorts in attendance.. Wildcat Mountain will again be attending and located in booths 18 & 19. - November 10, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Eldora Mountain Resort 2009-2010 Season Pass Sale
The snow is falling at Eldora and the 2009-2010 season starts in less than a month. Your last chance to renew or to purchase a 09-10 Eldora Season Pass at the early price is this Sunday, October 25th, 2009. For all the details and to purchase go to www.eldora.com/tickets.season.html - October 23, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Haunted Hayride Features New Scenes, New Scares at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, WI
Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva will present its 7th annual “Haunted Hayride” featuring a myriad of new frightful scenes for kids and adults of all ages. The notoriously scary attraction is available from 7 p.m. to midnight every Friday, Saturday and Sunday thru October 25, and Thursday thru Saturday nights, October 29-31. - October 10, 2009 - Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
More Than Just Leaves Changing at Wildcat Mountain, 2009/2010 Sees Capital Improvements, Lower Ski School Prices, & New Cool Cat Pass SAU Program
With cooler temps and a sense of the coming winter, Autumn is definitely not perceived by the ski industry as one season’s end, but rather another season’s beginning. Wildcat Mountain continues to operate the ZipRider, lift-serviced disc golf, and New Hampshire’s highest scenic gondola daily through the fall foliage period in to late October, but it is a forthcoming 2009/2010 season of skiing and riding that marks capital improvements & affordable price changes. - September 19, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Hosts Premiere of Meathead Films Latest Ski Film Project Wild Stallions Columbus Day Weekend, Saturday October 10th
Meathead Films Latest Ski Film Project Wild Stallions will premiere at Wildcat Mountain on the Saturday evening of Columbus Day weekend, October 10th. Filmed exclusively in the Eastern U.S. and Canada while following the finest regional freeskiing athletes to spectacular terrain, Meathead Films Wild Stallions features many familiar New England resorts, Tuckerman Ravine, and more. - September 19, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Hosts 21st Annual “Wildman” Multi-Sport Endurance Event
Athletes from all over will challenge their endurance amid some of the most spectacular scenery in New England. The Wildman Biathlon includes individual competitors as well as two- and three-person teams completing a 10-K run beginning in the picturesque town of Shelburne, a 22.3-mile bicycle trek through Gorham, and a 3-mile foot hillclimb up the Polecat ski trail to the finish line at the summit of Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, NH. - July 29, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Free Guided Tours at Wildcat Mountain Begin Wednesday, July 1st, 2009. “Wednesdays at Wildcat” Makes Summer Learning Fun.
Wildcat Mountain and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center are once again offering the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” summer naturalist program. Every Wednesday in July and August from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, Wildcat will host interpretive outdoor programs led by a naturalist from the Tin... - June 26, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Recognizes Timberlane High School Ski Team Coaching Duo
Wildcat Mountain race director Phil Ostroski recently traveled to Timberlane Regional High School located in Plaistow, New Hampshire to personally deliver a certificate of achievement to Peter & Mary Beth Torosian. The couple helped to establish a competitive alpine ski team in 1997 when their... - June 15, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Set to Open Daily for Motorcycle Week’s "Rally in the Valley." Scenic Gondola Ride Discount for Bikers & Free for Dads on Fathers Day.
Wildcat began operating daily Saturday, June 13th just in time for the legendary Laconia motorcycle week. New this year, Wildcat Mountain is taking part in the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce & MWV Hog Chapter’s 2nd annual Rally in the Valley happening June 15th – 19th. - June 14, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
18th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day at Wildcat Pond – Saturday, June 6th, 2009. Freshly Stocked Pond Will be Ready for Catch and Release Fun.
The White Mountain National Forest’s 18th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, June 6th, at the Wildcat Mountain pond located on Route 16 between Jackson & Gorham, NH. Kids aged 15 and under are invited to fish from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00, followed by afternoon fishing for all... - May 27, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Begins Summer Operations Memorial Weekend. Fly Wildcat on the ZipRider™ or New Hampshire's Highest Scenic Gondola.
