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November E-Traveler The Insider's Guide to Mt Washington Valley

Anything is possible!

No, this is not a trick. Skiers would say it's a treat! BothPinkham Notch and Crawford Notch were treated to some earlysnow in October. This is a reminder of the upcoming ski season. Thanks to Meg Skidmore from Great Glen Trails for this photo. Do you want to hear all about the snow during ski season 2012-13? Sign up to receive our weekly About the Snow newsletter.Be sure to indicate INTEREST: Skiing when you sign up. Eachweek this winter we will give away lift tickets to our About theSnow newsletter readers, so you'll not only get the update aboutthe snow and Mt Washington Valley's 13 ski resorts, XC Centers,winter outdoor adventure and ski, stay and play deals, you'll alsoqualify for free lift tickets just by being a reader!

Event of the Month

Bring A Friend Shopping, November 10-11, Settlers' GreenOutlet Village and then on to North Conway Village

Retailers and lodging alike are getting in on the harvest toholidays shopping craze in Mt Washington Valley now that thecountdown to the holidays is officially on. The Harvest toHolidays fun starts with the Annual Bring A Friend event atSettlers' Green Outlet Village on November 10-11, 2012. This isthe sale shoppers wait for, and there's so much to do, it's worthgrabbing a friend for a weekend shopping getaway! Stores open at

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8am at Settlers' Green on Saturday to give a little extra time forlooking. Those who spend $100 in the outlets will be grantedaccess to the VIP Tent, plus there will be free shopping bags forthe first 2,000 shoppers on Saturday, starting at 8am. Everyonewill receive discount coupons and there's a gift for everyone whospends $100 and another gift for those who spend $500. Lookforward to raffles and entertainment too. Plus from 11am- 3pm,DJ dance music, a free photo booth, and free chocolate forcostumed divas are all in store. Visit the VIP relaxation stationwith mini-massages, bag sitting, temporary tattoos, refreshments,concierge services, and more! Spend $500 and be crowned aSettlers' Green Queen. Later in the month, look for Snow Flake specials at Shops ofNorcross Circle in North Conway Village on November 24,known as Plaidurday or Small Business Saturday, to celebrateindependently owned small businesses and retailers. See belowfor information on additional sales and the First AnnualSnowflake Festival in North Conway Village. If you carry theAmerican Express card, spend $25 and receive a $25 credit forpurchases made on the card at independently owned smallbusinesses.

What's Up in Mt Washington Valley? November 17: Black Mountain is out to set a record for thelargest snow dance!Come help set a record at Black Mountainfor the largest snow dance while ushering in the 2012-13 skiseason with some great dancin' and good cheer on November 17,4:00-8.000pm. It all takes place at Black Mountain where thebonfire will be stoked and an attempt to set a record for thelargest snow dance will take place. The weather forecasters arecalling for above-average snowfall this year, but Mt WashingtonValley is not taking any chances. Join professional dancers in atribute to the snow gods. There will be live music from theRevtones, dancing, bonfires and food and drink available in theLostbo Pub. Bring family and friends and help build the crowdfor a record breaker of a snow dance!

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SKI Magazine names MtWashington Valley Resorts inBest in the East list.Ski Magazine's annual review of topresorts has been published and MtWashington Valley ski resortstook honors in many categories.Bretton Woods was a top winnerbeing named among the top ten inthe East for snow, grooming,lodging, weather, on mountain foodand service. Cranmore Mountainwas named in four Best in the East

categories, coming in among the top ten for family programs, offhill activities, apres ski and terrain parks. Attitash was alsonamed alongside Cranmore in the top ten in the East for off hillactivities. Wildcat Mountain shared a place on the Top in theEast placing among the top ten for terrain challenge, value andcharacter. A complete list of ski resorts and XC Centers and linksto their snow reports can be found on the Mt WashingtonValley's new About the Snow page. With all these accolades, it'sno wonder North Conway was named among the top 25 skitowns in the world by National Geographic in 2012! With 13 topski resorts and XC Centers within a half-hour drive, skiers aredrawn here for the snow, value, character, terrain, and off-slopeactivities. The Red Parka's Turning 40! This event is worth repeatinganother month in the E-Traveler. Enjoy a slice of après skihistory as the Red Parka Pub and Steakhouse takes a nostalgiclook back. Be sure to plan your November trip to the Valleyaround these fun festivities.

Thursday Nov. 1st: Diningguests get the chance to drawfrom the RPP Prize Bin as theyexit (this will happen everynight!). Flashback plays in thePub at 8pm and veteran RPPmusicians are welcome to joinin.

Friday Nov 2nd: RPP Staff Reunion Cocktail Party from 6-8followed by a surprise performance from our German friends. Onboth November 2 and 3, American Made will rock the houseand dining guests draw from the Prize Bin.

Sunday Nov 4th: The Bucky Lewis Show starts at 8:30. A $15donation at the door will benefit the Dewey Mark Red ParkaScholarship Fund. If you have never seen Bucky's show, be readyraucous laughter!

