Fantastic skiing and riding conditions this week at Loon!

Join us for our season opening owner event on Thursday, December 30th (3:30 pm - 6:30 pm) Après Ski gathering at South Peak’s real estate information office (next to Loon’s gondola). Family and friends welcome as we celebrate our 2010 accomplishments and share our 2011 upcoming developments.

OWNER SHUTTLE BUS INFORMATION

2010-2011 Season

Shuttle Bus service starts Friday, December 17^th,2010 – March 27^th, 2011

Bus pick-up for South Peak homeowners and Riverside Terrace condominium owners will operate on an “on call” basis only – the same as last year. Condo owners will be picked up/dropped off at the edge of Crooked Mountain Road. Homeowners will be picked up/dropped off at the end of their driveway. Drop off points will be at the Pemi Base Camp, the Octagon Lodge and the Governor’s Lodge. Owners will need to contact the bus driver at least 15 minutes

prior to pick up at 603.348.7520.

SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

Weekdays: 8:30AM – ending at 4:30PM

Weekends & Holidays: 7:30AM – ending at 5:00PM

THE WARMING HUT

The opening of South Peak Resort Owner’s Warming Hut will open Saturday, December 18^th 2010. The Warming Hut will be open through the ski season:

Saturdays & Sundays from 10AM – 2PM

Christmas Vacation Week 12/27 – 12/31 from 10:00AM – 3:00PM

MA February Vacation Week 2/21 – 2/25 from 10:00AM – 3:00PM

Reminders & Suggestions

To avoid freeze-ups (and per the CC&R condo docs) make sure your thermostat is set no lower than 55 degrees.

Remember to visit our owners blog (save it in ‘my favorites’ or sign up on the blog to receive it automatically!) for general South Peak information, updates and reminders

www.spresort.blogspot.com

Save the Date! Winterfest Owner’s Event is Saturday, January 22, 2011 (details will follow)

You may want to call ahead prior to visiting the office to make sure someone will be here to assist you as we are frequently out on property. The South Peak Office is located in the far end of the Loon parking area near the Octagon Lodge & Gondola: (603)745-9281

General Manager – Pat Bahr – pbahr@southpeakresort.com

Owner Services Coordinator – Erin Hershey – ehershey@southpeakresort.com

For After Hours Maintenance Emergencies, Contact:

Harvard Management at (888) 840-1777

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ski season begins with Loon Mountain opening today! Note the following local area events:


Beginning Friday, November 26th - Polar Express takes you on a journey to the North Pole. Check out http://www.lincolnwoodstock.com/ for tickets and availability.


November 27th - Cease & Desist Ski and Ride Rail Jam at Loon Mountain http://www.loonmtn.com/


December 4th - Burton Demo at Loon Mountain


South Peak Resort Shuttle Bus - begins service to owners starting

Friday, December 17th
Hours of Shuttle Operation:
weekdays 8:330am - 4:30 pm
weekends & holidays 7:30 am - 5pm

Owners will be provided with details & direct shuttle bus phone number to call for pick up/drop off. The bus will service Pemi Base Camp, Octagon Lodge & Governor's Lodge


The South Peak Owner's Warming Hut will open for the season Friday December 17th and will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am - 2 pm throughout the ski season. Ski in and warm up with hot beverages!...


Have a great Thanksgiving holiday!

On this Veterans Day 2010, we honor the millions of men and women who have served or are serving in our nations' armed forces. We are grateful at South Peak for the ability to enjoy another beautiful day in the White Mountains.

We are excited to be participating in the 2010 Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo! Stop by and visit Bob or Kirk at the Expo in its new location at Seaport World Trade Center - today through Sunday.

South Peak Resort booth at the Expo

For more information, check out http://www.bewisports.com/expos/boston

Here at South Peak, the lift towers are up and you can see it crossing over Crooked Mountain Road by the Pemi Base Camp!

view from above Lincoln Express Quad

Enjoy the rest of the week!

Update on the New Lift

Greetings from the cool and crisp White Mountains. As you can see from the pictures below the unloading area near the Pemi Base Camp is taking shape! Ski in/Ski out for many owners is right around the corner.......

