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CONTENTS 07 /// COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

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Loon’s new president and general manager talks about his first winter on the job.

08 /// ALL IN THE FAMILY

A New England Pass story

11 /// APPRÈS SKI

How the Paul Bunyan Room’s bartender transformed from tapmaster to appmaster.

13 /// COMMUNITY, FOUND

A close look at the Loon Mountain Area Community Fund, and the people it has helped.

14 /// GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR SEAN

A story about the team who plow the roads, park the cars, and get us off the ground every morning.

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18 /// GOOD COP, RAD COP

Snowboarder and local cop Seth Learned lays down the law in Loon’s Superpipe.

20 /// BOOT CAMP

Loon Mountain Sports’ master bootfitters report for duty.

23 /// BEGINNER’S LUCK

The story of how one woman got a free pair of skis, landed a job, and learned how to ski.

26 /// MEET THE LANDLORD

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We talk woods and wilderness with the U.S. Forest Service, 100 years after the creation of the White Mountain National Forest.

GUIDEBOOK

Your comprehensive guide to all things Loon. 37 /// Event Calendar

A full lineup of resort happenings, from November to April.

38 /// Ski & Snowboard School

A listing of ski and snowboard lessons, camps, and clinics.

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42 /// Season Pass Roundup

A deep dive into our season pass options.

44 /// Adventure Center

Your basecamp for winter activities – including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and more.

46 /// Resort Dining

A full rundown of resort dining options. No need to get hangry.

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PARTNERS

WORKING TOGETHER WITH

20 YEARS AGO, Jay Scambio began his career at Loon as a snowboarding coach. Last winter, he became the resort’s president and general manager. Here, we chat with Scambio about his first winter on the job, his vision for the future, and what it’s like to be Loon’s commander-in-chief. So how was your first winter? It went very well. We started off on a fantastic foot with weather and snowmaking temps. We were open and rolling almost a week earlier and with twice as much terrain as the previous year. That just continued all the way up to Christmas. The ability to produce snow and get up and running was perfect. What happened at Christmas? We had these weather anomalies that were just, like, really? You’ve got to be kidding me. It was -36o at the top of Mount Washington one day, the second-coldest place on Earth. That’s only about 19 miles from Loon as the crow flies. The snow was fantastic, but those temps are a little tough. But the good weather came back. March was amazing with all the snow that came – I’d never seen so many snowstorms in March, which helped us end another good winter. What was it like to take on this new role? Even with everything I’ve learned over 20 years of working in the ski industry, this role came with quite the learning curve. My biggest challenge, which I’m still working on, is stepping away from managing the details of a project, and letting our people that are really great in their particular areas of expertise flesh all that out and bring it forward. You started your career at Loon as a snowboarding coach and went on to manage the resort’s terrain parks before becoming director of mountain sports development for Boyne Resorts. Was it nice to come back home to Loon? Absolutely! I’ve been skiing or snowboarding at Loon since the mid-90’s and living here since 2005. A new job is always tough, but thankfully it’s right at home and knowing the simple things like trail names, what buildings are where, how traffic on and off the mountain flows, even where the bathrooms are made the first year a little easier. Add to that my knowledge of how Loon runs from a business standpoint, knowing most of our team members’ names and many of our guests, I had a big advantage over someone who would have been new to Loon. It was nice. I’m sure people still gave you a bunch of suggestions, though. Yes, I got a little bit of advice on what we should groom and when. [laughs] There were certainly

Jay, Lukas, Katie, and Maya enjoy the deck at Camp III.

a lot of people that just wanted to meet me, which was humbling because I’m really just another guy. But there are a lot of people who have a very passionate connection to Loon – and I would include myself in that group. It’s our business, but it’s their playground and they love it just as much as we do. It was great to meet all those people. It seems I turned a few heads when they saw a bunch of snowboards lying around in my office. But that’s ok. So what does Loon’s future look like? Upgrades and improvements to buildings, lifts and our snowmaking system are on the horizon and that is really exciting. Then there’s the South Mountain expansion project. [The project would start with 13 beginner trails, 2 chairlifts, and 2 surface lifts] Nothing has changed with that – we are committed to doing it as soon as we are allowed to, but there are a lot of hurdles at this moment. What about summer & fall activities at the resort? We’re planning to improve our summer and fall offerings significantly. Our big focus for next year is introducing new activities. We’ve started by reintroducing our old hiking trail network, and last summer we opened an amazing disc golf course. We’re also working on plans for downhill mountain biking – we’re working through the plans and permits right now. That’s a big one for us. In your opinion, what makes Loon special? In the end, we’re a pretty big mountain, but we feel small and our team acts like family. We know our guests, whether it’s a lift operator who recognizes season pass holders, or a bartender in the Bunyan Room who’s on a firstname basis with the regulars. Our employees learn who you are, and you feel like you’re at home – which is how it should be. So what’s the outlook for your second winter on the job? The long-range forecasts look great! But regardless, you can plan on seeing New Hampshire’s most powerful snowmaking system deliver the goods! 7

A New England Pass Story

ALL IN THE FAMILY How do you know when you’ve found the one? For Sam Demers, the realization came last spring during a visit to Loon. He and his family had spent the previous few months playing the field on their M.A.X. Passes, visiting numerous resorts across New England. For some reason, though, they kept finding themselves right back here at Loon. On that fateful spring day, as Sam watched his two young kids rip turns and make friends, the resort began to feel like home.

“It was the first day we really interacted and spent the day with other families,” Sam says. “It was exciting to see my kids rubbing elbows with other kids, kind of stepping up their game. And it was nice to spend time with other likeminded parents.” That discovery was a long time coming. Sam, who works for an energy efficiency consulting company in southern New Hampshire, had been a snowboarder for most of his life. Over the last several years, though, the demands of work and raising a young family had seriously cut down on his slope time. When the M.A.X. Pass came along, he saw it as an opportunity to introduce his wife, Mary, and the couple’s sons – Zack, 6, and Casey, 4 – to the sport. Sam wanted to get back to the mountains, and he wanted his family to come with him this time. For their first day on snow last winter, Sam brought his family to Loon. It was the first time either of his sons had ever skied. “It was early December and we jumped on the good weather and conditions. We were pretty successful right out of the gate with both of them,” Sam says. “We started out on the magic carpet, and before you know it our six-year-old was going up the Kissin’ Cousin chairlift and blasting runs.”

“To get the kids up & running this winter was exciting and thrilling and obviously made me proud...” 8

Over the course of the next few months, Sam and his family visited other resorts in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. For a variety of reasons, Loon became one of their go-to mountains: It was an easy drive from home, they loved the family-friendly vibe, and the surrounding towns of Lincoln and North Woodstock had plenty to offer besides just skiing and riding. “After spending that spring day here, and a good bit of time with several other families we know, it just felt like this is what we wanted for our family,” Sam says. Not to waste any time, Sam set his sights on the following winter. He recently invested in Silver New England Passes for the 2018/19 winter, which will give his family access to Loon and its sister resorts in Maine, Sunday River and Sugarloaf. “We have access to a place at Sunday River that we can use

once or twice a year, so this just works out,” Sam says. “Not only will we be able to achieve our goals here at Loon, but we’ll still be able to get away to Sunday River.” While Sam says he’s excited about spending more time on snow next winter, he’s really looking forward to strengthening the friendships formed at Loon – and spending more time with his family. “I’ve always looked at it as the family that plays together stays together,” says Sam, whose own father helped him teach his sons to ski last winter. “It was always my plan to have a ski family. To get the kids up and running this winter was exciting and thrilling and obviously made me proud to see how quickly they took to it. I just think it’s great.”

WEATHER PROTECTION P OW E R E D BY:

APPRÈS How Loon’s favorite bartender went from TAPMASTER to APPMASTER

Last winter, Loon launched on Untappd to bring the legendary Paul Bunyan Room into the digital age. For the first time ever, skiers and riders could log in and see which 32 drafts would be on tap for their upcoming après sessions, rate their favorite beers, and unlock special badges. Here, longtime bartenderturned-webmaster Kara O’Leary talks about managing the Bunyan Room, her all-time favorite beers, and what it was like to shepherd the raucous-but-rustic après spot into the digital age. You’re a local, right? I grew up around Squam Lake in Ashland, New Hampshire. I ended up going to Plymouth State and doing all that.

How long have you worked at the Bunyan Room? I’ve been working here since 2001.

How has beer changed since then? When I started in 2001, we had maybe 12 drafts running, mostly all domestic. We didn’t really reach out to those craft breweries. Today it’s more like a hobby. People like to bounce around a little bit.

Last winter, you brought Untappd to the Bunyan Room. How did that change things? It made things easier for people. Before you could only walk up to the bar and look at the taps to see what we offered, but now customers can see a list of our drafts – complete with IBUs, ABVs and more. A lot of people love Untappd because they can pull out their phones immediately and get a more interactive experience.