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Lodging Package of the Month Lodging properties throughout Mt Washington Valley havepackaged shopping in with stays. Choose from resorts and hotelsto inns, B&Bs and motels, and look forward to overnight stayscombined with special "shopper survival kits" packed witheverything a shopper might need - from sustenance to pens andpads for making a list and checking it twice! Rates begin at $69per night for two! Click here for a complete description of Shop& Stay packages. Here's a sample package offering a very affordable shoppinggetaway! Stay at the Briarcliff Motel in the heart of NorthConway's shopping district and receive discounts and savingscoupon books for the outlets and restaurants. When the day iscoming to an end, return for a hot cup of coffee, tea, or hotchocolate and sit back to enjoy beautiful mountain views. Roomrates are from $69-$99 per night until 11-21-12. The fine print:Advanced reservations required. 9% tax not included. Thecancellation policy is 7 full days; if you cancel in under the 7 daysyou will be charged the full amount of your reservation. Rates arebased on double occupancy (2 per room).Info and tobook:Call800-338-4291 or visit www.briarcliffmotel.com. For a complete list of vacation specials offered by MtWashington Valley lodging properties, click here.

Get Out and Play in Mt Washington Valley Nov. 24, 2012: Annual Homecoming Event kicks offCranmore's 75th Anniversary celebration: The annualHomecoming event at Cranmore includes special highlights justfor the 75th anniversary of the resort including a live auction ofseveral "East Chair" chairs to benefit the Hannes SchneiderMemorial Fund, annual silent auction of trail signs, for thebenefit of the Jimmy Mersereau scholarship fund, a meet and

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greet with Cranmore GM and President, Ben Wilcox, to hearwhat's in store for the season, an advance preview of the newCranmore History book by ski historian, Tom Eastman, who willread excerpts from the newly updated history of Cranmore. Free75th anniversary poster for all 2012-13 season pass holders inattendance. For more information, visit www.cranmore.com.

Family Fun in Mt Washington Valley

Ho, Ho, Ho! Kick off theholiday season in MtWashington Valley and bringthe kids to the Conway ScenicRR for Santa's HolidayExpress, November 23, 24and 25. Santa will be on boardthe train with his mischievouselves who will share hotchocolate and cookies witheveryone. They'll take yourpicture, too, if you ask nicely,so be sure to bring your camera!Trains run on weekends onlywith an 11:30 a.m. departure toBartlett (1-3/4 hours roundtrip)

and a 1:30 departure to Conway (55 minutes roundtrip). Childrenunder 4 are free in Coach. Regular Valley Train fares apply for alldepartures. For complete details, please visit the Schedulesection at www.conwayscenic.com.

Couples Capers She cooks, he doesn't, but she wants him to learn. TheBernerhof Inn has the answer. A Taste of the MountainsCooking School will make its debut in November offeringcooking classes focused on holiday ideas and entertaining forNovember and December. One of New Hampshire's originalcooking schools, A Taste of the Mountains Cooking School hasrevived its legacy of the 80s and 90s with a new kitchen set upfor teaching groups of 8 students and local and regionalinstructors all under the direction of North Conway's ChefSteffani Adaska. Why not make it a romantic getaway and a

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chance to learn together in the kitchen all at once? Guests of theBernerhof Inn receive 20-percent off their room rates for theirentire stay when they attend A Taste of the Mountains CookingSchool classes. For a complete list of upcoming classes, clickhere. To register, call 877-389-4852 or locally 603-383-4200.

Fun Events to Plan Your Trip Around

November 3: Camerata New England, 7:30 PM at LeuraEastman Performing Arts Center: Come enjoy an evening ofbeautiful chamber music by this highly esteemed professionalchamber ensemble, drawing musicians from throughout northernNew England, Boston, and New York City. Under the artisticdirection of Ronald Leonard, Camerata New England performs inchamber groups of all sizes and configurations. Theirperformance in Fryeburg will include the full ensemble. Ticketsare $20-Adults, $15-Seniors (65+) and $10-Students. Info: 207-935-9232. November 4: Cold River Radio Show at Theater in theWood: Once again Jonathan Sarty has put together an incredibleline-up of New England Talent including recording artist ZachJones and the Zach Jones Band from Portland, Maine andrecording Artist Folk Singer/Songwriter Greg Klyma fromSomerville, Massachusetts. Author and NH humorist RebeccaRule will be talking about her newest book "Moved andSeconded" and award winning storytellerJo Radner will return tothe Cold River Stage with one of her many tales of New Englandlife. The evening will be hosted by Jonathan Sarty and his ColdRiver Radio Band. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased atJTown Deli in Jackson, White Birch Books in North Conway, oronline at coldriverradio.com. Doors open at 6:30. JTown Deliwill be hosting a wine & beer tasting prior to the show at JTownDeli. White Birch Books will be hosting a meet/greet andbook/CD signing immediately after the show at the theater. Theshow is a BYOB event and doors open at 6:30. Info:www.coldriverradio.com. November 10: A Christmas Carol performance at Theater inthe Wood, 9:30am: Presented by Hampstead Stage Companyand geared toward children of all ages, this rendition of CharlesDickens' "A Christmas Carol" is a story that is both timeless anduniversal. It is the delightful tale of the miser, Ebenezer Scrooge,and his clerk, Bob Cratchit. Through visits from the spirits of theseason, Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas. In this

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charming tale, Believe in Books hopes to educate the studentsabout the class system of Victorian England and instill a lessonto help others who are less fortunate than they are. Tickets are$6/person, Children 3 & Under are free.

