Contact: 

Kendra Alley

Red Frog Events

media@redfrogevents.com

(773) 687-4595

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WORLD’S LARGEST RUNNINGSERIES COMES TO NEW HAMPSHIRE

Warrior Dash Hits NewHampshire as Part of International Tour for 2012

GILFORD, NH (December 19, 2011) - Warrior Dash isthe ultimate event for thrill-seeking athletes and party-goers. On Saturday, September15, 2012, fearless runners will head to GunstockMountain Resortto take on 12 “bigger andbadder” obstacles over 3.21 miles of extreme terrain. After conquering aninsane physical challenge, racers celebrate with friends and family during anall day festival with live music, food and beer.

In 2011, overhalf a million athletes turned to Warrior Dash as an alternative to the classicrunning race. Participants can expect new extremes for 2012, as Warrior Dashreturns with a vengeance debuting bigger and more innovative obstacles thanever before. The festival area will be the scene of greater celebrations with morefood, drinks and post-race activities.

“Warrior Dashis an event that competitors and spectators will never forget and thecombination of mud, sweat and beer keeps people coming back each year formore!” Race Director Alex Yount says.

Warrior Dashis partnered with GreenSneakers, an organization with a uniquely effective andenvironmentally friendly fundraising opportunity. With the help of Warriors,370,000 pounds of tennis shoes were donated and given a second chance at lifein 2011.

Warrior Dashparticipants requested “The craziest frickin’ day of your life” and Red FrogEvents, a Chicago-based company, has answered their Warrior cries with 65Warrior Dash locations for 2012 in the United States, Australia, Canada andEurope.

To see footageof the event and learn more about Warrior Dash, visit www.warriordash.com, or contact Kendra Alley at (773)687-4595.

WarriorDash is the world’s largest running series that features a mud-crawling,fire-leaping, extreme run from hell. These fierce 5ks will be held on 65challenging and rugged terrains across the world in 2012. Warriors will conquerextreme obstacles, push their limits and celebrate with live music, beer andWarrior helmets. 

For Immediate   Release                                                                                                                         

Bill Quigley

Gunstock


603-737-4308


603-455-0427 cell


bquigley@gunstock.com


75th Anniversary 2012/2013 Season Pass Sale begins at Gunstock March 5th.

March 1st, 2012

Gilford New Hampshire—Gunstock is getting ready to celebrate its 75th anniversary with the 2012/2013 season pass sale that starts Monday, March 5th, 2012.  This year Gunstock has actually lowered the adult pass to coincide with the 75th Anniversary to $375!  That is an adult(18-64) unlimited, no blackout date pass good for the entire 2012/2013 season.  The unlimited season passes will be just $369.00 for Teens(13-17),  and just $259 for Seniors(65+) and Children(6-12).  Pass quantities are limited, and this price can expire before the May 1st deadline. 

But wait, there is more.  If you want to upgrade your 2012-2013 season pass you can, for just $75.00 you can ski or ride for the rest of this season too.  “At these prices, everyone in the family can come out and play, this year and next”, says Bill Quigley, director of Marketing and Sales.

Gunstock has upped the anniversary ante with more bonus offers as well, if you purchase the pass prior to April 1st you can choose 2 of the summer 2 for 1 options that will include the ZipTour, Segway Tours or Aerial Treetop Adventures.  If you buy from 4/2/2012 to 5/1/12 you can choose one of the offers.  “We are excited to include offers to our pass holders to let them experience the attractions at Gunstock Mountain Adventure Park in the summer. This is one of the best values in New England.”  says Greg Goddard, Gunstock’s General Manager. “After the May 1st deadline the rates will significantly increase, there are no blackout dates on this pass, so get them while they are hot.”  Passes go on sale March 5th online, by phone or visiting Gunstock.  The last benefit of the pass is that all preseason pass holders will be able to ride the lift all summer for ½ price. 