New Drive Terminal is up at the unloading area near Pemi Base Camp

The Loading Area at South Peak Road

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Area Happenings this week:

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Friday, Oct. 29- Annual Jack O'Lantern Fun Run 5:00-6:30pm. Run for the health of it! Starts at Village Shops in Lincoln. Call 603-745-2586 x 5280 or visit www.lincolnwoodstock.com for details.

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Halloween Sunday, Oct. 31 - Trick or Treating in Lincoln 5-7pm. Church St., Maple St., and School Street will be closed for trick or treating. The library will also hold an open house from 5-7pm.

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Sunday, Oct. 31- Annual Halloween Party at the Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery. Spooky fun and costume prizes! Starts at 9pm. Music by the Hot Tamales.

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Owner Reminders:

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It's that time of year when the cold comes to the mountains! Although the highs this week range from high 40's to 50's the low temps are forcasted to be in the low to mid 30's. Remember to check your thermostats (and batteries) and make sure your heat is set to 55 degrees (per CC&R's for condos). If you need assistance with heat turn-ups, feel free to contact Property Manager Linda Matheson lmatheson@harvardmanagement.com Harvard Management will provide this service for a nominal fee.

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Have a great week.....

New Lift Update

The new homeowner lift site work progresses near the unloading area. They are moving along on both ends and it will be ready this ski season!
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As the spectacular foliage in the mountains winds down, this is the last weekend the gondola will be open at Loon. They close October 17th until ski season. Visit www.loonmtn.com for the latest information on NH's first BEAST snow grooming machine.
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Saturday, October 16th - Join the Wicked Witches of Woodstock (if you dare!) and the annual Haunted Hayride. 7-9:30 pm at the lower Woodstock Fire Station. visit www.lincolnwoodstock.com for more details.
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Have a great weekend!...

MORE PROGRESS WITH THE LIFT!

As we are upon peak foliage here in the mountains, more progress is being made with our South Peak owner lift. How exciting!....

Our Annual South Peak Resort Owners' Harvest Celebration was last weekend. It was a big success and a lot of fun! Some opted for the Parade of Homes tour earlier in the day - along with a presentation of our new phase 2 homesite release, the tour also provided visits to some South Peak homes and condos. It was a great way to meet owners & friends and see the quality and craftsmanship of the approved builders.

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Tony's Italian Grille provided the amazing dinner and appetizers for our evening social. ASCAP award winning singer/songwriter Bruce Marshall was our evening music and also back by popular demand was The Mo Show with his creative and fun balloon twisting!

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Check out what's happening in the Loon area this Columbus Day weekend:

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Saturday & Sunday October 9 & 10

15th Annual Lincoln Fall Craft Festival- The Village Shops in Lincoln. Visit artisan booths including jewelry, watercolors, photography and chainsaw sculptures. For more info: www.lincolnwoodstock.com

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Saturday & Sunday October 9 & 10

Oktoberfest at Loon- German music, German food & German beer! 12-5pm- Alpiner Oom-Pah Band. 3pm- Stein Holding Contest. Event is free- food & beer is a la carte. Visit www.loonmtn.com for more information.

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Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!....

Progress with the New Lift!

Greetings from the colorful White Mountains. Take a look below at the exciting progress being made for our Homeowner lift- ready for this ski season!

The unloading area near the Pemi Base Camp

jLoading area on South Peak Road

Friendly reminders:

*Please be aware of construction in and around the South Peak community at this time and look for detour signage.

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*When visiting the JE Henry nature trail, please be respectful of homeowner properties that are nearby and remember to stay on the trail.

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*This weekend is the Nor'Easter at Loon- Sept 24-26th. A three-day festival combining outdoor sports, conservation and music. Visit www.loonmtn.com for more details.

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*The South Peak Owners' Harvest Celebration is Saturday, October 2nd. You will be receiving an email with more information and RSVP details. Hope to see you there!

Have a great week...

The New Homeowner Lift is going in!

We wanted to share the exciting news and pictures! Site work started on the new South Peak Homeowner Chairlift that will be operational this ski season. This lift is at the base of South Peak Road (near Yellow Birch Circle) and goes to the Pemi Base Camp allowing ski in/ski out capabilities for many South Peak owners. We will keep you updated on the progress..

