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FERUARY 2008 SPECIALS!

This is the BEST WINTER SEASON IN YEARS!!
Football season is over - get off the couch and head to the mountains.
Whether you hit the slopes, the trails, the mountains or the shops and restaurants....it is the perfect time to escape to the mountains.

FEBRUARY IS FOR LOVERS....THAT'S RIGHT LOVERS OF SKIING, RIDING, SLEIGH RIDES, CLIMBING, SHOPPING....WE HAVE IT ALL - AND YOU WILL LOVE OUR FEBURARY SPECIALS....(not available february vacation)
give us a call 800-334-6988
(available for new reservations only)

February Vacation Savings - prices start at $89/night call for details...

Conditions are Fabulous Special -

Two nights lodging for two people -

*King Bed - Midweek: $118 ~ Weekend: $$158
*Two Queen Bed - Midweek: $158 ~ Weekend: $178
*Efficiency Units (with kitchen)- $158 ~ Weekend $198 (eat in save $)
*does not include tax

Rooms include a microwave and refrigerator, climate control, private bath, and the peace and quiet of a mountains night sleep....

You must reference this special when booking your reservation - not available for current reservations.

HERE'S WHAT IS HAPPENING AROUND TOWN!

Quest for Adventure: A mission to climb the world's biggest cliffs

February 6


Join Mark Synnott on his quest to climb some of the biggest walls on the planet. Many, many big-wall and alpine climbing adventures have taken Mark to places like Patagonia, Pakistan, Nepal, India, China, Tibet, the Alaska Range, the Amazon, West Africa and Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific. **This program follows the 6 PM International Dinner featuring cuisine of Pakistan.8 pm

(603) 466-2727


Susan Werner

February 8


Back again for an encore performance. Susan is hard to put in any one category, except for "great". She is a song stylist, a songwriter with roots in jazz, classical, country, and popular song. Her stage presence is funny, and man, she can really play the piano!! She puts on a terrific show, highly recommended.

1-866-227-6523


Intervale-After-Dark Stargazing Tour

February 8


Snowshoers and cross country skiers depart the 1785 Inn for a two-hour tour over the gentle terrain of the Intervale fields. Join members of the local astronomy club to learn about the stars and constellations found in the winter sky using telescopes. Return to the award-winning Inn for one of their homemade desserts included with the event. The tour is presented by the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring and Snowshoe Center located at Ragged Mountain Equipment on Route 16-302 in Intervale. Reservations and a $15 Event Pass are required. Call the Touring Center to make your reservations.

603-356-9920


Animal Tracking Guided Snowshoe Tour

February 9


Chosen by Yankee Magazine as a favorite winter event, this two hour tour departs from the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring and Snowshoe Center located at Ragged Mountain Equipment on Route 16-302 in Intervale. Conducted by a naturalist from Tin Mountain Conservation Center, participants search for tracks of winter residents of forest and field and discover the mysteries of winter by interpreting tracks left behind. Snowshoe at an easy pace on gentle terrain along the Saco and East Branch Rivers. Departure at 9:00 a.m. Reservations required and may be made by calling the Touring Center.

603-356-9920


15th Annual International Mountain Climbing School's Mt. Washington Valley Ice Festival

February 9, 10







Slow Food: Re-inhabiting the New England Landscape

February 9


Eating directly from the field and garden deepens our connections with the land around us. The way we eat expresses who we are and what we value; in the words of Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini, food should be “good, clean and fair”. In 20 years the Slow Food movement has grown from a small Italian organization devoted to preserving culinary traditions and the pleasures of the table to 80,000 members in over 100 countries. Join David Buchanan, leader of the Portland, Maine chapter; to hear how Slow Food is changing the way we eat and think about our food. His talk will include photos from the 2006 Terra Madre gathering of world food producers in Turin, Italy, and a recent trip to Argentina to design and construct kitchen gardens. ** Part of our Food & the Environment program series. 8 pm

(603) 466-2727


Nashville in the Mountains

February 9


Luther Lewis and White Lightning return to rock the house. Music, dancing and fun for the country music lover.

