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Shawnee Peak Gives Back To the Community through Charitable Donations

Shawnee Peak a family ski resort is dedicated to philanthropic giving. To show the community they care, Shawnee Peak is giving back by donating funds and providing complimentary ski and snowboard opportunities to the groups and programs that make an everyday difference in the New England area.

For the 5th year in a row, Shawnee Peak will provide complimentary season passes to all current patients in the Maine Childrens Cancer Program, their families, and to all the social workers in the program based in the Barbara Bush Childrens Hospital at Maine Medical Center in Portland. The MCCP offers outpatient consultation and treatment for children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders.

Shawnee Peak is also offering complimentary season passes to any family affected by Americas continued international and homeland security deployments. New England is full of military installations, and since 2003 Shawnee Peak has issued thousands of free season passes in an effort to thank Americas deployed soldiers, sailors and other military personnel.

Resulting from last years success of involving more kids from inner-city neighborhoods to the sports of skiing and snowboarding, Shawnee Peak hosted a Free Learn to Ski and Snowboard day for the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester. They provided 150 kids from the ages of 8-15 with a full day of activities including free lift tickets, lessons, rental equipment and lunch.

Shawnee Peak also offers fundraising activities on the mountain for Camp Sunshine, Hear me now, and the Red Cross amongst other no-profit groups.

For more information, visit http://www.shawneepeak.com/ or follow the resort on Twitter or Facebook

About Shawnee Peak:
Shawnee Peak is a privately-owned, family ski resort in Maine. In its 74th year of operation, the resort is family-driven, affordable, and provides skiing and riding for all levels and abilities.

Shawnee Peak Introduces an Exciting New Experience for Guests

Shawnee Peak, a beautiful, privately-owned ski resort in Bridgton, Maine, is now offering guests rides in the resort groomer. For an extraordinary value, skiers can book this unique experience with up to three of their friends per ride. There are two different ride options available.

The first has been dubbed First Tracks, and will appeal to any skier who dreams of laying down those first tracks of the day in fresh morning snow. Guests who reserve a seat for this groomer ride will be offered two runs before the lifts open for the day. It only costs sixty dollars to reserve the cab!

The second option is the Moon Groom, a scenic ride in the afternoon. This option is relaxing and enjoyable for guests of all types and ages. Rides will be offered for the low price of twenty dollars per person. The trip takes about an hour, and leaves at four every afternoon.

The passenger cab has proven to be extremely popular with avid skiers and people who are interested in groomers themselves, says Marketing Director Rachael Wilkinson.

About Shawnee Peak:
Shawnee Peak is a privately-owned, family ski resort in Maine. In its 74th year of operation, the resort is family-driven, affordable, and provides skiing and riding for all levels and abilities. Visit the website at http://www.shawneepeak.com.

Shawnee Peak Ski Resort Opens December 17; Celebrating 74 Years in Operation

Shawnee Peak ski resort, located in Bridgton, Maine, opens for the 2011/12 ski season on December 17. The resort will have two lifts and up to four trails open, skiing and riding will be offered at a discounted price.

Following the resort’s opening weekend, Shawnee Peaks popular Monday Night Madness is scheduled to begin on Monday, December 19. With this program skiers and snowboarders can enjoy night skiing from 4pm – 9pm for only $13. Shawnee Peak is home to the most night skiing in Northern New England; when conditions permit, up to 19 trails are available for well-lit night skiing.

We are excited to begin our 74th year of operation, said Rachael Wilkinson, Shawnee Peaks marketing director. We are ready for another great season.

Skiers should continue to check in with the resort regarding their hours of operation and open terrain.

About Shawnee Peak:
Shawnee Peak is a privately-owned, family ski resort in Maine. The resort is family-driven, affordable, and provides skiing and riding for all levels and abilities. For more information, visit shawneepeak.com or follow the resort on Twitter @ShawneePeakME.

Shawnee Peak Presents Racing with the Moon, a Nine Week Race Series for Riders and Skiers of All Abilities

Teams of 4 to 7 skiers or snowboarders will compete at night on either Wednesdays or Thursdays for 9 weeks. The race starts on January 4th and 5th, 2012, for as little as $85 per person.

Shawnee Peak will host Racing with the Moon, a nine week race series taking place early evening, starting on January 4th and 5th. Teams of 4 to 7 skiers will compete on Wednesday or Thursday nights for 9 weeks. Each week the top four race times of each team count towards the competition.The race welcomes riders and skiers of all abilities, and registration costs as little as $85.00 per person. Competitors must be 21 or older.

In addition to the race, Shawnee Peak will host an awards dinner at the end of the series, as well as hosting weekly entertainment during each night of the race, complete with prizes from sponsors, drink specials and food deals.

