Attitash Mountain Resort Opening Tomorrow | Wildcat Mountain Adding Terrain

Bartlett, New Hampshire - Snowmakers at both Attitash Mountain Resort & Wildcat Mountain were back at it Wednesday evening and will continue to take advantage of every opportunity available to be burying trails and adding terrain as quickly as we can. We’re confident that winter will deliver its share of natural this season, but until that time arrives; our crews remain diligent and dedicated to making the ski season happen and setting us up for an expected busy holiday week leading us in to the New Year. Attached are two images showing snowmaking efforts this morning at both Attitash Mountain Resort (fan guns on

Attitash Mountain Resort Hosts 15th Annual Oktoberfest Columbus Day Weekend

Bartlett, New Hampshire – Attitash Mountain Resort will host the 15th annual Oktoberfest on Columbus Day weekend, Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7 at its Bear Peak base area. New this year, the Attitash Oktoberfest will serve as this region’s official qualifier for the Samuel Adams Stein Host National Competition. The two-day Oktoberfest weekend will also feature live, traditional Bavarian music from the world renowned King Ludwig's Band, dancing, kids' activities, games, authentic German food and the Biergarten tent featuring local and regional brewers. This year’s participating brewers, all competing for the “People’s Favorite” annual award, include: Frank Jones, Long Trail Brewing, Narragansett, Samuel Adams, Sebago Brewing Co., Shipyard Brewing Co., Tuckerman Brewing Co., White Mountain Distributors featuring Bud & Bud Light, Woodchuck Cider, and Woodstock Inn Brewery.

In addition to the previously mentioned Samuel Adams Stein Host Competition happening both days that allows participants age 21+ a chance to compete for a Grand Prize trip for two to Munich, Germany, Oktoberfest will also feature the annual favorite “Keg Toss” contest with chances to win prizes from sponsors Tuckerman, Long Trail, Shipyard, and Woodstock Inn Breweries. A climbing wall, EuroBungy trampoline jump, and the Kinderplatz games and activities area for children will also be located within the outdoor festival area. Hours for Oktoberfest will be Saturday, October 6, noon – 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 7, noon – 5 p.m. The entrance fee to attend Oktoberfest, food or beverage not included, is $10 (age 21+, positive ID required), $5 (ages 6-20), and children under age 6 are free. During the event hours in the Bear Peak base lodge, Attitash staff will be available to process season pass purchases before the current lowest-price deadline of Monday, October 8 and to also print 2012/2013 passes for those who have already purchased and want to pick up (no entrance fee required to purchase or pick up a 2012/13 season pass). For more information on the Oktoberfest visit www.attitash.com.

Attitash Mountain Resort in the Mount Washington Valley offers fall fun with the original Alpine Slide, year-round Nor’Easter mountain coaster, lift-service downhill and cross-country mountain biking, scenic summit chair ride and will host its 15th annual Oktoberfest during the Columbus Day weekend. Attitash Mountain Resort is also home to the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel & Conference Center providing the areas only full-service, slopeside accommodations. For further information, please visit attitash.com or call 1-800-223 SNOW.

In Photo Above – A participant in the annual Keg Toss contest at the Attitash Oktoberfest gets ready to give it her best throw.

Attitash Mountain Resort & Wildcat Mountain Launch Winter White Sale in September

Bartlett & Pinkham Notch, NH – Attitash Mountain Resort & Wildcat Mountain announced today that for the entire month of September they will be selling midweek lift tickets for the 2012/13 season at the low pre-purchase rate of $30. Skiers and riders will be able to pre-purchase lift tickets that will be valid for use at Attitash and Wildcat any midweek (Monday thru Friday), non-holiday day during the 2012/13 winter season. The $30 pre-purchase rate will be available for the month of September only and tickets can be used for all ages. Tickets will not be valid for use Saturdays, Sundays or during holiday periods Dec. 25-28, & 31 2012; Jan. 1 & 21 2013; Feb.18-22 2013. The special September-only ticket rate is available for purchase online at www.attitash.com or www.skiwildcat.com and tickets will be available for pick up at Attitash Mountain Resort or Wildcat Mountain Guest Services anytime after October 15. For those that wish to have tickets mailed to them, for an additional shipping fee, certified mail orders will be sent out on October 15.

In addition to the ticket sale, the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel is offering midweek ski & stay packages at the Mount Washington Valley ’s only slopeside lodging property starting at the low rate of $79 if booked by September 30, 2012. The offer is available for midweek stays, Monday thru Friday, during the 2012/13 season and do not include Saturdays, Sundays or during holiday periods Dec. 25-28, & 31 2012; Jan. 1 & 21 2013; Feb.18-22 2013. Rates are per person, per night, based on double occupancy and are subject to 9% NH tax and 8% service fee. Reservations at this special rate can be made by calling the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel reservations line at 1 (888) 554-1900.


Attitash Mountain Resort, located in the Mount Washington Valley , has previously been ranked amongst the East’s top ten ski resorts for grooming, weather, accessibility, and off-hill activities by readers of SKI Magazine. Offering two distinct mountains, Attitash and Bear Peak, and one of New England’s most advanced snow making systems, Attitash is known for its signature terrain parks, ski school and children’s programs, open-glade terrain, après entertainment, family value, the year-round mountain coaster attraction, and quality slopeside accommodations featuring the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel. For further information, please visit www.attitash.com or call 1-800-223 SNOW.

Wildcat Mountain, a year-round destination located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest in Pinkham Notch, is home to New Hampshire’s most powerful quad summit chair lift and is renowned for its high summit elevation over 4,000 feet and greater than 2,100 vertical feet of skiing and riding; longest novice trail in the state at just under 3 miles; and proximity to Mt. Washington that contributes up to 200 inches of snow and a long winter/spring season annually. Wildcat Mountain has consistently been rated #1 scenery and has previously been ranked top ten in the East for snow, terrain variety, and value by readers of SKI Magazine. For further information, please visit www.skiwildcat.com or call 1-888-SKI WILD.