Has anyone come to the Bunyan Room in search of a particular beer they saw on Untappd? I had Lunch from the Maine Beer Company on tap, and it’s really hard to get their beers. So every time I had Lunch on tap (it was a quarter barrel) it would go in like an hour and a half or two hours. So people would see Lunch on Untappd and travel up. Someone told me they traveled an hour to come up and have Lunch once.

What’s your favorite beer? I actually do like Lunch from the Maine Beer Company. I also love the Czech Pilsner from Moat Mountain Brewing Company. It’s just an easy, smooth-going beer. It’s good to quench your thirst after a couple runs.

Do you use Untappd to choose which beers to stock or to see how others are performing? I do. One feature that’s particularly useful is being able to see what other local breweries are serving – so I try to look around and see

what everybody is getting into in Maine and Vermont. You can definitely use Untappd as a research tool, and there are a lot of breweries I’ve found on there that I want to bring up here once the distribution is possible.

Tell us about the famous Mug Club. We have close to 650 members right now. When mugs go on sale on Opening Day, we usually sell out right on that day. By 1 p.m. we’re usually done. We have music and do a Mug Club party. Everybody’s just excited to say hi to each other and do a couple of runs and get back into it.

Do you get to take a few runs with them on opening day? No. Definitely not.

The Bunyan Room seems to have a pretty loyal following. Is it the huge beer selection, or is there more to it? We’ve met some incredible people that come back every year. It’s like a whole big Loon family. People are sad when we close at the end of the season. People are teary-eyed and don’t know what they’re going to do for the summer. I tell them, “We’ll be back here before you know it. Don’t worry.”

To find the latest selection of beer, visit

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COMMUNITY,

FOUND

How the Loon Mountain Area Community Fund helps the greater-Loon community

A little over a week into the 2011/12 ski season, Adam Davidoff’s life changed unexpectedly – and dramatically. Just a few days before Thanksgiving, Adam, Loon’s international and domestic sales manager, welcomed his son Matthew into the world. Born several months prematurely, the little boy weighed just over a pound at birth.

Today, the need in the community has nearly outpaced the fund’s ability to help. Last January, Loon’s annual Golden Gala raised more than $30,000 for the fund. That windfall proved fleeting, though, as several large requests for help shortly after the Gala nearly wiped out those donations. This year, the fund’s board of directors plan to cast a wider net for fundraising.

Luckily, Matthew’s story has a happy ending. Thanks to months of intensive care from neonatologists at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, he survived – and continues to thrive to this day. But those first few months of Matthew’s life were an exceptionally trying time for his family. In addition to worrying about his son’s health, Davidoff faced the added strain of caring for his three-year-old daughter, paying medical bills, and driving hours to and from the hospital each week. “I was going probably three times a week, and Peggy was coming back once a week. We couldn’t afford to keep going back and forth,” Davidoff says. “It was just too much.” When he arrived at work one morning that winter, Rick Kelley, Loon’s president and general manager at the time, asked Adam to come to his office. Kelley quietly gave him a check from the Loon Mountain Area Community Fund. It was enough to pay for the long drives to and from the hospital – until the day Davidoff was finally able to bring his son home. The Davidoffs’ story isn’t at all unusual. In a world of rising medical costs and shrinking safety nets, many people spend their lives teetering over an abyss of financial insecurity. That’s why the Loon Mountain Area Community

In many cases, Kelley says, the fund’s beneficiaries would rack up thousands of dollars in debt before getting back to work and back on their feet. The purpose of the fund is to make that return to normal just a little bit easier. “We created this fund so we would have a vehicle to help people,” Kelley says. “It was that simple.”

Peggy, Adam, Matthew, and Jayna.

Fund was created in the first place: to pull people back from the brink. Today, anyone who lives in the greater-Loon area and suffers a financial hardship – whether it’s an injury, fire, or an inability to pay that month’s rent – can apply to the fund’s board of directors for help. “The stories are just – they tug at your heartstrings,” says Rick Kelley. “Most of these people don’t qualify for any other funding. If it’s not a job-related incident, you don’t have worker’s comp, you can’t draw unemployment because you’re unable to work, and there’s not really any state funding if you’re a single individual. There’s no place to go.”

“Every donation helps. It doesn’t matter how small or how big,” Kelley says. “I think our biggest concern is running out of money. Some of these become larger amounts of money, and it’s difficult to say no.” That inability to say no made all the difference for Adam Davidoff. It’s that kind of generosity and concern for his family’s welfare that has kept him living and working in the greaterLoon community for over a decade. “It helps to know that if something comes up in your life that’s out of your control, Loon will be there for you,” Davidoff says. “I think Loon has been very good to the community, and the community has been very good to Loon.”

To learn more or to make a donation, visit loonmtn.com/community-fund

GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR SEAN

WORDS & PHOTOS BY GREG KWASNIK

George Spinelli spends most mornings parking cars in Loonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lots.

For Sean Akers, snow removal is a big deal. Like, really big.

It’s April 15, the last day of Loon’s winter season, and Sean Costigan is parking cars in a sleet storm. As he waves a line of SUVs and pickup trucks across the slushy lot, a fusillade of ice pellets ping off his ruddy cheeks and disappear into his thick winter beard. Somehow, he manages to smile. Standing there like a sentry of the Night’s Watch in Winterfell, Costigan is the resort’s first line of defense against bad parking jobs, slippery walkways, and general anarchy. While snowmakers, groomers, and ski patrollers grab most of the attention each winter, it’s the resort’s army of unseen employees – the plow truck drivers, the security guards, the parking attendants – who keep Loon’s internal systems functioning. Without Sean and his colleagues in base operations, the resort’s essential infrastructure – its hearts, lungs, and central nervous system – would cease to function. The man behind it all – the Great and Powerful Oz to Loon’s Emerald City – is another Sean: Sean Akers. A soft-spoken teddy bear in a plow truck, Akers is responsible for maintaining order across the resort’s vast complex of roads, parking lots, and base lodges. During the winter months, he directly oversees the nearly three-dozen employees who comprise the resort’s fleet of plow truck drivers, snow shovelers, parking attendants, security guards, and shuttle bus drivers. He’s a pretty busy guy. “As long as there’s snow, you could work 50, 60, closer to 70 hours a week,” says Akers, who, if you tilt your head and squint, comes across as a laid-back, New Hampshire version of Ed Harris’ character in Apollo 13. Sort of. Except instead of trying to bring his crew back

to Earth, he’s stressing about how he’ll make two feet of snow disappear from the resort’s parking lots by first chair. “I’m the kind of person if I’m going to be at work, I’m going to be out doing something,” says Akers. “Someday I’d like to live through a big storm – three or four feet – just to see what it would be like. I’m sure it would be a pain. But just to say that I did it.” While four feet of snow would be a dream for most skiers and riders, it would be a nightmare for Sean and his crew. Just consider a typical storm. When it snows, his plow truck drivers arrive at work as early as 2:00 a.m. to clear the parking lots. By 4:30 a.m., the rest of his crew starts shoveling the walkways, decks, and patios that surround the resort’s three base lodges. Even with 12 guys shoveling and 4 guys removing snow with heavy equipment, it’s a daunting task. “This year we had a lot of big storms, and it can be pretty mind-boggling going into it, wondering how we’re ever going to get it all done,” Akers says. “But somehow we do it.” Akers is probably one of the few people in the ski business whose job is to make snow disappear. Nearly 16 feet of snow fell on Loon’s parking lots last winter, and Sean’s employees spread 42 truckloads of sand and a couple hundred tons of salt to fend off the relentless shellacking of

Sean Akers 7 YEARS AT LOON “I enjoy coming in and working and saying ‘Hopefully it’s going to be busy.’ I’m the kind of person if I’m going to be at work, I’m going to be out doing something.”

George Spinelli 6 YEARS AT LOON “Three inches of powder, that’s nothing. It moves easy enough. But 3 inches of heavy, wet snow makes for an unpleasant morning, if you know what I mean.”

and guests are told to park in outer lots, things can get heated. “We get our share of people coming in and taking out their issues on us,” Akers says. “You just tell your guys to say hello, wave, be as nice as you can. Try to turn their day around.” Back in the main parking lot, Sean Costigan turns philosophical as he parks the final few dozen cars of the season. He’s been parking cars day in and day out for five months, standing sentinel through snowstorms and record-breaking arctic outbreaks.

winter weather. After five months of aggressive storm cycles and endless cleanup, Akers was just about ready for spring. “By the time fall comes, I’m ready for snow. This time of year, I’m ready for grass.” But snow removal only gets Akers to 7:00 or 8:00 a.m. most days. Once all surfaces have been plowed, shoveled, sanded, and salted, the parking ballet begins. Filling Loon’s irregularshaped parking lots with cars requires a skilled choreography that Akers and his crew know all too well. “The downfall with our parking lots is none of them are square, so it’s very easy for them to get messed up,” Akers says. “We’ve got to have people out there early.” As a rule, Akers and his crew don their neon vests and start parking cars an hour before the mountain opens. It’s one of the most difficult, stressful jobs at the resort, as Sean and his crew contend with howling winds, bitterly cold temperatures, and drivers rushing to get on the mountain as quickly as possible. When the main lot fills up

Despite it all, the good-natured smile on Costigan’s face seems genuine as he parks cars and greets excited skiers and riders as they unload their gear. “Generally you just try to be in a good mood and try to lift their spirits so they can start their day off right,” Costigan says. “You might just be parking cars, but you’re the first person they’re talking to. Somebody’s got to be out here.”