603-323-7766


2-Day Intro to Backpacking & North Woods Survival Clinic

February 9, 12, 21, 23, 8, 6


This jam-packed adventure will help prepare you for future excursions on the trails. Learn (or review) the necessary tools and practice the skills to get yourself in and out of the backcountry on an overnight camping trip in the Lakes Region, White Mountains, or Great North Woods. Includes pack list, directions to meet guide/instructor, 4 meals, instruction and related materials, snowshoes/ice grippers if needed in winter, and camping gear. Starts at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday and ends around 4:00 P.M. on Sunday. The price for 2 days of guided hiking/snowshoeing, survival clinics, and 1 night remote camping: $175 per person. Please call for availability and to register.

603-528-0136


Weekly Guided Snowshoe Tour

February 9


Weekly guided snowshoe tours depart the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center located at Ragged Mountain Equipment on Route 16-302 every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 pm for a guided snowshoe walk along the East Branch and Saco rivers. This is a great way to try this winter activity which is gaining in popularity each season. Use of snowshoes during the tour is included in the $15 Event Pass along with use of the network trails for the entire day. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Touring Center.

603-356-9920


Soul of the Bayou

February 10


Previously booked for February 3rd, the subdudes and BeauSoleil show has been moved to February 10 due to the Super Bowl conflict. Seems like no one wanted to give up Superbowl Sunday and our friends from the South did not want to play to a small house. Their management pulled many strings, and generously moved the show, so none of us will have to compete with the big game. ... Since forming in 1975, Grammy winners BeauSoleil have claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet take the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more into a satisfying musical recipe. In 1987, four musicians got together for what they envisioned would be a one-time performance at the New Orleans' landmark, Tipitina's. Nearly two decades later, the subdudes are back in a big way with their incredible comeback cd, Behind The Levee (Back Porch / EMI) which spent most of the Spring and Summer this year in the top ten at both Adult Alternative and Americana radio. Produced by bluesman Keb' Mo' the album showcases the band's amazing vocals and truly unique melding of Gospel, Soul, Funk and Folk that makes them a one of a kind American Original. For the first time, two of Louisiana's finest and most critically acclaimed acts join together for an evening celebrating their superb musical tradition.

1-866-227-6523


Race to Beat Cancer

February 10


Fulfill your need for speed and get your fund raising team together and participate in this event to support a very worthwhile cause.




Great Glen Nordic 300

February 10


300 minutes of bumper to bumper Nordic racing! It's the ultimate test of Nordic skiing endurance! The Great Glen Nordic 300 is a 300-minute cross country ski race. Borrowing from Great Glen Trails’ signature summer mountain biking event, the 24 Hours of Great Glen, the goal of the competitors in the Great Glen Nordic 300 is to ski as many laps as possible in 300 minutes. First held in 2007, race organizers see the Great Glen Nordic 300 growing every year into one of the most prestigious ski challenges in New England.

603-466-2333


Valentine Tea at the Village House

February 10, 14, 16, 17


A Valentine Tea is being served at the Village House in Jackson at 3pm with a selection of Savories, Scones, Tea Bread and Sweets for $18.50 per person. Bookings now being taken

603 383 6666


Ethiopia Shattering the Stereotype

February 13


Hearing the name Ethiopia brings up images of starvation, poverty, and war. A month in Ethiopia allowed Joslin Heyn to begin to see the rest of the story...the rich cultural diversity, the breathtaking landscapes, and the fascinating religious history. **Follows the 6 PM International Dinner featuring cuisine of Ethiopia.8 pm

(603) 466-2727


ALTAN

February 14


Back again for an encore performance, this lovely spirited, celtic super group won our hearts in February 2007 when they played to a sold out room on a cold wintery evening. Well it is very fitting for these sweet folks to be here Valentines' day, BECAUSE WE LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!!!!!!! Forget the flowers, forget the candy, this is a "reel" night to be remembered.

