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Better Late Than Never 1.13.12

By Katelyn Krumperman

You know the saying, ‘Good things come to those who wait?’ Well good things finally came our way.  On Thursday, January 12 we picked up 4-6 inches of snow.  Yes, SNOW, you know, that white fluffy stuff that falls from the sky and makes everyone smile?  And today, even though it was a rocky start, we have picked up two inches of snow so far and it’s still coming down as I type.

Yesterday was a great day on the hill. Check out this video that we shot. It was fresh tracks, and fresh snow all day long!

Thanks to our amazing high efficient Low-E HKD tower snow guns, our fabulous snowmaking and grooming team have been working around the clock as temperatures allow to resurface and open more terrain.  More terrain is expected to open tomorrow and we expect to have 97% of our total trail acreage open for the long weekend.  I think that’s pretty amazing considering the winter we have had so far.  With 50 trails, 322 acres, and over 24 miles of skiing and riding for all abilities where else would you want to be to celebrate Independence Weekend at Loon Mountain.

This is a big weekend for us and we want our guests to have a good time and stay safe.  Be sure to check out all the events going on this Independence Weekend.  And in conjunction with Independence Weekend, NSAA Safety Week starts tomorrow and lasts until Sunday, January 22.  From Free Ski & Snowboard Tips, to helmet demos, and Cash Cabin, Loon Mountain’s Safety Week is sure to blow your socks off.  Stop by the Safety Week Headquarters Tent by The Shred Shed to see what we have planned during Safety Week.

Enjoy the long weekend of skiing, watching football, and staying safe. We’ll see you on the hill.

 

January 13, 2012 | Categories: General, On the Mountain | Leave A Comment »

12.25.11 Park Update

12.25.11

Happy Holidays.  We now have three parks up and running with a variety of jibs and jumps.  We are also pumping snow in both the medium park and the main park.  One if not both of those will be coming at you soon.

December 28, 2011 | Categories: Loon Parks & Pipes | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

A Word from the Slopes 12.28.11

From the words of Ralph Lewis, Director of Skiing Operations

After the 1.1 inches of rain that we received last night, we are anxiously awaiting for temperatures to drop this afternoon in order resume snowmaking.  We will resurface all open terrain for the next two nights as well as opening additional terrain tomorrow.  We will work on opening the remainder of the trails after resurfacing on existing terrain is finished.  As long as snowmaking temperatures remain, we will be making snow around the clock.

We are very fortunate to have great conditions and a significant amount of our terrain open at this point.  This is all possible because of our snowmaking and grooming team and the investment Loon has made to our snowmaking infrastructure.

Until next week …

December 28, 2011 | Categories: On the Mountain | Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

Park Update

12.22.11

New DROPLINE Park opens Friday morning with with more jibs and one wicked kicka.  The 7 Brothers park is still sharp and 4 features deep.  Plus be on the look out for another park in the base area coming soon. 

12.16.11

It getting cold out!  Snowmaking will be firing up shortly and one of the trails we are going to is our NEW Dropline Park!  As long as it stays cold we should have that park online some time next week, stay tuned for a firmer date.  Till then enjoy the 2 Top Secret parks! 

12.12.11

More features as of 9 am Tuesday morning.  They shouldn’t be hard to find.  See you out there.

12.8.11

Snowmaking goes back on tonight!  Which will hopefully result in more park features for the weekend.  For now enjoy the jump and jibs in the Sunset Park!  Stay tuned.

12.3.11

Good snowmaking temps and the guns were blazing again last night.  Won’t be long before we get some more parks up on the hill.  For now the park on sunset is still up and looking good.  Stay posted.

December 23, 2011 | Categories: Loon Parks & Pipes | Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

Holiday Week Preview

By Katelyn Krumperman

Greetings!  How are you?  I am much better now that we received seven inches of snow last night at Loon Mountain just in time for the holiday week!  Even though we have had a tough start to the winter, we are in good shape as we head into the holiday week at Loon.  With 28 trails, 178 acres, and over 12 miles of skiing riding, Loon has the most open terrain in New Hampshire! 

Our snowmaking and grooming team has done an amazing job resurfacing and opening new terrain to get that Superior Snow Guaranteed that you love. 

Looking for something to do this week?  Look no further.  Here is a quick run down of what’s going on this week at Loon Mountain.

