Boarding 4 Breast Cancer Event comes to Waterville Valley on February 3rd

Dollars for hope: Event to raise awareness and funds

Waterville Valley, New Hampshire - Waterville Valley Resort will donate $1 for every lift ticket sold on February 3rd to support breast cancer prevention and education.  As New Hampshire’s family resort, Waterville Valley Resort recognizes the impact that breast cancer has on families and moves to raise awareness to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same.

This Super Bowl Sunday, February 3rd, join the Waterville Valley Resort family before the big game and participate in a full day of events from raffles to rail jams.  Boarding 4 Breast Cancer and Waterville Valley Resort have teamed up for the 8th consecutive year to raise money to achieve B4BC’s objective; Early Detection + Healthy Lifestyle = Best Prevention.

This year a percentage of money raised through this event will be donated to the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition.  This non-for-profit foundation’s mission is to advocate for and provide assistance to New Hampshire residents with breast cancer.  Since 1992 the NHBCC has been fighting breast cancer by providing information on prevention and support services to those affected. The NHBCC believes that education is essential to eradicating breast cancer.  B4BC also supports the cause on the education front through their nationwide Check One, Two traveling education program that reaches thousands every year.
Breast cancer touches the lives of families each and every year, whether it is battling the disease or being a loved one of those affected by the condition.  Join in the movement to educate about breast cancer prevention by getting involved in the on mountain activities. The Base Lodge Sunroom will be packed with product for lucky winners of the product raffle; tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10.  One not need to be present to win.  Get your name or the name of a loved one affected by breast cancer on the “Wall of Ribbons” or participate in the Pink Rail Jam with all proceeds donated!  Great prizes will be awarded thanks to our generous sponsors donations.

Registration for the rail jam is only a $25 donation and will be held the Sunroom from 8-10 a.m. with the jam starting at 11am.  Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 men and women for skiing and ridding.

Show support by wearing something pink to turn Waterville Valley Resort pink for the day. There will also be special offers around the mountain to celebrate the day in the Base Lodge and T-Bars.  For additional information check out the Upcoming Events Page at www.waterville.com.

Burton Mountain Festival returns Waterville Valley Resort this February

Waterville Valley, New Hampshire - Waterville Valley Resort will host the Burton Mountain Festival by Burton Snowboards, which touches down on the slopes on February 8th.  This no charge on-snow experience includes a full 2013 Burton product demo, après entertainment, a Riglet Park for kids and a sponsor village with plenty of giveaways presented by MINI.

The Burton Mountain Festival is the most extensive, interactive and inspired snowboard demo experience in North America and features four key elements with something for all ages. The first and most prominent feature is the Try Gear 2013 Burton demo.  The newdemo program will encourage riders to try out Burton’s newest 2013 boards, bindings and boots all for free.

Next, for kids as young as three-years-old, the Burton Mountain Festival will feature a Riglet Park where they can try snowboarding for FREE. Burton will provide snowboards, boots and bindings sized for the smallest kids to borrow at no charge, as well as offering Burton’s revolutionary Riglet Reel, a specially designed reel attached to the nose of youth snowboards that makes learning easier than ever. Certified Waterville Valley Resort snowboard instructors will help kids learn to ride on mini features like boxes, ramps and rails at the Riglet Park.

This year’s Burton Mountain Festival will also encourage a little friendly fun in the park as Burton’s influential regional rep riders, the ‘Knowbuddies’, will be hosting ‘It’s Know Contest’. To stoke riders out, Knowbuddies will post up at different park features on South Street and Exhibition to giveaway Burton swag to those pulling off the most impressive tricks or just having the most fun.

And finally, the Burton Mountain Festival will feature après entertainment with music and fun activities to cap off a great day of riding on Saturday at Bucket’s. Stay tuned to www.burton.com/bmf for updates on après activities and to find out what’s happening at Waterville Valley Resorts Burton Mountain Festival.

Thanks to the presenting partner MINI and partners Mountain Dew, Mitch by Paul Mitchell, Snowboarder Magazine and anon. for their support of the second annual Burton Mountain Festival at Waterville Valley Resort.

Festival Schedule:
Friday – 9am – 4pm
Saturday 8am – 4pm, Après 2-5pm
Sunday 8am-4pm

About Waterville Valley Resort
With 250 skiable acres, Waterville Valley’s award-winning ski area offers 52 trails and 12 lifts with snowmaking ability on every trail. Skiers seeking less altitude can access the Nordic Center, with well-groomed cross-country trails leaving from the Town Square or the doorsteps of the Valley’s resorts. Here, guests can experience breathtaking views of the White Mountain National Forest. Guests can make a stop in the warming hut along the trail or relax by the fireplace in the Nordic Center.

Waterville Valley is a four-season destination located just minutes from exit 28 off Interstate 93 in northern New Hampshire. For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit With 250 skiable acres, Waterville Valley’s award-winning ski area offers 52 trails and 12 lifts with snowmaking ability on every trail. Skiers seeking less altitude can access the Nordic Center, with well-groomed cross-country trails leaving from the Town Square or the doorsteps of the Valley’s resorts. Here, guests can experience breathtaking views of the White Mountain National Forest. Guests can make a stop in the warming hut along the trail or relax by the fireplace in the Nordic Center.

Waterville Valley is a four-season destination located just minutes from exit 28 off Interstate 93 in northern New Hampshire. For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit.

