2009-2010 Winter Events at Cranmore

New Events Include Darkside Series and NH Mascot Jam

NORTH CONWAY, NH -- No other resort offers more fun and festivities than Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, NH. From weekly Cranapalooza outdoor winter parties, to fundraising ski races, to celebrations of our ski history heritage, Cranmore events make every day special for all ages. And this year, North Conway's favorite family mountain has added several new events, including a new night time event series in its Darkside Terrain Park.

Cranapalooza

This fun-filled night of skiing, live entertainment, and games for the whole family takes place every Saturday from 12/26-3/13 (Plus 12/31 and 2/17). As a bonus, fireworks are offered on 12/31, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/20, and 3/6.

Meister Hut Wine Dinners

Find out why these were named 2008 Best Mountaintop Dining by NH Magazine. Enjoy a sumptuous 5 course wine dinner at Cranmore's summit Meister Hut, a rustic 1940s era cabin, featuring gourmet food, fine wine pairings and live music by a roaring fire. Dinners are by reservation only and sell out well in advance. Call the resort for reservations. Dinners offered on January 9, January 23, February 6, February 20 and March 13.

Calendar of Events

December

12/5 - Projected Opening Day at Cranmore
Weather permitting; call ahead.

12/12 Welcome to Winter
The first 50 people to buy a lift ticket receive a goodie bag filled with Cranmore treats.

12/31 Cranapalooza New Year's Party
Be part of Mount Washington Valley's best family New Year's scene, with this "super-duper" Cranapalooza, featuring children's entertainment, live music and fireworks. Be sure to purchase a special New Year's Super Slider ticket which includes night skiing, snow-tubing and Fun Zone admission.

January

12/18 Ticket Rollback Day
Pay just $3.30 for a lift ticket, what they cost in the 1930s!. Come celebrate Cranmore's storied past as one of America's oldest operating ski areas, now open for 73 consecutive years.

12/19 Snow Train Celebration
Learn about how skiers used to ride the rails to Cranmore in the 1930s and 40s, thanks to this event in partnership with Conway Scenic Railway.

1/10 The Great Penguin Race
Purchase a rubber penguin and race it down the slope. All proceeds are donated to the Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum.

1/15 - Cranmore Comedy Night
The popular comedy night series returns with the best funnymen from New England right on the stage at the Eating House (ages 21+ only).

1/23 - Biodiesel Day
Drivers of hybrid vehicles receive a free lift ticket and VIP parking. Plus, learn more about the eco-friendly biodiesel Cranmore uses in its groomers.

February

2/7 Race to Beat Cancer
Get your fund-raising team together and fulfill your need for speed by racing on the NASTAR course during this event benefiting the American Cancer Society.

2/17 Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge
A race series that is free, fun, and open to all ages and abilities.

March

3/6 Hannes Schneider Meister Cup
A fund-raising event for the New England Ski Museum honoring the history of Cranmore. Includes a dual giant slalom race, ice carving contest, silent auction, and prizes.

3/20 Biodiesel Day
Drivers of hybrid vehicles receive a free lift ticket and VIP parking. Plus, learn more about the eco-friendly biodiesel Cranmore uses in its groomers.

3/14 NH Ski Area Mascot Jam
C'more, Cranmore's Penguin mascot, hosts the state's first ever ski area mascot jam. Mascots will compete in a variety of events for top honors, including a tubing hill race, obstacle course run and dance-off.

3/27 Mountain Dew Spring Splash
Everyone's favorite spring event! See how far you can make it skiing or riding across the slush pool.

Cranmore has spent the last 10 years honing its reputation as having some of the best parks in the state. No wonder Snoweast magazine readers just voted Cranmore's parks #3 in the region! Terrain park events like the ones below have made us a favorite for both local and regional shredders. And with the addition of the new Darkside event series, there are even more ways to earn bragging rights and great prizes.

12/27 Monster Mash The first official park event of the year for competitors to earn points that will be carried throughout the three-event series.

1/9, 2/6, 3/13 Darkside Series The Darkside's first-ever night time terrain park event series, held under the lights in the signature park.

1/17, 2/14 Jibsaw Massacre Skiers and riders earn points for runs through a specially chosen course.

2/20 Pink Ribbon Jibbin' For breast cancer awareness, skiers and riders get a chance to slide a custom feature made especially for this event.

3/28 Cranarchy The all-day season-ending event offers an informal jam session and free barbeque for skiers and riders.

Cranmore Mountain is located in the heart of North Conway Village in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, only 2.5 hours from the Boston area. For more information on Cranmore Mountain and the latest news of special events, visit www.cranmore.com or call 1-800-SUN-N-SKI.