The Scottish Highland Games are this weekend, Friday Sept 17 through Sept. 19th. This amazing event at Loon Mountain hosts over 60 clans and societies, Massed bands, Sheepdog Trials, Celtic World Music, Fiddle Championships, Scottish Athletics, Highland Dance competitions and more. For details and tickets, please visit http://www.nhscot.org/. Free admission for children under 12 yrs.

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South Peak owners visiting their homes will need an access pass for their vehicles. If you have not requested a pass in advance, you may stop by our new South Peak Sales Center at the entrance to South Peak on main street and pick one up. The Sales Center will be open 9-5 Friday & Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. Please note that the main South Peak Office at Loon (near the gondola) will be closed this weekend. Owners who rent their residence during this time will need to provide passes to guest/renters or make arrangements with your local rental agents as necessary.

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2010 NHHG Designated Shuttle Bus Stops and Routes:

http://www.nhscot.org/UserFiles/File/2010%20Forms/NHHG2010_Shuttle%20Stops.pdf

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Have a great weekend!...............

OWNER SOCIAL & Papermill Theatre

It's the last weekend for the Papermill Theatre summer performances! Join us this Saturday, August 28 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at our South Peak office for an Owner Wine & Cheese Social. We will give away theatre tickets to the first 12 Owners to arrive. The Papermill performance on Saturday is "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" (curtain is at 7:30pm). Mingle with your South Peak neighbors and meet new friends and new faces at South Peak and catch up on the latest happenings in our community. RSVP's are appreciated: vonni.loynd@terramesaresorts.com

Other Area Happenings this weekend:

Saturday, Aug. 28- Farmers' Market 2:00pm. at the Village Shops in Lincoln. Experience friendly hospitality of local farmers & craftsmen.

Sunday, Aug. 29- Storybook Sunday at the Hobo Railroad. 12:30-2pm. Bring the family to meet your favorite storybook characters.

Wounded Warriors of NH- 3 days of Sports & Fun with our returning injured servicemen and women including water skiing, golf, surfing and cycling. 603-745-6281 x 5663 or info@nedisabledsports.org

Below are some pics from our Storytelling & S'mores night this month. After a few toasted s'mores (some very well done:), the sugared-up children ran around meeting new friends and listened to stories performed by Professional Storyteller Shawn Middleton. Shawn entertained the big and little kids and everyone had a really fun time! To check out more information on Shawn, please visit www.storytellingwithshawn.com or drop him a line and let him know if you enjoyed the show shawn@storytellingwithshawn.com

Yayy!...more stories!!

Shawn & his captivated audience

Have a great week!

Storytelling & S'mores This Weekend

There is still plenty of sunshine and fun in the Pemi Valley this summer! Join us Saturday, August 14th for S'mores by the Campfire and Storytelling with Shawn! Shawn is the author of the children's book "Sam and the Peanut Butter Crackers" and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children & the National Association for Storytelling. He entertains and captivates children of all ages (even the really big ones!) and we're excited to have him back with us at South Peak! For more information, visit www.storytellingwithshawn.com - or join your South Peak Resort neighbors and friends on Saturday and check him out yourselves! :

SATURDAY, AUG. 14TH- Starting at 7:00 PM -8:30 at the Riverside Terrace Firehearth.(Shawn will perform in the lawn area, bring a blanket or towel to sit on if you wish) RSVP's are appreciated: vonni.loynd@terramesaresorts.com.
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Check out some of the area activities below.

Sat. 8/14- 9:30 a.m. Children's Theatre at the Governors Lodge at Loon Mt. Performance is Aesop's Fables
Sat. 8/14- 7:00 pm- The band 'Grinning Lizards' perform in the Octagon Lodge at Loon
Sat. 8/14- 7:30 pm- Papermill Theatre- performance of 'Altar Boyz' in the Governors Lodge. for more info visit: www.papermilltheatre.org
Ongoing- Loon's Adventure Center- eurobungy, climbing wall, new zip line, bicycle rentals and horseback riding. visit: www.loonmtn.com for more info.


Visit us in our new RED office- we recently had a little summer facelift!