Saturday, December 24th: Non-denomanational Christmas Eve  Candlelight Service in the Governor’s Lodge at 7 p.m.

Friday, December 30th: Family Magic Show in the Octagon Lodge at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 31st: Mo the Balloon Buffoon will be at the Governor’s Lodge from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. making balloon sculptures for the kids and entertaining the younger crowd. 

- New Year’s Eve: Ring in the New Year at the Bunyan Room New Year’s Eve Party.  Live music by 6 Foot Sunday.  This is a 21+ event and there is a $25 cover charge.  Reservations are highly recommended.

Snowmaking continues tonight and on top of the seven inches we received last night, the conditions should be pretty stellar out there.  Enjoy the last week in December and Happy Holidays from all of us at Loon Mountain.

December 23, 2011 | Categories: General | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

Like a Box of Chocolates

By Katelyn Krumperman

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We can all agree that November skiing is like a box of chocolates — you never know what you’re gonna get.  There is usually an early snow storm tease that wets our pallets making us want more followed by mild temperatures and occasional rain showers. 

This year in particular has been exactly like a box of chocolates.  Snow fell from the sky on Oct. 29 blanketing the brown fallen leaves turning everything white.  It was a beautiful.  Less than a month later, Loon Mountain opened for the 45th season.  Cold temperatures were in the snowmaking’s team favor and Loon was able to make a significant amount of snow to open on Sunday, November 20, a week earlier than anticipated.  Three days later, Loon received 8 inches of fresh snow — the first powder day of the season.  Currently, we have 11 trails open with top to bottom skiing and riding.  To me, that’s pretty amazing for November.

Less than a week ago, it was pounding snow outside and now today, November 29, it is 50 degrees outside with rain showers predicted in our near future.  Some say it’s global warming, others say it’s just November skiing and riding in New England.  Despite the weather, Loon had a great turnout over Thanksgiving weekend.  Guests were smiling and excited to ski and ride.  Even though the calendar says November, we have been graced with spring-like conditions and from what I have heard, people are enjoying it. 

Life is too short to be anything but happy.  So for now, enjoy the spring-like conditions and in your spare time, do a snow dance and think snow. We’ll see you on the slopes.

November 29, 2011 | Categories: General | Leave A Comment »

Loon Opens Today for the 45th Season! 11.20.11

Hey guys!

Another season is upon us.  Today is the day you have been anxiously waiting for.  We are opening today for the 2011-2012 winter season!  Thanks to our fabulous snowmaking and grooming team and some cold temperatures we were able to open earlier than anticipated. 

5 trails will be open today from 12-4pm.  The East Basin Lift will be open with downloading on the Gondola.  The following trail are open; Upper Bear Claw, Bear Claw Ext., Grand Junction, Link, and Upper Picked Rock.

Tickets are $20 today.  So come on up to Loon Mountain and enjoy the first day of the season!  I have a feeling it’s going to be a good one.  Stay tuned for more information and pictures from today.

Katelyn

November 20, 2011 | Categories: General | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

On the Road … Again

It’s a busy time of year for the Loon Mountain Sales Team and we are spreading our wings all over the globe… well, maybe not ALL over the globe, but we’re still marketing the Resort in three countries in three weeks!  Jon, our newest addition to the Sales Team, and I headed to Toronto two weeks ago for a six day stint- four days at the Toronto Ski Show and two full days traveling in our trusty Toyota Minivan.  Jon’s first day on the job consisted of 13 hours in the minivan and changing windshield wipers (he’s a pro) and co-piloting the excursion.  Since I tend to get car sick, I was the one behind the wheel and tried to keep it entertaining by hitting rumble strips to wake up the back-seat passengers… while successful, I don’t think they were as pleased as I was to have two new folks to chat with from the back seat…

We rented a few condos about 1 mile from the Toronto Ski Show.  We thought condos would be much more fiscally responsible and allow us room to spread out- after spending five nights in a hotel room the size of a cardboard box in past years, all I really wanted was a couch and a kitchen.  The condos were nice, economical, and although we had great intentions of cooking a family style meal each night after the show, reality hit.  We were all so exhausted after 10+ hours on our feet that it took all we had just to change and head out to find a place with a reasonable menu to fulfill our cravings of anything BUT pizza.  After we broke down at the end of the show, we did find the energy and time to make an excellent feed for all of us while the guys watched baseball…