Follow Waterville Valley Resort at facebook.com/wvresort and twitter.com/waterville.  For information on all upcoming events at Waterville Valley Resort visit waterville.com.

Cookies & Snow: A Sweet Taste of the Holidays at Waterville Valley Resort

Waterville Valley Resort, New Hampshire - Winter is no stranger to Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, but on December 15th, kids of all ages will get in the holiday spirit with a Cookies & Snow Celebration.

Cookies and treats baked fresh by local restaurants shops will be distributed throughout the businesses in Town Square.  Guests can stroll through the decorated shops and sample one of each cookie creation with their purchase of a “Cookie Coupon Book.”

Santa Claus himself will make an appearance at the ice arena, stroll through the Town Square courtyard around 2 p.m., and then settle in at the Book monger to read a children’s story to all.

And, cookies are not the only treat. Curious George story time is at 11:00 a.m. A free Holiday ice-skating party is scheduled from 1-2 p.m. with free skating and rentals at Waterville Valley’s indoor ice arena.  Kids can decorate a candy cottage at the annual Candy Cottage workshop hosted by the Recreation Department. Candy cottages will be displayed throughout the afternoon with a prize for first and second place.

Waterville Valley was designed and planned specifically as a self-contained, four seasons resort. Today in addition to its world-class ski area, Waterville Valley Resort has award-winning tennis courts, golf, hiking, biking, lodging, cultural activities and summer theater, an indoor ice rink, boating, a skate park, and a host of outdoor activities. Dining options include traditional favorites and elegant dining. For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

14th Annual Fall Chili Challenge Heats up with Jimmy Lehoux Concert

Waterville Valley, New Hampshire - Saturday, September 29th. Things heat up in Town Square with Waterville Valley Resort’s 14th Annual Chili Challenge and the sizzling country sounds of Jimmy Lehoux. Visit each Chili Tent for a variety of tastes while enjoying a cold beverage, great music and fiery foliage on the mountains surrounding Waterville Valley’s Town Square.

Things kick off when Ruby Records recording artist, Jimmy Lehoux, takes the stage with his unique style of traditionally rooted contemporary country music. He’s sure to get the crowd warmed up and hungry for the noon start of the Chili Challenge. Local restaurants will be all fired-up to compete for your votes and the red-hot title ‘Champion of Chili’. Come on out and celebrate this beautiful time of year with family, friends and fellow chili heads!

11:30 – 2:30pm  Jimmy Lehoux and the Jimmy Lehoux Band - free of charge

Noon – Until the chili is gone! Sampling of all Chili Challenge entries - $7.00 for adults - $5.00 for children 12 and under.

Also, returning for its second year is The White Mountain Storytelling Festival, September 28th  - 30th. Festival-goers will meander between two venues within Town Square- each location featuring experienced storytellers and a different type of story, geared toward either young children and families, or older children and adults. The featured story-teller this year is popular New Hampshire storyteller and author, Rebecca Rule, whose humor is sure to delight audiences.  The festival starts at 7:30 Friday evening with ghost stories at the Town Square gazebo, continues from 11am to 9pm Saturday (with time for some sampling at Waterville Valley’s 14th Annual Chili Challenge), and finishes Sunday morning with Sacred Stories.  Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.nhstorytelling.org.
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The weekend will have activities for the whole family including Curious George Story Time at the Rey Center, public climb times and open gym at the Recreation Department, and restaurants and shops open in Town Square.

Special travel packages for the Chili Challenge & Storytelling weekend include Saturday and Sunday night stays and Summer Unlimited activities. Prices start at $54 per person per night based on quad-occupancy.

The Waterville Valley Summer Unlimited package includes boating, mountain biking, tennis, golf, bike rentals, access to the White Mountain Athletic Club, use of the Waterville Valley shuttle, and a scenic chairlift ride up Snow’s Mountain. With all the activities included in the price, guests who take advantage of this package will save at least 50 percent on their family vacation.

Waterville Valley Resort was designed and planned as a self-contained, four seasons resort with activities for the whole family. In addition to its world-class ski area, Waterville Valley Resort has award-winning tennis courts, golf, hiking, biking, boating, an indoor ice rink, a skate park, kids camp programs, and a host of other family activities and summer festivals.  Cultural and educational activities include art exhibitions, painting and craft classes, children’s and Shakespearean theater, beading and jewelry making, science and nature presentations.  Dining options include both traditional favorites and elegant eateries. For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival comes to Waterville Valley Resort

Waterville Valley, New Hampshire - The Wild & Scenic Film Festival comes to Waterville Valley Resort on Friday September 14, 2012 and Saturday September15, 2012 , sponsored by:  Pemigewasset Chapter of Trout Unlimited

The festival will feature three hours of award winning adventure and environmental films. It also includes Marion Stoddart’s inspirational story of leading the effort to clean up the Nashua River. And there will be  a banquet with speaker Willem Lange host of “Windows to the Wild.” Saturday morning there is a hike sponsor by the Rey Center to learn about the ecology and geology of the area or learn fly casting and tying techniques.

For additional details about this event and on-line reservations and ticket purchases go to http://www.waterville.com/events-deals-apres/event-calendar.html?id=5382

Prices:  Friday’s or Saturday films $15, both nights $25, Banquet and Saturday films $45 (incl. tax and service)

Reservations are also available for the Films, Banquet and Lodging available by calling 1-800-Go-Valley