Loon's new Zip Line has been a big hit this summer. We've been watching many brave participants scream across the river from our freshly painted office!

Enjoy the beautiful weather!..............

Summer Fun in the Mountains....

We're enjoying a stretch of hot summery weather here in the Loon area! Cool off with a breathtaking dip in the Pemi River- or enjoy some of the local activities this weekend:

Saturday, July 17th- S'mores by the Campfire- 7:00 pm-8:30 pm (weather permitting) at South Peak Riverside Terrace Firepit area. Toast your own dessert and mingle with your South Peak Resort neighbors!

Friday, July 16th and Saturday, July 17th- the Papermill Theatre presents 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" (opening night was Wednesday with rave reviews!) curtain at 7:30pm. Governor Adams Lodge at Loon. visit www.papermilltheatre.org for more info.
CHILDREN'S THEATRE- Every Saturday throughout the summer 9:30 a.m. in the Governor's Lodge. This Saturday, July 17th "The Fisherman and His Wife".

Saturday, July 17th- Part of Loon's Summer Entertainment Series-Enjoy music by 'Pay the Piper' in the Octagon Lodge at 7pm. No cover (shows are 21+) check out www.loonmtn.com for more info.

The new zipline at Loon is a huge hit!! check out a video snippet on Loon's site: www.loonmtn.com

DID YOU KNOW..... if you already purchased a New England Ski Pass for the 2010-2011 season you can ride the Gondola all Summer/Fall for Free? Have lunch at the summit, visit the Artisans Village or look for lost gold in the caves. There is a lot of fun at the top of the mountain!

Have a great weekend...............

Independence Day Weekend

Enjoy the many festivities in the Loon area scheduled this July 4th weekend!

THE NEW ZIP LINE AT LOON IS NOW OPEN!! Soar across the Pemi River. Check out more mountain adventures at www.loonmtn.com

Sunday, July 4th - LOON MOUNTAIN RACE- Part of the New England Trail running series. 6.2 miles up through the trails at Loon. Visit www.whitemountainmilers.com for more info.

Sunday, July 4th- for more detail on activities, check out the Chamber of Commerce site at www.lincolnwoodstock.com . Schedule of events for the day:

10:00 a.m.- Family games at the Kanc Recreation Area in Lincoln, followed by a family BBQ

2:00 p.m.- The Parade begins at Alpine Village in North Woodstock and travels on Rt 112 through Lincoln to the Rivergreen Hotel.

7:00 p.m.- Live Concert of Patriotic Music by St. Johnsbury Band at the bandstand in Soldiers Park, North Woodstock.

9:30 p.m.- FIREWORKS DISPLAY- Downtown Lincoln. Some nice viewing areas are Hobo Railroad parking area in Lincoln or behind The Village Shops.

**For more info on NH Area Fireworks Displays and times, visit http://www.nh.com/fireworks

REMINDERS:

The Children's Theatre performs in Lincoln every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the Governor's Lodge at Loon and every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. (July 3 is Little Red Riding Hood and July 7 & 10 is Goldilocks and the Three Bears- Tix are $6). Check out some fun shows! www.papermilltheatre.org

The Papermill Theatre's Opening Night Gala is Wednesday, July 14th. For more information on performances & schedules or to make a pledge, please visit www.papermilltheatre.org. The productions are performed in the Governor's Lodge this season while Jean's Playhouse is under construction. The theatre still needs Ushers for many performances this season- if you have some available time while you are visiting your vacation home and would like to volunteer & enjoy a show, please contact Frankie at fdailey@papermilltheatre.org or call 603-745-6032.

Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

OLDE NEW ENGLAND DAYS

Many fun things are happening in the Loon area this weekend! Below are a few of the events and activities:

Friday, June 25- Whale's Tail Water Park- Discounted tickets from 10 am- 6pm. Splash around with games and entertainment the whole day! Visit www.lincolnwoodstock.com for more info.

Saturday, June 26- Loon Mountain opens for the summer! Gondola Skyrides daily from 9:30-5:30pm. Enjoy the Bungee Trampoline and Summit Adventures. The new zipline will open early July. www.loonmtn.com

Saturday, June 26- OLDE NEW ENGLAND DAYS- Games and entertainment through the day on main street, North Woodstock.