This past weekend, Adam returned from two weeks in the UK and Jon returned from his second trip to Canada- the Ottawa Ski Show to be exact.  Ottawa is always a fun time and the ski show is hands down one of the best.  However, as I write this, I have clothes in the washing machine getting ready for the next voyage- Pennsylvania and New Jersey Ski Council Shows.  The same host for our Spring Travel shows is putting these shows on and I really can’t wait to get on the road.  Sure, being on the road is tough- you’re away from family and the work load never ceases, but we all do a great job of making the most of the great areas we find ourselves in.  Greg and I are spending our one day off in Amish Country and, if you know us, you know how psyched we are! 

Following our epic road trip to Amish Country and all areas in between, we return for a day before heading out to one of my favorite ski club events of the year- New Hampshire Ski Club Extravaganza.  The NHSC folks are just, well, plain AWESOME and it’s always a good time.  Following that show, we head directly to Boston for the Boston Ski Show and the last of the travels for this girl until Spring.  Bernie and his team always do a great job and I can’t wait for another spectacular show at the Seaport World Trade Center!  If you haven’t planned your weekend yet, be sure to visit BEWISPORTS.COM and purchase your discounted tickets for the Boston Ski Show- with Tommy Moe as an honored guest, tons of specials, discounts and more- you can’t go wrong!  And, while you’re there, definitely stop by the Loon Mountain booth and purchase your discounted Frequent Skier Cards or purchase your New England Pass!  Hands down two of the best deals in New England Skiing and I promise you, you won’t be disappointed!!!  Hope to see you there!!!  Sure, you could spend the weekend going to the dump or doing household chores, but there really is not better way to save a ton of dough by attending the Boston Ski Show!!! 

Think SNOW!

Abby Guinan
Sales Manager

November 3, 2011 | Categories: General, Notes from the Road | Tags: , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

What’s New at Loon this Winter

By Katelyn Krumperman

I am sure you are all dying to know what is in store for you this winter at Loon Mountain, right?  Well, I’m here to tell you what’s new at Loon Mountain this winter.

After investing $20 million in the past five years to add more terrain, uphill capacity and state-of-the-art snowmaking & grooming technology, Loon Mountain continues its committment to providing a great guest experience in 2011-2012. 

This season, a capitol investment of $1.4 million went toward 170 new, highly efficient tower guns, and the opening of four new trails – Upper and Lower Twitcher and Jobber – on South Peak, which adds another 16.5 acres of terrain and Dropline.  Both trails on South Peak are derived from the logging heritage.

The Burton Progression Park finds a home on Dropline (1 acre), another new trail located at the lower part of Grand Junction.  The Burton Progression Park is a great place for new park riders and skiers to become comfortable with park riding and etiquette and Dropline will be the perfect home for it.

Joining the fleet of groomers, another new grooming machine, the Prinoth Bison-X, will join the team in December.

Weather permitting, we will be ready to start making snow on November 1st and we plan to open in early to mid-November. Stay tuned for more exciting news from Loon Mountain and Think Snow! It’s that time of year again.

October 18, 2011 | Categories: General, Loon Parks & Pipes, On the Mountain | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

Mud, Guts, and Glory – 1st Annual Monster Mud Run

By Katelyn Krumperman

Are you competitive?  Do you like to challenge yourself?  Do you like getting dirty?  If you answered yes, to the following questions then the Loon Mountain Monster Mud Run on October 29 is for you!

The Monster Mud Run is a race for the ambitious, for people who like to push themselves to the limit.   It is not about running up a hill, it involves obstacles (natural and man-made), as well as a mud pit and more.  Feel the vicotory of tackling the Monster, our course of 14 obstacles and rough terrain!  Click on the link below to view the terrain map.

Monster Mud Run Map

To participate in the MMR, you must be 18 years of age.  For event details and registration info. please visit, http://www.loonmtn.com/info/summer/Monster-Mud-Run.aspx

Don’t stray too far after the MMR, we are hosting a Halloween Monster Bash in the Bunyan Room starting at 8pm!  Wash the mud off and change into your best Halloween costume!  Enjoy live music by the Running Gags and a costume contest. 

We’ll see you in a coupl of weeks! Happy training!

October 18, 2011 | Categories: General | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

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