November 23: Black Friday Morning Madness:Come earlyto Settlers' Green and take advantage of the amazing after-Thanksgiving sales! All stores open at 5am and some at midnight!Stop at Settlers' Crossing at Orvis Outlet where Silver PawPet Tag will be set up to make a very special stainless steelengraved pet tag for the dogs and cats on your list. Special sales& promotions! Enter the raffle to win prizes! You'll find earlyopenings and special Black Friday sales in North Conway Villagetoo. Save all your holiday shopping for tax-free shopping in MtWashington Valley! November 24:Great Glen Trails Craft Fair: From 9am - 3pmshop from more than 30 crafters under one roof with livedemonstrations at Great Glen Trails. A raffle and bake sale willbenefit Great Glen Bill Koch Club Jr. Skiers. November 24: Schouler Park Tree Lighting: The officialbeginning of the holiday season starts with the Tree Lighting atSchouler Park, North Conway Village.. A wide variety ofpresenting, supporting and community caretakers will be on handto light the trees in Schouler Park and usher in the holidays inthis traditional community celebration. The festivities start when theMt Washington Valley PreservationAssociation and the Conway Recreation Department host aRibbon-cutting at the NEW Schouler Park Skating RinkWarming Hut and Rink at 4PM. Next the Grinch Who StoleChristmas and a group of Who's from Whoville at M&DProductions will visit and sing carols from 4:15-4:45. Then, lookforward to the tree lighting ceremony to kick off at 5pm. Comeout and help celebrate an old and new tradition in the heart ofNorth Conway Village! For a complete list of supporters clickhere. Read below for more information on the First AnnualSnowflake Festival taking place throughout the day in NorthConway Village.

Free Finds & Delicious Deals Nov 10: 10th Annual Ski Swap & Sale at Jackson Ski Touring: Check your garage, basement or attic for good but no longerneeded XC ski and snowshoe equipment. This is a much better

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way to recycle gear than a tag sale or leaving it at the transferstation, and a great way to find incredible deals on XC gear forthe whole family. Bring everything to the Jackson Ski TouringCenter office the week of November 5-10. Tags for your items($1 registration fee per item tag) are provided. Then organizethem for the sale on Saturday which runs from 9 am to 1 pm.Items can be brought in on the day of sale as well but keep inmind that this will be hectic for you. Info: www.jacksonxc.org. November 11: Military Appreciation Day on Conway ScenicRR: Join Conway Scenic Railroad in honoring veterans andactive military personnel who have served, or who are currentlyserving the country. Those with proof of service ride FREE onVeteran's Day Sunday. Train departs at 11:30 a.m. (1-3/4roundtrip ride to Bartlett)and 1:30 p.m. (55-minute roundtrip rideto Conway). Visit www.conwayscenic.com for moreinformation.

November 17: Winter Family Faire at Waldorf School:Artisans, vendors, crafts for children, puppet show, wholesomelunch, homemade baked goods, student musical performances, acake walk and outside games are all part of the fun and festivitiesfor the whole family. Free admission.

November 24: 1st Annual Snowflake Festival: Shop at TheShops at Norcross Place from 3-7PM and take part in the firstannual Snowflake Festival. It features a live radio broadcast andFREE attractions for families and friends including a PhotoTent with the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, a Snowflake Tentwhere the Snowflake Queen and her fairies will help childrencreate their own snowflake tree ornaments, a North Pole Tentwhere Santa's elves will be on hand for face-painting and aRefreshments Tent where hot cider, hot cocoa and wassail willbe available, plus Holiday Sales and Specials at all NorcrossShops. Support your local businesses on Small Business Saturday!Info: 603-356-3532.

Now through January 31, 2013: Mount WashingtonObservatory's Washburn Gallery Sale: The entire collection ofMount Washington Observatory's Brad Washburn aerialphotography is 20-percent off through January 31, 2013. Thisprivate collection features 63 stunning black and white images ofthe White Mountains, gifted to Mount Washington Observatoryby Brad and Barbara Washburn. View the collection andpurchase prints at WashburnGallery.org.

FOR MORE HOT DEALS, CLICK HERE.

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Majestic Home Town Theatre & The Conway Cafeinvite you to enjoy a Majestic dinner & movie $9.95buffet + $8 movie offered by Wed. & Sat. 6 pm.

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