Halloween Returns to Cranmore This Fall with The Ghoullog

N. Conway, NH - Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, NH celebrates Halloween every weekend in October with the return of The Ghoullog , where visitors board the quad chairlift for a night-time ride to the summit for a haunted mountain-top tour. Coming back for its fourth year, the Ghoullog will be bigger, scarier and more fun than ever with the addition of new twists and turns to scare newcomers and return visitors alike.

The tour starts at the base of Cranmore Mountain and includes a night-time stroll through a haunted walkway to the Quad. After the 7-minute ride to the 2,000 foot summit of Cranmore, visitors tour the Ghoullog, where haunted happenings are sure to frighten and surprise the hardiest souls.

While at the summit, spectacular night-time views of North Conway Village below are sure to delight all comers. At the end of the tour, visitors enjoy a ride down the Quad chairlift to the base with a breath-taking vantage of the Moat Mountains and Mount Washington at night.

Event dates are Oct. 1-2; Oct. 8-10 (Columbus Day Weekend); Oct. 15-16; Oct. 22-23; and Oct. 28-30. Tickets are $25 for all ages with a $2 discount for online advance sales.

The Ghoullog will operate from 7-10pm with doors opening at 6pm. The ticket office, Pub and outdoor food court will open at 6pm on all dates of operation.

Cranmore's ghoul-fest will offer refreshments including a full bar in the Bloody Noose Pub. The Ghoullog also features an outdoor food court offering fair food favorites like fried dough, sausage, pepper and onion sandwiches, popcorn, caramel apples, hot cocoa, hot cider and coffee.

92.5 The River MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN Concert at Cranmore Aug. 5th

N. Conway, NH - Cranmore Mountain today announced the line up for the new 92.5 The River Music on the Mountain concert slated for Aug. 5, 2010. Headlined by the Atlantic Records recording artists, NEEDTOBREATHE, with Vermont’s Grace Potter and the Nocturnals plus opener Robert Francis from LA, the concert promises to bring a dynamic musical assortment to Cranmore’s slopes, right in the heart of North Conway Village, NH. The concert is sponsored in part by Newcastle Brown Ale, Cranmore Mountain Resort & 92.5 The River.

NEEDTOBREATHE hail from Possum Kingdom, South Carolina and formed in 1999. On their latest album, The Outsiders, NEEDTOBREATHE has truly come into their own, seamlessly blending arena-ready soundscapes with a decidedly Southern sensibility. Tracks from that album currently heard on 92.5 The River include "The Outsiders," "More Time," "Something Beautiful" and "Washed by The Water."

The band has honed their live show the old-fashioned way - putting in the time, spending years on the road. Aside from their skillful musicianship, there's a spontaneous energy that intangibly connects them with their audience, and their powerful performances have helped build a dedicated fan base that's been clamoring for The Outsiders.

Cranmore Announces Summer 2010 Concerts

N. Conway, NH - Cranmore Mountain is planning another music-filled summer on its slopes with the return of the long-running Arts Jubilee concert series, an encore concert sponsored by Newcastle Brown Ale and the addition of a fundraiser concert in partnership with the Mount Washington Observatory.

The concerts kick off on Thursday, July 15 at 6pm when Arts Jubilee presents the Best of Stone Mountain LIVE with Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys . National recording artist and critically acclaimed singer songwriter Carol Noonan hosts an exciting night with a great variety of outstanding music along with her Stone Mountain Boys. Zany Man and Comedian Mike Miclon will warm up the crowd. Concert goers are welcome to come early, set up picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a wonderful evening under the stars. For all 3 Arts Juiblee shows, there is a $5 minimum suggested donation at the door and admission for children 12 and under is complimentary.

New England "jam band" favorites Assembly of Dust headlines the Mount Washington Observatory "Seek the Peak" fundraiser on Friday, July 23. Sponsored by Subaru of America and Tuckerman Brewing Company, the concert is expected to draw thousands of people to the North Conway ski resort's base area.

Other events at Cranmore this summer include Scotland in the Valley on Sat. June 5, in partnership with the New Hampshire Highland Games. It's a day of Scottish music, fun, games and culture at Cranmore.

Cranmore Mountain and Story Land Partner to Offer Value to Season Passholders

N. Conway, NH - Cranmore Mountain in North Conway and Story Land in Glen, NH are known as premiere family vacation destinations in New Hampshire's White Mountains. And now the two attractions are working together to help stretch a family's recreational dollars further. Now through May 31, 2010, any family purchasing Cranmore Happy Trails season passes will receive one free Story Land admission ticket for each pass purchased.