GOOD COP, RAD COP Snowboarder and local cop Seth Learned lays down the law in Loonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Superpipe By Brendan Hart

Seth Learned is the closest thing snowboarding has to a superhero: he carves deeper, rides faster, and goes bigger than most. But most importantly: the dude really does fight crime. Being a respected representative of the law for over a decade and a bona fide gnarly rider for over 20 years, Seth is the perfect misfit to mediate the two rivaling forces of law enforcement and snowboarding. Raised in Vermont, Seth moved to New Hampshire and became a boy in blue. His jurisdiction now extends to the town of Woodstock and the terrain parks of Loon Mountain Resort.

Do your police friends give you a hard time for being a snowboarder?

When did you first start snowboarding?

What’s kept you at Loon all of these years?

1992. Did you ever dream of being a professional snowboarder? It wasn’t even a dream of mine until after I started hitting jumps. That’s when I knew what I wanted to do, for sure. My first time riding I just wanted to do what I thought was cool like every other kid. Biggest accomplishment in your snowboarding career? Making it to the U.S. Open semi-finals and getting to ride with all the big names. What’s your job now? I’m a full-time patrolman at the Woodstock Police Department. I’ve been doing it since 2006 – I was in Holderness P.D. for 10 years before that and then came up here a couple of years ago now.

My police friends definitely make fun of me for being a snowboarder. The stereotypical snowboarder thing is a little different than the police work. What brought you to Loon? I’ll give my wife credit for that. She grew up in the Meredith area, so when we started dating, she ventured back this way and started exploring up here, and I was visiting a lot. She had friends that worked at Loon and she got me a job there, so I ended up getting a pass. I was there a little before that. Loon invited me there for a photoshoot. My teammate and I came over from Vermont for a halfpipe photoshoot. So that kind of sparked it. I always liked Loon and their dedication to snowboarding. I just kind of fell in love with the place.

Probably the same thing: their dedication to snowboarding. You can always just tell that snowboarding is top three on their mountain priorities in general, whereas other mountains I’ve seen, snowboarding is just “when we can get around to it.” What do you like about Loon’s terrain parks? I’d say the variety. You can really do a progression. Just because of the different parks, you can go to the small park, the medium, so on. Especially at my age I love how you can take the Gondola up, charge a good freeride run, get all warmed up and then drop into the park. They warm

Why did you decide to become a boy in blue?

Absolutely (laughs). It’s more just to pick on me. A lot of donut jokes. I don’t care – I think it’s funny. It’s all a respectful thing. There’s no animosity. It’s always a joke thing.

I was always asking when the pipe was cut. Brian Norton pulled me aside one day and said, “Hey, do you want to learn how to cut it?” Last year I actually got trained. Got into the snowcat doing a bunch of basic grooming and then made a few cuts. The only thing is – now I don’t have anyone to complain to when I don’t like something in there. I just yell at myself now (laughs). It’s fun. I’m getting the hang of it. It’s cool that you’re passionate about it, and you’re the person who would really test it after a cut. Yeah, it’s hard to drive away from the thing at night. I’d love to drop in right then! Have you ever done that? No, I haven’t. I’d like to. I’ve been doing it when I’m working midnights. So I’d literally come to the mountain right after it closed, get in the cat, and go cut until my shift started. I’d get out of the cat and then go to work for the night. There’s been times when I’d come back in at 7:00 a.m., after I get off of work and go enjoy the mountain. Cutting the pipe, being a police officer all night, and then going snowboarding? Yep, yep. The trifecta. It’s happened a couple times. Have you ever snowboarded in uniform? No, but I’ve driven the snowcat in my uniform pants, for sure. I had worked the morning, went home, slept for a couple of hours, then came in to cut the pipe and then had to go to work again. I drove the cruiser right to the back lot of the shed where the snowcat is. I was still in uniform – I didn’t have my vest and gun belt with me, but the guys could tell. It was funny. Any advice to other snowboarders who want to join the force?

I realized that snowboarding wasn’t going to pay my mortgage, I guess you would say. Being married, thinking of kids and benefits and health insurance: all the adult things that come into reality that help you make decisions. I always liked helping people, so it was a natural draw toward that. Do your snowboarder friends give you a hard time for being a police officer?

Speaking of Superpipe, this year you started to cut Loon’s. How did that come about?

Be careful what you post on social media, I guess (laughs). That’s just life in general. For the most part, law enforcement, as long as you’re honest and haven’t done anything too crazy in life, you’re pretty good to go. They’re testing your integrity, is what it really comes down to. you up with the smaller jumps and then it progressively gets bigger–and of course, my favorite–you get to end the whole run with the Superpipe.

BOOT CAMP Loon’s Master Bootfitters Report For Duty FEET ARE LIKE UGLY SNOWFLAKES. No two are exactly alike, which is why (stay with me now) it’s such a challenge – and so important – to find the right pair of ski boots. Just how important is it? It’s so important that we have five certified Master Bootfitters on staff at Loon Mountain Sports. All are graduates of Masterfit University, an intense training camp run by pedorthists, professionals trained in the assessment of lower-limb biomechanics and the application of corrective footwear. “It’s boot camp for boot fitting, essentially,” says Ben Youngheim, manager of Loon Mountain Sports. Ben should know: he’s a Master Bootfitter himself. Here, Ben gives us a few tips on how to get the most from a session with one of our Master Bootfitters. A few things to keep in mind:

TIP 1: Know when it’s time Think you’re ready for new boots? A typical ski boot will wear out after 110 to 120 days of on-hill use. “Somewhere in that ballpark, you’re probably going to start to notice your liners are very well packed out – you’re probably slipping around in the boot more than you should be,” Ben says. “You also might be getting a bit colder in the boot because it’s that much more packed out.”

TIP 2: Tell the truth If you feel more at home in the Paul Bunyan Room than on a black diamond, let us know. Being honest about your skiing ability will help us find the best possible boot for you. “What are you looking to get out of the boot? Are you trying to better yourself as a skier and looking for a more aggressive boot that’s more responsive?” Ben asks. “Or are you looking for something that’s going to eventually fit like a glove so you’re totally comfortable and warm all day long, so you can chase the kids around the mountain from first chair to last?

TIP 3: Dress to impress When trying on ski boots, wear your regular ski socks – and dress comfortably. Wearing the right socks will help you get an appropriate fit, and loose-fitting or stretchy clothing will make trying on boots easier. “Wearing the right clothes is a big deal,” Ben says. “Don’t come in and expect to keep your ski jacket and pants on the whole time. Ideally, wear something loose-fitting – sweats, tights, or a base layer will work fine. But don’t come in with skintight jeans that we can’t roll up your calf.”

TIP 4: Squeeze play Don’t expect ski boots to fit like a pair of old slippers when you first try them on. “It’s only going to take a week or two for it to pack out, and then it’s going to hold that form for 100 days, maybe,” Ben says. “That’s the

hardest one for me, explaining that you want the boot to be almost uncomfortably snug right from the get go, so when it packs out it fits like a glove, and it’s perfect.”

TIP 5: Don’t be shy If you have foot issues, let us know. Our Master Bootfitters can adjust the boot to your needs by heating, stretching, or even drilling holes in the plastic shell. “Tell us about your background: any prior injuries, anything that’s hindering you from free mobility of your foot,” Ben says. “Any prior bunions, foot issues, screws in your foot or ankle that we need to know about, if it’s a typical sore or hotspot for you. We can make room for it.”

TIP 6: Put your feet to bed “The stock footbeds that come with boots just don’t offer the support to get you in a good anatomical position inside the boot,” Ben says. Let us make a custom footbed for you instead. Using a special Sidas footbed machine, we can make a footbed that’s custom-molded to the shape of your foot. “Compared to what’s out of the box, it’s going to keep you warmer, give you better balance, better posture, and better performance. Your arch isn’t going to fatigue with every turn you make. With that support there, it’s just all-day comfort.”

