This Saturday 2/25 will be a WinterFest event celebrating winter sports, winter fun and winter fundraising at Magic Mountain. There will be competitions, great food, music, torch light parade and fireworks. The day begins with the Magic Vertical Challenge to see who can rack up the most 1700 foot vertical runs off the mountain’s west side from 10am-3pm. The contest is free to enter and prizes will be handed out to the top 3 vertical finishers during après ski.

After the vertical competition, the scene shifts to Magic’s beginner area where the skis and boards are traded in for outdoor boots and volleyballs for Magic’s renowned Outdoor Snow-beach Volleyball Tournament at 4pm. Digs, spikes and snow rashes will be all the rage with the games open to all comers. While the Snow-Beach Volleyball is being held outside, there will be a silent auction fundraiser from 4-7pm in the lodge for the Magic Alpine Training Center supporting both the race and freeskiing teams. There will be great food and drink at the Black Line Brew Pub and a dinner beginning at 5:30 for the fundraiser.

Once the silent auction closes at 7, the night takes over and Magic will be transformed into a festival of lights as skiers and boarders descend the mountain for our annual Torch Light Parade. The spirit and community of winter at Magic is celebrated with fireworks and more great music long into the night.

“Our WinterFest day-long event brings the winter sports community together to share the spirit and fun of the season”, said Jim Sullivan, president of Magic Mountain. “Winter can never last long enough for those who call Magic home during the winter. We welcome visitors to come experience what makes Magic different.”

About Magic Mountain Ski Area

Magic first opened in 1960 and will be celebrating this season its 50^th anniversary of peak to bottom skiing dating from 1962, which to this day, is still one of the most exciting, challenging and authentic Vermont ski experiences. Different than the corporate resorts, Magic has stayed true to the original Vermont ski culture.  Magic skiers enjoy a mountain emphasizing natural, diverse ski terrain in an atmosphere of shared camaraderie for the sport both on the slopes and in the lodge after a long, rewarding day. Magic has an authentic vibe because, in reality, it still remains first and foremost a ski area, not a “resort”—and a distinctly Vermont one at that. It’s a community spirit that keeps Magic thriving for those committed ski and riding enthusiasts who want to “carve their own trail” and experience real snow and obstacles that mother-nature puts on the hill. And, it’s why Magic skiers love the mountain so much that they are personally investing in the ski area via The Magic Partnership in order to enhance and preserve it for future generations to enjoy.

Please visit us at www.magicmtn.comand “like us” on facebookfor updates.

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Disney FamilyFun Winter Carnival, Smugglers’ Notch Resort
February 23, 2012
Smugglers’ Notch Resort and Disney’s FamilyFun magazine team up to host the Disney FamilyFun Winter Carnival, an afternoon of games, giveaways, face painting, music, a free barbecue and family fun on the snow! Visit www.smuggs.com.

Black Magic Extreme Challenge, Magic Mountain
February 25, 2012
Competitors tackle the hardest trail at Magic to celebrate the best skier/rider on the mountain. Visit www.magicmtn.com/event.php?day=25&month=02&year=2012.

Bud Light Mardi Gras, Mount Snow
February 25 & 26, 2012
Bud Light Mardi Gras Celebration featuring our skiing jesters, lift line giveaways, 10,000+ beads, après parties at Cuzzins and a huge Bud Light Concert at the Snow Barn. Visit www.mountsnow.com/events.

Stowe Derby
February 26, 2012
The Stowe Derby is the oldest and original downhill cross-country race in North America. It started in 1945 as a personal challenge between two amazing skiers- Austrian, Sepp Ruschp and Erling Strom, world famous mountaineer from Norway. The challenge was the same as it is today - a race from the top of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak to the historic village of Stowe.Today, the race attracts more than 800 competitors, for 20km of challenging terrain, racing down Mt. Mansfield's Toll Road and along the entire length of the Stowe Recreation Path before reaching the finish in the village. The course has a total vertical drop of over 2,600 feet.www.stowe.com/mountain/resort_calendar/

The 10th Annual Mardi Gras, Jay Peak Resort
February 27 -  March 2, 2012
Jay Peak brings the wild verve of the Big Easy up to northern Vermont with a week’s worth of on and off-hill debauchery. Visit www.jaypeakresort.com.

