We invite everyone to learn what's new for the upcoming 2018/19 winter season as we progress to the Next Level of our expansion and development. Please join us on Friday, November 23rd from 5-7pm at the Waterville Valley Resort Conference Center. Reception includes appetizers, drinks, and desserts.

Saturday November 24th is Small Business Saturday! Head down to Town Square and visit our Merchants for some early Holiday shopping and restaurants for some great food and cheer. Click here for a complete list of shops and restaurants.  

Yes it is that time of year again. Time to prepare for the annual dip. On Saturday, November 24, Captain Tom Turkey will once again lead his Fearless Fowl Feathered Friends as they plunge into the frigid waters of Corcoran Pond in beautiful Waterville Valley to raise funds for the Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports Program.

All proceeds raised at the 6th annual Cold Turkey Plunge will be used to purchase specialized adaptive athletic equipment and provide ski and snowboard lessons and equipment for children and adults with cognitive and physical disabilities.

All plungers are asked to raise a minimum of $50 in donations. They will be rewarded with an official Plunge shirt, a gourmet cold turkey sandwich courtesy of Chef Sean Stout of the Coyote Grill, a Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports “Empowered Bracelet,” and a coupon for a free hour of tubing at the Waterville Valley Tubing Center this winter.

Additional premium incentives will be awarded for reaching fundraising benchmarks. Prizes will be presented to individuals and teams in a variety of categories including Best Costume. Costumes are optional, but encouraged.

This year you can be a VP. That’s a Virtual Plunger! Place a donation of $50 or more to team VP at firstgiving.com and send a goofy picture of yourself to info@watervilleadaptive.com. WVAS will photoshop you splashing and plunging into the icy waters of the pond.

Corcoran Pond beach will be rocking with the annual Polar Pool Party. WVAS will ‘sacrifice’ a Waterville Valley snowmaker to Techumshrina, the Snow Goddess of the pond, to ensure a great ski season.

– Go to http://www.firstgiving.com/wvas/6th-Annual-Cold-Turkey-Plunge-to-benefit-WV-Adaptive-Sports

– Create your own team, or choose a team to which you would like to donate.

– Kind of the old fashioned type who prefers paper and greenbacks? We’ve got you covered. Download your pledge form here

Follow us on Facebook @ Waterville Valley Adaptive Turkey Plunge
or visit us @ www.watervilleadaptive.com for more details and Plunge news!

Santa will arrive in Town Square at 3:30 bearing gifts and candy for each child who comes to visit. Parents are welcome to take photos of their children with Santa. Hot cocoa and cookies will be on hand. Suggested donation, from those who are able, of $5 per child/$10 per family will be gratefully accepted. All proceeds will be donated to the Whole Village Family Resource Center in Plymouth, NH.

The Tree lighting ceremony is at 7:00 pm, followed by a spectacular fireworks display over Corcoran Pond. Enjoy winter ambiance in our village, gathering with your family by the outdoor fireplace or partaking of holiday hospitality in one of our cozy shops.

• 3:30pm Santa Arrives

• 7:00pm Tree Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks

OPEN HOUSE & RECREATION
Adventure Center –20% off selected items and a free nordic wax clinic at 1 p.m.
Waterville Valley Realty- Stop by Waterville Valley Realty at the Town Square and enjoy holiday treats. Enter the raffle to win a box of homemade holiday cookies. Thursday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FOOD & DRINK
La Hacienda Mexicana - 15% off food only
La Tasse Café - $2 Lattes or cappuccinos, .50 cent coffees, 20% off food items

SHOPPING
Bookmonger - 10% off books
Dreams & Visions Gifts - 20% Off Storewide
Toad Hall Toys – 20% Off toys, games, and more
1829 Outfitters 1pm-5pm/Sport Thoma 8:30am-4:30pm- 15% off non-sale items

Dust off your gear and kick off the Season on December 8th! Get out and shred the park during this early season rail jam with prizes from ROME SDS and Oakley.

Registration opens at 9am on the second floor of the Base Lodge; $10 CASH ONLY walk up only fee. The jam will start at 10am with awards directly after the 2 hour set. Get after it!

Slalom Race on World Cup. For more info visit wvbbts.org.

USASA Members kick off the season with a rail jam here at Waterville Parks.

Slalom Race on World Cup. For more info visit wvbbts.org.

Try the latest in Nordic Gear before you buy from 9am-1pm at the Adventure Center.

Join Nordic Director Ian Cullison for our annual welcome back party for season passholders. Learn about ongoing projects, the season outlook, and get a private look at the new gear. Drinks and finger food will be served.

Bruce will be handing out cupcakes at 1pm for his birthday!

Join us for our Starry Nights Celebration! Starry Nights offers gourmet dining to an acoustic beat while nestled mountainside around a fire inside the Sunnyside Timberlodge.  Guests will enjoy the stars as they ride up the Valley Run Quad then ski or ride to the Sunnyside Timberlodge along a torch lit trail. Upon arrival at the lodge, trade out ski and snowboard boots for cozy souvenir socks and warm-up fireside with appetizers, wine and beer while chatting with friends and listening to local musician. Then take in a gourmet meal. The night will culminate with a Torchlight Parade by skiing or riding down the Valley Run trail under the stars. 
 
The event is all-inclusive; beer, wine and meal, and tickets are $135 per person (including tax). This event is open to ages 16+.  Space is limited, reservations required.

Book your spot today by calling Therese at 603-236-8311 ext. 3000 or 1-800-468-2553! 

Season Passholders receive a 10% discount!

What to Know: 

5:00-5:30pm Guests should check-in on the Second Floor of the Base Lodge and get geared up in warm clothes and ski/snowboard gear.

5:30pm- Valley Run Quad begins loading guests to ride up and then ski down to the Sunnyside Timberlodge. All guests will be given complimentary socks upon arrival to Sunnyside Timberlodge.

6:00pm- Lift Closes

Can't make this event? Don't worry, there's more! Additional dates for Starry Nights are January 19, 2019 and February 23, 2019.

Starry Nights Menu 2018/19

APPETIZERS
Charcuterie board
Bounties of the Sea display

SALAD
Arugula salad (Red wine poached pears, candied pecans, smoked blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette) 

ENTRÉES
Pasta Station (making pasta dishes to order in front of you)
Eggplant Rollatini (Parmesan crusted eggplant stuffed with seasoned ricotta cheese and mozzarella topped with a homemade tomato sauce)
Arctic Char with a sundried tomatoes swiss chard and crispy leeks
Venison Wellington
Roasted red pepper scalloped potatoes
Root Vegetable Medley (beets, Brussel sprouts, carrots, apples)

DESSERTS
Bananas foster with ice cream

 Slalom Race. For more info visit wvbbts.org.

New England Women's XC Ski Day was started in 2002 by former Olympian Trina Hosmer of Stowe, VT. Trina was inspired by her "sisters in skiing" in Anchorage, Alaska, who started the Alaska ski for Women in 1997. Like the Alaskans' original event, Women's XC Ski Day chooses a non-profit women's organization to benefit, and gathers as many women as it can for a day of skiing which includes a lunch and a raffle. The highlight of the day is learn-to-ski clinics with women instructors; the emphasis being on relaxed, fun learning with other women. Trina hopes that Women's Day helps bring more women together for this wonderful sport and lifestyle.

For all lodging and registration details please click here.