A GREAT FIT, GUARANTEED Dialing in the fit of your ski boots can take time. That’s why, if you buy a ski boot from Loon Mountain Sports (along with a Master Bootfitter-approved footbed), we’ll guarantee the fit for one year. If you develop any hotspots or other fit issues, just stop by and we’ll make any necessary adjustments to the boots, free of charge.

BEGINNER’S

LUCK

A First Class Beginner’s Weekend Success Story

Right up until a few years ago, Kristin Thistle’s sole skiing experience was limited to a few ski trips when Ronald Reagan was president and Alf ruled primetime television. And, no – she didn’t bother taking lessons back then. But that all changed in 2016, when Kristin decided to give skiing another go. That winter, Kristen and her husband enrolled in Loon’s First Class Beginner’s Weekend program – a 2-day learn-to-ski clinic that gives students the necessary skills – and gear – to succeed on the hill. By all indications, things went pretty well. In short order, Kristen learned how to ski and got herself a New England Pass – not to mention a job as one of Loon’s uber-friendly resort hosts. Here’s her story. 23

JUNIOR HAS A FIT Guarantee Program Loon Mountain Sports has a convenient way to provide your child properly-fitting equipment at a great price. Choose your package and we’ll fit your child with just the right ski, boot and binding package. When you return it at the end of the season in good condition, you’ll receive 100% credit of your package price (less a one-time program fee) to use toward next year’s package!

For more information, call us at 603-745-8111 x 5567 *Participants must be 12 years old or younger, 100 lbs. or less, and require skis no longer than 140 cm., and a ski boot size of 25.5 or smaller. Adult-size requirements preclude participation in the program, regardless of age.

“This is it. It’s perfect, it’s happy, and it’s upbeat. It’s everything I wanted in a place to work”. people learn by watching. They were very, very good and very patient. They gave us the skills immediately to get up and down the mountain. As part of the First Class program, you got to take home your own set of HEAD skis, boots, and bindings. Did having your own gear help with the learning process?

What drew you to the First Class Beginner’s Weekend program? We hadn’t skied in about 28 years, so we thought we had to do the First Class program. Everything had changed – equipment, boots – and we weren’t sure how much they had changed. So we decided we would take lessons, because we never really officially took lessons 28 years ago. We just kind of bombed down the mountain and hoped for the best. (laughs) So what was the first day like? I actually didn’t like it because they had us doing one-ski exercises going around in a circle, and I was like, ‘This is way too much work.’ But it was actually good, because it showed us how to balance. After they put us on two skis, they had us going up, sidestepping or duck-walking up the slope, and then just kind of skiing down and around fire hoses to give us a turning radius. Then we practiced the hockey stop so we could actually stop ourselves at any given point. That was great, because I think that’s a big part of skiing – knowing how to stop. (laughs) How were the coaches? They were very patient about how people learn, because everyone learns in different ways. Some people learn by doing. Some

It was helpful to have the equipment and not have to worry about going out and purchasing it, not knowing what we would be purchasing. I didn’t realize there’s different flexibility in skis and different levels. Same with bindings and boots. I would have had to rely on somebody else. At least with Loon, I knew what I was getting, I knew they were going to put me in a good all-around ski that was probably going to take me right through advanced intermediate.

You recently became one of Loon’s Resort Hosts. What made you want to work here? One of the things that impressed me – and one of the reasons we bought our season passes the day the class ended – was because everyone was so nice and friendly. All the employees were so sweet and so helpful. The attitude was so positive and upbeat. I said to my husband, ‘Let’s wait until the end of the season to see how upbeat they are.’ And they still were. So when there was a job opening I said ‘I’m going to apply’, because I can’t work anywhere if it’s not a happy place. This is it. It’s perfect, it’s happy, and it’s upbeat. It’s everything I wanted in a place to work. This is my first job in 25 years. My job was raising my kids. I’m having fun with this.

We heard your husband has developed a minor ski addiction since the program ended. Tell us about that. Now my husband is obsessive. He’s thinking about getting his fourth pair of skis. He’s thinking about these HEAD racing skis. I said ‘No, no, no, no, no.’ I only have the one pair, but I love them. I find that for me, they’re a great all-around ski. They work in powder, they work on frozen granular. They work in a lot of different conditions. I feel like I haven’t outgrown them yet. Your husband’s ski addiction aside, was the First Class program a success for you? I’m a totally confident skier now. I feel like I got all the skills I needed. I still want to improve, so I’ll take more lessons this year. But I know I’m in control all the time. Seven Brothers doesn’t intimidate me, but just looking at it used to intimidate me. Now I don’t think anything of it. It’s just kind of liberating. It’s kind of a nice feeling to know ‘I can do this.’

Kristin Thistle and family

First Class Beginner’s Weekend:

SNOWBOARDING EDITION The First Class Beginner’s Weekend program is now open to aspiring snowboarders! Riders will receive their very own Burton snowboard, bindings, and boots. LoonMtn.com/FirstClass 25

MEET THE

LANDLORD WORDS & PHOTOS BY GREG KWASNIK

If you somehow discovered a time machine and managed to travel to the summit of Loon Peak in 1918 – the year the White Mountain National Forest was created – you wouldn’t have seen much forest at all. Looking east toward Mount Washington, the devastation wrought by the era’s anything-goes logging practices would have been unmistakable: massive clear cuts, logging roads, and burned-over mountainsides would have marred the landscape. Less than two decades earlier, forest fires, fueled by wasteful logging practices, had turned much of today’s Pemigewasset Wilderness into an ashen moonscape – triggering a public outcry that led directly to the creation of the White Mountain National Forest. Fast forward 100 years, and the forest has, remarkably, healed itself. Mature stands of maple, paper birch, and pine now carpet the once-denuded hills, and logging roads have faded like old scars into the resurgent forest.

Joe Gill, Permit Administrator for the White Mountain National Forest

Balancing the scales - of COMMERCE, CONSERVATION, and RECREATION is exactly why the White Mountain National Forest was created in the first place.

That radical recovery is a testament to the resilience of nature – and proof that the White Mountain National Forest is working as intended. Had the area not been designated a National Forest, it’s doubtful that the White Mountains would have made such a complete recovery – or that Loon Mountain Resort, as we know it, would exist at all. At its essence, a national forest is a tract of land owned and managed by the federal government for multiple public uses. Today, the White Mountain National Forest welcomes more than 6 million visitors a year, and is managed for many different purposes, including wildlife habitat, forest products like timber and pulp, clean water, and recreation. When New Hampshire Gov. Sherman Adams wanted to build Loon Mountain Resort on National Forest land in the 1960s, he needed to obtain a special-use permit from the U.S. Forest Service to do so. Loon’s current specialuse permit, which runs through 2054, allows the resort to provide four-season recreational opportunities on National Forest land. In return, Loon pays user fees. While Loon owns the resort’s physical infrastructure – the chairlifts, lodges, and equipment it needs to operate – the United States government owns most of the land on which it sits. Put simply, Uncle Sam is Loon’s landlord. If the government is Loon’s landlord, then Joe Gill is a bit like a building superintendent. For the last 20 years, Gill has served as the permit administrator for Loon and most other ski areas in the White Mountain National Forest. His job is to work closely with the resorts to ensure the terms of their permits are being met, natural resources protected, civil rights laws upheld, and fees paid. For Gill, that means visiting the resorts on a regular basis – and taking a few runs every now and then to check up on things. You even may have even shared a Gondola with Gill, all booted up and dressed in his green Forest Service jacket. “I’ll be riding up with people in the Gondola, and I’ll get the funniest questions,” Joe says. “Questions about ‘What exactly are you doing here? You counting the trees or the birds or something?’” An easygoing guy with a gruff sense of humor, Gill says he has a good working relationship with Loon’s management team. He jokes that, in two decades, nobody has called headquarters to complain about him. “I’m a pretty good people-person, apparently,” Gill says with a wry smile. “Most of the people I

work with here at Loon, I’ve been working with for most of the 20 years I’ve been doing this. That’s a cool thing.” It’s a sentiment echoed by Jay Scambio, Loon’s president and general manager. Scambio is in regular contact with Gill to discuss everything from on-hill revegetation and water use to permitting for future projects. “We’ve known Joe for a long time, and he’s really kept a very balanced scale on what we’re trying to do and what’s right for the forest,” Scambio says. “We’re open and honest with him. I know where we are if we’re having issues, and we sort through the issues really quickly.” Balancing the scales – of commerce, conservation, and recreation – is exactly why the White Mountain National Forest was created in the first place. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, most of the land in the White Mountains was privately owned by timber barons like J.E. Henry, who monetized the forest at all costs. “There’s no secret about this business of ours,” said George Henry, J.E. Henry’s son and business partner. “We own the land and the timber and we’re making every dollar out of it we can.” When tourists and outdoors enthusiasts who visited the White Mountains saw the devastating effects of those logging practices, they demanded change. By 1911, their public outcry had prompted Congress to pass the Weeks Act, which allowed the government to purchase land for conservation. In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson signed an executive order creating the White Mountain National Forest. Over the following decades, the government steadily purchased land from the timber companies; today, the White Mountain National Forest covers 780,000

acres spread across New Hampshire and Maine. Had the timber companies maintained ownership of the land, it’s doubtful that today’s forest would have the 1,200 miles of hiking trails, 400 miles of snowmobile trails, 23 campgrounds, and 10 ski areas – both alpine and cross-country – that it has today. “One can only assume that unbridled type of management would have only continued if the National Forest hadn’t acquired the land and started managing it for long-term benefits to the public,” Gill says. When Gill visits Loon today, his practiced eye can still make out the signs of that longago logging past. When he walks through the woods near the summit, he can discern old bulldozer roads crossing back and forth across the mountainside. While the forest has largely healed itself, Gill says it’s notably different from the pre-logging days, when pine and spruce forests dominated the landscape. Today, hardwoods like maple, beech, and birch have grown up in their place. A century has passed since the forest began to heal, and it’s up to people like Gill safeguard it for the enjoyment of future generations. “It’s certainly not the forest primeval, but we have healthy forest stands now,” Gill says. “It’s a successional thing. It just doesn’t go back to the way it was for 10,000 years just overnight.”