Shawnee Peak is working toward an opening date of December 17th. They will be firing up the snowmaking as soon as a cold weather pattern settles in. For more information on Racing with the Moon, including racing guidelines and fees, please click here.

About Shawnee Peak:
Shawnee Peak is a privately-owned, family ski resort in Maine. In its 74th year of operation, the resort is family-driven, affordable, and provides skiing and riding for all levels and abilities. Shawnee Peaks mountain is recognized as a Mountain of Distinction. Along with 17 other independent ski resorts in the Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern United States and Canada, they all work together to enhance the skiing experience. For more information, visit http://www.shawneepeak.com/ or follow the resort on Twitter @ShawneePeakME.

Shawnee Peak Adds New Snow Makers, Ski Equipment for the 2011-2012 Season

No one can guarantee it will snow on any given day. But now when nature disappoints, workers at Shawnee Peak can get to work making their own. The ski resort has recently added to their extensive array of equipment with snow guns, skis, snowboards, helmets and boots.

The two new HKD Super Crystal Fan Guns oscillate 300 degrees, have the capacity to convert 250 gallons of water/min into snow and throw snow 150 feet.

Additions to their rental gear stock include 100 Elan Rocker skis, 75 Dalbello ski boots, 75 Burton snowboards, 100 Burton boots and 60 helmets.

About Shawnee Peak:
Shawnee Peak is a privately-owned, family ski resort in Maine. In its 74th year of operation, the resort is family-driven, affordable, and provides skiing and riding for all levels and abilities. Shawnee Peak’s mountain is recognized as a Mountain of Distinction. Along with 17 other independent ski resorts in the Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern United States and Canada, they all work together to enhance the skiing experience. For more information, visit http://www.shawneepeak.com/ or follow the resort on Twitter @ShawneePeakME.

Shawnee Peak Announces Plans for a Wilderness Cabin

Bridgton, ME (PRWEB) September 29, 2011

Visitors to Shawnee Peak will soon have another lodging option to choose from. The resort recently announced plans to build new wilderness cabins. The first cabin will be complete and available for rent this winter.

The four season cabin will feature a farmer’s porch offering stunning views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Mountains.Outdoor adventure and snow shoe access will be right at the front door during winter. Watch the leaves changing colors in the fall. Hike, pick blueberries or enjoy the beauty of summer outdoors in Maine – the cabin is sure to be a fun destination year round. The new cabin will sleep up to four, includes basic amenities and an outdoor fire pit.

Pleasant Mountain is already home to a mountain top yurt, which combines a rustic, back to nature feel with basic amenities. A round, fabric structure, the yurt is the perfect way to enjoy, and respect, the mountain. Built from Certified Sustainable Forestry wood, it also sleeps four, in two bunk beds and includes cookware and access to a fire pit.

Winter guests can utilize the ski lift during hours of operation to reach accommodation up on Pleasant Mountain. Or they can hike in to experience a true wilderness adventure.

About Shawnee Peak
Shawnee Peak remains the best destination in New England for nighttime skiing, with more after-dark skiing that anywhere else in the region. With a focus on affordability, they work hard to ensure their prices stay reasonable, allowing as many families as possible enjoy a ski vacation. Families can choose from a variety of accommodation types to suit their needs, from condominiums or guesthouses, to cabins or yurts. Shawnee Peak also offers wedding packages and real estate investment opportunities.

Shawnee Peak Hires Rachael Wilkinson as Marketing Director

Bridgton, ME (PRWEB) September 01, 2011

Shawnee Peak, a family ski resort located in Bridgton, Maine, announces the recent hire of its new Marketing Director, Rachael Wilkinson. In her new position, Wilkinson will lead the strategic and day-to-day marketing operations of the ski resort.

Prior to Shawnee Peak, Rachael was Director of Client Services at Glen Group where she was responsible for many of the agencies larger clients. With over eight years of experience and having worked with clients diverse in scope and size, including Pearl Izumi, Cannon Mountain, and Settlers’ Green Outlet Village, Wilkinson’s knowledge base is well suited to her new role. Her skills will be put to use as a she injects new life into an already successful marketing campaign for the resort.

Rachael is a native of New Zealand and graduated from the University of Otago. Concerning the new position, Wilkinson says, "I'm excited to join the Shawnee Peak team, and I am looking forward to implementing new ideas to grow and promote the resort. Working at Shawnee Peak, a mountain I've skied for many years, seems too good to be true.”

The mountain at Shawnee Peak is recognized as a Mountain of Distinction; it is a group of 17 independent ski resorts in the Notheastern, Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern United States, and Canada that work together to enhance a family’s skiing experience. As a seasons pass holder, a customer is entitled to a 50 percent discount off mid-week tickets and $15 off on Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday periods at Shawnee Peak’s sister resorts, including Jay Peak and Okemo in Vermont, Wachusett and Jiminy Peak in Massachusetts, Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire, and Ski Windham in New York.

