Kicks off on Sunday 12/7/2008

Are you 16 or younger? Do you consistently kill it on the hill? If you answered, "yes" to these questions, then we have something for you. The 2008-2009 Little SlammerNov-28 Series at Waterville Valley, New Hampshire! Here's the deal. We have two categories- the Big Slam and the Little Slam. First off, the Little Slam is totally free and open to all ages 16 and under. The Little Slam is designed as a great way to get into competition and not to mention a great way to win some rad product. The weekly winners will receive everything from Coal hats to DVD'S. After all is said and done the overall point winner from the 3 events will win a brand new snowboard from Flow snowboards.

Two new trails; additional high-efficiency snow guns and new carpet lift headline the What’s New list

Following a record 2007-08 winter season which featured the debut of the $13 million South Peak expansion, this year Loon has invested over $3 million in new terrain and improvements. Headlining the ‘what’s new’ list: two new trails on South Peak, including Rip Saw, Loon’s first double black diamond trail; 70 additional energy efficient high-output fan and tower snowguns; and a new carpet lift in the Sarsaparilla learning area.

As part of its multi-year expansion, Loon will open two new trails on South Peak this winter, adding 14 acres of terrain. Skiers and riders will experience spectacular views of Franconia Notch and the town of Lincoln as they approach the steeps of Loon’s first-ever double black diamond, Rip Saw. Accessed from Boom Run, Ripsaw starts steep and ends with classic New England twists and turns before connecting with Cruiser. Escape Route, an intermediate trail, provides access from Cruiser to the South Peak parking area.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - Mount Snow will open its slopes to skiers and riders on Saturday, Nov. 22. Thanks to a solid week of snowmaking and a little help from natural accumulation, Vermont’s southernmost ski resort will start the season with five top-to-bottom runs on three mountain faces, including two full terrain parks and three high speed lifts.

4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16 marked the beginning of an intensive weeklong snowmaking effort. Mount Snow’s fan guns blanketed trails on the Main Face including Canyon, Standard, Deer Run and Long John, in addition to The Gulch and Nitro on the Carinthia face. Chute, on the North Face, will receive enough attention late in the week to be ready by opening day. Learning terrain will also be open near the Discovery Center.

“We’re very excited to have terrain available for everyone on opening day – from the just-learning beginner, to the hardcore freestyle skier or rider, to the expert looking for a black diamond. It’s all here, on day one,” said Mount Snow’s general manager Kelly Pawlak.

Waterville Valley Resort launches it's new 08/09 Terrain Park website , with features that include online ticket deals including $10 off, video park reports, event coverage, and a new update blog spot from the terrain park crew. Visitors to the site can sign up for e-bomb alerts, check the latest videos, picture galleries and an ever growing event schedule with one click of a mouse.

Loon to Premiere “FUN” A ParkUmentary November 29

LINCOLN, NH – Loon Mountain is calling all skiers and riders to break out their gear and show some early season skills. “The Event Formerly Known As…” is an under-the-lights rail jam open to male and female skiers and riders of all ages and ability levels, with a $200 cash prize awarded to the top male and female in each competition. Skiers will compete on the 28th and riders on the 29th. Registration will run from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Octagon Lodge both days, with a $15 entry fee per competitor. All competitors must sign a release form; anyone under 18 must have parent’s signature.

Immediately following the contests, awards will be given out in the Bunyan Room. Loon’s park and event crew will host the awards with free pizza and a raffle featuring prizes from Oakley, Four Square, White Flag, and Sweet Time Clothing.

The first stop of the ISENSEVEN North American premiere tour has arrived! Come hang out get wasted and shake your ass! Oh yea there will be a snowboard video too! Our tour will continue through November here are some more dates and towns hope to see ya there!

November 15th Portland OR, Nemo Design
November 19th Truckee CA, Fifty Fifty Brewing Co.
November 21st Salt Lake City UT, The W Lounge
November 26th Whistler BC, Buffaloe Bills

Waterville Valley kicks off 08-09 Events with Rome's Premature Jibulation, "No Correct Way" and Eastern Boarder Video Shows

A packed season of events at Waterville Valley starts Saturday November 15 with the first stop of the Rome Premature Jibulation Tour. Boxes, rails, bonks, hot dogs, girls, guys, and tons of product from Rome will all be present and accounted for. Bring a skateboard, as the Waterville Valley mini-ramp will be set-up to keep you loose between Rome 7 heats. Passes will be $10 for the day and will include food, drink and of course fun. The event will be free. Riders will be broken up into three heats of all ages, girls, guys and will compete in a 20-minute jam session. 5 of those competitors will be picked from each heat to represent in a 15 rider final. Prizes include Rome boards, bindings, boots and outerwear, along with a ton of other loot for the legendary product toss.

We're open!

That's right -- Sunday River is the first ski resort to open in the Northeast for the 08/09 Winter Season. The Locke Mountain Triple ran this afternoon and T2 opened for skiing and riding.

Come on up tomorrow for our second annual Halloween celebration and first full day of the season. Lift tickets on Halloween will be free for anyone in costume.

The Locke Mountain Triple will start spinning at 10am with open terrain on T2 from the summit down to the mid-station, and the park crew will have a rail set up on lower T2 for early season jibbing. Lift tickets for anyone not in costume will be $25, with skier services based out of Barker Mountain Lodge.

Oh yeah..CATALOOCHEE in Maggie Valley NC will open tomorrow at 1:00 pm..Take that suckas

Other improvements include additional high-efficiency fan and tower snow guns; new carpet lift; new rental equipment; 4,800-square-foot addition for the White Mountain Adaptive Snowsports School.

Lincoln, NH, October 1, 2008 -- Following a record winter, New Hampshire's Loon Mountain has invested over $3 million in improvements this summer that will give skiers and snowboarders even more reasons to visit Loon this winter.

Added to the $13 million invested last year in the first phase of the Loon South Peak expansion project and other on-mountain improvements, this brings Loon's total investment to $16 million over the past two years.