Marchdi Gras
March 3, 2012
Stratton Mountain Resort
Come to the Village block party that’ll redefine your sense of fun, March 3, 3pm til you can’t take it anymore. The Stratton Village will be lined with food and drink vendors, including an ice bar where you’re encouraged to take a shot off the luge, and a day full of live music. We’ve got the beads; now bring your friends to enjoy a day into night of music, drinks and just enough naughtiness to keep you on Santa’s nice list next year.

30th Burton U.S. Open of Snowboarding, Stratton Mountain Resort
March 4-11, 2012
The 30th U.S. Open is the final stop of the Burton Global Open Series. Voted by the Vermont Chamber as one of the Vermont Top Ten Winter 2011-2012 Events, the USO is the longest standing snowboard event on the planet. Whether coming as a competitor or a spectator, this weeklong contest offers something for everyone. Amateurs will compete on the same platform as the world’s best riders including Stratton Mountain School alum Louie Vito. Photos: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150149556709467.332921.9189524466&type=1

USSA Hole Shot, SBX NorAm Tour, Killington Resort
March 6-8, 2012
Visit www.killington.com for full event details.

North American Telemark Festival, Mad River Glen
March 10-11, 2012
Visit www.telemarknato.com/festival.htmlfor full event details.

Nordic Relay for Life, Trapp Family Lodge
March 10, 2012
The Relay for Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that enlists volunteers to help fight cancer by raising money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society mission. Last year the event raised $102,000. Visit www.relayforlife.org/nordicstylevt.

Spring Fling Weekend, Magic Mountain
March 17-18, 2012
A fun filled day featuring a free fun race on Show Off, live music and a Rocking Après Party. Visit www.magicmtn.com/event.php?day=17&month=03&year=2012.

U.S.Freestyle National Championships, Stratton Mountain Resort
March 20-26, 2012
Stratton is excited to announce the return of the U.S. Freestyle Championships! The contest will bring the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team as well as the best of divisional skiers from across the country to Stratton to compete for the top title in moguls, aerials, halfpipe and dual moguls. Come watch as Vermont native and Olympic Gold Medalist Hannah Kearney defends her title and champions are crowned. Photos: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150162762824467.337260.9189524466.

Pond Skimming, Bolton Valley Resort
March 24, 2012
Pond skimming takes place on a man-made pond created especially for the event, right in front of the Base Lodge. Competitors, fueled only by gravity, technique and the desire to stay dry, will attempt to skim across the pond for special prizes and awards. Join the after party of this great spectator event with music, a DJ and good vibes all around. Visit www.boltonvalley.com.

Sugaring Time Festival, Sugarbush Resort
March 24, 2012
Sugar on snow, pancake eating contests, mountain-wide scavenger hunts in search of maple syrup nips, live music, and more. Visit www.sugarbush.com.

ReggaeFest, Mount Snow
March 23 – 25, 2012
MountSnow’s annual spring celebration has grown to epic proportions!  Thousands of folks come out every year to witness other guests dressed in costumes to skim on a pond, slide on cardboard and enjoy some great live reggae music in and around the base area.  Live reggae performances kick off Friday night at the Snow Barn, continue all day Saturday and Sunday on Cuzzins Deck and reach a fever pitch on Saturday night with the headliner performance back at the Snow Barn.  Accompanying the Bud Light ReggaeFest will be the 10th Annual Sink or Skim pond skim competition on Saturday and Duct Tape Derby V on Sunday. Visit www.mountsnow.com/events.

Spring Fling Weekend – Bromley Mountain
March 24-25, 2012
Saturday features live Reggae from the Equalites and a pond skimming contest. The Trampoline Things will be on hand from Vermont’s Summer Adventure to liven up both days, and don’t miss the Fourth Annual Duct Tape Derby on Sunday!  In addition, there’ll be two-day E-coupons available at www.bromley.com.