Wildcat Mountain opens for summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 23rd offering one of New Hampshire's most unique thrill rides the ZipRider™ along with the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express, and new 9-hole lift-serviced alpine disc golf course. As a... - May 19, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
2009 Best in Salt Lake City Award – 2nd Year in a Row
Wasatch Front Ski Accommodations Receives 2009 Best of Salt Lake City Award - April 22, 2009 - Wasatch Front Ski Accommodations
Wildcat Early 09/10 Season Pass Rates Announced with a Lower Price & Rest-of-Season Offer
Wildcat Mountain is offering its lowest prices for 2009/10 winter season passes to skiers and riders who purchase before May 15th. Wildcat is a perennial best value for those who enjoy a long season. As a bonus to all immediate renewing and new season pass purchases, persons will be able to ski or ride every day, 7 days a week, beginning April 1st for the remainder of the 2008/2009 season. - March 24, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
100,000 Vertical Challenge Donates $100,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. 6th Annual 100K Marathon Skiing & Riding Event Participants Raise Over $20,000.
Twenty-two participating skiers and riders loaded the Wildcat Express Summit Quad lift at 7:45am the morning of Monday, March 9th taking on a personal challenge to ski or ride over 100,000 vertical feet in one day to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. Despite challenges, event participants once again took on the legendary Lynx trail and were able to collectively raise over $20,000 in pledge donations for their effort. - March 14, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Island Lake Lodge and Powder Cowboy Catskiing in Great Shape After Huge Snowfall
A challenging snow year in Western Canada turned around this week with a massive 65 cm (over 2 foot) snowfall. Monday, February 23rd saw 20 cms of wet snowfall, which was perfect for filling in the terrain. - March 06, 2009 - Island Lake Resort Group
Ski or Ride for Free at Eldora Mountain Resort
Eldora Mountain Resort 2009-2010 Season Pass Spring Sale. - March 04, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Wildcat Mountain Offers $9 Lift Tickets, Fridays, March 13th & 20th. March Will be a Month of Affordable Skiing, Riding, & Events.
Wildcat Mountain’s annual $9 lift ticket day held this past January marking 51 years of lift-serviced skiing and riding and 75 years from when the Wildcat Trail was first developed was popular enough to bring it back for two more Fridays in March. It was only $9 for 10 gondola rides back in... - March 04, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau Team Up to Promote Boulder, Colorado and Skiing
Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau have teamed up to promote Boulder, Colorado as a winter destination. Not often thought of as a ski destination, Boulder offers endless lodging availability during the winter months - including the holiday season. Lodging with... - February 26, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
6th Annual 100K Vertical Challenge to Benefit Make-a-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. Marathon Skiing & Riding Event at Wildcat Mountain Scheduled for Monday March 2nd
Are you capable of skiing or riding over 100,000 vertical feet in one day? If you are, the bar has been set again for a potential 40 participating skiers and riders who are up for the challenge that includes also raising associated pledge donations to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New... - February 02, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Offers $9 Lift Tickets, Friday, January 23rd & New Wildcat Jib Lot Brings a Little New School to an Old School Mountain
Wildcat Mountain’s annual $9 lift ticket day is set for Friday, January 23rd and will mark an anniversary weekend recognizing 51 years of lift-serviced skiing and riding and 75 years from when the Wildcat Trail was first developed. Long known for its challenging natural terrain elements, it has been quite a few years since Wildcat Mountain was able to say that it had a “terrain park” available to new school skiers and riders who have grown up in the sports era of skateboard inspired progression. - January 19, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain is Set to Welcome International Visitors This Season. Pre-Booked School Groups Visiting from England and Ireland Are on the Rise.
Wildcat Mountain is gearing up for one of its busiest seasons of international visitors seen in some time. “This is a positive aspect to the season that can help to stabilize known business volume,” said Group Sales Manager Brian Chamberlain. “Business booked for this season has increased greatly and as a portion of our resort’s total skier visits will now contribute 4 times as many visits as has been seen in previous seasons.” - December 14, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Begins the 2008/2009 Season Offering Visitors a “White Friday” Alternative. Early Season Start Gives Promise for Another Legendary Season.
The 2008/2009 skiing and riding season at Wildcat Mountain began quietly under snowy skies the morning of Friday, November 28th. The day following Thanksgiving is traditionally referred to as "Black Friday", but there is white in the higher elevations of Pinkham Notch and on Mt. - November 30, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Heads for Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo with News and Deals in Hand. Annual "Trade Show" Event Open to Public is Unofficial Start to Ski Season for Many.