Although not as much snow as last year, the investments made in snowmaking gave Gunstock excellent conditions all season, and with today’s storm they are looking forward to a great March.  Closing date has been set for Sunday April 1st, with night skiing and tubing through the weekend of March 17th/18th. Check out the events calendar as we are adding fun every day, and watch for a concert on the mountain March 25th. 

Gunstock, located in Gilford New Hampshire, is one of the state’s largest recreation areas. The first ski area in New England to have a chairlift, Gunstock boasts 1400 feet of vertical, 227 acres of skiing, and 300 campsites during the summer, spectacular views of the Lake Winnipesaukee at every turn. It is also the host of major events such as the ,The Lakeside Living Expo, CraftFest, Soulfest, WarriorDash and the TimberMan Triathlon.

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For Immediate Release                                                                                                                          

Bill Quigley Gunstock
603-737-4308
603-455-0427 cell
bquigley@gunstock.com

Moonlit ZipTour and Dinner

Gunstock Saturday, March 10th.

March 6th, 2012

Gilford New Hampshire—Be one of the first as Gunstock will be offering a moonlit zip tour this Saturday night.  The ZipTour participants will be the last ones up the Panorama lift on Saturday, March 10th at 4pm, where they will be greeted with an assortment of cheeses, veggies and dips.  They will then watch the sun go down on the back of the mountain while the moon rises over Lake Winnipesaukee.  Sam Adams will then provide a sampling of their products paired with Chicken wings and Hog Wings to complement the beers.

Guests will head out in small groups to descend the mountain on the ZipTour sometime around 6 pm which includes the 4th and 6thlongest ziplines in the world, in the dark with just headlamps.   “Its an incredible feeling” says Greg Goddard General Mananger, “we have had the opportunity to test it at night and it’s a completely different experience than during the daytime.  We are looking to develop different night tours that we can run during the summer season as  well.”

The cost is just $95.00 and that includes tax and tip on the food service, the ZipTour and all the equipment necessary for the tour.  Saturdays weather looks to be nice and sunny, so the views at sunset and moonrise are going to be spectacular.

The tour is limited to 24 people and reservations are required. 

Call 603-737-4388 for reservations and all the details. 

Gunstock, located in Gilford New Hampshire, is one of the state’s largest recreation areas. The first ski area in New England to have a chairlift, Gunstock boasts 1400 feet of vertical, 227 acres of skiing, and 300 campsites during the summer, spectacular views of the Lake Winnipesaukee at every turn. It is also the host of major events such as the The Lakeside Living Expo, CraftFest, Soulfest, WarriorDash and the TimberMan Triathlon.

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For Immediate Release                                   

6-20-2012

Contact:  Bob Arnold

The Annual Meeting of the Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society (GMHPS) will be held at Gunstock Mountain Resort on Monday June 25, 2012 at 6:30pm.  The Historical Society is planning a major fundraiser to restore the ski jumping complex of four jumps that began to be used in 1937 but have not been in used in several years. The sport of ski jumping has seen a recent resurgence and the Gunstock ski jumping complex is unique in that it offers a young jumper a progression of ski jumps with 10, 20, 40 and 65 meter jumps. Double Olympic medalist Penny Pitou is one of the founders and current member of the Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society.   She began her skiing career at the Belknap Recreation Complex and was a ski jumper who competed throughout her high school years.

The Historical Preservation Society is in building phase and has had many accomplishments in just a short period of time.  Those include: the jumps being named on NH’s Seven to Save in the fall of 2009, Rededication of the Torger Tokle Jump in 2010, The Historical Preservation Award from the NH Preservation Alliance in 2012, the continual cataloging and preservation of 75 years of history at Gunstock, and having the base lodge placed on the NH State Register of Historic Places. 

The Annual meeting will be a general discussion of the current work of the Society and a great opportunity to get involved.  All are welcome to attend and those with a passion for history and the outdoors will find this group warm and welcoming. 