In addition to skiing and the recent addition of mountain yurts, Shawnee Peak also hosts special events such as wedding ceremonies and receptions. It notifies customers of real estate options in the resort area and offer lodging at the Shawnee Peak House or East Slope Condos.

For more information, visit http://www.shawneepeak.com/ or follow the resort on Twitter @ShawneePeakME.

About Shawnee Peak:

Shawnee Peak Introduces Pleasant Mountain Yurts

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, Maine will offer year-round accommodations in Pleasant Mountain Yurts - a new mountaintop lodging option. A more luxurious alternative to traditional tent camping, Yurts give campers a sturdier, warmer, dryer experience, while allowing campers to experience the great outdoors and stunning views of Mt Washington!

Ultimately, there are plans for three individual yurts, which will be placed along the Sunset Blvd Ski Trail. Two of the yurts will sleep 6 people, 1 yurt will sleep 2. Planned pricing will be $125/night plus tax for double occupancy plus $10/night/person extra.

"This is a wonderful lodging option for folks who love the camping experience, but don't want to set up an entire camping site," said Ed Rock, General Manager and VP of Shawnee Peak. "Because all the yurts will face west, the views of Mt Washington and the Presidential Range will be stunning. Imagine enjoying your evening meal with the sun setting over Mt Washington. It will be incredible!"

Summer yurt stays will include swimming and canoeing in Moose Pond from Shawnee Peak's private dock and float. In winter, skiers and riders can stay in a yurt and have early-morning access to the slopes!

All stays will feature incredible panoramic views of the Presidential Mountain Range (including Mt Washington!), basic furnishings (dining and bed futons w/cushions), cookware, plates, utensils, firepits and bottled water for cooking and cleaning.

Summer guests should be prepared to hike to the yurt site (approx 1 hour hike uphill) and back down to the Main Parking area at the bottom of the Mountain. Winter guests will take the lift and ski down.  All guests will provide their own food and sleeping bags (futon sleep cushions are in the yurt).

About the yurts:

All of the wood components used to build Pleasant Mountain Yurts are CSF (Certified Sustainable Forestry), hand-selected, finely sanded, and finished with an oil preservative to ensure lasting durability.

Shawnee Peak Conserves Land and Rare Woodland

Perched above Shawnee Peak's Sunset Blvd Trail is the North Peak of Pleasant Mountain. This peak is home to one of the best examples of a rare and unique Red Pine Woodland found only at remote and scattered mountain top sites throughout Maine and New England. Shawnee Peak is committed to preserving the 27 acre woodland (and the rare grass also found at this site). In addition, Shawnee Peak has conserved 61 acres of land just beyond the East Area with its partner Loon Echo Land Trust. This property is now under permanent conservation and hosts the popular Pleasant Mountain hiking trail network and Needle's Eye waterfall and gorge.

What's New(s) for 2010-11 Ski Season!

Shawnee Peak Ski Area is investing more than $1 million this summer into incredible capital improvements, which are sure to enhance the skiing experience of every winter visitor!

• New Summit Express - Faster, bigger, more modern. The Summit Express will get you to the top of the mountain faster than you ever thought possible! A faster lift means more runs per day! Chairs are larger than the old triple, giving you and your riding partners more elbow room and a more comfortable ride.
• Maine's First Conveyor Loading System - Step on the moving conveyor and the chairlift whisks you up and off! Decreases stops and starts by 50%, making the chair run faster and more efficiently.
• Snowmaking on Sunset Blvd - New last year, Sunset Blvd provided skiing and riding from the top of the mountain for lower intermediates and beginners.  Snowmaking will allow this popular trail to open earlier and close later in the season.
• Additional air compressor - Shawnee Peak acquired a new air compressor for snowmaking operations, which means more late-season snowmaking capabilities when needed.

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Shawnee Peak Announces Shawnee Sessions Crew

What:
An Eight Session Program for ages 9-13. This All Mountain skiing experience will utilize all that Shawnee Peak has to offer in a freeride format.

Sessions will include Trees, Bumps, Park, Pipe, and Powder.

When:
Saturday Mornings 9:30-12:30
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 20, 27

Coaches:
Andy Kemmuer 15 year veteran instructor, Ski Magazine top 100 instructors in 2004.

Josh Harrington Shawnee Peak Marketing and Sales, graduate of UMF ski industries program.

Cost:
$350 for season pass holders.
$550 including junior ticket.

For more info and to sign up your child:
Call Brandon at 207-647-8444 ext. 26
or e-mail brandon@shawneepeak.com