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Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce Adds 3 More Family Fun Snow Day Offers for Chamber Members
North Conway, NH – Starting in December, the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce partnered with Great Glen Trails, Bretton Woods Nordic Center and Jackson XC to offer Family Fun Snow Days, sponsored by Chalmers Insurance Group. In February and March, the program will continue with a free day of skiing at Cranmore or half-priced skiing at King Pine, and some very special offers for indoor fun at White Lake Speedway for Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce members. Be sure to plan in advance to attend, as each event requires signed forms to show proof of chamber membership.
“We’re thrilled that so many of the Valley’s XC Centers, ski resorts and attractions are working with the chamber to offer members a great way to get out on the trails and spend some time outside,” said Michelle Cruz, Events Manager at Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce and coordinator of the program. “We’ve had three fabulous Family Fun Days at the region’s Nordic Centers, and now additional attractions and ski resorts are jumping on board too. We’re grateful for the chance to work with so many generous businesses to offer chamber members the chance to enjoy some time outside their homes.” finished Michelle.
Here are the Family Fun Snow Day events coming up in February and March:
Saturdays in Feb: WHITE LAKE SPEEDWAY – Join in the fun at White Lake Speedway Saturdays during the month of February for Family Fun Snow Days. Discounted pricing will be offered on World Class Laser Tag Sessions, Ultimate Party Bowling, and ESport Games for Chamber Members and their Guests.
Feb 8 & March 8: CRANMORE MOUNTAIN RESORT – Come to Cranmore Mountain Resort on Monday, February 8 and Monday, March 8 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Cranmore will offer free access to ski trails for all Mt. Washington Valley Chamber members (employees & family members included).
March 4: KING PINE PURITY SPRING RESORT – Join in the fun at King Pine Purity Spring Resort on Thursday, March 4 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm for half-price for either full-day, afternoon/half-day or twilight lift tickets for all Mt. Washington Valley Chamber members (employees & family members included).
All chamber members and their family members are required to download the participation form, obtain their employers’ signature and bring the form with them to the Family Fun Day to participate in the event.
This program is brought to you by the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce with support from Chalmers Insurance Group.
Chamber members will find complete information, links to participation forms and updated schedules by logging into the chamber’s website with their password. (Click here for member log-in: https://mtwashingtonvalley.org/members/mwvcc-edits/m_login.cfm ). For questions, please call 603-356-5701.
Backcountry Skier Killed in Avalanche in Ammonoosuc Ravine
Sargent’s Purchase – Members of NH Fish & Game’s Advanced Search & Rescue Team along with US Forest Service personnel and volunteers from Mountain Rescue Services (MRS) located the body of a missing backcountry skier in Ammonoosuc Ravine at approximately 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night. The rescue crew had been searching for the skier since early afternoon.
The skier, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was reported missing by his friends Tuesday night after failing to return home or answer repeated calls. Initial reports indicated that the skier had planned to ski either Ammonoosuc Ravine drainage or Monroe Brook drainage on Monday.
After the missing person’s report was initiated, a search of multiple trailhead parking lots Tuesday night was conducted in an attempt to locate the skier’s vehicle to confirm he was still in the backcountry. The search that night failed to locate his vehicle. His vehicle was ultimately discovered Wednesday morning in the snow filled Ammonoosuc Ravine parking lot.
When his vehicle was located a search effort was initiated and rescue personnel hiked up into both the Ammonoosuc Ravine drainage and the Monroe Brook drainage despite potential avalanche danger in an effort to locate the skier. The searchers spent several hours scouring both drainages, until an avalanche beacon signal was detected at approximately 4:30 p.m. The crew had to dig down approximately 13 feet of packed snow and debris before ultimately discovering the body of the missing skier. Several more hours ensued extracting the body. The search party made it down to the Base Station parking lot at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Backcountry skiing is a risky venture that should only be attempted by the most prepared and experienced skiers. This skier did have years of experience and was prepared, which was evident by his use of an avalanche transceiver, but skiing in avalanche conditions is never recommended and can be extremely dangerous. Without the transceiver, it is possible the skier’s body most likely would not have been located until the snow completely melted in the spring.
Cancellations and Delays – Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
This is SUBJECT TO CHANGE
(Updated Tuesday, 2/2/21 @ 2:15pm)
Businesses & Organizations:
Gibson Center – CLOSED
Vaughan Food Pantry – CLOSED
MWV Adult Day Center – CLOSED
Tamworth Town Office – CLOSED
Conway Selectmen’s Meeting – CANCELLED
Maine State Offices – CLOSED
Conway Public Library – CLOSED
Jackson Public Library – CLOSED
North Conway Public Library – CLOSED
Jean Limmer Dance Center – CLOSED
Ossipee Concerned Citizens – CLOSED
Cook Memorial Library – CLOSED
North Fryeburg Community Chapel Food Pantry – Postponed until Tomorrow February 3rd from 4-5:30pm
Mountain Top Music Center – No In-Person Lessons
Conway Town Office – CLOSES @ 4PM
Eaton Town Clerk’s Office – CLOSED
To Report a Cancellation or Delay, please contact our offices Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm at 603-356-8870
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