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Loon South Peak Grand Opening, Dec. 2007

Loon Mountain, NH's, New South Peak Named "Best of the New" by Boston Globe Magazine

Loon's South Peak expansion cited among diversions with biggest impact on communities in 2007

LINCOLN, N.H., January 31, 2008 - The Boston Globe Magazine recently named Loon Mountain's new South Peak to its prestigious "Best of the New" list. The "Best of the New" list awards and recognizes new restaurants, diversions and shops, as well as people and ideas that had an impact on the people who live, work and play in and around Boston.

"New England is an area that is constantly evolving while still maintaining its sense of history and charm," said Doug Most, editor of Boston Globe Magazine. "The Best of the New recognizes the dramatic changes we see from one year to the next that pump new life, new energy and new blood into our neighborhoods and communities. These are the people, places and things that stood out as having the biggest impact on 2007."

Loon Mountain invested over $13 million this past summer to build South Peak's two new chairlifts, three new trails and new base area, as well as install a highly energy-efficient snowmaking system, greatly expanding Loon's snowmaking capacity.

New lifts include Loon's fourth high-speed lift, the Lincoln Express, that runs from the base to the summit of South Peak, and the Tote Road Quad that carries skiers and riders between the summit of South Peak to the trails and lifts on Loon and North Peaks.

There are 50 acres of new terrain open this winter. This terrain represents only 35% of the full expansion planned for completion at Loon Mountain in the next few years.

The South Peak expansion makes Loon an even more popular mountain destination for New England vacationers. Loon has long been known for its easy access, big mountain skiing on 2,100' vertical, snow quality, variety of terrain, award-winning terrain parks, full complement of on-hill programs, and abundance of lodging accommodations and amenities.

So far this season, Loon has received over nine feet of natural snow. With more than two months of winter ahead, here are some of the upcoming events taking place at Loon:

Loon Events

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Loon Mountain offers New Hampshire's Biggest Skiing on 2,100 feet of vertical with 47 trails, 5 tree skiing areas, 6 terrain parks, superpipe and halfpipe; plus Ski & Snowboard School, Adventure Center, tubing park and slopeside accommodations.

Located in Lincoln, NH, just two hours north of Boston and three miles from Exit 32 off Interstate 93, Loon is consistently rated as one of the most-accessible resorts in New England by readers of SKI Magazine. Loon Mountain is operated by Boyne Resorts, the largest family-owned four-season resort company in North America. The latest information, snow conditions, video and events are available at www.loonmtn.com.

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