1-866-227-6523


Lucy Kaplansky & Richard Shindell

February 15


Two Terrific Singer Songwriters. These two were part of the trio Cry, Cry, Cry with Dar Williams. A great double bill to fulfill all your folk dreams!!!

1-866-227-6523


Valentine Concert with Leah Finkelstein

February 15


Bring your sweetheart to this delightful house concert and enjoy this dynamic vocalist and pianist with bass & drum accompaniment. Tickets are $35. Please call 603 447-4737 for reservations.

6034474737


Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile (of Nickel Creek)

February 16


Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile (of Nickel Creek) Best known as mandolinist and vocalist for the progressive acoustic trio, Nickel Creek. Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile is mandolinist/composer/singer Thile’s new band that consists of Thile on mandolin, Greg Garrison on bass, Gabe Witcher on fiddle, Chris Eldridge on guitar and Noam Pickelny on banjo — bluegrass virtuosos all.

1-866-227-6523


ATP Freeride Series Event #3 – Big Guns Air Competition

February 16


Bring it and Go Big in the third event of the ATP Freeride Series.

(603) 374-2615


Mountains & Music

February 16, 17


The AMC Boston Chapter will present two evenings of orchestral and choral presentations. **Music starts at 7:30 PM.

(603) 466-2727


Weekly Guided Snowshoe Tour

February 16


Weekly guided snowshoe tours depart the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center located at Ragged Mountain Equipment on Route 16-302 every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 pm for a guided snowshoe walk along the East Branch and Saco rivers. This is a great way to try this winter activity which is gaining in popularity each season. Use of snowshoes during the tour is included in the $15 Event Pass along with use of the network trails for the entire day. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Touring Center.

603-356-9920


MWV Arts Association Winter Art Show & Sale

February 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24


Settlers's Corner (next to Staples) 19 Barnes Rd, North Conway,NH OPEN DAILY: 11am-6pm, except Feb 24(11am-1pm. Fine arts show & sale of original paintings, photography, mixed media, etchings and 3-dimensional art, sponsored by the Mt. Washington Valley Arts Association.

603-356-ARTS (2787)


Tapping, Tubing & Buckets, 10 am to noon

February 16


Construction of the new Remick Museum Sugar House on Great Hill Road is almost complete. John Dyrenforth, Remick Museum Trustee and long-time maple producer, will offer a series of workshops to aspiring maple producers in exchange for volunteer work in the Remick Farm sugar bush and sugar house. If you always wanted to learn the maple sugaring process, consider joining the volunteer group. Be one of the first to use the new sugar house! Call Susan Junkins, Volunteer Coordinator, at the Museum at (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686- 6117, for more information or to register. Your volunteer work will support the Remick Museum in its effort to preserve the agricultural way of life in New Hampshire. See you in the sugar bush!

(800) 686- 6117


Penguins & Polar Bears, Session #2

February 17, 18, 19


Event fee: $99 per session, including rentals Ski Camps for Kids! Join Pauly the Penguin and Percy the Polar Bear for fun on snow! Penguins and Polar Bears are pure fun on snow. Games, challenges and exploration are what these special camps are all about. Both Penguins and Polar Bears are led by the Great Glen Trails Ski School staff and the camp director is Olympian Sue Wemyss.

603-466-2333


Mountain Garden Club Monthly Meeting

February 18


Monday February 18, 2008 – 9:30 a.m. – Hospitality, 10 a.m. Business Meeting, 11:00 a.m. Program – Salyards Center for the Arts, 110 Main St., Conway Village Speaker – Michelle DeLucia, Co-owner Sunshine Daydream Gardens of Brownfield, professionally trained Master Gardener and Garden Designer. Topic – “Digging in the Dirt – Perennial Planning & Care,” – Learn easy techniques for perennial transplanting and utilizing the right tools to make your gardening experience fun. The discussion will include soil amendments, organic fertilizers, plant staking and watering methods. Guests are welcome to attend without charge. There is ample parking in the Salyards lot. FMI: go to www.mountaingardenclub.org