FestEVOL 2012 with Guster, Barenaked Ladies and Big Head Todd
March 24 – 25, 2012
Okemo Mountain Resort
This two-day celebration of  snowsports, mountain lifestyle, live music, innovative natural brands and a sustainability-focused eco-village, will feature concert performances by Barenaked Ladies and The Pete Kilpatrick Band on Saturday, March 24, and Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Guster on Sunday, March 25. In addition to skiing and snowboarding at Okemo Mountain Resort, FestEVOL attendees can enjoy the Reverb Eco Village in the Jackson Gore courtyard. Reverb includes local, regional and national environmental non-profit groups alongside alternative-energy and transportation exhibits. The Eco Village also highlights all-natural and organic food sampling, and ski and snowboard equipment demos with Ramp, Nordica and Burton Snowboards. For more information, visit www.festevol.com.

SnowMont Festival with Snoop Dog, Kaskade, The Flaming Lips, Big Boi, Diplo, Borgore, Railroad Earth and More
March 30 – April 1, 2012
Killington Resort
Combining the world’s best musicians with the world’s best snow conditions, the 2012 SnowMont Music Festival is the East Coast edition of the S.N.O.W. series, which proposes the ultimate marriage: music and mountains. With multiple stages showcasing the talent of some of today’s most exciting artists, the live music at this year’s SnowMont Festival is sure to satisfy thousands of hungry music fans. SnowMont is guaranteed to bring your average festival experience to new heights – both on and off the mountain. Mark your calendars and  get ready for the experience of a lifetime – for one fun filled weekend, this all ages festival will show you all what Killington, Vermont has to offer.

Okemo Slush Cup, Resort: Okemo Mountain Resort
April 2, 2012
Costume-clad Slush Cup competitors schuss toward an 80-foot-long slushy pond and try to make it across without falling in. It’s a chilly spring dip for those who don’t make it. Open to the first 125 participants. Entry fee is $20. Participants win fabulous prizes in various categories. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the pond skimming starts at 11 a.m. Call 802.228.1600 for more information or visit Okemo’s Calendar Listings.

Pond Skimming Celebration, Burke Mountain Resort
April 7, 2012
Join Burke’s wet and wacky annual spring ritual. Watch 50 brave contestants ski the pond for a chance to become the King and Queen of the Pond. Visit www.skiburke.com. 

Winter Brewer’s Festival, Mount Snow
April 7, 2012
Celebrate the end of winter with beer!  This popular festival returns for the third straight year and will feature some of the top breweries from across New England and the Northeast including the likes of Long Trail, Woodchuck Cider, Magic Hat, Allagash, Harpoon, Rock Art, Red Hook, Stone, Olde Burnside, Brooklyn and Budweiser.  Located right in the main base area, admission is $10 for adults from the hours of 1pm- 6pm.  Your paid admission gets you a souvenir Winter Brewers Festival pint glass and your first drink is on Mount Snow.  An outdoor BBQ and tons of vendors make this an event not to be missed.  Enjoy great spring skiing and then enjoy some great spring beers! Visit www.mountsnow.com/events.

Sugarbush Adventure Games
April 14-15, 2012
Into it’s fourth decade, the Sugarbush Adventure Games host a kid’s triathlon on Saturday and an adult triathlon on Sunday that includes a run, a kayak/canoe down the river, a road cycle, and a cross-country ski leg. A great event for family teams, corporate teams and individuals, followed by a lunch, awards and live music. Visit www.sugarbush.com.

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Snowshoe to the Chapel and share a valentine thought of love for one another, family & friends. Or ski to the Slayton Pasture Cabin and enjoy a warm bowl of soup by the fire sharing stories of your adventure and appreciation towards one another. Savor a romantic dinner in the Dining Room with a delightful Valentine Day's menu from our new Executive Chef Kim Lambrechts.

