tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:22:55 +0000snowboardingwinterfall vacation king pine winter family kids weatherfamilyking pineNew Hampshirelearn to skipurity springsnowfunkidsnew englandskiice skatingkidnordic skatingski lessonssnowstormvacationweatherkayak vacations fall new hampshire family nature trip saco fryeburg fair daysaveskiingwhite mountainsFebruary VacationOpening dayconditionseventsfunnyicenordicpaul newmanrainreunionscheduleschool vacationstormsA thirty-something and her adventures at King Pine Ski Area, Purity Spring Resort and their sister companies: Camp Tohkomeopog, The Mill Indoor Pool and Fitness Center, Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort and The Bluffs adult RV Resort.http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-6064574522723811271Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:59:00 +00002008-09-11T12:56:59.436-04:00The current trend we're noticing in the current economy is that people are downsizing, not eliminating extras but trimming their budgets... for instance- instead of going to Starbucks for their morning java, they're heading to Dunkin Donuts.  When thinking winter sports, do you think about the $60 to $75 you'll spend per-day just for lift tickets at a big mountain and wonder how you can trim http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/09/aving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-8314905148862940174Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:09:00 +00002008-08-19T10:13:54.746-04:00fall vacation king pine winter family kids weatherrainYear after year guests visit Purity Spring Resort. Some years the weather is beautiful and some years, like this one, it's pretty damp. But that shouldn't stop guests from having a good time, there's plenty to do- even in the rain provided there's no lightning or high winds. Common sense is always key in any weather event.Hiking in the woods can be particularly beautiful on a rainy day. Gear http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/08/fun-in-rain-at-purity-spring-resort.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-2158224133934684156Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:53:00 +00002008-07-24T13:57:29.457-04:00For over 2o years loons have been documented nesting on Lake Purity.  I love going through the historical records of Purity Spring Resort and hope someday to find records dating back further, we shall see.  Some years the pair are successful in breeding, and sometimes, not.  This year she laid a clutch of 2 and one hatched.  The picture to the right, taken by our brilliant marketing director- is http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/07/baby-loon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-5043945292645178366Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:58:00 +00002008-06-11T10:59:46.959-04:00Feel free to share them with us anytime! Use this post as a spring board and dive in!http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/06/do-you-have-any-memories-of-learning-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-3985628171401225405Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:26:00 +00002008-06-11T10:32:19.773-04:00Kermit didn't think it was easy being green but for Purity Spring Resort and its sister companies, King Pine, Camp Tohkomeupog for boys, Danforth Bay Camping and RV Resort and The Bluffs, it's always just been a way of life. And even though it's a wonderful way to sustain a business and our mother earth at the same time, and even though I believe that it's great that our nation is honoring the http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/06/green-hey-we-already-do-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-7816649668445399559Fri, 23 May 2008 14:51:00 +00002008-05-23T10:59:55.930-04:00Even though there are few a still snow showers happening on top of Mt. Washington, you have to come to terms with the fact that summer is almost here. Let the black flies be a temporary reminder of the fun that's about to descend on this valley.Last weekend I took a wonderful group of gals that were staying at Purity down the Saco. We put in in Conway and took out in Fryeburg. What a glorious dayhttp://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/05/welcome-spring-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-1914381798453481003Thu, 08 May 2008 13:48:00 +00002008-05-08T10:52:06.670-04:00Since King Pine's last day, so much has happened. It's kept me busy, too busy I'm afraid to say to update this blog. For that I apologize. My family and I took a little vacation and while we were gone, the Matriarch of the Hoyt family, owners of King Pine, Laura Hoyt Mahoney passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Because of her legacy at this resort and her warm and http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/05/away-for-too-long.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-2108266621755761151Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:19:00 +00002008-04-01T12:02:07.647-04:00Oh my goodness, the perfect day ended our 07-08 season, just the way it should be.  The sun was shining, the splash pond was filled, the crowd was waiting.  There were lots of thrills and spills, and everyone- absolutely everyone in the wonderful crowd we had in attendance was happy and smiling.  It was unanimously sad to see our season end on such a perfect day, with so much snow left.  