603-356-8462


The Stories Behind the Stars

February 18


Join local naturalist Matt Krug for a short discussion on the night sky followed be a trip outdoors to view the stars. He will show some of the major summer constellations, how to locate them, and some of the mythology connected to them. The program is for both beginners and those who are familiar with the night sky. We will focus mostly on what can be seen with the naked eye. This program is not overly scientific; it focuses on the mythology and the history of star watching as done by the layman throughout history. 8 pm

603-466-2727


Yankee Lumberjack

February 19


Take a step back in time as we look at the 19th century lumberjack, his tools, and his life in a woods camp. This program will include a hands on display of authentic logging tools of the late 1800’s and the early 1900’s and a slide program showing the necessary steps involved in “letting daylight in the swamp.” 8 pm

603-466-2727


A view of Paris at the street level

February 20


Larry Spencer, Professor Emeritus of Biology, Plymouth State University, visited Paris at the end of March, 2006. Although it was winter in New England in Paris the flowers were in bloom. This presentation will look at the streets of Paris from two directions: one, a walk from the Place de la Concord to the heights of Montmarte and two, a Sunday stroll along the banks of the Seine on one of the major thorough fares that is shut down on Sunday to allow walkers, roller bladders, bikers, and others a different view of the city. **This program will follow the 6 PM International Dinner featuring cuisine of Paris.

603-466-2727


Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge

February 20


The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Race Series is a free, fun race open to all ages and abilities.




Intervale-After-Dark Guided Full Moon XC Ski Tour

February 20


Depart the 1785 Inn for a two-hour cross country ski tour by the light of the full moon over the gentle terrain of the Intervale fields. Return to the award-winning Inn for one of their homemade desserts included with the event. The tour is presented by the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring and Snowshoe Center located at Ragged Mountain Equipment on Route 16-302 in Intervale. Reservations and a $15 Event Pass are required. Call the Touring Center to make your reservations.

603-356-9920


Snow Ranger? What's a Snow Ranger?

February 21


The USDA Forest Service operates the Mount Washington Avalanche Center, the only avalanche forecasting center east of the Rockies. Snow Ranger Justin Preisendorfer will be presenting a slide show about the unique winter conditions on Mt. Washington and an overview the Snow Ranger program, including avalanche forecasting, search and rescue, and all the ups and downs of working on one of the Northeast's most heavily traveled mountains. 8 pm

603-466-2727


March of the Penguins

February 22


Friday, February 22: March of the Penguins Every year thousands of emperor penguins make an astonishing journey to breed their young. They are birds, but they do not fly. Instead, they walk-marching day and night in single file 70 miles into the darkest, driest and coldest continent on Earth 8 pm

603-466-2727


Red Stick Ramblers

February 22


This was one of the best shows of 2007! The Red Sticks from Louisianna are back with their Cajun swing sound. Fronted by the swooney voice of Lindzay Young, these guys connect styles as diverse as traditional Cajun, western swing, blues and old-school jazz. They are not to be missed. There will be limited seating for this show to make room to dance!!!

1-866-227-6523


Pink Ribbon Jibbin'

February 23


The Smith Limo will be here to help with this benefit for B4BC.




Dharma Montaña - A Tribute to New Hampshire's White Mountains

February 23


Join piano soloist, composer, and former AMC Backcountry Caretaker Cody Michaels for a musical celebration of the many moods of winter in the White Mountains. With guest Daniel Yetter of "Friends Of Wild River". 8 pm

603-466-2727


Weekly Guided Snowshoe Tour

February 23


Weekly guided snowshoe tours depart the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center located at Ragged Mountain Equipment on Route 16-302 every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 pm for a guided snowshoe walk along the East Branch and Saco rivers. This is a great way to try this winter activity which is gaining in popularity each season. Use of snowshoes during the tour is included in the $15 Event Pass along with use of the network trails for the entire day. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Touring Center.