Trapp Family Lodge offers many amenities that will complete a Valentine's Family Winter Mountain Escape and fill everyone's hearts.      www.trappfamily.com  -  800 826 7000

E-COUPON DAY - Available only at Bromley.com, this E-coupon will get you 2 for 1 lift tickets for Valentine’s Day.  Throw in some chocolates and you're off the hook.  2 for 1 tickets available with printed e-coupon only!

During February 12-15, 2012, getaways on a Club Smugglers' Vacation Package will include a cheese gift box from Vermont’s award-winning Cabot Creamery and $50 in Smugglers' Gold spending cash which can be used towards a Valentine's dinner, a gift from 3 Mountain Outfitters sport shop, a massage, or other programs or services of the guest’s choosing at Smugglers’. Club Smugglers’ Vacation Packages include condominium lodging, daily lift tickets, use of the indoor pool and hot tubs, snow tubing and more. Rates for a Valentine’s Day getaway start at $139 per person, per night.

The resort’s snowshoe summit dinner, held on Tuesday evenings throughout the winter, offers an unforgettable evening perfectly timed this season for Valentine’s Day. Last chair transports participants to the summit of Sterling mountain to enjoy a snowshoe around the summit and Sterling Pond, the state’s highest trout pond. Trekkers then warm up in the candlelit summit cabin with a delicious dinner prepared by the renowned Hearth & Candle restaurant. The evening concludes with an after-dinner snowshoe along the ski trails under the twinkling stars as snowshoers descend the mountain to return to the base lodge. (www.smuggs.com; 1-800-451-8752)

The resort is offering an advance purchase lift ticket special of two tickets for $49, only available at mountsnow.com up until February 13.  Couples wanting to renew their vows or even tie the knot can do so at the top of Mount Snow’s scenic Sunbrook area at 10:00am where a Justice of the Peace will be there to conduct the ceremony followed by coffee and cake in the Summit Lodge at 3,600 feet.

The evening brings a three course “Sweetheart Tasting Menu” at Harriman’s Restaurant in the Grand Summit Resort Hotel featuring chef specialties and an additional wine pairing menu.

For more information on Valentine’s Day specials and other events, deals and conditions visit mountsnow.com or call 800.245.SNOW.

“The bond for many couples grows stronger when they are able to get away and enjoy their love of winter together,” said Josh Arneson, director of sales and marketing at Bolton. “Our sap isn’t necessarily dripping from Vermont maple trees but we’re feeling the love here this year and hope couples will come and have some fun on the slopes on Feb. 14.”

Bolton Valley is offering free lift tickets when couples book a room at the Slopeside Inn at Bolton Valley for the nights of February 13 or 14, 2012. Couples are welcome to spend one night or two, and rooms are just $119 per night, plus tax. Reservations may be made by calling 877-9BOLTON. To receive the special lodging and free lift tickets, guests should mention the code LOVE when booking. Each room will come with two complimentary lift tickets for the following day. 

For more details, visit www.boltonvalley.com.

Bolton Valley is Vermont’s most convenient and affordable big mountain skiing. Less than 10 minutes from I-89 and less than 30 minutes from Burlington, the family-friendly mountain offers skiers and riders of all abilities three mountain peaks with 70 trails and 6 lifts, plus 3 terrain parks including the Burton Progression Park.

Bolton Valley was the first in Vermont and the second in the U.S. to implement wind power as an energy source and is the recipient of the National Ski Areas Association’s 2010 Silver Eagle Award for environmental initiatives. Approximately 88km of high elevation Nordic terrain, a complete Sports Center and Indoor Amusement Center plus Vermont’s most extensive top-to-bottom night skiing and riding are just a few of the extras available to guests. All-inclusive, true ski-to-your-door lodging packages are from $79/person/night. For more information visit www.boltonvalley.com or call 877-9BOLTON.

“Everyone focuses on the romantic side of Valentine’s Day. What about all those skiers and riders who aren’t in a romantic relationship?” asks Okemo Events Manager Sarah Ebbott. “We wanted to do something fun for all those people who are always in the wedding party, but never make it to the altar themselves.”