Just before Thanksgiving of every year, skiers and riders from all over New England converge in Boston to see or buy the latest gear, plan ski vacations, find lift ticket deals, collect bags of free swag and stickers, and to hear what’s new at all the resorts in attendance including those... - November 12, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Hosts Premiere of Meathead Films Latest Ski Film Project "Head For The Hills," 7pm Saturday, October 11th
Filmed exclusively in the Eastern U.S. and Canada while following the finest regional freeskiing athletes to spectacular terrain, Meathead Films "Head For The Hills" features many familiar New England resorts, cat skiing in the Chic Choc Mountains, and will premiere at Wildcat Mountain on the Saturday evening of Columbus Day weekend, October 11th at 7pm. - September 26, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Readers of SNOWEAST Magazine Vote Wildcat Mountain #1 Favorite Scenic View. Voters from Virginia to Quebec Include Wildcat Among East's Top 10 Favorite Classic Resorts.
SNOWEAST Magazine enters its fourth year of publication as the only magazine dedicated to covering east coast skiers and snowboarders and the resorts they visit. For their first-ever reader survey, close to 2,000 votes were cast and Wildcat Mountain was recognized above all as having the #1... - September 10, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildman Annual Biathlon Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary: Wildcat Mountain Hosts One of New England’s More Challenging Annual Multi-Sport Endurance Events
The 20th Annual Wildman Biathlon, one of the toughest multi-sport events in New England, is scheduled for Saturday, August 9th beginning at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine. Athletes from all over the United States and Canada come as individuals and teams to New Hampshire’s White Mountains each... - August 04, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Opens New Lift-Serviced, 9-Hole Alpine Disc Golf Course. Fast Growing Sport Has New Course to Play in New Hampshire
Along with the distinctive and thrilling sounds of people flying Wildcat Mountain on the ZipRider, the quiet breathtaking moments of scenery and summit views via the Wildcat Express scenic gondola, can now be seen and heard colored discs in flight toward a curious looking metal basket, the sound of... - July 02, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Free Guided Tours at Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire Begin Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Wildcat Mountain and Tin Mountain Conservation Center are teaming up once again to continue the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” program this summer, combining family fun and education for free. Every Wednesday throughout July and August from 10:00am to 12:00noon, Wildcat will host interpretive... - July 01, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Considered the Best College Winter Season Pass Deal in New England, New Hampshire College Breakout Pass Has New Look for 2008-2009
The NH College Breakout Pass has a new look for 2008-2009, but remains the best college season pass deal in New England. For only $239 full-time college students can enjoy unlimited skiing and riding with no date restrictions at Mount Sunapee, Gunstock and Wildcat resorts. Wildcat has teamed up... - June 20, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Opens Daily for Summer and Offers Free Gondola Ride to Fathers
Fathers can fly Wildcat via the Wildcat Express scenic gondola for free on Sunday, June 15th when one or more other family members purchase an adult or junior gondola ride ticket on that day. The only one of its kind in North America, the Wildcat Express has transformed from New Hampshire’s... - June 09, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
17th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day at Wildcat Pond – Saturday, June 7th, 2008
The White Mountain National Forest’s 17th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, June 7, at the pond at Wildcat Mountain located on Route 16 between Jackson & Gorham, NH. Kids aged 15 and under are invited to fish from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00, followed by afternoon fishing for... - May 30, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Begins Summer Operations Memorial Weekend
Wildcat Mountain opens for summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 24th offering New Hampshire's newest thrill ride the ZipRider™ and the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express. This summer marks 75 years since the civilian conservation corps, armed with axes... - May 22, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Mt. Holly Club Selected as Prestigious Jack Nicklaus Golf Club
Mt. Holly Club, the world's finest private luxury ski and golf resort, today announced its selection as a Jack Nicklaus Golf Club -- the most exclusive designation granted by the Nicklaus organization. This prestigious designation is reserved for only 25 Jack Nicklaus Signature courses worldwide (5... - March 14, 2007 - Mt. Holly Club