ROXBURY, NY: Since 2013, Plattekill Mountain has been offering customers the opportunity to rent the entire ski mountain for a day on any non-holiday Monday or Thursday during ski season. The idea has gained in popularity in recent years, with the last three seasons being almost entirely booked. What’s more, while private mountain rentals started off primarily as groups of friends or family looking for a fun winter getaway in the Catskill Mountains, the resort has seen a dramatic increase in the number of corporate groups booking mountain rentals for a range of events, from employee appreciation days to team building outings, business retreats, and beyond.
LINCOLN, NH (November 11, 2019) – Thanks to the most powerful snowmaking system in New Hampshire and a coming winter storm, Loon Mountain Resort will open with the most terrain in the state on Friday, November 15 at 9 a.m.
Skiers and riders can kick off their season with top-to-bottom skiing and riding from the Gondola on Exodus, Bear Claw Extension, Flying Fox, Upper Picked Rock, Upper Bear Claw, Grand Junction, Lower Bear Claw, Seven Brothers, Crosscut, Link and Brookway. On Saturday, Loon will continue to expand terrain as snowmaking temperatures permit and will be open for daily operation. Guest services will be open in the Octagon Lodge, as well as food and beverage offerings and the Paul Bunyan Room. The Loon Mountain Sports retail shop and tuning center will also be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Plattekill Mountain Announces“Return To The Snow” Initiative Family-owned mountain establishes new model to address industry-wide skier lapse trend
Roxbury, N.Y. Plattekill Mountain is launching its new trademark Return To The SnowTM initiative, addressing a growing trend of skier lapse occurring at mountains throughout North America.
The Return To The SnowTM initiative offers discounts on packages, and a unique offer of private family lessons to reengage lapsed skiers, and welcome younger generations to the sport at a realistic price point. Their Return To The SnowPackageTM includes lift tickets, rentals and a one- or two-hour private lesson for returning skiers/riders to bring back their skills starting at $165. In addition, Plattekill is introducing a family private lesson with exclusive, private instruction for families for two hours starting at $325. The mountain also offers a Value Club Card at $79 that includes one free anytime adult lift ticket and saves skiers any day they visit the mountain ¾ a great option for those time-starved with flex schedules to choose their day on the slopes.
On Saturday October 12, 2019, Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury, NY will host its10th Annual “Plattepalooza” Family Fall festival. This annual event, which is held every year on the Saturday of the Columbus Weekend, has become the largest event of the mountain’s non-winter season.
LINCOLN, NH (September 3, 2019) – With brilliant foliage and classic events like White Mountain Oktoberfest, fall is one of the most exciting times of the year at Loon. This year, autumn gets amped up even more with the grand opening of the resort’s new downhill mountain biking trail network.
Open Daily Through Columbus Day With colorful foliage poised to reach the White Mountains in just a few short weeks, now’s the time to visit Loon. The scenic Gondola Skyride, Summit Adventures, and Summit Glacial Caves will be open daily through October 14. The Adventure Center and Aerial Forest Adventure Park will be open weekends through October 14, except September 20–22.
Downhill Mountain Biking | Grand Opening Launch Weekend September 7–8, 2019
Lincoln, N.H. (August 21, 2019) – Loon Mountain Resort is excited to announce the grand opening of its new downhill mountain biking trail network on Saturday, September 7 at 10 a.m.
Boston Bruins Forward Chris Wagner to Drive Pace Car in Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 Massachusetts native Chris Wagner to lead the field to green for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, July 21 at 3:00 p.m. at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
LOUDON, N.H. – On Sunday, July 21, Chris Wagner, forward for the Boston Bruins, will trade the ice for asphalt to take on his new role as the official Toyota Camry pace car driver for the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Wagner will lead NASCAR’s best to the green flag as 40 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers race down the frontstretch to start the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301.
LINCOLN, NH (May 13, 2019) – Loon Mountain Resort’s summer adventures begin – including New Hampshire’s longest scenic Gondola Skyride, Adventure Center, and Aerial Forest Adventure Park – Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27. The resort will be open weekends only through June 16, with daily operations beginning Monday, June 17.
TOP-TO-BOTTOM MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE
With activities from base to summit, Loon is the perfect destination for summer adventure in the White Mountains. New Hampshire’s longest scenic Gondola Skyride transports guests to the summit of Loon Peak, where they can climb an observation tower for spectacular views of the White Mountains, dine at the newly-renovated Summit Café, play 18-holes of disc golf, embark on a self-guided hike, and explore summit glacial caves.
