FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2011

Ski and snowshoe in New Hampshire’s White Mountains this winter and save 30 percent at the Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC) two full-service lodges, Highland Lodge at Crawford Notch and Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch. Take advantage of this special winter deal with a two-night stay at either AMC lodge, January 2 – March 29, 2012, when visiting Sunday through Thursday. Further savings include the guest’s choice of a free trail lunch or a cross-country ski ticket to Bretton Woods Nordic Center, one of the largest in the East.

Visit AMC’s Winter Guide at http://www.outdoors.org/winterguide to get information about all of AMC’s winter deals and packages—including guided family outdoor adventures, Maine Woods lodge-to-lodge skiing, and “learn-to” skills instruction for winter mountaineering, ice climbing, and more.

The AMC’s Highland Lodge and Joe Dodge Lodge are nestled in the heart of majestic White Mountain settings with doorstep access to many miles of snowshoe and backcountry ski trails. Both lodges are also only a few minutes away from local downhill and cross-country ski areas, including Bretton Woods, Wildcat, and Great Glen Trails. Highland Lodge offers the added convenience of a ski connector trail linking lodge guests with the Nordic network at Bretton Woods, plus Joe Dodge Lodge guests can cross-country ski and tube for free at Great Glen Trails all winter long.

AMC’s winter 30% off mid-week deal additionally includes a four-course, family-style dinner and hot buffet breakfast, along with free guided walk-on activities such as snowshoe walks and naturalist-led ski tours as scheduled.

Rates and reservations:
Save 30% off AMC member and non-member rates with a two-night stay at Highland Lodge or Joe Dodge Lodge and receive a free trail lunch (up to 13.50 value) or cross-country ski ticket to Bretton Woods (up to $19 value). Offer valid January 2 – March 29, 2012 (excluding January 16 and February 19 – 23, 2012), Sunday-Thursday nights. New reservations only; taxes not included. Mention promotion code WMW12 when booking.

With the 30% savings, Highland Lodge nightly rates start as low as $66.50 per person for adult non-members ($55.30 for AMC members). Joe Dodge Lodge nightly rates start at $56 per person for adult non-members ($46.90 for AMC members). Rates are based on bunkroom accommodations with shared bathroom. Private and family rooms with private and shared baths are available at an additional cost. Discounted child and teen rates are also available.

Visit http://www.outdoors.org/winterguide or call (603) 466-2727 for reservations.

Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is America’s oldest conservation and recreation organization. With more than 100,000 members, advocates, and supporters in the Northeast and beyond, the nonprofit AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC supports natural resource conservation while encouraging responsible recreation, based on the philosophy that successful, long-term conservation depends upon first-hand enjoyment of the natural environment.