When would-be bridesmaids and groomsmen purchase a $59 lift ticket for the day, Tuesday, Feb. 14, they will also receive a coupon for a free order of lip-smacking, sauce-laden chicken wings because there’s nothing as fun and challenging as eating messy finger food while wearing wedding attire.

To further enhance the entertainment factor, all skiers and riders in their formal finery will be asked to meet at a designated time and location for the official Running of the Bridesmaids. All of those who participate in this unique photo opportunity will receive a coupon for a complimentary return Sunday-through-Friday visit anytime after March 10.

Okemo has something special for couples on Valentine’s Day too. An EPIC Snowcat Dining Adventure includes a unique nighttime snow cat ride that delivers passengers to Okemo’s most eclectic eatery, EPIC. Following a romantic, candlelit five-course dinner prepared by Chef Craig Cornell, diners embark on a return ride in their snow cat coach.

Departure from the Jackson Gore Inn lobby is scheduled at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A prix fixe of $125 per person does not include tax or gratuity. Call (802) 228-1642 for more information or to make a reservation.

To learn more about Okemo Mountain Resort, please visit www.okemo.com or call (802) 228-1600.

Not into the holiday? That’s okay too, as there’s Two for One deals and hilarious events that any skier or rider can’t help but love. Here are some resort offerings:

Trapp Family Lodge: A Perfect Place for a Valentine's Get Away
Soak up relaxation at the Fitness Center while you take the children to new heights enjoying the climbing wall & fabulous indoor pool. While mom gets pampered with a hot stone massage &...Read Full Release

Valentine's Day 2 for 1 Special at Bromley Mountain Resort
Valentine's Day 2 for 1 Special at Bromley Mountain Resort E-Coupon Day - Available only at Bromley.com, this E-coupon will get you 2 for 1 lift tickets for Valentine’s Day. ...Read Full Release

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Smugglers’ Notch Resort with special packages and activities
During February 12-15, 2012, getaways on a Club Smugglers' Vacation Package will...Read Full Release

Get Married At 3,600 Feet And Ski For Cheap On Valentine’s Day At Mount Snow
Anyone looking for an exciting and inexpensive way to spend Valentine’s Day need not look any farther than Mount Snow in Southern Vermont because the resort is offering Cloud Nine Nuptials...Read Full Release

In Love or Not, Couples Ski for Free at Bolton Valley This Valentine’s Day When They Stay at the Slopeside Inn
Regardless of the level of love, couples who celebrate Valentine’s Day on the slopes this year will get more than just a chocolate kiss at Bolton Valley, Vermont’s most convenient and...Read Full Release

Okemo Celebrates Valentine's Day Running with the Bridesmaids
“Always a bridesmaid, never a bride” is a saying that is being celebrated at Okemo Mountain Resort this Valentine’s Day. Okemo’s Running of the Bridesmaids is slated for...Read Full Release

The Heart of Winter at Sugarbush Resort
Welcome to the heart of winter at Sugarbush Resort. Sugarbush is primed for some great skiing and riding over the next days and weeks to come. With all the great entertainment, not to mention the...Read Full Release

Alpine Valentine Getaway at Stowe Mountain Lodge
Alpine Valentine Getaway at Stowe Mountain Lodge Love is in the mountain air this Valentine’s Day at Stowe Mountain Lodge with a one-night ski & stay...Read Full Release

For more fun and alpine adventures, enjoy the Ski Vermont line-up for the entire month of February.

February school vacation is rapidly approaching and Sugarbush is a great place for the whole family. Sugarbush’s President’s Week event schedule features live music, fireworks, performances, art exhibits and mountain adventures with ski legend John Egan. Lodging rates start at just $133 per night per person based on double occupancy. President’s Week at Sugarbush promises big helpings of mountain fun and smiles for everyone. Availability is limited, book now and don’t get left out of the snow.

