New Hampshire's Loon Mountain Ski and Snowboard School Offers Speciality Clinics for Skiers and Riders Throughout the Winter

• Loon Mountain Ski and Snowboard School offers speciality ski and snowboard clinics for all ages and abilities.
• Complete information is available on Loon Mountain's website at http://www.loonmtn.com/winter/

Lincoln, NH: In addition to the traditional ski and snowboard lessons offered at the Loon Mountain Ski and Snowboard School, there are also a variety of specialty clinics offered throughout the winter. From women-only, to teen-only, to early morning clinics, Loon Mountain, New England vacationer's winter destination of choice, guarantees that its snowsports team can improve anyone's ability and love of the skiing and riding.

Loon Mountain Women's Breakthrough Workshops

WOMEN'S BREAKTHROUGH
The Women's Breakthrough Program at Loon Mountain is designed for women who are comfortable on green terrain, and have not yet "broken through" to the intermediate trails. This three-hour program meets every Sunday and starts with coffee and muffins between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM at Wanigan's Slopeside Deli. After meeting each other, group participants head onto the snow. This program is coached exclusively by Loon's top female, PSIA-certified instructors.

FIRST TRACKS
This brand-new program is designed for those who have always wondered what it would be like to look uphill and see their tracks in the fresh powder or freshly groomed corduroy. Up to six people meet at 7:00 AM at the Gondola and head to the summit to experience the purest powder and velvety-smooth corduroy. First Tracks is available weekends and holidays, and guests must pre-register at a Snowsports Desk by noon the day before. Skiers and riders must be of intermediate or advanced ability.

CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE LESSONS
A three-hour private lesson gives guests the power to become better skiers and riders in just a morning or afternoon and break through to the next level of skill and enjoyment. Loon's highly-trained Snowsports staff provides instruction and coaching to conquer the toughest terrain and the most ambitious personal goals. Participants choose their lesson time, coach, terrain and the techniques they want to learn or improve. Each lesson offers a unique experience on the mountain and includes VIP perks such as express lift line privileges. Three-hour private lessons are offered daily and as the name implies, these lessons can be totally customized by being split to accommodate different ability levels or interests of the participants - making this a unique option for families.

MOUNTAIN GUIDES
Offered exclusively for adults, Mountain Guides is a three-hour morning adventure available on weekends and holidays. Participants can develop and improve skills in a fun social atmosphere. Exclusive events are held throughout the season including demo days, boot fittings, video analysis, and guest instructors. Loon skiers and riders can sign up for one day, a weekend, or a whole season. Mountain Guides meets at 9:00 AM at Wanigan's Deli.

SNO JAM
Sno Jam is Loon Mountain's new on-snow teen program. Skiers and riders 13-17 years old cruise the mountain for the day with a Snowsports coach. While each group works on a specific skill set based on ability, the emphasis of the program is on having a good time with new friends in a supervised environment. Coaches share new areas of the mountain, plus reinforce safety and the Skiers' Responsibility Code and Smart Style throughout the day. Sno Jam meets weekends and holidays from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. All Sno Jammers must ski or ride at least at a low intermediate ability level to participate.

TWILIGHT PARTY
Teens ages 13-17 can enjoy snow tubing, snowshoeing, ice skating or the indoor climbing wall without their parents. Twilight Party is a supervised après-ski party for teens that gears up with a bunch of après activity and winds down with a pizza party. Twilight Party starts at 4:00 PM at Wanigan's Slopeside Deli across from the Little Sister Double Chairlift. Parents are only required to sign in and register each participating teen.

Optimizing technique in Loon Freestyle Progression Camps

FREESTYLE PROGRESSION CAMP
Going into its third year, Loon's Freestyle Progression Camp is for skiers and riders seven years and older who want to learn tips and techniques to optimize their park and pipe experience. Skiers and riders who can comfortably link turns on blue terrain are ready for Freestyle Progression Camp. This full-day program is offered weekends and holidays. Participants must register in advance and meet at the base of the Little Sister Double Chairlift outside the Octagon Lodge at 10:00 AM.

WHITE MOUNTAIN ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL
Over the past 20 years, the White Mountain Adaptive Snowsports School (WMASS) has taught thousands of people with mental and physical disabilities how to ski and enjoy the outdoors. With the help of over 100 volunteers the WMASS is a year-round non-profit organization with the mission of enhancing the quality of life of individuals with disabilities through outdoor recreation. Students from the program have learned to once again enjoy recreation with their families, as well as some athletes have gone on to win gold medals at the Paralympics.

For full rate information and menu of Loon Mountain Snowsports programs, visit http://www.loonmtn.com or call 1-800-229-LOON(5666).

Related Links:
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire
Women's Breakthrough Clinics
First Tracks
Customized Private Lessons
Sno Jam
Twighlight Party
Freestyle Progression Camp
White Mountain Adaptive Snowsports Program at Loon

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Loon Mountain is New Hampshire's most popular winter resort. Located in Lincoln, NH, Loon Mountain is two hours north of Boston, and only three miles from Exit 32 off Interstate 93.