SITZMARK COUNTRY CLUB
2009 MOUNT SNOW VERMONT SUMMER EVENT SCHEDULE:
05/30/2009 - 05/31/2009 : Mount Snow Mountain Bike Series #1 - Downhill
We kick off the summer of mountain bike action with our first of seven weekends of racing. Our first weekend features downhill racing action. Our downhill series this year will feature four races at Mount Snow and two at our sister resort in New Hampshire - Attitash.
This year look for the same great racing off Mount Snow's Canyon Express Quad and some new mini-events within our Downhill Series including Super-D's, Dual Slalom, and other fun events. Our first event of the season usually features ton of mud!!! Make sure you bring many, many tear offs.
Registration takes place Saturday or save yourself some time and money by registering online below. If you register at least 10 days prior to the event you'll save yourself $10.
Pro cash purse. Amateur sponsor prizes. Videos, photos, and updates on a brand new website.
Sponsors include: e.thirteen, Northwave, Dakine, Fox Racing Shox, Giro, Kenda, Bustedspoke.com, Sponsorhouse.com, Camelbak, Mountain Dew, and more.
Registration for the upcoming season will be available by the end of March. No price increases from 2008!
Mount Snow Mountain Bike Series Dates & Disciplines:
May 30-31 - Welcome Back BBQ & Downhill #1
June 20-21 - Super-D & Downhill #2
July 25-26 - Hill Climb, Cyclocross, & Cross Country
August 7-9 - THE MOUNT SNOW MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL:
The Kenda Cup/US Cup East PRO XTC presented by Sho-Air
Mount Snow DH Series #4, Dual Slalom, Super D, and Trek Women's Triathalon
Sept. 19-20 - Super D & Crosstown Cross Country
Oct. 3-4 - Super D, Dual Slalom & Downhill Finals
Gravity East DH & DS Event
End of Season Awards
Register Now!!!
06/20/2009 - 06/21/2009 : Mount Snow Mountain Bike Series #2
Stop #2 of our six race downhill series and our first Super D of the year. Registration as always is open all day Saturday for our downhill racers but this year we are adding a fun Super D to Saturday afternoon's activities. Register in the morning and take a crack at this cross over of Cross Country & Downhill.
Registration is now available. Click the link below to register today. Those who register early will save $10 off registration fees.
Regiser NOW!
07/25/2009 - 07/26/2009 : Mount Snow Mountain Bike Series #3
After two gravity fed events we switch gears and take on some endurance racing within our summer event series. This weekend Mount Snow and the Root 66 Race Series team up for a weekend of Hill Climbs, Cross Country, and new to Mount Snow a cyclocross!
08/07/2009 - 08/09/2009 : THE MOUNT SNOW MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL
The Mount Snow Mountain Bike Festival weekend features the following events and activities:
Mount Snow Mountain Bike Series #4 featuring
Friday & Saturday Amateur Cross Country & Super D Events
Saturday Night - Dual Slalom & Concert on Mixing Bowl
Sunday - Downhill Series #3
Saturday: The US/Kenda Cup East PROXCT presented by Sho-Air
Sunday: The Trek Womens Triathlon Series
Lodging pacakges will be available soon!
08/08/2009 : The US KENDA CUP EAST
The U.S. Cup is a comprehensive thirteen round series created to establish top amateur and regional pro XC champions on both the West and East coast. A final "shoot out" unification round in Las Vegas will pit Kenda Cup West/East champions plus top amateur riders against one another for ultimate bragging rights and a U.S. Cup Series unification title. In addition amateur racers will have the chance to see the world's top male and female cross country Pro rider's slug it out for the coveted Pro XCT number one plate at select Kenda Cup West and Kenda Cup East.
Mount Snow's stop - THE SNOW SHOOTOUT will feature as always one of the most grueling stops along the circuit as riders will have to endure the infamous 5-mile cloverleaf course. Mount Snow's course is synonomous with rocks, roots, and New England mud. The four mile south loop is comprised of 2.5 miles of climbing and then a 1 mile downhill single track descent.
Running in conjunction with the U.S. Cup series, is USA Cycling's Pro XCT tour presented by Sho-Air. These seven U.C.I. rated events (three on the west and three on the east) with the finale in Las Vegas offer pro riders valuable points as they press on towards landing a spot on their country's MTB team for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The Pro XCT will also test the world's fastest male and female pro cross country riders as they vie for Pro XCT number one plate, with the finale taking place in Las Vegas.
Registration information will be available soon.
08/09/2009 : Trek Women's Triathlon Series
A new event to the Mount Snow region the Trek Women's Triathlon Series is a sprint triathlon that will take place in the Mount Snow Valley.