Saturday, June 26- New England Brewfest. 4-10pm at Village Shops in Lincoln. Listen to live music and try exceptional brews from all over New England. Visit the Chamber of Commerce website for more info: www.lincolnwoodstock.com

White Mountain Cycling Classic- Saturday, June 26-New England Disabled Sports is holding their first annual White Mountain Classic Cycling Event. Part of the route will be through South Peak Community and Crooked Mountain Road. PLEASE NOTE THAT ON SATURDAY SOUTH PEAK OWNERS CAN ENTER THE COMMUNITY FROM THE COOPER BRIDGE ONLY from 8am to 4pm as the East Gate entry at South Peak will be closed to all automobile traffic for safety precautions. For more info visit www.nedisabledsports.org. All proceeds benefit New England Disabled Sports support of Wounded Warriors Programs.

Race for Reading- Saturday, June 26. Believe in Books Literacy Foundation is holding their annual race. The route begins at the Village Shops through South Peak and JE Henry Trail. please visit www.believeinbooks.org for more information.

Enjoy the weekend!!

Adventure Golf Weekend

SATURDAY, JUNE 19TH- Challenge Dad to a Father's Day round! Or bring the whole family for some friendly competition. We are offering South Peak Resort owners complimentary mini golf at the 18-hole Pirate's Cove at Hobo Hills this Saturday. Please contact Vonni Loynd to arrange for passes: vonni.loynd@terramesaresorts.com or 603-745-9280 x 224. Passes may be emailed and you can print them and present them at the Pirate's Cove admission window. Check out the course: www.piratescove.net/location/15

AREA HAPPENINGS:

JUNE 17-19TH- Kancamagus Freedom Fest Motorcycle Rally. Sponsored by the Lincoln Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. Visit http://www.lincolnwoodstock.com/ for more info.

UPCOMING: NEW ZIPLINE AT LOON MOUNTAIN! scrrream high above the Pemigewassett River! Opens June 26- near the Adventure Center. Building is in process (more pics to follow)

OWNER REMINDERS:

Bicycles are available for Owner use, first come-first serve. Please request with 48 hour advance. contact Vonni: vonni.loynd@terramesaresorts.com for arrangement.

For river access this summer, all owners and owner guests must park in the Visitor Parking area at the west entrance of South Peak Resort by the Cooper Memorial Bridge. The JE Henry trail starts at the bridge and runs alongside the Pemi River. There is NO PARKING at the Riverside gate or along any roadside in the community. Please make sure to tell guests and renters so they avoid being towed! Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe.

Happy Father's Day Weekend!.....

Memorial Day Weekend

Enjoy the kick-off weekend to summer! Below are activities this weekend at South Peak Resort and in the Loon area. The weather is expected to be beautiful (only a slight chance of showers)as the White Mountain National Forest is turning a thousand shades of green! Check out a detailed forecast at www.noaa.com and enter Lincoln's zip 03251.

Saturday, May 29- 9 a.m. NORTHEAST GEOCACHE BASH- Spend Memorial Day weekend caching in the White Mountains, for more info visit the Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce www.lincolnwoodstock.com

Saturday, May 29- 7:30-9:00pm- SPR Owners S'mores Night at SOUTH PEAK RESORT. Toast your dessert and mingle with your friends & neighbors at Riverside Terrace firehearth!

Many of the local White Mountain Attractions open for the season this weekend. To check out your favorites, visit www.visitwhitemountains.com

Upcoming Area Events: June 4-20 The 17th Annual Fields of Lupine Festival in Franconia. Bring your camera when visiting this breathtaking event! www.franconianotch.org/special-events/lupine-festival.aspx


Reminder- Bikes are available this weekend for owner use on Friday, Sunday and Monday. By reservation only, first come first serve. Email Vonni at vonni.loynd@terramesaresorts.com for arrangements.

Enjoy the holiday weekend! Be safe in your travels.....

