Posts with tag 'michele penner'
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Attention Bretton Woods Skiers and Riders!
I awoke to find a fine snow on my car, which when I opened the door and heard the wonderful hum of the snow guns, realized was the over spray from the ski area, and not just a heavy frost.
It won't be long now before we are out on the slopes! Traditionally the ski area has opened Thanksgiving weekend, however, this year they are hoping to open mid-November, providing Mother Nature cooperates with temperatures.
Remember the weather is always different at Bretton Woods! 14
First Snowfall at Bretton Woods
Today we awoke to our first snowfall at Bretton Woods! You know what that means, time to put away that lawn furniture and get out the skis, snowboards, snowshoes and all the winter garb!
Fittingly, Ski Magazine just came out with their Reader Resort Survey for the Top 10 ski resorts in the Eas... 14
Riverglen Challenge
The first Riverglen Challenge, a 5 mile race for both walkers and runners, and a 2 mile fun walk was held this past Saturday at the Riverglen House in Littleton, NH. The day was perfect and although the weather forecast had called for rain, it held off for the entire event. There were several multi generational teams of walkers, including one with walkers from age 8 to age 87! The oldest racer to not only to compete in the event, but to complete the 5 mile walk is turning 90!!! When she approached me and asked if she was the only one walking with a walking stick (and it was NOT a cane), I had no idea that she was that old! She looked absolutely fantastic. This race was organized by David Dodge from the Riverglen House, and several local sponsors also contributed to the event. The proceeds will help to fund health and fitness pr...
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Bretton Woods: Living At the End of the Rainbow
Just on my way home the other day, I caught a glimpse of this beautiful rainbow. Having my camera with me at all times, I pulled over and took a picture. The rainbow seemed to end just over the Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods, which got me to thinking that Bretton Woods truly is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
I feel so fortunate to be able to call Bretton Woods my home. Aside from the obvious bonus of living at a resort with some of the finest skiing in the east, 27 holes of spectacular golf, access to an incredible brand new spa, some gre...
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Asian Long Horned Beetle Threat in New Hampshire
Please, please, please if you are coming to visit this beautiful state of New Hampshire, leave your firewood at home!
The state of New Hampshire and the White Mountains National Forest Campgrounds no longer allow firewood to be brought in from out of state, unless it is kiln-dried wood in its original package with label in place.
This drastic, but necessary measure has been taken due to a very destructive and invasive insect – the Asian long horned beetle. This beetle thought to have been transported here from China via wooden shipping pallets, first showed up in Brooklyn, New York in 1996. In August of 2008, the beetles were discovered a bit closer to home, in Worcest...