Pats Peak, New Hampshire Celebrating 60th Anniversary This Season

For the 2022-2023 season, Pats Peak, NH is celebrating its 60th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the Patenaude family ownership. Pats Peak has 28 well-groomed trails for all abilities, 9 gladed areas, terrain parks, a snowtubing park, 11 lifts, 100 percent snowmaking and some of the most challenging skiing in Southern New Hampshire.The whole Northeast is steeped in rich skiing history and we love seeing these incredible family operated business continuing to thrive.

Pats Peak Night Skiing. Credit: Pats Peak PATS PEAK SKI AREA’S EXCITING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTSTO CELEBRATE THEIR DIAMOND ANNIVERSARYHenniker, NH, September 1, 2022 – For the 2022-2023 season PATS PEAK, Southern NH’s premier playground, is celebrating its Diamond 60thAnniversary. PATS PEAK continues to be a local family-owned mountain, with the same family ownership, for 60 years. Every year PATS PEAK continues to enhance their guest experience with capital improvements. “We are excited to celebrate 60 years in the business of having fun! We are constantly reinvesting in areas to make our guests feel even more welcome at PATS PEAK. We are more than a ski area and banquet center, we are a family that invites other families to come enjoy the fresh mountain air, create social connections and enjoy the thrill of cascading down the mountain on our exceptional snow product,” commented General Manager, Kris Blomback. Capital improvements for the 2022-2023 season include:A New Large Outdoor Seating Area, Complete with Igloos and Heated PaversThis new large patio area will make a statement in the winter and in the summer. During the winter, skiers and snowboarders be able to take a break in the expansive outdoor seating area under igloos with heaters to keep them warm. The heated pavers will keep the snow clear in that area. In the summer months, this will be a beautiful new outdoor wedding ceremony location with gorgeous views of the mountain in the background.Additional Energy-Efficient Snowmaking Fan GunsPATS PEAK continues to increase their snowmaking capabilities by adding to an arsenal that already gives the mountain 100% snow coverage. PATS Peak was one of the first ski areas in New Hampshire to offer snowmaking and continues to be a ski industry leader. The ability to open terrain quickly remains a top priority. The annual upgrade to snowmaking provides a boost of higher efficiency snow guns on the Puff trail to make the snowmaking system even more robust and resilient. Major Upgrades in the Rental ShopThe 9,600-square-foot Rental Shop, the largest rental shop in Northern New England, has undergone a transformation that will make renting equipment even faster. Walls were knocked down, additional seating and sizing was added in the boot area. This will make renting an even more “user-friendly” experience.Beautiful Stone Fireplace in the Valley LodgeIn the Valley Lodge, a beautiful stone fireplace was added that will be sure to warm up cold fingers and toes in the winter. During “The Other Season of Pats Peak” with many weddings and other events during the months of April through December, the new fireplace will provide ambiance for these special events.New 12,000 square foot Mountain Operations FacilityConstruction has begun on a new 12,000 square foot Mountain Operations facility. This new building is a multi-year project to replace a 60 year old outdated wooden structure. The new facility will be an energy efficient, modern, and beautiful new building for the operations crew. Pats Peak Season Passes provide outstanding value for guests who ski or ride frequently. PATS Peak offers 100% snowmaking, one of the earliest to open ski area in southern NH, night skiing featuring NH’s only beginner run off the summit-open both day and night, 11 lifts with tremendous uphill lift capacity and base lodges designed with skiers and riders in mind. Skiers/Riders can lock in the Early Season Rate for 2022-2023 PATS Peak Season Passes by September 7, 2022. PATS Peak Season Pass Holders receive additional benefits including up to 50% off lift tickets at other mountains and a “Bring-A-Friend” benefit for discounted PATS Peak lift tickets. More information on season passes and how to order can be found online at www.patspeak.com.PATS Peak Season Pass rates remain affordable in order to allow individuals and families to spend more time on the slopes without financial burdens. The average adult who purchases a weekend lift ticket six times, would be paying about the same as the price of an Unlimited Season Pass.