This womens only event will challenge the ladies in swimming, a 12-mile bike ride, and then a 3 mile run to crown winners in a number of divisions and categories.
Visit the Trek Women's Triathlon Site
08/21/2009 - 08/23/2009 : Vermont Blues Festival
The first ever Vermont Blues Festival rolls into Mount Snow for three days of world class blues and soul! The Green Mountains and the beautiful vibrant green colors of summer will provide a unique backdrop for these amazing artists.
Our huge 100' x 60' event tent will provide an intimate setting in the base area while the main stage, set up at the base of Standard ski trail, is a a natural amphitheater that will make for some amazing acoustic music.
The Blues Festival will also feature New England artisans and craft vendors, BBQ's, beer, and more.
THE LINE UP:
FRIDAY NIGHT - UNDER THE EVENT TENT
7-9PM Soul Food Buffet
8-9PM SAMUEL JAMES
9:30-10:30PM STUDEBAKER JOHN
11-12:15PM MISSISSIPPI HEAT
SATURDAY
1-2:30PM JOHNNY RAWLS - MAIN STAGE
2:45-4:15PM WALLACE COLEMAN - TENT STAGE
4:30-6PM SHEMEKIA COPELAND - MAIN STAGE
6:15-7:45PM LIL ED AND THE BLUES IMPERIALS
8PM-9:30PM ELVIN BISHOP
SUNDAY
12-1:30PM LIL DAVE THOMPSON - MAIN STAGE
1:45-3:15PM GUY DAVIS - TENT STAGE
3:30-5PM MAGIC SLIM AND THE TEARDROPS - MAIN STAGE
5:15-6:45PM ROSIE LEDET & THE ZYDECO PLAYBOYS - TENT STAGE
7-8:30PM MAVIS STAPLES - MAIN STAGE
Acts and times subject to change.
Tickets:
Advanced Tickets(available soon):
Adults One Day - $30
Friday Night Only Advance - $30 (includes buffet dinner)
2-Day Ticket - $50
3-Day Ticket - $70
VIP Package- $399
Advance Kids- $7
On-Site Ticket Sales:
Friday night- $30 (does not include buffet)
One Day: $35 Adult, $10 Child
Two Day: n/a
Three Day: n/a
09/05/2009 - 09/06/2009 : The 15th Annual Mount Snow Brewers Festival
Our annual tribute to summer and it's finest exlir - beer! The Mount Snow Brewers Festival has become infamous with great beer, great music, huge crowds, and good times. This year will be no different as we expect to host well over 20 breweries.
All paid 21+ adult entries receive a one of a kind sovenir pint glass and a free beer on Mount Snow. Tokens can be purchased for $2 after that and are good for an 8 oz sample of well over 60 different kinds of brews including stouts, ales, hefenweizens, porters, and for you non-beer lovers cider.
This year look for a bigger venue, some new food options, and vendors carrying a variety of beer slogan t-shirts and other products.
Breweries in attendance have included: Magic Hat, Long Trail, Harpoon, Allagash, North Coast, Berkshire Brewing Company, Smuttynose, Rock Art, Trout River, Stone, Madison Brewing Company, McNeils, Pittsfield Brewing, Elm City, Red Hook, Anheuser-Busch, Sam Adams, and many, many more.
Lodging packages, admission fees, hours of operation and musical acts will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more details about our infamous festival.
09/19/2009 - 09/20/2009 : Mount Snow Mountain Bike Series #5 - Super D & Cross Country.
Again we team up with the Root 66 folks for a weekend race event. Saturday we'll host a fun filled Super D Race on the Mountain but on Sunday we'll change things up and host our first ever race in the single track area known as Crosstown. This area located near our Golf Course features 8 miles of single track trails that wind there way around the forest and our golf course.
As the race approaches look for more details on this first time ever event.
10/03/2009 - 10/04/2009 : Mount Snow Mountain Bike Series - Super-D, Dual Slalom & DH Finals
After a summer of mountain bike action the Mount Snow Mountain Bike Series will come to a close with our final stop of the downhill series. Our final event of the year is also a stop on the Gravity East Downhill and Dual Slalom Calendar.
This weekend we'll also have a Super D event on Saturday followed by a Dual Slalom Saturday night. At the Dual Slalom we invite you all to bring your grills and BBQ with us as we enjoy some fun racing action.
We’ll crown weekend winners as well as our series winners in this end of season weekend complete with a huge awards party featuring a gigantic number plate raffle, food and drink.