For information please contact Bob Arnold 603-997-2931

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                                    For Immediate Release                                                                                                                          Bill Quigley Gunstock
603-737-4308
603-455-0427 cell
bquigley@gunstock.com

USTA Sanctioned Telemark Race Under the Lights this Weekend

January 31st, 2013

Attention Telemark skiers - Gunstock Mountain Resort is hosting two sanctioned Telemark Giant Slalom (GS) races under the lights on February 2, 2013!  This event includes two back-to-back GS races and provides a chance to meet and race with members of the U.S. Telemark Ski Team! 

Telemark GS is unique because it features a Nordic jump.  The Nordic jump gauges the field’s ski jumping ability, with a 3 second penalty assessed for missing (landing uphill) of the jump line. 

Race categories include Citizen's (just for fun), Junior 1, Junior 2, and Elite.  Competitors racing in the Elite category must have a current USTSA competitive membership (available at www.ustsa.org).  All other categories are open to the public.

Register online at www.ustsa.org until January 31st or at Gunstock Mountain Resort on race day.

Gunstock, located in Gilford New Hampshire, is one of the state’s largest recreation areas. The first ski area in New England to have a chairlift, Gunstock boasts 1400 feet of vertical, 227 acres of skiing. Gunstock’s new Adventure Park has the largest Aerial ropes and zipine course in New England, and ZipTour the longest ziplines in the contintenal US.  Gunstock also boasts 270 campsites during the summer, with spectacular views of the Lake Winnipesaukee at every turn. It is also the host of major events such as the ,The Lakeside Living Expo, Soulfest, and the TimberMan Triathlon.

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February 11th, 2013

Gilford New Hampshire—The mud will be flying in the Lakes Region this spring, as Gunstock Mountain Resort announces it will host Tough Mudder on June 1-2, 2013. 

Tough Mudder is “Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet.”  Over the past three years, Tough Mudder has built a series of more than 50 events around the globe.  The Gunstock event is just a short drive from the Boston and Portland, ME, metropolitan areas and expects to draw more than 12,000 participants throughout the weekend.  After being posted on Tough Mudder’s website for fewer than six hours, some local hotels were already fully booked in preparation for the event.  Those travelling to the Lakes Region can make reservations online at www.gunstock.com at one of 22 partner hotels.

This is not your average mud run or spirit-crushing road race. Tough Mudder is a 10- to 12-mile obstacle course challenge designed by British Special Forces to test all-around strength, stamina, camaraderie, and mental grit. Participants may don traditional running attire, but costumes and mullets are encouraged, with best-of awards being given out for both. 

Participants will charge onto the course with fellow Mudders — battle cries are essential — and will proceed through 20 to 25 obstacles, each designed to test strength in a very different way.  Participants will brave freezing cold water, wade through thick mud, tackle underwater tunnels, finesse high ropes and scramble through multiple cargo nets before finally  navigating their way through a gauntlet of electrified wires to earn the coveted orange headband and the right to be called a Tough Mudder. 

The event is listed as Tough Mudder’s Boston event.  Registration is open now at ToughMudder.com 

“We are excited to host Tough Mudder,” says Greg Goddard, GM of Gunstock Mountain Resort.  “Gunstock is a perfect venue for this type of event, and our team has developed great partnerships at the mountain working with larger events such as Soulfest™ and Timberman Ironman™.   The timing of the event will provide great opportunities for local businesses after Memorial Day and just prior to BikeWeek.”

 “Our event promises to challenge even the toughest of men and women in New England on multiple levels,” said Sheetal Aiyer, Vice President of Venues at Tough Mudder.  “Participants will be challenged physically and mentally, and they will need the help of one another to make it through the course. We are changing the way Americans think of endurance challenges and having a lot of fun along the way.”

Tough Mudder is a proud supporter of Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). To help its cause and to support the needs of severely injured service men and women, Tough Mudder is offering a special discount to participants who see competing in a Tough Mudder as an opportunity to raise funds for WWP.

Additional Tough Mudder events are planned around the globe for 2013. For additional information on Tough Mudder, visit www.ToughMudder.com.