To learn more about the White Mountain National Forest, visit

www.fs.usda.gov/whitemountain

ADVENTURES ALL YEAR LONG

4 Seasons of Adventure

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re skiing and snowboarding, climbing high into the Aerial Forest Adventure Park, or rising above it all in our scenic Gondola Skyride, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy top-to-bottom mountain adventure at Loon throughout all four seasons.

White Mountain Oktoberfest: Foliage, Friends, and Fun. Also, beer.

NHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highest Disc Golf Course Franconia Notch Bike Ride

The view from Ripsaw.

Reaching new heights in the Aerial Forest Adventure Park.

Rocking out at the New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival.

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Enjoy an evening of dining and dancing for a good cause. You’ll spend the night hobnobbing with old friends, bid in a live auction, and make new connections. All proceeds benefit the Loon Mountain Area Community Fund.

NOVEMBER

FEBRUARY

24 CEASE AND DESIST

02 SKI FOR MS

This under-the-lights rail jam spotlights talented skiers and riders as they kick off another exciting winter in Loon’s full progression of award-winning terrain parks

DECEMBER 15 DEMO DAY

Test-drive new models of your favorite skis from today’s top brands.

Holiday Week

24 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 26 KIDS’ NIGHT OUT 29 SNOWSHOE & S’MORES 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

for Can Do Multiple Sclerosis Rally your team for this fun, daylong event on the slopes. This major fundraiser benefits Can Do MS, a national organization that delivers educational health and wellness programs for families affected by Multiple Sclerosis.

President’s Week

Enjoy some of the best skiing and riding of the winter – and some of the best events, too.

11-13 PATAGONIA WORN

WEAR TOUR That jacket of yours need some TLC? Visit Patagonia’s Worn Wear repair wagon for free clothing repairs, DIY repair tips, and used Patagonia clothing.

19-21 MLK JR. WEEKEND

Winter is here, and we’re going to make the most of it. Spend the long weekend skiing and riding - and enjoying snowcat rides, apres-ski parties, fireworks, and a torchlight parade - one for the kids, too.

OAKLEY WEEK

A week of events, demos, and apres parties with our friends from Oakley.

23 OAKLEY MINIPIPE CHALLENGE

Style and creativity will reign supreme in our custom-built minipipe. Good things do come in small packages. Watch as pro and semi-pro snowboarders from across the country compete in the East Coast’s largest and longest-running snowboard event.

jump jam, where skiers 14 & under roll giant dice to create their tricks.

JANUARY

Exactly what you think it is. Watch kids pilot cardboard boxes reimagined as helicopters, moose, and fire-breathing dragons. Corrugated fun for all!

28 LAST CALL

16 LIL’ PLANKERS – A maximum-fun

Snowshoe & S’mores

17 CARDBOARD BOX DERBY

EVENTS 2018-2019

26 GOLDEN GALA

17 LIL’ TWEAKERS – A laid back mini-

jump event for all snowboarders 14 & under, Lil’ Tweakers is focused on fun! Riders will spin the Crab Grab Wheel of Grabs and go for maximum style on all types of grabs, from indy to truck-driver to UFO.

20–22 FLUORESCENT NIGHTS 21 SNOWSHOE & S’MORES

MARCH 09 WINTER CHALLENGE

Take part in the 30th Annual Kostick Kup Race and Winter Challenge Dinner to support New England Disabled Sports. Since its inception, this event has raised more than $100,000 for NEDS and its adaptive athletes.

31 METHODOLOGY

Hosted by New Hampshire native and pro snowboarder Pat Moore, Methodology features a progressive, banked slalom course with giant berms, rollers, and a signature Methodology double-sided hip after the finish.

APRIL 06 ‘80S DAY

Make your way through a whiteout of neon onesies, straight skis, and exquisitely-teased hair. It’s ‘80s Day, and it’s the most wonderful time of the year.

13 SLUSHPOOL PARTY

Springtime pond skimming at its finest. Keep your tips up.

Visit LoonMtn.com for the latest events and information. All events and dates are subject to change.

SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL

FIRST CLASS BEGINNER’S WEEKENDS

PRIVATE LESSONS

Our First Class Beginner’s Weekends program will put you on the fast track to becoming a skier or snowboarder. These weekend programs include two days of coaching, use of a slopeside learning lounge, and all the gear you’ll need to get started.

With private lessons, you’re in charge. From focused 1-hour lessons to all-day programs, our coaches will work with you to set goals and expectations to make the most of your valuable on-snow time.

Each participant will receive a free pair of HEAD skis, boots and bindings – or a Burton snowboard, boots, and bindings. Participants will use their new gear during their lessons, building new skills and friendships with their fellow skiers and riders.

With Loon’s award-winning progression of terrain parks as a classroom, the Park & Pipe Progression camp will take your park skills to the next level. This program is our only regular day lesson that teaches terrain park skills. Ages 10–17.

The program also includes morning coffee and lunch, as well as an après gathering where everyone can share their experiences and get a taste of the exhilarating winter sports lifestyle. Ages 14 and up.

LEARN TO SKI OR RIDE With lessons and equipment specially designed for learning, Loon’s Learn-to packages are a convenient & easy way to start skiing or snowboarding. Offered for ages 14 & up, each package includes a lift ticket, equipment rentals and a group lesson. Fullday and half-day packages are available.

GROUP LESSONS It’s always good to get a little help from your friends. Group lessons are a fun way to boost your skiing and snowboarding skills, whether it’s your first time on snow or you’re looking to hone your technique. You’ll learn alongside others of similar ability and work with one of Loon’s coaches in a relaxed, supportive setting.

PARK & PIPE PROGRESSION

WOMEN’S CAMPS DROPPIN’ IN This camp is an excellent opportunity for women to take their park and pipe skills to the next level. Campers work with professional coaches, hone their skills in a private park, and even get a goodie bag from Droppin’ In sponsors. Ages 13 and up.

WOMEN’S PERFORMANCE CAMP Intermediate and advanced skiers will love these two-day clinics featuring woman-to-woman coaching and video review. This women-only camp proves you don’t need to ski like a guy to ski better than a guy. Ages 18 & up.

Details at

LoonMtn.com/Book 38

P.K. BOO & KINDERBEAR

Loon offers both full- and half-day P.K. Boo (for 3-year-olds, ski and snowboard) and KinderBear (for 4- to 7-year-olds, ski and snowboard) programs. These programs include on-snow learning and fun indoor activities. Both programs are dedicated to teaching kids the basic skills in a fun environment. Lunch is included with full-day and morning camps.

BURTON RIGLET PARK Using the Paul Bunyan-themed Burton Riglet Park – complete with wood carvings of owls, bears and a replica steam train – beginners are immersed in a creative & playful environment to enhance their first experience of sliding on snow. Kids develop balance and other vital skills critical for snowboarding and skiing.

AGES 8 TO 14 YEARS

KIDS PROGRAM

AGES 3 TO 7 YEARS

DISCOVERY CAMP

Kids will have a blast making new friends and exploring the mountain – all while developing their skiing and riding skills. Full-day and morning camps include lunch.

AGES 6 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS DAYCARE*

Full- and half-day daycare are available at the Children’s Center, which features large playrooms for games and activities, a nap room, and plenty of space for play. After spending the day singing songs, reading books, and making new friends, your kids will be just as stoked about Loon as you are. *Half-day is available during non-holiday periods only.

Kids Rule Loon.