For our final race of the 2009 season we will be awarding individual race awards as well as the overall series champions. Series champions will receive a huge shwag bag a custom hoodie and a Series Champion Trophy. Our bib raffle will be bigger than ever before with tons of prizes from our sponsors we've been holding back on…
10/10/2009 - 10/11/2009 : 12th Annual Oktoberfest
Our 12th annual fall festival & celebration of German Music, Beer, Food & Games. This fun family event features kids activities including face painting, pumpkin painting, arts & crafts, a hay pile and the infamous "schnitzel toss."
Adults have games too including the Keg Toss, Horseshoe Tournament, Stein Holding and new this year the one man saw!
The Apple Sling Shot will also return!
Again our favorite New England Breweries will be back with their fall line ups to accompany the German Style beers.
All 21+ adult admission receive a sovenir pint glass and a free drink on Mount Snow.
Hours of operation, schedule, admission fees, and more details to be announced soon.
10/10/2009 - 10/11/2009 : 35th Annual Harvest Art & Craft Show
Our annual art & craft show has been a staple at Mount Snow for 35 years and it's a great way to get a head start on your holiday shopping. Crafters and Artisans from across New England are set up in our base lodge featuring everything from honey products to fine art to unique gifts to fudge.
For more information or to become a vendor contact Marketing & Event Operations Director - Greg Fisher - gfisher@mountsnow.com
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Lift Tickets
Weekend/Holiday Weekday
Full Day 1/2 Day Full Day 1/2 Day
Adult $72 $54 $63 $47
Junior $48 $36 $42 $32
Senior $48 $36 $42 $32
*Note: 1/2 day starts at 12:00
Visit www.mountsnow.com for multi-day lift ticket pricing and group rates, ski school, season passes and lodging packages.
Season Passes
Season passes are on sale all season in the Clocktower building, on the mountsnow.com web site or by calling 800-956-SNOW.
Rental Gear
Adult Junior Senior
Ski Package $36 $26 $26
Snowboard Package $36 $26 $26
Visit www.mountsnow.com for group rates and special ski school packages.
Lessons & Instruction
SKIER AND SNOWBOARDER PROGRAMS
Mount Snow Ski and Snowboard School features its own facilitiy with learning terrain and lifts. Other programs include Cub Camp, for 3-year-olds; Snow Camp for ages 4-6; and Mountain Camp/Riders for ages 7-14. Group and private clinics are available for adults of all abilities, from beginners through advanced skiers and riders.
Snowboarding
The Gut: a 460-foot-long, 18-foot-high competition superpipe
Un Blanco Gulch: The East’s original snowboard park, doubled in size in 2006-07.
Grommet: A specially designed park with smaller features
Jiblet: Mini-park in base area that has lights and sound systems for evening use.
Vermonster: New lift-serviced, terrain park on Fairway trail in Carinthia area.
Au Natural: Terrain park on former Rusty Nail trail at Carinthia, only open with natural snow.
Recent Improvements
Mount Snow begins the 2007-08 ski and snowboard season under the new ownership of Peak Resorts, who have invested over $6 million in mountain operations and facilities for this winter. This include the purchase of 101 energy-efficient snowmaking fan guns, which gives the resort the capability to open earlier with more terrain, and recover more quickly from temperature fluctuations during the season.
Dining
Main Base Lodge: Market Place; Tony's Pizza; Cuzzin's Bar & Grill; Fresh Tracks Coffee House; Just Burritos; WaffleHaus; Midstation Bar; Timber House Bar & Grill
Sundance: Sundance Cafeteria, The Coop Bar
Carinthia: Carinthia cafeteria & bar; Waffle Haus
Top of the Mountain: Summit Lodge and Double Diamond Bar
Grand Summit Hotel: Harriman's Restaurant; Grand Country Deli & Store; Snow Barn
Mount Snow Valley DIning: The Mount Snow Valley features dozens of restaurants offering pizza to gourmet meals and everything in between.
Nightlife
Cuzzins Bar & Grill
Located in the Main Base Lodge, Cuzzins serves sandwiches, salads, burgers, soups, nachos, wings, fries, onion rings and other specials. Cuzzins Bar, with its large picture windows that look right out on the slopes, offers drink specialties, beer, wine and live entertainment. Open for lunch and apres-ski daily.
Snow Barn
Located on the edge of Snow Lake at the junction of the South Access Road and Handle Road, the Snow Barn serves the best pizza in the Valley! It’s also the spot for apres-ski and late-night entertainment with live bands or a DJ, pool table and games. For take-out pizza, call 464-1100 x4693.
Local Lodging
Mount Snow owns and operates the 200-room Grand Summit Resort Hotel and Conference Center and the 100-room Snow Lake Lodge and also manages several condominium complexes within the base area. Within the Mount Snow Valley, guests will find a variety of accommodations, from Vermont country inns to ski lodges and motels. The Mount Snow Valley bed base includes approximately 10,000 beds.
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