Lincoln Papermill on TV

On Thursday 5/13/10 The Learning Channel (TLC) will air the episode filmed of the old Paper Mill & Theatre being torn down (behind the Village Shops in Lincoln). Check local listings for TLC & time-we believe the show will be at 9pm. The episode is called 'The Imploders'. Enjoy! And thank you Marcia for sharing the information..

http://tlc.discovery.com/tv-schedules/series.html?paid=2.15917.56144.39288.3


Other Events this coming weekend:
Saturday May 15- May 30, 2010- PUTTING FOR PATRIOTS at Hobo Hills Adventure Golf in Lincoln. For more info & to help our wounded warriors, their families & survivors of the fallen please visit Lincoln Woodstock Chamber of Commerce: www.lincolnwoodstock.com

Saturday, May 15- Adaptive Sports & Recreation Fair (RHCI) on Cape Cod - call New England Disabled Sports for details on participation 603-745-6281 x 5663 or visit www.rhci.org/events for more info.

A Sweet Time of the Year...

The Spring skiing at Loon is still amazing with 3 peaks and 42 trails open. And with 3" of new snow on the peaks in the past 48 hours, there is still plenty of snow to have a great time!

Speaking of a Sweet Time- The New Hampshire Maple Festival is March 27 & 28 in Lincoln. Join in the many activities this weekend:
Saturday, 3/27- Pancake breakfast at Indian Head Resort. Followed by fun & games at Cascade Park in North Woodstock.
Saturday Eve 3/27- Maple Festival Dinner Ball at the Beacon Resort
Sunday, 3/28- Pancake breakfast at the Woodstock Inn- and pancake eating contest.
Sunday 3/28- 10 am. Maple Parade- Main Street, North Woodstock
Check out www.lincolnwoodstock.com or www.nhmaplefest.com for details.

Also going on this weekend at Loon is the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge finals on Saturday, 3/27. Various activities though the day and Comedy Night at the Bunyan Room starting at 8:30 pm. For more info visit www.loonmtn.com

REMINDERS:
* This is the last weekend that the South Peak Resort Owners' Warming Hut will be open (10-3 Sat & Sun). We will close for the season after Sunday 3/28. Thanks to all the Hut visitors for making the Warming Hut such a fun and inviting place to welcome friends and neighbors. The Lodge Mom appreciates you. :)
* This is also the last weekend for the South Peak Resort Shuttle Service
* Sign up to receive the Owners' Blog and have updates sent directly to your email.

Happy Spring! Here's to new beginnings and great things to come....

Spring Apres Ski Party

The Loon Mountain Groomers are doing a fantastic job on the trails this spring! Despite very little snow in the valley, the slopes are in great shape and the sun is shining- presenting us with perfect spring skiing conditions. Join us this Saturday, March 13 for a South Peak Owner Apres Ski Party at the South Peak office from 4-6 pm. Wine, Beer, Cheese & Crackers. Catch up with your South Peak neighbors and meet new ones! Kids welcome. (responses welcome too: vonni.loynd@terramesaresorts.com ).

AREA HAPPENINGS:

Sat. March 13- Kostick Kup at Loon Mountain. This is a great fundraising event for New England Disabled Sports. NEDS enhances the quality of life of individuals with disabilities through outdoor recreation within a supportive boundary-free environment. Race registration begins at 8 am. Dinner, awards and auction starts at 5pm at the Beacon in Lincoln. Visit www.nedisabledsports.org for more information or to make a donation. Thank you to the compassionate and dedicated South Peak owners who volunteer their time with this valuable program. You definitely make a difference and we appreciate you!

Sat. March 13- Shop Showdown- at Loon Mountain Park. Events and costume contest. visit www.loonmtn.com for more information.

REMINDERS:
Daylight Savings Time is this Saturday, March 13. Don't forget to SPRING AHEAD! This is a good time to change batteries in your smoke & CO2 detectors as well as your thermostat batteries.

Enjoy some photos from Loon Mountain slopes today......

From the Top of Boom Run

View of Mt Washington from North Peak

View of Lincoln from Boom Run

Happy Spring Skiing!..........

Apres' on the 27th- Jason Leeds, Terramesa President will be visiting South Peak and plans to attend the Owner Apres' party this Saturday the 27th barring any travel delays. Apres party is from 4-6pm at the South Peak office. Stop by (or ski in!) and say hi.....

think snow!!

