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Cranmore Mountain Celebrates 70th Birthday

Lift Ticket Price Roll-Back to $3.30

• Cranmore celebrates Platinum year Dec. 21, 2007 with full-day ticket for only $3.30
• New online ticket deals all season long
• NEW historical photo gallery! - featuring photos submitted by Cranmore skiers and riders.

We're marking our 70th year of continuous operation this winter with a variety of fun events, celebrations and special lift ticket deals. Since 1938, skiers have glided down the slopes in North Conway's hometown ski area. And while the original Skimobile lift has been replaced by a high-speed express quad chairlift, after all these years, Cranmore is still known for its distinctive terrain, sunny slopes and distinguished ski school.

Cranmore kicks off its Platinum year with a special anniversary lift ticket price on Friday, December 21, 2007, when the venerable resort will roll back the clocks and offer a full day ticket for only $3.30. That's what skiers were paying back when World War II was looming and FDR was in the White House... and Cranmore first operated the Skimobile.

"There are very few ski areas that are so beloved that they have thrived for 70 years," stated Cranmore GM, Ben Wilcox, "We are rolling back prices on December 21 to thank our long time customers for helping us reach this milestone while also inviting new skiers and riders to Cranmore who haven't tried us before."

The birthday deals don't stop there -- skiers can save all winter long with online ticket specials that commemorate Cranmore's hitting the big "Seven-Oh." $70 will get you a Weekender lift ticket at cranmore.com, valid for 20 hours of skiing; from 8:30a.m. Saturday through Saturday night at 9p.m., then all day Sunday 'til 4p.m. Or grab a 2-fer Sunday Special, only $70 for two all day Sunday lift tickets when purchased online. Both ticket offers are good for any non-holiday period when purchased 2 days in advance.

Bring the family to Cranmore on Sunday, March 2, 2008 for the winter's biggest birthday bash, Cranmore-style. Guests are invited to bring their best tribute to the famous Skimobile -- be it a drawing, sculpture, diorama or poem. Cranmore's mascot, C-more the Penguin, will choose the best entry who will win a 2008-2009 Happy Trails Season Pass. Then join in the Birthday Cake Race - kids ages 6-12 are invited to ski or board down the mountain while trying not to let the candle on their cupcake go out.

Also on March 2, Cranmore will select the winner of its season-long "Find the Skimobile" GPS Contest. Pick up a Skimobile GPS Contest Worksheet at Cranmore's Trailside Sports Shop, or download it online right here. The sheet will contain the GPS coordinates of original Skimobile cars that are located all around Mount Washington Valley. Guests are encouraged to find each of the Skimobiles, writing in its location on the worksheet. Turn in the worksheet on the 2nd and one lucky winner who correctly names all the locations will be selected to receive a free 2008-09 Happy Trails Season Pass. Cranmore will be giving away a GPS each month all winter long to one person subscribed to their e-newsletter. To subscribe, go to here and provide an e-mail address for a chance to win.