LoonMtn.com/Kids

SEASONAL PROGRAMS

Enroll in one of our season-long programs and you’ll learn from dedicated coaches, forge new friendships, and become part of Loon’s passionate winter sports family. Programs include express lift access and lunch, and run every weekend from mid-December through March, plus holidays. JUNIOR SCOUTS (age 3) & SCOUTS (ages 4–5) Young children spend an entire season learning how to ski or ride in an environment that emphasizes play, fun, and friendship. DEVELOPMENT TEAM (ages 6–17) empowers kids to explore the mountain and develop their skills in a supervised, structured setting. Kids work with coaches to improve allmountain skills in racing, park & pipe, trees, and moguls. COMPETITION TEAM (ages 7–17) is the most intense seasonal program, designed for athletes who wish to spend the winter competing and training for USASA and USSA events in freestyle skiing, freestyle snowboarding, and alpine snowboarding. VIP GROUPS are fully-customizable skiing or snowboarding lessons which are designed by the group: dates, lesson length (three to six hours of instruction), and even the coach. FLYING 50S Flying 50s is open to anyone age 50+ looking to score first tracks and make new friends. You’ll spend your mornings carving corduroy, catching up over coffee in the lodge, and planning your next ski trip with your buddies.

Get in the Program.

LoonMtn.com/Seasonal

NEW ENGLAND DISABLED SPORTS This nationally-recognized year-round adaptive sports and recreational program offers daily lessons in skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing to individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. Lessons include private instruction, lift ticket, and equipment rental. nedisabledsports.org | 603-745-6281 x5663

GET EVERYTHING HERE:

The Rental Shop is the place to go if you want to rent skis, snowboards, boots, poles, and helmets. Rent the latest HEAD skis and boots, and Burton snowboarding equipment. While you’re there, purchase lift tickets and schedule a lesson, too.

SLOPESIDE LOCATION:

The Rental Shop is conveniently located between the Governor Adams Lodge and Children’s Center. Get your gear and walk right onto the snow.

ALL AGES:

Skiers and riders of all ages and abilities can rent equipment here at Loon. If you’re a kid taking a Children’s Center lesson, get your equipment at the Children’s Center.

SAVE TIME & RESERVE:

Skip the check-in process and reserve your equipment from the comfort of your couch. Call 1-800-229-LOON or at LoonMtn.com.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

MIDWEEK

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Don’t have your own gear? We’ve got you covered. Just visit the Rental Shop to get all the gear you’ll need for a great day on the slopes.

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Unlimited Rental Pass

Enjoy rentals every time you visit all winter long for just one price.

Reserve Online.

LoonMtn.com/Rentals

SEASON PASSES

CHOOSE THE RIGHT PASS FOR YOU Not sure which season pass to get this winter?

Don’t sweat it. We’ve crunched the numbers and created this can’t-miss guide to finding the perfect pass for you.

Purchase Yours at

LoonMtn.com/Seasonpass

THE REGULAR Some people spend their free time scrapbooking or attending Renaissance fairs; you spend most of your downtime on the slopes. Everybody knows your name in the Bunyan Room, but you’ll never divulge your secret powder day stashes. While you spend most of your time at Loon, you’ll take an occasional trip to visit Sugarloaf and Sunday River, our sister New England Pass resorts in Maine. You like to keep your options open.

Your best bets:

GOLD NEW ENGLAND PASS: Your 100-day season awaits. Valid every single day, with no blackout dates. SILVER NEW ENGLAND PASS: Valid 7 days a week with blackout dates. BRONZE PLUS NEW ENGLAND PASS: Valid Sunday through Friday with blackout dates.

You’re a full-time student who spends as much time in the Gondola as a lecture hall. You’ve designed your course schedule to allow for as much on-snow time as possible, yet you still ace (almost) every exam.

Your best bets: COLLEGE GOLD NEW ENGLAND PASS: Valid every day of the season at Loon, Sunday River, and Sugarloaf. Road trip, anyone? PRO TIP: Want to ski or ride for free?

Become a Campus Rep and earn a FREE College Gold New England Pass by selling just 15 college passes to friends and classmates. Keep it up and you’ll earn a $20 commission on each additional College New England Pass you sell. LoonMtn.com/College

COLLEGE SILVER NEW ENGLAND PASS: Valid 7 days a week with blackout dates.

SEASON PASSES

THE SCHOLAR

THE LOONATIC Life begins at Exit 32. You’ve visited other mountains, but you just felt dirty afterward. You’re perfectly happy to lap the Gondola for the rest of your life, because Loon is your forever mountain. Also, you’d rather get a Loononly pass and save your extra cash for the Bunyan Room.

Your best bets: 20S PASS: If you’re building a career, paying off student loans, and paying rent, this pass is for you. Valid 7 days a week at Loon, with blackout dates. For skiers and riders between the ages of 19 and 29. MIDWEEK SENIOR PASS: With age comes experience – and awesome deals. If you’re between the ages of 65 and 79 and love to ski Loon midweek, the Midweek Senior Pass is the way to go. Valid at Loon Monday through Friday, with blackout dates.

THE JET-SETTER You like to play the field, which is why it’s hard to commit to one mountain. Your fear of commitment has led to tram laps at Jackson Hole, heli skiing in British Columbia, and summer skiing in Australia. We feel bad for you, honestly.

Your best bets: IKON PASS: The Ikon Pass is your opportunity to access unique terrain at dozens of the most iconic destinations in the world, join a like-minded community, and seek out new adventures. Get your pass today at ikonpass.com.

ACTIVITIES

SNOW TUBING Sledding just got an upgrade. Rack up some serious vertical as you fly down the only lift-serviced snow tubing hill in the White Mountains. A walk-up tubing hill is available for younger kids.

START HERE

Check in at the Snow Tubing Center, located slopeside between the Octagon Lodge and The Mountain Club on Loon. Lift-serviced snow tubing is offered via the Little Sister Double chairlift, and walk-up tubing is located at the base of the lift.

ALL AGES

Little Sister lift-serviced snow tubing is open to everyone ages 8 and up. For kids 7 and under, our walk-up tubing hill offers up pint-sized fun.

RESERVE IT

Snow tubing sessions have limited spaces available. Reserve your session: 603-745-6281 x5509. REGULAR

HOLIDAY

SATURDAY

10AM-10PM

SUNDAY

10AM-4PM

10AM-10PM

MONDAY

10AM-4PM

10AM-10PM

TUESDAY

- Closed -

10AM-10PM

WEDNESDAY

- Closed -

10AM-10PM

THURSDAY

10AM-4PM

10AM-10PM

FRIDAY

10AM-10PM

SCHEDULE & HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

WINTER ACTIVITIES ZIPLINE An exhilarating adventure that takes riders over the rushing Pemigewasset River and back again.

SNOWSHOEING Rent a pair of snowshoes and take a guided summit snowshoe tour, or explore the beautiful trail network along the Pemigewasset River. ICE SKATING Lace up your skates – or rent a pair from us – and enjoy our outdoor ice skating rink. CLIMBING WALL Harness up and test yourself on our indoor climbing wall at the Adventure Center.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Explore the beautiful network

of trails that runs along the Pemigewasset River. Guided tours, rentals, and instruction are available at the Adventure Center.

All located at the Adventure Center 603-745-6281 x5562

REGULAR

HOLIDAY

MONDAY

10AM-4PM

10AM-6PM

TUESDAY

- Closed -

10AM-6PM

WENESDAY

- Closed -

10AM-6PM

THURSDAY

10AM-4PM

10AM-6PM

FRIDAY

10AM-6PM

SATURDAY

10AM-6PM

SUNDAY

10AM-4PM

10AM-6PM

Whether you’re planning a GROUP SKI TRIP, COMPANY OUTING, or a MOUNTAINTOP WEDDING, Loon is the place to be. WEDDINGS

If you love someone, why not yell it from the top of a mountain? Our scenic summit amphitheater offers one of the most spectacular wedding venues in the White Mountains, with seating for up to 200 guests. Afterward, ride the Gondola down to your reception at a beautifully-decorated Octagon Lodge. Our experienced staff will help organize all the details to make your day unforgettable, from florist and photographer referrals to rehearsal dinners and more. To inquire about weddings at Loon, call us at 800-229-LOON or weddings@loonmtn.com.

The only 5-star-rated wedding venue in the White Mountains.

GROUPS

Situated in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains just two hours from Boston, Loon is an ideal, accessible place to host your next group outing. We offer packages that include private mountainside venues, tickets, activities, and much more.

WINTER

GROUPS & WEDDINGS

Whether you’re hosting a corporate ski day or on-snow field trip, Loon is the perfect spot for group outing. Winter group packages include a private slopeside venue, lift tickets, lunch, and access to other fun activities like snow tubing, ziplining, snowshoeing, and more.

SUMMER & FALL

Take your group to Loon this summer & fall for a full day of top-tobottom mountain adventure! Take the scenic Gondola Skyride to the summit of Loon Peak, zipline over the Pemigewasset River, or climb high into the Aerial Forest Adventure Park.