Owner Apres Ski Party

South Peak Resort Owners' Apres ski party- Saturday, Feb. 27 from 4:00-6:00 pm at South Peak office (near gondola at Loon). Join us after a day on the slopes! Catch up with South Peak friends and meet some new neighbors! Kids welcome.

Other happenings at Loon Mountain this weekend:
Saturday, Feb. 27- 7:30 pm- Hypnotist Steve Merino, followed by the Matt Smart Band at Bunyan Room. visit www.loonmtn.com for more information.

Enjoy the weekend!

NH Vacation Week....

The Mass vacation week just ended and Loon continues to offer great ski conditions going into the NH vacation week. Plus we welcomed almost two full inches of fresh snow overnight! For more info on Loon Mt visit http://www.loonmtn.com/ Enjoy the week......

REMINDER: South Peak Owners' Warming Hut will be open from 11 am- 2 pm the following days during the NH vaca week: Monday, Feb. 22, Tuesday, Feb. 23 and Friday, Feb. 26. (The Hut will continue to be open on weekends 10 am- 3pm Saturdays and Sundays through March)

The Bogars build another home - in the Warming Hut

Owner Apres' Ski Party

Prime temps and 'round the clock snowmaking offer fantastic skiing and riding conditions this week at Loon!

SATURDAY, FEB. 13TH- South Peak Resort Owner Apres' Ski Party. 4:00-6:00 pm at the South Peak office (near the gondola at Loon). Join us after a day on the slopes. Catch up with South Peak friends and meet some new neighbors! Kids welcome.

THE SOUTH PEAK RESORT OWNERS' WARMING HUT will be open every day this vacation week (Mon.15th-Fri. 19th) from 10 am to 3 pm. And will continue to be open Saturdays & Sundays 10 am to 3 pm through the end of March. Look for the 'open' flag. Stop by, say hi and warm up!


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Parking- Riverside owners & guests: Our community will be very busy this week and the Riverside Terrace Road will need to be easily accessed for owners/guests and shuttle bus. Only one vehicle should be parked in front of the garage parking space. Any extra vehicles need to park in the overflow spaces opposite the Riverside buildings (or the overflow guest parking lot at Cooper Bridge/South Peak entrance). Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Trash Disposal- Please be sure that ALL bags are inside the dumpster and not set alongside the surrounding gate.

Noise- Riverside Owners & Guests: Please be mindful of those in condos beside or below you and be aware that there is a 10pm town noise ordinance that is known to be enforced by the Lincoln Police, especially during busy holiday weeks.

In Case of Emergency: If you have a maintenance emergency, please contact South Peak Resort Property Manager Linda Matheson of Harvard Management at 603-235-3419 or 888-840-1777.
Lincoln Police: 603-745-2238

Other happenings at Loon Mt. this week:

Sun. Feb 14 - USSA Slopestyle Event. And Fun Day in the Park (LMP)
Tues. Feb. 16- Magic Show in Octagon Lodge- 4:30 pm. Mo the Balloon Buffoon in the Governor's Lodge 2-5 pm.
Wed. Feb. 17- Family Movie in the Octagon Lodge 4:30 pm. Free of charge (A Night at the Musuem)
Thurs. Feb.18 and Sat. Feb. 20- Fluorescent Nights. Shred Little Sister Park under the lights 6-9pm. $15 lift ticket.

For more info on Loon Mt activities this week, visit www.loonmtn.com

Have a great week. Think snow!.......

NCCA Papermill Theatre Winter Auction

The North Country Center for the Arts Winter Auction is this Saturday, Feb. 6th. Come and support the Arts in Lincoln! This is a fun and festive event....

Saturday, February 6th - 7:00pm
at the Governor's Lodge at Loon
Food & Fun...Margaritaville themed live and silent auction to benefit North Country Center for the Arts Papermill Theatre (Wear your favorite island attire!)
$25 per person in advance, $30 per person at the door
Arrive early and bid on great items donated from various businesses in the area including sporting goods & equipment, ski tickets, golf outings, restaurant certificates, vacations, lodging & trips!
Call 603-745-6032 for tickets. or info@papermilltheatre.org
Visit: www.papermilltheatre.org for more information on 2010 summer productions and the latest on Jean's Playhouse, a new year round performing arts center.

