Big Week at Great Glen Trails: Snowmaking Begins and Opening Day Close Behind

Pinkham Notch, NH—Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center began snowmaking operations at 4:30pm Sunday afternoon and will open for skiing either Friday or Saturday.

“Opening day is always special,” said Howie Wemyss, General Manager of Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center. “We’re fortunate to have a snowmaking system that allows us to offer skiing before the natural snow falls, and we can’t wait to see people out there taking advantage of it this weekend.”

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center will continue making snow throughout the week and the official opening day will be announced on their website, www.greatglentrails.com. When the Center does open, they should be the first Nordic ski area in New England to do so.

Along with opening day, Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center is hosting two events this week: Winter Warm Up Open House and Nordic Sprint Race presented by Atomic.

Winter Warm Up Open House, Thursday, December 7, 6:00pm – 8:00pm:
An evening full of information and ideas to get skiers ready for the upcoming season: Clothing and equipment updates, training and nutrition, a wax clinic and a slideshow from the 2006 Olympics. The Great Glen Outfitter Store will also be open.

Nordic Sprint Race presented by Atomic, Saturday, December 9, 12:00pm:
The first race of the season in New England. Sprints are the most exciting Nordic race format in New England, the United States or Europe. This sprint race is for all ages and abilities. The format is individual, freestyle. The entry fee will cover an afternoon trail pass: good from 12-4 PM. This is an ideal spectator event!! Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers.

For more information about snowmaking, opening day or events, call 603.466.2333.