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To South Peak Owners, from Pat Bahr, General Manager of South Peak Resort

Dear South Peak Resort Owners,

Many thanks to Governor Lynch, Loon management, all contractors and utility company employees who have made such quick progress, working through nights, on repairs this past week. The following is a summary of the current status of area, Loon and South Peak repairs and traffic flow.

Kancamagus Highway opens Sunday in time for the Highland Games and fall foliage!

Concerning Loon International Bridge repairs:

• The temporary pedestrian bridge to Loon from Route 112 is in place. Loon and Mountain Club employees, bicycles and pedestrians will access their property over that bridge starting this weekend.
• The temporary pedestrian bridge will be removed beginning about September 20th with the goal to have it down by October 1st.
• During the first few weeks of October, the 100 foot section of the bridge that collapsed will be removed.
• The temporary, vehicular Acrow bridge will then be constructed with the intent to have it in place by November 18th. This two lane bridge will be used throughout ski season for access to Loon. Removal of this bridge and reconstruction of the permanent bridge to Loon should begin around May 1, 2012.

Traffic flow at South Peak:

• Trucks are being directed over South Peak Road to reduce flow on Crooked Mountain Road. We will upgrade South Peak Road beginning next week to allow all vehicles to use that road during repairs to the 3 sided bridge on Crooked Mountain Road west of Pemi Base Camp.
• Loon is staffing our roads on weekends and peak periods to direct traffic and monitor speed.
• Extra 20 mph signs are posted along Crooked Mountain Road.

Highland Games will occur in same manner as previous years except that two buses for the handicapped will go through South Peak.

Reminders:

• JE Henry trail is closed until repairs are made.
• No parking along South Peak Resort roadsides – towing is being enforced.

We are thankful for such a great working relationship with Loon and we all appreciate your patience and understanding. Please email me if you have any questions and I will respond as soon as possible.

Best Regards,

Pat Bahr
General Manager
South Peak Resort
52A Loon Mountain Road
Lincoln, NH 03251
(603)745-9281(office); (603)745-9266(fax); (603)254-7495(cell)

Herrmann's Lipizzan Stallions

Be prepared to be amazed by Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions from September 9^th-11^th, 2011! Purchase your tickets now for the 90-minute performances which include classical dressage, gorgeous Pas de Trois, and unbelievable Airs Above the Ground. There are shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday, all held at the Kancamagus Recreation Center in Lincoln, NH.

Apple Picking Time

Windy Ridge Orchards Apple Picking
Saturday, September 10, 2011
9am – 1pm

Terramesa is sponsoring a South Peak Resort owner event! Please join us for a fun-filled day of apple picking at Windy Ridge Orchard in North Haverhill, New Hampshire. Just thirty minutes from the South Peak Resort, Windy Ridge is a family-owned farm that hosts a variety of fruits year-round. Throughout the harvest, Windy Ridge offers a total of eighteen different varieties of apples! After viewing Windy Ridge’s harvest schedule, we may have an option to pick up to six varieties: MacIntosh, Honey Crisp, Gala, Cortland, Macoun, and Spencer!

There isn’t an admittance fee for Windy Ridge “pick-your-own”, however, you can purchase the apples by the pound, after being picked. Owners and their guests are responsible for paying for their own fruit and/or merchandise.

This event and its cost are contingent on the number of reservations.
Transportation is not included.

Please RSVP to ehershey@southpeakresort.com by noon, Friday, September 2^nd

Loon Mountain Franconia Notch Bike Tour

Ride Like the Wind!

Terramesa is sponsoring a South Peak Resort owner event! Hop on one of Loon’s shuttles and bus on up to Echo Lake and then travel via bicycle all the way back to Loon Mountain! The 14-mile bike route runs from the Franconia Notch Trail, to Route 3 past the Flume and Clark’s Trading Post, to Connector Road, to Loon’s bicycle path. You may use your own bike, one of South Peak’s (first come first serve), or one from Loon’s fleet. Helmets are mandatory, and are included with both South Peak’s and Loon’s bicycles.

The event and its cost are contingent on the number of reservations.

Sunday, September 11, 2011
9am - approx. 2pm
Please RSVP to ehershey@southpeakresort.com by noon, Friday, September 2^nd

South Peak Resort—“That’s What I Call Living, Aunt Polly!”

South Peak Resort, New Hampshire Optimism, and Pollyanna
One doesn’t wander around the neighboring town of Littleton, New Hampshire long before realizing it was once home to Eleanor H. Porter, author of the classic children’s novel “Pollyanna.” A statue of Pollyanna, arms flung wide, stands in front of the Littleton Library and Littleton hosts “The Official Pollyanna Glad Day” festival every summer.

