Ever Wonder What Happens at Ski Resorts During the Summer?

bdovidio — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:28:00 GMT

Summer Fun in the Mud

The snow may be melted, but there is still plenty of action at Gunstock Mountain Resort, at least there will be on August 9. That is the date for the third annual Mud Hog Race, an event with the tagline, “Run Hard. Ride Hard. Finish Dirty.” That pretty much sums it up, too.

All Mud Hog competitors will be racing together with a partner. Teams will begin together, with one teammate on a bike and the other on foot. They will only see their partner when they pass them between obstacles, at the start and finish, and especially in the mud pit. The course will consist of 5-6 miles, with 4 obstacles at exchange points. When the biker reaches the obstacle (hopefully before the runner), they will leave the bike, complete the obstacle and continue on foot. When the runner reaches the obstacle, they will complete it and pick up the bike (left by their partner). Each competitor will need to complete the obstacle prior to returning to the course. Last year's obstacles included tires, a slip and slide and a balance beam among others.

The course will finish with the 60ft Mud Hog mud pit! Racers will need to wait for their partner before entering the mud pit. Competitors will have to dig and crawl their way through the pit with their partner, and sprint to the finish. Racers will have to finish within seconds of each other to have a time recorded. There are six different racing categories that participants may enter.

Following the race, competitors are invited to an open BBQ, all part of the race entry fee. Racers must be at least 18 years of age to compete in the main event. Mud Hog Race sponsor brewery, Boston Beer Company will be serving up cold beer after the race for anyone in the race.

“Last year we more than doubled the number of participants from the first year,” said event organizer and founder, Matt Hartman. “I think we are on course to do the same this year. This is really a unique event that is incredibly fun. Last year, we even had some participants from the west coast who happened to be vacationing and saw an article about the race,” he said.

The main event begins at 11:00am on race day. Proceeds benefit Breathe New Hampshire. For more information or to register, visit www.mudhograce.com or www.breathenh.org/mudhog.

Nonprofit Can Help Families Enjoy New England Outings at a Discount

bdovidio — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:49:00 GMT

Bedford, NH, January 12, 2009 – we’ve celebrated the New Year, stashed away the holiday lights and decorations, made our resolutions, and are now settling into a long New Hampshire winter routine. Perhaps some are already experiencing some cabin fever. Let a statewide non-profit organization, Breathe New Hampshire; come to your rescue with the 2009 Fun Pass.

The Fun Pass is exactly what it sounds like. It is a book of discount coupons to over 100 New England attractions, including 13 New Hampshire ski resorts, including Loon Mountain, Wildcat, Gunstock and Cranmore.

For only $25, the Fun Pass offers savings of over $1,000 at over 100 attractions. Attractions like Story Land, Canobie Lake Park and Strawberry Banke Museum in Portsmouth are included. In most instances the coupon offers free admission to a child 12 years-old and under, with a paying adult ticket purchase.

Some new attractions have been added this year, like Liquid Planet Water Park, Boston Duck Tours, and the Currier Museum of Art. For a complete list of attractions you can visit Breathe New Hampshire’s website at www.breathenh.org.

In addition to saving yourself some money, you are doing a good deed through your purchase. Proceeds from your purchase help support school based tobacco prevention and asthma education programs offered by Breathe New Hampshire. The organization has been helping New Hampshire residents since 1916 by providing services, education, and advocacy efforts around matters that affect breathing, from tuberculosis to asthma.

You can place an order in one of 3 ways:

· On-line: www.breathenh.org

· By phone: 800-835-8647 or 603- 669-2411

· By mail: Breathe New Hampshire, 9 Cedarwood Drive, Unit 12, Bedford, NH 03110

“We saved lots of money with our 2008 pass - enough money to pay for the cost of the books several times over. Remember to purchase one book per child since most discounts are “one child free with purchase of adult ticket,” said one happy customer.

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Ever Wonder What Happens at Ski Resorts During the Summer?

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