603-356-9920


Gathering Sap,10am -12 noon

February 23


Construction of the new Remick Museum Sugar House on Great Hill Road is almost complete. John Dyrenforth, Remick Museum Trustee and long-time maple producer, will offer a series of workshops to aspiring maple producers in exchange for volunteer work in the Remick Farm sugar bush and sugar house. If you always wanted to learn the maple sugaring process, consider joining the volunteer group. Be one of the first to use the new sugar house! Call Susan Junkins, Volunteer Coordinator, at the Museum at (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686- 6117, for more information or to register. Your volunteer work will support the Remick Museum in its effort to preserve the agricultural way of life in New Hampshire. See you in the sugar bush!

(800) 686- 6117


19th Annual Chocolate Festival

February 24


Make plans to participate in the 19th Annual Inn to Inn Chocolate Festival a fundraiser for the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring and Snowshoe Center located at Ragged Mountain Equipment on Route 16-302 in Intervale. Cross country ski, snowshoe or drive from from inn to inn along the network trails and other area businesses to enjoy chocolate treats offered between 11 am and 4 pm. This is one of the most popular events of the winter season attracting hundreds of chocoholics ready for guilt-free indulgence. Visit our web site for complete details and lodging packages. Advance purchase of festival tickets at the Touring Center is highly suggested. Festival pass is available for $20 per person for a day on the trails and lots of chocolate!

603-356-9920


MWVCC Presents - 2nd Annual Snow Princess Fantasy!

February 24


Mark Your Calendars! … Winter Carnival's 2nd Annual Snow Princess Fantasy... "A whimsical Affair"@ the North Conway Grand Hotel for Children 4 to 10 presented by MWVCC, Ruthie’s Flower Shop, Story Land, North Conway Grand Hotel and The Wooden Soldier. A Whimsical Evening of Fun and Fantasy… Make your child’s dream come true… a chance to twirl and show off their beautiful dresses, don’t forget the crown … a visit from the Fairy Godmother will make the evening an enchanting and magical experience for all the children!" Registration Fee: $20 (Includes 2 Admission Tickets to the Event). For more information: Janet Durkee-Prescott at (603) 356-5701 ext. 0 or email Janet @ janet@mtwashingtonvalley.org. Application are online ... click on Snow Princess Logo on Home Page!!

(603) 356-5701 ext. 305


Penguins & Polar Bears, Session #3

February 24, 25, 26


Event fee: $99 per session, including rentals Ski Camps for Kids! Join Pauly the Penguin and Percy the Polar Bear for fun on snow! Penguins and Polar Bears are pure fun on snow. Games, challenges and exploration are what these special camps are all about. Both Penguins and Polar Bears are led by the Great Glen Trails Ski School staff and the camp director is Olympian Sue Wemyss.

603-466-2333


2nd Annual Ralph’s Race Benefit Event

February 24


AbilityPlus will host the second annual ski race in memory of Ralph Tuscano a past volunteer and adaptive ski instructor for the AbilityPlus program and an active member in Mount Washington Valley.

(603) 374-2600


Adventures in Peru

February 27


Join Walter Studencki on a multi-sport adventure in Peru, which includes hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, biking around the country, and kayaking on Lake Titicaca**This program will follow the 6 PM International Dinner featuring cuisine of Peru.

603-466-2727


The Holmes Brothers

February 29


The spine-tingling harmonies, boundless energy and telepathic musicianship of The Holmes Brothers (bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes, guitarist/pianist/ vocalist Wendell Holmes, drummer/vocalist Popsy Dixon) mix Saturday night's roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sunday's church service. These guys are so great. I met them years ago, when we both did the Mountain Stage Radio show....they were awsome!!!! Those chilling harmonies resonate with a passion and conviction matched only by their inspired musicianship and their ability to perform sanctified gospel, low-down roadhouse blues, deep soul, Americana/country and pure pop - all in one set. They've recorded with Van Morrison, Peter Gabriel, Odetta, Phoebe Snow, Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash, Levon Helm and Joan Osborne, and have gigged all over the world - even performing for President Clinton!

1-866-227-6523