Mount Sunapee Special Winter Events
Every year Mount Sunapee hosts a ton of events that are fun for the entire family. Dates are subject to change however so please call to confirm dates.
December 2009
December 13
MOUNT SUNAPEE “CARES & SHARES”
Ski or ride the entire day for just $30 with a contribution of five non-perishable food items. Benefits local families and food shelters.
December 29
SUGAR ON SNOW CELEBRATION
Sample delicious sugar on snow from Valley View Maple Farm in Springfield, NH. Other maple products are on sale on the patio at Sunapee Lodge.
December 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION IN GOOSEFEATHERS PUB
Ring in the New Year “Sunapee” style as we dance the night away and enjoy a fireworks display. A delicious family buffet is available in Goosefeathers Pub.
January 2010
January 10
MACOMBER CUP
USSA Giant Slalom for Sr., JI, and JII racers.
January 11-14
13th ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND WINTER SPORTS CLINIC
FOR DISABLED VETERANS
This event sponsored by NEHSA (New England Handicapped Sports Association) promotes rehabilitation by instructing physically challenged veterans in adaptive alpine snowsports. Veterans from across the country attend this event. Visit nehsa.org.
January 23
GRAVITY WARS
Slope-style competition in the Six O' Three.
January 23
ULTIMATE GROOVE TELEMARK CAMP
Ultimate Groove is a day-long camp for all ability levels and includes a lift ticket, all-day instruction, video analysis and a goody bag. Rental equipment available at Mount Sunapee. For more information or to register go to www.ultimategrooves.com.
January 24
BOB SKINNER CUP
USSA Giant Slalom for JIV & JV racers.
February 2010
February 6
NEHSA’S ANNUAL SKI-A-THON/RIDE-A-THON
Benefits NEHSA (New England Handicapped Sports Association), New England’s premier adaptive program serving skiers and snowboarders with physical and mental challenges. Visit nehsa.org.
February 6-7
USSA “B” MOGULS
Mogul competition on Upper Flying Goose
February 11-12
FIS NATIONAL JUNIOR RACE
February 14
VALENTINE’S DAY FUN ON THE SLOPES
Features a “Heart Hunt” on the slopes with lots of prizes and other activities.
February 16
MOUNTAIN DEW VERTICAL CHALLENGE
A fun, all-day event for the entire family, with a dual slalom race, prizes, giveaways, and après-ski awards party. This is a family party open to all that you won’t want to miss.
February 20 - 21
IZSTYLE WINTER TOUR
This two-day event features the Reverb Eco Village (businesses and products that support a sustainable environment), all natural/organic food sampling, ski & snowboard demos and live music. The Bud Light Concert Series will present a special après ski party Saturday in Goosefeathers Pub featuring a live band.
February 27
SNICKERS JIB-A-JAM
Rail Jam in the “Six O' Three”.
March 2010
March 4-7
EASTERN JIII FINALS
Eastern JIII Finals
March 6
WINTERWILD.COM RACING SERIES FINALE
Winter Wild is a race up to the summit and back down. Grab your skis, snowshoes, favorite running shoes or whatever and join the fun! Awards by footwear category and ages. Extensive raffle. Starts at 7am. For more information go to winterwild.com or recreation@nl-nh.com
March 6
ULTIMATE GROOVE TELEMARK CAMP
Ultimate Groove is a day-long camp for all ability levels and includes a lift ticket, all-day instruction, video analysis and a goody bag. Rental equipment available at Mount Sunapee. For more information or to register go to www.ultimategrooves.com.
March 6
ROSS POWERS SNOWBOARD CAMP
Olympic gold medalist and two-time X-Games gold medalist Ross Powers brings his posse of the nation's top instructors to Mount Sunapee for a one-day camp that will propel young riders to that next level. Benefits the Ross Powers Foundation. To sign-up call us at 603-763-3500.
March 7
CLASH OF THE TITANS
Big Air competition in the “Six O' Three”.
March 13
NEHSA CORPORATE SKI CHALLENGE
Teams compete for the Corporate Challenge Cup as a fundraiser for the New England Handicapped Sports Association. Visit nehsa.org.
March 14
4th ANNUAL DUMMY BIG AIR CONTEST SPONSORED BY HARPOON BREWERY
Dummy skiers and snowboarders are launched off a huge ramp. Great spectator event. Prizes awarded for best-designed dummies, biggest air, and best crash. Awards and après-ski party sponsored by Harpoon Brewery
March 17
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Look for shamrocks hidden on the mountain and win prizes. Join us at Goosefeathers Pub for Irish fare.
March 21
MUELLER CUP MOGUL THING
A fun, open event for all ages. It is a dual format, meaning that 2 skiers ski head to head down a course on the Flying Goose, with the skier having the better run continuing on to another round, until there is only one skier left in the men’s and women’s divisions. Those survivors are crowned the mogul king and queen.
March 27
22ND ANNUAL CHIP GILROY T-SHIRT RACE
One of the biggest alpine races of the year in New Hampshire for JIII, JIV, JV, and JVI racers. Fundraiser for the Chip Gilroy Fund, which supports research, prevention, treatment and cure of childhood cancer at Norris Cotton Cancer Center.
April 2010
April 3
12th ANNUAL SLUSH CUP
It’s Wet & Wild! Join in the fun as participants ski and snowboard across a 90 foot man-made pond. Tons of prizes and entertainment.
April 4
ALL FOOLS’ RAIL JAM
All day rail jam in the Six O' Three.
April 10
19th ANNUAL INTRAGALACTIC CARDBOARD SLED RACE
The most intricate and professionally designed sleds you will ever see vie for bragging rights in one of Mount Sunapee’s premier events. Join us for the best racing west of Loudon.
April 11
MOUNT SUNAPEE “CARES & SHARES”
Our second day to benefit local food shelters and families. Ski or ride the entire day for just $30 with a contribution of five non-perishable food items.