President’s Week Schedule of Events

February 18, House Rockers live music in Castlerock Pub

• Après Live Music featuring Speakeasy Boogaloo in Green Mountain Lounge
• Après Live Music featuring the Wayne and Guy in Timbers Restaurant
• Clay brook Owners’ Cocktail Party. Clay Brook Owners’ Lounge
• Gate House Lodge. Dinner with live music and entertainment by Dux The Balloon Man and Marko the Magician
• Long Trail Fireworks Party in the Wunderbar
• Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show
• Late Night Music in the Castlerock Pub. The Starline Rhythm Boys

February 19

• Cabin Cat First Tracks with Brunch at Timbers Restaurant
• Family Snowshoe Tour
• Ice Carving Demo. Lincoln Peak Courtyard                                    
• Après Live Music featuring Funkleberries in Green Mountain Lounge
• Après Live Music featuring the Bruce Sklar and Friends in Timbers Restaurant
• USASA Slope Style
• Kids Movie and Pizza Night. The Schoolhouse

February 20

• Paring of the Passions. Josh Axelrod Photography, Sheri DeFlavio Design            

February 21

• Paring of the Passions. Timbers LobbyJosh Axelrod Photography Michael Eagan Glass
• Fat Tuesday Bourbon Street Buffet in the Gate House featuring live music, the Balloon Man and Face Painting

February 22

• Paring of the Passions -Josh Axelrod Photography, Ann Marie Jewelry, Whistle Pig Distillery        
• Kids Torch Light Parade. The Schoolhouse

February 23

• Paring of the Passions. Josh Axelrod Photography, Ann Marie Jewelry, Northshire Brewery.
• Après Martini Bar - Timbers Restaurant Après Live Music featuring DoJo in Green Mountain Lounge
• Après Live Music featuring the Cam Cross Band in Timbers Restaurant
• Paring of the Passions. Timbers LobbyJosh Axelrod Photography, Ann Marie Jewelry, Fresh Tracks Winery
• Kids Movie and Pizza Night. The Schoolhouse
• Canvas and Cocktails. The Schoolhouse

February 24: Live Apres featuring the Bucktails in Castlerock Pub

February 25: Clay Brook Owners' Saturday Slide Brook Tours with John Egan
Apres Live music featuring Russ and Ray in the Castlerock Pub.

• Après Live Music featuring Mano Malo in Green Mountain Lounge
• Après Live Music featuring the Cam Cross Band inTimbers Restaurant
• PBR Party in the Wunderbar
• Harpoon Meet The Brewer Night. The Castlerock Pub
• Late Night Music in the Castlerock Pub. Japhy Ryder

 Sunday, February 26, 2012

• Family Snowshoe Tour. Lincoln Peak
• Clay Brook Kids' Ski with John Egan. Lincoln Peak

Blackout dates apply. Not available for existing reservations or groups. Based on availability and subject to change at any time. Not applicable to all room types

February 2, 2012, Londonderry, VT—With a burst of new shareholders in the New Year, Magic Mountain has completed the sale of over 300 shares at $3000 per share to achieve the milestone required to capitalize the new skier-based ownership entity The Magic Partnership LLC. This new entity will be a cooperative partnership between the current operator and owners and the new skier-community based shareholders. Shareholders will now elect 3 of 5 board members. The other two board seats will be held by Jim Sullivan, current president, owner and operator of the mountain, and Tom Barker, a current owner.

“After a partnership meeting in Mid-January, the community really came together to put this share offering over the finish line”, said Jim Sullivan. “Current shareholders stepped up to buy additional shares and new people came on board who want to see this mountain survive and thrive for another 50 years.”

Despite the initial offering coming at the height of the economic downturn in 2009, Magic steadily increased its shareholder base, but, the current “snow-deprived” winter heightened the necessity to finish the capital raise to access monies for improvement to snowmaking, as well as other key infrastructure projects. Over 42 shares were sold since the New Year in an effort to complete the transfer to the new cooperative “partnership” entity before Magic’s 50 Years celebration on February 4^th.

“The Magic Partnership is really designed to let the skier community have a say in the future of the mountain” continued Jim Sullivan. “The monies will be used to enhance the quality, reliability and consistency of the product we offer customers, without changing the character of what people love about this unique hill: its unmatched focus on the adventure and camaraderie inherent to the sport of skiing and riding.”