Other happenings at Loon this weekend:

Friday, Feb. 5th- CASA- 10th anniversary golfing on snow. visit www.loonmtn.com for more info.

Saturday, Feb.6th- Love to Ski-a-thon. Ski & ride to support New England Disabled Sports. Visit www.loonmtn.com


.....Think Snow!...

Our South Peak Resort Homeowners' Winterfest celebration was last weekend and we had perfect weather on Saturday! Many were able to experience dogsledding on the J.E. Henry Nature Trail- provided again this year by our great friends at Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel from Jefferson, NH. Neil and Karen (Owner/Manager/Mushers) along with Mushers Sally & Ben brought three teams of sled dogs with 6-8 dogs for each.

Aboon enjoys a belly rub!

View from the sled

The sled dog breeds are a variety of Alaskan Huskies, Siberians and Malamutes. Some are rescue dogs and many have competed in the Iditarod and Quest and all have a fun, althletic and competitive nature. Muddy Paw expanded their operations this year and are now offering dogsledding tours at the Rocks Estate in Bethlehem NH, Mount Washington Resort and Smuggler's Notch, VT. Visit their website: www.dogslednh.com or give them a call if you or a friend may be interested in dogsledding tours in the White Mountains, clinics and adventures: 603-545-4533 or 603-986-0697 (these tours make a great unique gift!). If you had a chance to participate in the dogsled tour at South Peak, drop Neil or Karen a line and say hi and share your experience, they will be happy to hear from you! info@dogslednh.com .

A tour on the J.E. Henry Nature Trail

Musher Sally bringin'em home

Musher Ben with sled dogs at staging area

Groomer Rides at Loon

Thanks to all of our friends at Loon for providing the popular Groomer Rides and giving us a whole new appreciation for first tracks! Thanks also to Loon for the amazing food. Andrew, Ralph, Steve, Groomer drivers, Ambassadors and all the staff that worked quickly and effortlessly to make our event a success- we appreciate you! The fun band for our event 'Endangered Species' is from southern New Hampshire~ look for them at the Woodstock Inn or local area venues.

Upcoming Area Events:

Friday, Feb.5th- CASA Snowfest at Loon - 10th annual golfing on snow! Visit www.loonmtn.com for more details.

Saturday, Feb.6th- 2010 Ski & Ride-athon and Adaptive Sports Expo at Loon. For more details visit www.loonmtn.com or www.nedisabledsports.org .

Saturday, Feb.6th- NCCA AUCTION. North Country Center for the Arts Winter Auction. 7:00pm at the Governor's Lodge. $25 per person in advance or $30 per person at door. Margaritaville themed live & silent auction to benefit the North Country Center for the Arts Papermill Theatre. Wear your favorite island attire and support the Arts in Lincoln! 603-745-6032 or email info@papermilltheatre.org. Visit www.papermilltheatre.org for more information.

South Peak Owner Apres' Ski

Owner Apres' Ski Gathering- Saturday, January 16, 2010
4:00pm - 6:00pm at the South Peak Resort Office (next to the Octagon Lodge near the gondola)
Stop by or Ski in! Enjoy wine and cheese & get to know some of your South Peak neighbors! (the South Peak Owners' Warming Hut will close at 2pm Sat. Jan.16)
~Kids Welcome~

WINTERFEST-IMPORTANT REMINDER: Owners- due to great response for this popular South Peak Resort event held Saturday January 23rd, and limited capacity at the Pemi Base Camp, PLEASE RSVP via email or phone call ABSOLUTELY NO LATER THAN 5:00PM MONDAY, JAN.18. vonni.loynd@terramesaresorts.com or 603-745-9280 x 224.

Loon Mountain Independence Weekend Events
Saturday, January 16:
Uncle Sam on Stilts througout the day
Mo the Clown in the Governor's Lodge 3-6pm
Radio Disney in the Governor's Lodge - 4:30pm
Bud Light Apres' Ski Party at Babe's and Bunyan Room 2:30pm
Snowcat Rides, line up at Kanc Quad 4:30-6:45pm
Torchlight Parade and Fireworks- 7:00pm
~for more info visit www.loonmtn.com