Friday Snowfall at Cranmore

We received 4" of snowfall today at Cranmore Mountain. Here are some shots taken this morning. The snow in the trees is pretty! Mixed precipitation came after the snow but we expect a "net gain" in terms of snow coverage even after the switchover.

With the opening of North Conway trail today, we have 100% of our trails with snowmaking and grooming open. Big call out to our snowmakers and groomers for their heroic efforts this season! Conditions are really great so please come on up and enjoy the white stuff.

Be sure to download your e-coupon for Super Bowl Sunday - $47 lift tickets for adults, $37 for teens and $32 for juniors. Get them here: http://www.cranmore.com/winter/e-coupons

First Tracks with the GM

Yesterday we invited passholders to load the lifts 30 minutes early to make first tracks with our GM Ben Wilcox. A little more than 20 skiers and riders showed up to hit the slopes with Ben, and aside from the bitter chill of Winter, conditions could not have been better! Ben had a great time socializing and skiing alongside our loyal Cranmore skiers and riders, and would like to invite all passholders back again for First Tracks on February 12 at 8am, followed by coffee and cinnamon buns in the Meister Hut!

January 20th Powder Day at Cranmore!

It's a great day at Cranmore with over half a foot of fresh powder overnight. Truly these are the best conditions of the season. Enjoy these photos taken today when we scored first tracks along with a bunch of other happy skiers and riders this morning!

Hits for Helmets

Yesterday we had out Hits for Helmets freestyle event, the first ever slope style competition in the Otherside Park! We had an awesome time, and raised money to help supply helmets for kids who can't afford to buy one. As we learned last year from the unfortunate accident of local rider, and friend of Cranmore, Danny Toumarkine, who suffered from a TBI while filming backcountry snowboarding, wearing a helmet is pretty important.

You can find photos from this event at our website here.
Here is a sneak peek of what you will find.

All photos taken by April Deschenes

Ian Meserve Fundraiser Set for This Friday Jan. 6th at Cranmore

Photos courtesy of Bill Lee Photography

Ian Meserve at Cranmore on Fri. Dec. 23

Fundraiser for Ian Meserve Set for this Friday Jan. 6^th at Cranmore Mountain

NORTH CONWAY, NH – The community is encouraged to show their support for ski coach, golf pro and football coach Ian Meserve by attending a Pasta Dinner, Auction and Fundraiser on Fri. Jan. 6^th at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, NH. Meserve was diagnosed with Melanoma in October, 2011.

The event will run from 6-9pm at Cranmore’s main base lodge with a $10 requested donation at the door. A pasta dinner featuring penne, garlic bread, salad and dessert will be served from 6:30-8pm.  There will be both a live auction and a Chinese auction taking place with all proceeds going to the benefit the Meserve Family Fund. The auction will run from 6pm – 8pm. Live music has been donated by Hey Yeti.

 

The local community has been exceedingly generous with donations for the auction, including:

• ·         A day skiing with Olympian Leanne Smith for 3
• ·         Sail for four on Heritage, a 12 meter America’s Cup Sailboat – Newport, RI
• ·         Ham Arena 1 hr. private ice time, up to 50 skaters
• ·         Lift tickets from ski areas including Cranmore, Black, Attitash, Wildcat, Waterville Valley, Loon, Jackson Ski Touring and more
• ·         Golf at North Conway Country Club, Wentworth Country Club, Owl’s Nest, Stow Acres, Hale’s Location and more
• ·         3-Month Membership to Cranmore Fitness
• ·         Four Red Sox box seats with parking
• ·         2 Night Stay on Cape Cod, Old Manse Inn
• ·         Bauer Vapor APX Skates
• ·         GS Suit and Ski Parka donated by Olympian Leanne Smith
• ·         Story Land Package for four including early entry, private meeting with Cinderella and more
• ·         Settlers Green Gift Certificates
• ·         Restaurant gift certificates
• ·         Diane Mello Cranmore framed print from Framed Art Super Store
• ·         Met Coffeehouse – 1 lb. of coffee a month for a year

Those wishing to make a tax deductible donation can make checks payable to Vaughn Community Services – Ian Meserve Fund, 2503 White Mountain Highway PO Box 401 North Conway, NH 03860.

Donations for the auction are being accepted through January 5, 2012.  They may be dropped off at the Group Sales office at Cranmore Mountain, 1 Skimobile Road, North Conway, NH 03860.

A “Fundraiser for Ian” Facebook page has been set up to share information on the event. For more information, call 603-356-8561.

Happy Snowy New Year's Weekend!

Snowmaking at the summit.

Snow is falling outside my window right now making the trees and the slopes even prettier with the nice white stuff! Our snowmakers have been at it almost around the clock and we have increased our trail count by 76% since Christmas Day. All in all, a remarkable feat considering the lack of cooperation we've had from Mother Nature so far this year.

Seeing is believing so I'm pleased to share these photos with you from this morning. I was lucky enough to get out there and take some runs before the holiday crowds arrived. I skied Skimeister and Ledges for the first time this season.

Look for Koessler to be added this weekend. And hug a snowmaker if you see one - they're the ones making this all possible!

Enjoying the views of the Moats

Princess turns on Skimeister!

KidsRule Mountain Camps in action!

Riding C-more Double with Dad!

KidsRule Camps for snowboarding in Beginner Basin

Looks so cute in her little pink suit!

Great views off of Skimeister

Animal prints help you ski faster, we hear.

KidsRule instructor encouraging her little student.

Snowmaking continues at the top of Ledges.

Snow guns were going all day!

Snowfall for Christmas Weekend

Thanks to mother nature (or Santa) for bringing us 5 inches of the white fluffy stuff on Friday 12/23/11. Enjoy these nice photos of this morning’s dedication of the Jimmy Mersereau memorial and the fresh snowfall. Come up this weekend and kick off your holidays the right way!