The Resort Insider
The Visit Waterville Valley Resort Insider is updated on a weekly basis to keep you informed and up to date with everything happening around Waterville Valley. From events and activities to deals and specials, make sure you check the Resort Insider so you don’t miss out anything happening in town!
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
LOCAL BUSINESS HOURS OF OPERATION
COMMUNITY NEWS
Ski Like a Pirate Day
Support Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports on Ski Like a Pirate Day, Saturday, March 22. Don your best pirate attire and capture as many trails as you can between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Pirates will gather for a soup-er après party in the Adaptive Office from 3-4:30 p.m. Points will be awarded for each trail skied and dressing like a pirate, and there will be prizes awarded for most points and best costumes. $40 per person, $160 per 5-person team. Register online at https://bit.ly/ski-like-a-pirate.
Ski Patrol Open House
Waterville Valley’s Ski Patrol team is hosting an open house at their summit Patrol Headquarters on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PHQ is located at the top of the mountain. Tour the facility and get an inside look at day-to-day operations and tasks. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find that ski patrolling is something you’d like to pursue!
Waterville’s Got Talent – Karaoke Competition
Saturday, March 22, from 8-11 p.m., is the final karaoke of the season at the Valley Pub and it’s going to be a spectacular event. Waterville Valley’s Got Talent Karaoke Competition will feature celebrity judges and prizes, and a special musical performance by Audrey Drake on the guitar!
New Addition to Rec Dept Schedule
The Rec. Dept. will be offering Open Gym on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Speaker Series: Human History in the White Mountains
Claire Sleeman, an archeologist with the U.S. Forest Service who works out of the White Mountain National Forest Campton office, will be the featured speaker on Friday, March 28, from 6-7 p.m., at the Recreation Department. Claire will share an overview of human history in the Whites with a particular focus on some of the sites with the Waterville Valley town boundaries. All are welcome and admission is free.
Henderson Invitational
Join freeskier Hunter Henderson right here in Waterville Valley on Saturday, April 5, for an epic spring skiing event celebrating community, talent and freeskiing’s legacy. The Henderson Invitational will spotlight the best Northeast skiers, bringing people together to honor Waterville Valley’s legacy as the birthplace of freeskiing, and nurturing the next generation of talent. You’ll be able to catch all the action from the base of High Country from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is sponsored by Red Bull and Waterville Valley Resort Association.
Last Run Luau Pond Skimming
It’s back … and in a new location at 3,600 ft elevation … the highest pond in the Northeast! On Saturday, April 5, register at the Schwendi Hutte from 2-3 p.m. Pond skimming is free with a valid lift ticket or season pass. Registration will be capped at 75 competitors. Participants will load the High Country T-bar and begin their descent into the pond at 3 p.m. Spectator “Beach Bums” are welcome to watch. Spectators that won’t be skiing/snowboarding can ride the lift up and down for free. Stop by the ticket office in the base lodge to pick up a foot passenger ticket.
Schwendi Hutte Barbecue
Schwendi will be roasting up dogs and burgers on the deck from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. Stop by before and after the Henderson Invitational and pond skim for a bite to eat.
Summer Day Camp Registration is Open
Registration is now open for Waterville Valley Recreation Department’s popular summer day camps. Registration is online only until April 1. Hurry! Some weeks have already filled, and waitlists have started. Register at wvrd.recdesk.com.
As always, remember that the information contained herein is subject to error, omission, withdrawal or change without notice. Some activities/businesses may have limited operating capacity, age requirements, be weather dependent, charge a fee, require preregistration, have health and safety requirements, and experience staffing challenges. Waterville Valley Resort, Waterville Valley Resort Association and Waterville Valley lodging properties are not responsible for errors or changes. Call ahead or check websites to confirm info.