So who’s Pollyanna anyway?

Pollyanna is the heroine of the classic children’s novel of the same name. The orphan of missionary parents, she was sent to live with her distant and painfully stern Aunt Polly. Though she weathered much difficulty in her young life, Pollyanna managed to find something bright and wonderful in every situation; even when no one else could see her brighter view. As is often the case for orphans (especially in classic literature), great creativity is needed to survive their tragic circumstances. Pollyanna’s choice of perspective and attitude positioned her to see the good in everyone and treat them accordingly. She was zealous and persistent in her efforts, and “BY GOLLY AUNT POLLY” she was charming! In due time even the most miserable resident of Beldingsville, VT welcomed her vision and began to embody her expectations.

Pollyanna was the creation of Eleanor H. Porter, born on December 19, 1868, in Littleton, New Hampshire. Eleanor attended Littleton schools and later went to The New England Conservatory of Music where she studied voice and was part of the Cambridge Choral Society. Her most famous book, Pollyanna, was published in 1913. It topped the best seller list for two years, was translated into 12 languages, and by 1920, had been printed 47 times. Eleanor said of Pollyanna, “My relationship with ‘Pollyanna’ is a very personal one, because Pollyanna got me through my childhood.”

The name Pollyanna is deeply embedded in our culture. Such was the intensity of Pollyanna’s irrepressible optimism that she became known as “The Glad Girl” and “Glad Clubs” sprang up around the country. One could even play the “Glad Game.” Webster and Oxford dictionaries define Pollyanna as a person characterized by irrepressible optimism and a tendency to find good in everything, but popular usage of the term “Pollyannaish” is pejorative and symbolizes someone who is too naïve, blind to reality, and exhibiting excessive optimism. In fact, it’s just not cool to be “Pollyannaish.”

The story of Pollyanna has been filmed several times. Notable adaptations have been a silent version, starring Mary Pickford, and a Walt Disney film released in 1960 starring English actress Hayley Mills in the title role. I remember the vintage Disney version and can still hear the gleeful voice of Hayley Mills commanding those around her to see things her way.

So what does South Peak Resort have to do with Pollyanna?
Consider this quote from Pollyanna:

“Aunt Polly, you haven’t left me any time at all just to-to live…I mean living-doing the things you want to do: playing outdoors, reading (to myself, of course), climbing hills, talking to Mr. Tom in the garden, and Nancy, and finding out all about the houses and the people and everything everywhere all through the perfectly lovely streets I came through yesterday. That’s what I call living, Aunt Polly. Just breathing isn’t living!”
Read Pollyanna

So maybe, just maybe…you are ready to LIVE, too?
South Peak Resorts is a wonderful place to LIVE!
People escape to outdoor adventure, and create family memories here.
Testimonials

South Peak Resort—Ski-In / Ski-Out…a Master-Planned Community on Loon Mountain, New Hampshire

South Peak Resort on Loon Mountain is an exclusive, master-planned ski resort community that offers a private lift to owners for ski-in/ski-out access. South Peak Owners enjoy outdoor adventure, family fun, and escape from hectic city life. South Peak Resort is nestled between the Pemigewasset River and the base of Loon Mountain. Loon Mountain Resort has been ranked No. 1 in New England for access and one of The Top Ten Best East Coast Resorts by SKI Magazine’s 2010 Resort Guide. Loon has invested $20 million in the last 5 years to add additional terrain, uphill capacity, and state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming technology. A beautiful two hour drive from Boston, South Peak is the perfect destination for families looking for a year-round second home getaway.

It feels as if some of Pollyanna’s goodwill and charm…the essence of simplicity and warmth…still lingers here.

Links:

View Littleton Main Street Live
Glad to Be in Littleton
Project Gutenburg has many of Mrs. Porter’s books available for free download or download Pollyanna in audiobook at Librivox.org

Hurricane Irene- Kind to South Peak Resort

Hurricane Irene, as hurricanes go, was kind to South Peak Resort, despite some power outages. The early reports this morning from Pat Bahr, GM at South Peak, reveal that despite wind gusts there were no trees down nor was there damage to any home or building on the property. The Pemi River, on the property's north border, crested at twenty-three feet but is receding quickly. South Peak Resort on Loon Mountain fared well in foul weather. Please refer to this press release from the Town of Lincoln regarding the area and access to South Peak Resort through Cooper Memorial Bridge only.