Our Kinghttp://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/04/end-of-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-4561477246991314073Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:13:00 +00002008-03-18T09:16:41.591-04:00 Hi All,This past weekend brought us a great new event. For the first time, King Pine teamed up with Gerry Morrill of the Amesbury, MA Fire Department to present the Firefighters Appreciation Day. Our fire fighting house guests at Purity Spring Resort were treated to comfy rooms, a beautiful pool and hot tub, home cooking, XC skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, alpine skiing and all the firefighterhttp://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/03/events-at-king-pine-ski-area-at-purity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-7899230087613101380Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:20:00 +00002008-03-15T09:22:35.890-04:00East Madison, New Hampshire - Saturday, March 15, 2008 marks King Pine Ski Area’s first annual Firefighter’s Appreciation Day dedicated to those who serve their neighbors unselfishly. Each year more than one million Unites States firefighters, serving over 53,000 fire departments responding to a fire every 19 seconds, heroically risk their own lives protecting othersThe day will entail several http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/03/firefighters-appreciation-day-press.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-6375141431823856516Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:00:00 +00002008-03-07T11:46:10.077-05:00The crews are setting up the staging for the Dog Sled Race, banners are going up, people are arriving for the weekend and the weather looks like it very well may be all right tomorrow. The temperatures are forcasted to be at about freezing which will hopefully mean snow instead of rain or any of that freezing-rain hooey.I'm hearing crazy rumors that people aren't sure if there's enough snow here.http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/03/theres-buzz-in-air.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-2669876736171902011Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:51:00 +00002008-03-06T14:54:29.869-05:00This weekend, March 8Th and 9Th is without a doubt shaping up to be one of the funnest this season.King Pine and The New England Sled Dog Club are happy to announce their first annual Sled Dog Race Classic happening this weekend on and around Lake Purity. In conjunction with this new tradition, is a very special, very sentimental celebration called the Marky B Boardfest now in its eighth year.On http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/03/weekend-to-be-at-king-pine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-3351210827501399695Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:30:00 +00002008-02-21T13:34:20.380-05:00Hello,It's beautiful here today. With the sun shining, and the temperatures quite comfortable, everyone here is having a great time and they're glad to be outside. There are lots of smiles, lots of laughter and lots of excitement over tonight's fireworks. We haven't quite sold out of our tubing sessions for tonight so call 800-373-3754 x199 and reserve yours now. Our fireworks display is http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/02/tonights-celebration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-3124799898289482391Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:56:00 +00002008-02-17T15:07:50.036-05:00conditionseventsfall vacation king pine winter family kids weatherFebruary Vacationlearn to skischeduleschool vacationsnowboarding It's official; we're kicking off the biggest week of winter fun this weekend. It's a beautiful day; our conditions are beautiful, it's thirty-four degrees and people are here and smiling. The kids are psyched about having the week off to relax, enjoy the winter, and most of all, have fun! This morning I was able to work in our rental shop and meet all sorts of great people. It's really nice to http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/02/its-official-were-kicking-off-biggest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-1762158143264000664Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:04:00 +00002008-01-09T12:28:26.694-05:00This Saturday, January 12th, King Pine is pleased to be a part of a national effort to encourage people to get outside, learning new activities on snow. It's call Winter Trails Day and here's what you can expect at King Pine-Whether you're an adult or a child, if you've never, ever XC skied or snowshoed;From 1-4pm, come and try XC Skiing or Snowshoeing FREE of charge! Our trail passes will be http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2008/01/winter-trails-day-at-king-pine-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-3462085652372187538Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:36:00 +00002007-12-26T15:53:01.216-05:00familykidsking pinepurity springskiski lessonssnowsnowboardingvacationweatherwinterAs the holiday season comes to an end, I'd like to take the opportunity to wish you a happy and safe new year. The snow up here has been a gift to everyone and as families come out of their egg-nog haze, they are able to enjoy it like you wouldn't believe. There are people skating on the lakes- playing hockey with their friends and family, snowshoeing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding, skiing, http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2007/12/happy-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-7285998556578787822Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:16:00 +00002007-12-10T14:27:45.328-05:00ice skatingkidkidsking pinelearn to skiOpening daypurity springsavesnowsnowboardingwinter100% open by Christmas, that's the prediction. Merry Christmas to everyone! We've had flurries all day and now the sky is blue and the sun is shining. With fresh powder on the ground and temps favorable for making snow, it looks like it's going to be a heck of an opening day on Friday. Guest services will open up at noon and our lifts will shut down at 7. Tubing will be available from 12-4 http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2007/12/opening-day-friday-at-1200.