Follow Tough Mudder on Facebook: www.facebook.com/toughmudder.  Follow  Gunstock on www.twitter.com/gunstockmtn

Gunstock, located in Gilford New Hampshire, is one of the state’s largest recreation areas. Gunstock boasts 1400 feet of vertical, 227 acres of skiing, and 270 campsites during the summer, spectacular views of Lake Winnipesaukee at every turn.  Gunstock’s Adventure Park has the longest Ziplines in the continental US and New England’s largest high ropes and zipline course. It is also the host of major events such as the ,The Lakeside Living Expo, Soulfest,  Ironman  TimberMan, and now Tough Mudder.  ####

For Immediate Release                                                                                                            

 Bill Quigley

Gunstock

603-737-4308
603-455-0427 cell
bquigley@gunstock.com

Press registration and inquiries:Ashley Pinakiewicz

Director – Marketing Communications

ashley.pinakiewicz@toughmudder.com

Tough Mudder™ This Weekend at Gunstock

May 28, 2013

With Memorial Day weekend behind us, the Tough Mudder™ team is busy getting ready for their event this weekend, June 1st and 2nd at Gunstock Mountain Resort.   “With 25 plus obstacles over 10+ miles, the Tough Mudder™ crew has been actually here since April” says Greg Goddard, GM at Gunstock Mountain Resort.  “This is a big event, and we have been working closely with them and local officials since winter to get everything ready for this.” 

Tough Mudder™ is unique.  It’s not your average mud run or a spirit-crushing road race. Tough Mudder is a 10- to 12-mile obstacle course challenge designed by British Special Forces to test all-around strength, stamina, camaraderie, and mental grit. Participants may don traditional running attire, but costumes and mullets are encouraged, with best-of awards being given out for both. 

Participants will charge onto the course with fellow Mudders — battle cries are essential — and will proceed through 20 to 25 obstacles, each designed to test strength in a very different way.  Participants will brave freezing cold water, wade through thick mud, tackle underwater tunnels, finesse high ropes and scramble through multiple cargo nets before finally  navigating their way through a gauntlet of electrified wires to earn the coveted orange headband and the right to be called a Tough Mudder.  “Our event promises to challenge even the toughest of men and women in New England on multiple levels,” said Sheetal Aiyer, Vice President of Venues at Tough Mudder™.  “Participants will be challenged physically and mentally, and they will need the help of one another to make it through the course. We are changing the way Americans think of endurance challenges and having a lot of fun along the way.”

Tough Mudder™ is a proud supporter of Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). To help its cause and to support the needs of severely injured service men and women, Tough Mudder™ is offering a special discount to participants who see competing in a Tough Mudder as an opportunity to raise funds for WWP.

Due to the size of the event, all parking will be at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.  THERE IS NO PARKING AT GUNSTOCK FOR THIS EVENT.  Parking at NHMS is $10.00 unless you have 4 people in the car, then it is free!  Parking lots at NHMS will open at 6 am and shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the day.  Registration at Gunstock begins at 7 am, the first wave goes out at 8am.  Only Preregistered Camping and Adventure Park guests will be able to park at Gunstock.  

If you want to watch ToughMudder™ you will not be alone, but you should register online at www.toughmudder.com .   Spectator get to see all the fun during the day at the event.   Preregistered spectators are $20.00, Registration on site to spectate is $40.00.  Kids 10 and under are free.

This promises to be a fun event, and with great weather expected for the weekend it will be the place to be on June 1st and June 2nd in the Lakes Region. Click here for the events one sheet.

Gunstock, located in Gilford New Hampshire, is one of the state’s largest recreation areas. The first ski area in New England to have a chairlift, Gunstock boasts 1400 feet of vertical, 227 acres of skiing. Gunstock’s new Adventure Park has the largest Aerial ropes and zip line course in New England, and ZipTour the longest zip lines in the continental US.  Gunstock also boasts 270 campsites during the summer, with spectacular views of the Lake Winnipesaukee at every turn. It is also the host of major events such as the ,The Lakeside Living Expo, Soulfest, Tough Mudder and the TimberMan Triathlon.

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