There are still a few more share available to the public to complete a fully-funded offering of 333 shares, but the 300 threshold marks the legal requirement to access any of the capital and fully institute the new ownership entity.

About Magic Mountain Ski Area

Magic first opened in 1960 and will be celebrating this season its 50^th anniversary of peak to bottom skiing dating from 1962, which to this day, is still one of the most exciting, challenging and authentic Vermont ski experiences. Different than the corporate resorts, Magic has stayed true to the original Vermont ski culture.  Magic skiers enjoy a mountain emphasizing natural, diverse ski terrain in an atmosphere of shared camaraderie for the sport both on the slopes and in the lodge after a long, rewarding day. Magic has an authentic vibe because, in reality, it still remains first and foremost a ski area, not a “resort”—and a distinctly Vermont one at that. It’s a community spirit that keeps Magic thriving for those committed ski and riding enthusiasts who want to “carve their own trail” and experience real snow and obstacles that mother-nature puts on the hill. And, it’s why Magic skiers love the mountain so much that they are personally investing in the ski area via The Magic Partnership in order to enhance and preserve it for future generations to enjoy.

Please visit us at www.magicmtn.comand “like us” on facebookfor updates.

-Holiday Good only for NY, NJ & NE States with Great Deals for Skiers at Magic-

January 27, 2012, Londonderry, VT—Magic Mountain Vermont has officially proclaimed the weekend of February 4-6 a new 3-day holiday weekend for the New England states, plus New York and New Jersey. A convergence of two forces provides this unique opportunity for a new regional holiday period. The first is self-evident as the New York Giants square off on Sunday February 5^th versus the New England Patriots. The second is that on Saturday February 4^th, Magic is celebrating 50-years since the peak of Magic was opened to skiing. Magic is throwing a Retro Party all day on the slopes and at night in the lodge. Therefore, a Super Ski Holiday has been proclaimed for Monday so skiers and riders from all over the region have no reason to rush back home on Sunday.

The new Super Ski Holiday Weekend proclamation comes with super saving opportunities for skiers and riders at Magic as well. In honor of Super Bowl XLVI, tickets for both Saturday and Sunday are only $46. A two-day pass is just $84 and comes with a $5 voucher good at the Black Line Brew Pub in the lodge to watch the big game. In addition, Super Monday lift tickets are only $25. All tickets must be purchased online at the Magic Store www.store.magicmtn.com. Plus, for Magic’s 50 Years Retro party on Saturday, anyone 50 years or older can pick up a lift ticket at the mountain’s ticket window for 50% off.

“It was already a  big weekend for Magic with our 50 Years party, and now the Giants-Patriots Super Bowl only adds to the excitement,” says Geoff Hatheway, VP of marketing for Magic Mountain. “We want everyone to enjoy it all up here in Londonderry Vermont, so we thought the easiest way was to simply add another holiday to the calendar. We’re sure businesses and governments across the region won’t mind, right?”

About Magic Mountain Ski Area

Magic first opened in 1960 and will be celebrating this season its 50^th anniversary of peak to bottom skiing dating from 1962, which to this day, is still one of the most exciting, challenging and authentic Vermont ski experiences. Different than the corporate resorts, Magic has stayed true to the original Vermont ski culture.  Magic skiers enjoy a mountain emphasizing natural, diverse ski terrain in an atmosphere of shared camaraderie for the sport both on the slopes and in the lodge after a long, rewarding day. Magic has an authentic vibe because, in reality, it still remains first and foremost a ski area, not a “resort”—and a distinctly Vermont one at that. It’s a community spirit that keeps Magic thriving for those committed ski and riding enthusiasts who want to “carve their own trail” and experience real snow and obstacles that mother-nature puts on the hill. And, it’s why Magic skiers love the mountain so much that they are personally investing in the ski area via The Magic Partnership in order to enhance and preserve it for future generations to enjoy.