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-1258595574164560686Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:24:00 +00002007-12-07T14:54:24.227-05:00fall vacation king pine winter family kids weathernew englandNew Hampshirenordic skatingweatherwhite mountainswinterJust a quick update... We recieved about 10" from the last storm. We would have been happy with another 8" like they predicted but with the low temperatures lately, we're cranking out the snow on the hill. The tower guns have been running like crazy and we're making snow on the tubing hill which is fantastic. We're looking at the best start we've had in decades.http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2007/12/update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-5301721917498231225Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:46:00 +00002007-12-02T22:56:35.619-05:00fall vacation king pine winter family kids weatherpurity springsnowsnowstormThe patio furniture is stowed away, the lights are up, the fridge is stocked, and we're ready for a snow event here in "Happy Valley". The expectation is to wake up to 3-5" of snow which will continue, heavy at times through Monday evening with totals of 10-14". Stay tuned!http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2007/12/final-countdown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-8311685751602103471Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:59:00 +00002007-12-01T18:05:15.040-05:00familyfunnew englandNew HampshireskisnowboardingsnowstormwinterFrom weatherunderground.com:... Greater than a foot of snow is possible across Maine and New Hampshire... ... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Sunday evening through Monday evening... The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Winter Storm Watch... which is in effect from Sunday evening through Monday evening. This winter storm has the potential to produce greater than 12 inches of snow http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2007/12/snow-totals-predicted.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-5700655150831610566Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:09:00 +00002007-12-01T14:44:21.757-05:00kayak vacations fall new hampshire family nature trip saco fryeburg fair daysnowsnowstormstormswhite mountainsJust in case you're living in a cave, let me fill you in on a little something; there is a humongous storm hovering just southwest of the Great Lakes right now, and we are its ultimate destination! In other words, we're just giddy about the first, significant pre-Christmas storm in years!In between pulling out my cross country ski gear, I've kept an eye on this storm and here's what we're lookinghttp://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2007/12/bring-it-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-1843977436290010050Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:02:00 +00002007-11-28T11:52:59.267-05:00familyfunice skatingkidkidsking pinelearn to skinew englandNew Hampshirenordic skatingpurity springsaveski lessonsskiingsnowboarding Let's face it folks, winter sports are getting really expensive. In fact some ski areas make it cost prohibitive- unless of course you're living on a rich Uncle's trust fund which most of us aren't. But here, at King Pine... we've remained affordable so that we can keep people enjoying themselves and so we can keep growing winter sports. And even though it's only $39 to join us on any given http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2007/11/groups-at-king-pine-ski-area.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-5866479089879061255Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:30:00 +00002007-11-21T13:52:36.021-05:00familyiceice skatingkidsking pinelearn to skinordicnordic skatingvacationweatherwinterWe’re getting ready… ready for new adventures in winter, and whether this is your first or forty-first time to the resort, there’s something new for you to explore. This year, we’re proud to introduce the new sport of Nordic Skating. It’s a sport that’s been more than positively reviewed in the U.S. by establishments like The Boston Globe, The New York Times and Men’s Health. And it’s a perfect http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2007/11/nordic-skating-on-lake-purity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-7264713441625834389Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:15:00 +00002007-11-19T18:04:03.673-05:00fall vacation king pine winter family kids weatherfamilyfunking pinelearn to skiNew Hampshireskiski lessonssnowsnowboardingwinterIt's so much fun to catch up with old friends and to make new ones at the Boston Ski Show. It's 3 days full of fun, information and excitement. Mountain Dew always hires these gymnists who bounce on trampolines doing tricks strapped into their skis or snowboards. There are local vendors sampling their goods whether it's a frothy cup of mint hot chocolate or some yummy spicy Cranberry chutney madehttp://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2007/11/boston-ski-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501022902800737941.post-2417138787402939978Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:12:00 +00002007-11-06T10:59:59.870-05:00familykidking pinenew englandpurity springreunionskivacationWe have these loons on Lake Purity that have been coming here to hatch their young for over 20 years. Unbelievably, some of our human guests have been coming here for twice as long and then some. Why? Because Purity Spring Resort IS magic- there's no simpler explanation. No matter what the season, Purity Spring and King Pine Ski Area create the perfect setting for getting back to family. For http://kingpineski.blogspot.com/2007/10/quaint-new-england-destination.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0