"The North Conway area has long been a draw for families vacationing in both winter and summer," stated Cranmore general manager, Ben Wilcox. "It was natural for us to partner with Story Land. Cranmore has always attracted young families and offering them access to Story Land is a nice tie in for both businesses."

Story Land GM Eric Dziedzic added, "We are excited for the opportunity to partner with Cranmore. Based on our customer demographics, Cranmore Mountain is the closest thing in the area to Story Land in the winter."

Cranmore Happy Trails Passes offer some of the best prices for season passes in the region, including a $169 unlimited pass for kids ages 6-12 years old. Prices increase after May 31, 2010 and the Story Land offer may not be available after that date as quantities are limited.

Cranmore's Jimmy Mersereau to Receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Lifetime Achievement Award Posthumously

N. Conway, NH - The New England Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected Cranmore Mountain's long-time operations director James Mersereau to receive an Environmental Merit Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously in recognition of his exceptional work and commitment to the environment.

This award recognizes outstanding environmental advocates who dedicated their lives toward preserving and protecting New England's natural resources. This award will be presented at a special ceremony to be held at Faneuil Hall in Boston, Mass. on Thursday, April 22, 2010 --- the 40th anniversary of Earth Day -- from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This annual ceremony has recognized the environmental achievements of New Englanders for more than three decades. Mersereau's family and Cranmore co-workers including GM Ben Wilcox will be guests of honor at this celebration.

Wilcox gives credit to Jim Mersereau for the many energy efficiency, renewable energy, and pollution prevention initiatives undertaken by Cranmore in recent years.

Waterville Valley, Bretton Woods and Cranmore Hold Prices on 2010-11 Threedom Passes

Waterville Valley, NH - Three of New Hampshire's most popular resorts have announced they will hold the price on next season's Threedom Passes if purchased by the May 31 deadline. With a combined trail count of 195, 12 terrain parks, 893 acres of skiing and riding and 28 lifts, the Threedom Pass delivers the most skiing and riding in New Hampshire on one pass. If purchased at the resorts now, new passholders also get a bonus of skiing the rest of this season too. Passes can be purchased on site at the resorts; online sales begin Wednesday, March 17.

A 2010-11 Threedom Pass valid any day at Waterville Valley and Cranmore with blackout dates at Bretton Woods will cost $679 for 18+, $399 for teens (ages 13-18) and $339 for juniors (ages 6-12). An anytime option with no blackout dates at all three resorts is $779 for adults, $469 for teens and $409 for juniors. Blackout dates include 12/26/10-1/2/11, 1/15-16/11, 2/19-26/11.

2010-11 Threedom benefits feature $15 off on weekends and holidays for friends and family, night skiing and riding at Cranmore and Bretton Woods, Nordic skiing and resort lodging discounts. Threedom Passholders can also bring a friend for 50% off midweek, non-holiday periods to Waterville Valley and Cranmore.

Festive Fun February Events at Cranmore Mountain

N. Conway, NH - Cranmore Mountain, North Conway 's hometown ski resort, will be home to the most events and activities in Mount Washington Valley for the month of February, especially during the President's Day school vacation period.
Cranmore's signature Cranapalooza events will feature fireworks at 7:30pm on Sat. Feb. 13th and 20th. "It's a unique experience, being able to ski, ride or snowtube at night under the fireworks," stated Cranmore general manager, Ben Wilcox. "Even those who do not ski can come enjoy the Cranapalooza activities."
Cranmore's new indoor Fun Zone will also be open extended hours during the vacation period in addition to its regular Saturday night hours. Located at the Cranmore Family Fitness Center , the Fun Zone will be open daily from Feb. 13-20. It gives families a fun indoor arena in which to play, with a giant bouncy house, 65-foot obstacle course, and pick up games of tennis, floor hockey and dodge ball. New for this year is the addition of North Conway's only indoor mega-trampoline, the Euro-Bungy. A variety of ticket options are available for Fun Zone, Euro-Bungy and indoor climbing wall at the Fitness Center.
The Arctic Blast Tubing Park, NH's most popular, will also be open extended hours during the vacation period, from 9am - 9pm daily from Feb. 13 - Feb. 20th.
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