For more info: 877-329-4768 corporatesales@loonmtn.com

RESORT DINING From rustic mountainside lodges to cozy fireside cafés,

Loon’s dining options are vast. Lucky for you, we created this handy dining guide based on countless hours of first-person research. No need to thank us.

LOON PEAK OCTAGON LODGE

Conveniently located just steps from the Gondola, the Octagon Lodge serves up breakfast standards like the Egg McLoon and lunchtime favorites like the Paul Bunyan Burger, featuring grassfed beef, Vermont cheddar cheese, applewood bacon, and honey bourbon BBQ sauce. Looking for life beyond burgers? Try the Octagon Lumberjack, a hearty mashup of certified Angus beef pastrami, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut served with stone-ground Raye’s Mustard on a brioche bun. Open daily

HEARTHSIDE CAFÉ

Warm up beside the Octagon Lodge’s river rock fireplace while enjoying specialty coffee drinks, pastries, and craft beers. Open weekends & holidays

SLOPESIDE DELI

This hidden gem is located just feet from the slopes – but a world away from your typical base lodge experience. The quiet deli serves up delicious made-to-order sandwiches, with counter service and beer and wine available. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed lunch with friends, and the space is also available for private functions. Open weekends & holidays

PAUL BUNYAN ROOM

As legendary as its namesake, the Paul Bunyan Room is Loon’s home for larger-than-life après. With a huge selection of 32 draft beers, regular live music, and a Mug Club that boasts more than 650 diehard members, the Bunyan Room is one of ski country’s most iconic watering holes. With a large slopeside deck that’s the perfect spot for people watching on sunny afternoons, there’s no better place to meet up after a day on the mountain. Open daily

WEST BASIN GOVERNOR ADAMS LODGE

Named after Loon’s founder, the legendary New Hampshire Governor Sherman Adams, the Governor Adams Lodge serves breakfast and lunch daily. It’s a great place to grab an Egg McLoon for breakfast – or for hearty grilled lunch specials like the Irishman, a sandwich featuring slow-cooked corned beef, Guinness-sautéed onions, smoked Gouda cheese, and applewood-smoked bacon. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, head downstairs to Chutter’s Candy Counter, where you can mix and match from more than 60 different candies. Open daily

RESORT DINING

BABE’S BLUE OX LOUNGE

Featuring a full bar, a stocked menu of appetizers, and more, Babe’s Blue Ox Lounge, located upstairs at the Governor Adams Lodge, is a casual spot to meet up with friends for munchies or après-ski fun. On weekends and holidays, hit up Babe’s Instagram-famous Bloody Mary bar with all the fixings. Open daily.

WAFFLE CABIN

Visit the slopeside Waffle Cabin for an authentic, warm Belgian sugar waffle - served with or without chocolate drizzle. Your call. Open weekends & holidays

SUMMIT CAFÉ

Perched 2,750 feet above sea level at the top of the Gondola, the Summit Café serves up year-round dining alongside unbeatable views. Indoor and outdoor seating make it the perfect spot to grab breakfast or lunch in any season, with views stretching over the town of Lincoln and beyond to Mt. Moosilauke and other high peaks. Be sure to tuck into Summit Cafe standards like the Reggae Roll - or try made-to-order wraps and sandwiches. Beer and wine are available, too.

SOUTH PEAK PEMIGEWASSET BASE CAMP

ON-MOUNTAIN CAMP III

Located at the base of North Peak, this rustic lodge was built on the site of an old logging camp, and everything about it – from its logcabin design to its hearty menu – harkens back to that past. Bison burgers, homemade pulled pork, and venison stew are can’t-miss menu items on cold winter days, and are best paired with one of several craft beers on tap. On sunny days, pull up an Adirondack chair on the huge deck, gaze up at North Peak, and work on that goggle tan.

Located at the base of South Peak, Pemigewasset Base Camp serves breakfast and lunch daily. The Bagel McLoon and giant cinnamon buns are breakfast staples, while paninis, soups, salads, pizza, and veggie sandwiches round out the lunch options. Once you’ve worked up an appetite cruising Cruiser or ripping Ripsaw, tuck into a Pemi Smokehouse sandwich, featuring dry-rubbed seasoned smokehouse pork and homemade BBQ sauce on a French baguette. Domestic and imported beers are available, as well as select microbrews. Open daily

WAFFLE CABIN

The resort’s original Waffle Cabin location, still turning out the hits after all these years. Located slopeside by the Pemigewasset Base Camp. Open weekends & holidays

TRAIL MAP

This map is for reference only. Not intended for use on the mountain.

MOUNTAIN STATS Summit Elevation 3,050 feet Base Elevation 950 feet Vertical Drop 2,100 feet Slope Exposure Northeast Total Number of Trails 61 Tree-skiing Areas 8 Total Miles of Trails 28

NORTH PEAK

Skiable Acres 370 Snowmaking Trail Coverage 99% Terrain Parks 6

LOON PEAK

Annual Snowfall 160” (average)

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Ability Level Breakdown Most Difficult, Expert Only 20% More Difficult 60% Easiest 20%

LIFTS 11 Total 1 Four-person Gondola 3 High-speed Express Quad Chairs 1 Fixed-grip Quad Chair 1 Triple Chair 3 Double Chairs 2 Carpet Lifts

HOURS Midweek 9am–4pm Weekend & Holiday 8am–4pm Afternoon 12pm–4pm Winter Mid-November – Mid-April

CAMP III

Summer & Fall Memorial Day – Columbus Day

GETTING HERE 60 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, New Hampshire 03251 Located 3 miles from Exit 32 off Interstate 93 • Boston, MA 2 hours • Manchester, NH 1.5 hours • Hartford, CT 3.5 hours • Montreal, Canada 3 hours • New York City, NY 5.5 hours

LIFT TICKETS Buy Early & Save only at LoonMtn.com/Tickets

GOVERNOR’S PAVILION

OCTAGON LODGE ADVENTURE CENTER

GOVERNOR ADAMS LODGE

SOUTH PEAK

Skiers and riders should be advised that a green circle, blue square, black diamond or double black diamond trail at Loon is not necessarily the same as a similarly-rated trail at another area. The system is a relative rating of trails at each resort, and does not compare diﬃculty between resorts. Skiers and riders should begin with the easiest terrain and move up in diﬃculty as their ability permits in order to understand relative trail ratings at Loon.

ON-MOUNTAIN EMERGENCIES, CALL 603-745-6359

PEMIGEWASSET BASE CAMP

Loon Mountain Resort is located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest, and operates in partnership with the USDA Forest Service to create an incredible vacation experience in a spectacular outdoor setting. It’s a habitat and a heritage we’re working hard to celebrate and protect. To learn more about this region’s natural resources and beauty, visit fs.usda.gov/whitemountain. PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT By recycling, reusing, improving our energy efficiency, and doing our part to establish a clean air zone, Loon is helping to protect the environment. To find out more about Loon’s sustainable initiatives, and to see how you can participate, visit LoonMtn.com.

LOON BY THE NUMBERS A look at some of Loonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s significant digits

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THE YEAR SNOWMAKING

SNOWMAKING COVERAGE

was first introduced

160” AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL AT LOON

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Loon’s uphill lift capacity, in skiers and riders per hour

10k

Gallons of water per minute that our snowmaking guns pump.

FEET

Height of the walls of Loon’s Superpipe. NEW HAMPSHIRE’S ONLY SUPERPIPE

370 69 SKIABLE ACRES

SNOWMAKING ACREAGE

TRAILS & GLADES

Average temperature difference from the BOTTOM of the Gondola to the TOP

11 LIFTS

28 TRAIL MILES

Flynn even helped Mr. Adams decide what color to paint the new Gondola.

“Personally, I would go with orange,” Flynn said. “It’s the same color as my coat and it’s in style this year.” 52

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Starts Here! From cruising down the slopes and tubing runs filled with laughter to relaxation at the spa and enjoying some local flavors, there’s no better place to start your adventure than the Western White Mountains. Visit WesternWhiteMtns.com to plan your next stay.

SLOPESIDE RESORTS THE MOUNTAIN CLUB ON LOON RESORT & SPA

800-229-7829 | mtnclub.com The Mountain Club on Loon is your only ski in- ski out lodging on Loon Mountain. Awaken from a quiet, restful sleep to views of fresh snow and the White Mountains….just steps away. The car stays in the garage and you can ski home for lunch. After your day of adventure, kick back & relax in our casual Black Diamond Pub, swim in our lap-size pool or book a rejuvenating treatment in our Viaggio Spa. Delivering awesome family ski vacations The Mountain Club on Loon is close, simple, complete.

RESORTS INDIAN HEAD RESORT

800-343-8000 | indianheadresort.com Our 180 acres of scenic splendor is home to 98 resort units with scenic private balconies, cottages & bungalows all featuring 50” HDTV’s with over 60 HD channels. Enjoy the indoor pool, heated outdoor pool and spas ALL YEAR LONG! Award winning Profile Dining Room and live entertainment in the Thunderbird Lounge are great ways to relax after a fun-filled day. Indian Head Resort is the perfect home base for your visit to the area with discounted tickets available.

RIVERGREEN RESORT HOTEL & CONDOMINIUMS

888-784-7829 | rivergreenresort.com Experience the best of the Northeast in the heart of the White Mountains. Choose from hotel rooms, studio, 1- or 2-bedroom suites with full kitchens and Jacuzzi tubs. Enjoy the indoor pool, spa, and great room. Close to South Peak at Loon Mountain and offering a free shuttle to Loon Mountain on weekends and holidays. Central location means convenience- the possibilities for dining and entertainment are endless!

MITTERSILL ALPINE RESORT

603-823-5511 | mittersillresort.com A four-season resort in scenic Franconia Notch. Slopeside of Mittersill Mountain and Cannon Mountain. Spectacular vacation enjoyment in the White Mountains. Selected hotel rooms or spacious 1- and 2-bedroom units with full kitchens. Indoor/outdoor swimming pools, Jacuzzi, sauna, fitness room, game room, and Barron’s Pub. Specially-priced ski vouchers.

INNSEASON RESORTS – POLLARD BROOK

603-745-9900 | InnSeason.com Located within walking distance to downtown Lincoln on the famous Kancamagus Highway (Rte 112) across from Loon Mountain, Pollard Brook offers 1-,2- & 3- bedroom suites, many with gorgeous views of Loon and the White Mountains from balconies or patios. Accommodations feature living rooms with electric fireplaces, full-equipped kitchens, and many of our master bedrooms have whirlpool tubs. The spacious resort has both indoor and outdoor pools, Fitness Room and Game Room, tennis courts and playground. And best of all a year-round staff focused on your experience and an Adventure Concierge who plans excursions and trips for all ages and abilities.

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RESORTS (CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D) RIVERWALK RESORT AT LOON MOUNTAIN

603-745-7500 | riverwalkresortatloon.com Experience extraordinary at the grand new RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain. With all the amenities you would expect from a high end luxury resort, plus an on-site commercial winery, fine Italian cuisine, award-winning spa, and ice skating around the outdoor all season heated pool, your stay at RiverWalk will be exceptional. The studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom luxury suite rentals all have full kitchens, balconies with mountain views, and plenty of space to stretch out after a day on the slopes.

WOODWARDS RESORT

800-635-8968 | woodwardsresort.com Featuring 142 rooms ranging from standard rooms with compact refrigerators and coffee makers, 2-bedroom family units to suits with hot tub, fireplace, and full kitchen. Woodwards features an Open Hearth Steak House, pub with fireplace, 2 indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, Jacuzzi and a lighted ice skating pond. Known for customer service and offering great ski-and-stay packages. Purchase a winter lodging pass that includes multiple lodging vouchers, free lift ticket, and other discounts.

VACATION RENTALS LOON RESERVATION SERVICE

800-745-5666 | looncondoconnection.com Vacation rental specialist professionally managing private condos and townhouses in the Lincoln-Woodstock area of New Hampshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White Mountains. Rentals are located throughout 12 resorts all within five miles of Loon Mountain. Vacation rentals include full kitchens and living areas, most have wood or gas fireplaces, access to fitness rooms, and indoor pools. Pet friendly homes available.

B&BS / COUNTRY INNS THE SUGAR HILL INN

800-548-4748 | sugarhillinn.com The Sugar Hill Inn is a romantic escape for skiers. No children, please. Enjoy the best fine dining in the White Mountains. Rooms with fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, robes, slippers, chocolates, and coffee or espresso. Convenient to Cannon, Loon and Bretton Woods.

WILDERNESS INN BED & BREAKFAST

888-777-7813 | thewildernessinn.com Your country house in the White Mountains located three miles from Loon Mountain Resort with seven bedrooms and family suites all with private bath, HDTV, some with Jacuzzi & fireplace. Honeymoon cottages with fireplace and two-person Jacuzzi tub. Gourmet breakfast includes homemade muffins, cranberry-nut pancakes or brie omelets. Call to hear about our great ski or zip packages.

WOODSTOCK INN, STATION & BREWERY

800-321-3985 | woodstockinnnh.com Discover why so many Come To Play, and Plan To Stay at the Woodstock Inn Brewery! A 10 Time Best of NH winner, and Voted Readers Choice by NH Union Leader! 40 cozy and unique rooms and suites, serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with seasonal outdoor seating and Brewery Tours are available every day. #POWEREDBYNH

CONDOMINIUMS THE NORDIC INN RESORT

866-734-2164 | nordic-inn.com The Nordic Inn has it all. Conveniently located minutes to your outdoor adventure. Affordable and spacious 1-, 2- or 3- bedroom condominiums that feature gas-log fireplace, full kitchen and unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi. Amenities include free shuttle to Loon Mountain, family game area, fitness center, indoor heated pool with attached hot tub. Ski discounts available to our guests. Winter ski season rentals available, 6 month minimum.

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CONDOMINIUMS (CONT’D) DISCOUNTED CONDOMINIUM RENTALS AT THE NORDIC INN

888-883-2305 | discountedcondominiumrentals.com Central to four great ski areas with affordable and spacious one, two, or three bedroom condominiums that boast gas fireplaces, full kitchens, one full bath per bedroom, free wi-fi and parking. Perks include free shuttle bus to Loon Mountain Resort, family game area/fitness center, indoor heated pool with attached hot tub, three saunas and racquetball. Discounted tickets to Loon Mountain.

THE LODGE AT LINCOLN STATION

800-654-6188 | lodgeresort.com The Lodge, a four-season resort in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, offers studios, one-bedroom, and loft suites with kitchenettes and private balconies. Amenities include: fireplace in great room, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, saunas, game rooms, CCTV, free HBO, free wireless Internet access, and free shuttle to Loon Mountain.

CABINS MAPLE LODGE CABINS

603-745-6688 | maplelodgecabins.com Off the beaten path, minutes from shopping and restaurants and only five minutes to Loon. Enjoy the solitude of the gorgeous two-bedroom Presidential Cabin, accommodating up to six people. Features full-equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, queen-sized bed, two bunk beds, and queen pull-out sofa.

HOTELS / MOTELS ECONOLODGE INN & SUITES

603-745-3661 | econolodgeloon.com Located centrally among the area’s attractions and recreation, EconoLodge Inn & Suites in the ultimate choice as your ‘base camp’ for all your vacation activities in the White Mountain region. On-site amenities include a deluxe continental breakfast, indoor heated pool, sauna, whirlpool, fitness room and guest laundry, some rooms available with in-room Jacuzzis. Special packages and discounts at area attractions available.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

603-745-6700 | hielincoln.com The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln East- White Mountains features 81 newly renovated rooms and suites, all with refrigerators, microwaves, Keurig coffee makers and hairdryers. We offer a hot complimentary breakfast featuring eggs, breakfast meats, delicious cinnamon rolls and our on demand pancake machine. Hotel features include an indoor heated pool, whirlpool spa, 24 hour fitness center, business center, coin operated laundry and 24 hour coffee service. Wifi access is complimentary for hotel guests as well. NO RESORT FEES! We are conveniently located at exit 32 off I-93 in Lincoln, New Hampshire. We are minutes away from Franconia Notch State Park, Loon Mountain & Cannon Mountain.

INN 32

603-745-2416 | inn32.com Inn 32 lies in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire and provides affordable accommodations conveniently located on I-93 in North Woodstock. Guests can walk to nearby restaurants, shops, post office and deli and is only a short drive to many NH attractions. Seasonal rentals available.

KANCAMAGUS LODGE

603-745-3365 | kancamaguslodge.com Just 1 mile from Loon Mountain, affordable lodging with all the amenities of a large resort, full size indoor pool, restaurant, bar, plus complimentary weekend and vacation week ski shuttle. A variety of accommodations to choose from, most with views of Loon’s South Mountain. Ask about our fabulous in-room steambath showers and Stay & Ski Packages.

RIVERBANK MOTEL & CABINS

800-633-5624 | riverbankmotel.com Comfort and relaxation await you on a quiet riverside location just three miles to Loon Mountain. Family friendly accommodations with kitchenettes and some with fireplaces. Indoor pool and fitness facility available off site. Seasonal rentals available. 56

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We love winter, but not exclusively. Summer and fall at Loon are all about top-to-bottom mountain adventure. Whether you’re ziplining over the Pemigewasset River, climbing high into our Aerial Forest Adventure Park, or riding the scenic Gondola Skyride to the summit of Loon Peak, the opportunity for adventure seems infinite.

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