Sugarbush, VT A good source for lodging and dining tips can be found at www.madrivervalley.com which is run and supported by the local chamber of commerce. Properties managed by the mountain can be found at www.sugarbush.com.  Also, call 1-800-53-sugar. Tucker Hill Inn, www.tuckerhill.com. Quiet 14 acre location just 5 minutes’ from Sugarbush. Several rooms with two beds. Also family suites. All rooms private bath. Guest computer (great for getting results/rankings), WiFi, phones and TV/full premium cable in all rooms. Spacious public areas for relaxing. Multi-course home-cooked breakfast included. 10% discount off weekend rates applies to those Master Competitors staying 3 nights or more. E-mail: tuckerhill@tuckerhill.com or call 1 800 543 7841. Innkeepers - Phill & Alison Truckle The Waitsfield Inn, www.waitsfieldinn.com  in downtown Waitsfield will be offering a special room discount to Masters Competitors for the Eastern Championships. There are several room options. All include a full breakfast buffet starting at 7 AM. There is also space provided for ski prep and waxing. You must ID yourself as a Masters Competitor and be prepared to show your license. Call and speak with Innkeeper Ronda Kelley. E-mail: lodging@waitsfieldinn.com. The Farm on Mad River, a B&B located between Mad River Glen and Sugarbush resorts in Waitsfield, VT, is situated on 42 acres encircled by The Mad River. This circa 1900 farmhouse offers guests 5 comfortable bedrooms, with both shared and private baths, and an adjacent one bedroom home and one bedroom cottage for nightly and weekly stays. (Entire property accommodates 4-6) The home has two baths, and the cottage has one bath. Rates are reasonable, and a full breakfast is included. Cross-country skiing available on property. For further information, please call 802-496-7133 or visit our web site at www.madriverfarm.com. Group rates are available. Sincerely,  Bill Johnson, The Farm on Mad River. Some of the popular local restaurants are: American Flatbread Pizza, Arvad's Grill, Bass Restaurant, Blue Tooth, Bongiorno's, Chez Henri's, The Common Man, The Den, John Eagan's Big World Pub and Grill, Pepper's Lodge - (Outstanding Breakfast), Rosita's Mexican Restaurant, The Spotted Cow, Tucker Hill Inn and Restaurant, The Warren House

MAINE Sunday River Ski Resort Reservations: 800-543-2754

Waterville Valley, NH I own a small Inn in Waterville Valley and would offer a special rate for your members in January for the WV and Gunstock races. We offer our WV Silver Streak group a mid-week rate of $69 plus 9% tax and would offer the same for your racers the first week in January. Tor Brunvand - Best Western Silver Fox Inn - Waterville Valley, NH. www.silverfoxinn.com.

Mount Snow, VT - See Stratton, Bromley, Mount Snow, below

STOWE, VT Town and Country Resort - (800) 323-0311, $100 includes full breakfast, AAA discount of 10%, indoor pool Grey Fox - (800) 544-8454, $128 includes full breakfast, AAA discount of 10%, indoor pool Northern Lights Lodge - (800) 448-4554, $101 with full breakfast, AAA discount of 10%, indoor pool North Brook - (800) 253-4882, $80 with continental breakfast Sun and Ski - (800) 448-5223, $103, room with refrigerator, AAA discount of 10% Burgundy Rose Motor Inn - (800) 989-7768, $79 with continental breakfast Alpenrose Motel - (800) 962-7002, $68 Hob Knob - (800) 245-8540, $98 with full breakfast Stowe Motel - (800) 829-7629, $79 - $126 Sunset Motor Inn - (800) 544-2347, $68, $75, $88 Scandinavian Inn - (800) 544-4229, $116 with full breakfast (877) 317-8693 - Stowe Central Reservation Service

Central Vermont - Killington, Pico, Middlebury, Okemo, Suicide Six areas:   Manchester Ski House (Official Connecticut Ski Club Ski House), Ludlow, VT:Manchester Ski House-Ludlow VT, Stay with other Masters Racers, 20 minutes to Killington, Okemo, Suicide Six, Stratton, Bromley. $20 per night, full amenities- including tuning shop and boot drying rack. Contact Lou Gaedt at lgaedt@ct.metrocast.net   Mountain Sports Inn, on the Killington access road - 888-422-3315 - Talk to owner and Masters racer Bob Sardelli for a discount.  (Make reservations early.)  Pittsfield, VT - Pittsfield is conveniently located between  the Middlebury Snow Bowl and Suicide Six races, and is 8 miles north of Killington Ski Resort. The Swiss Farm Inn, just north of Pittsfield. Great food and people flock from miles around for their breakfast. 802-746-8341 (Reserve early) The Country Butcher (in the center of Pittsfield village) has a nice feature; you can call 802-746-8113 the day before and order a box lunch that can be picked up after 7 AM. I guarantee it will be better and cheaper than ski area food. If motels are your thing, then you might want to stay at the “Clear River Inn & Tavern” just south of Pittsfield.  Hidden behind is the “Clear River Tavern”, a great informal hang out with really good food. Try their garlic pizza. 1-800-746-7916. Add the CASA BELLA INN and restaurant to the list (802 746-8943). A charming inn with authentic Italian food, (Franco , owner chef, is from Bolzano Italy.) www.casabellainn.com   Bethel, VT - Bethel is also between Middlebury and Suicide Six, and close to Killington. Nestled Inn - 802-234-5440 - Susan La Flamme, Owner / Operator The B&B is an old Victorian House with 6 bedrooms and 4 common room areas to stretch out and relax. I serve a full hearty breakfast for that needed energy on the course. It's a relaxed atmosphere and comfortable home. I am located in Bethel Vermont within easy driving distance to Middlebury Snow Bowl, Dartmouth Skiway, Killington, Pico, Suicide Six and other ski areas. I am listed on the Vermont Chamber of Commerce but would be willing to give a better rate to your members.  "The owner was very friendly, helpful and a good cook. The place was nice but not fancy, and the price was right." For those of you who take route 4 through Woodstock, the best coffee is in the Woodstock Farmer’s Market, just west of the village. Things are a bit pricey, but everything is the best.

North Conway, NH Masters racer Joe Berry has generously arranged for the following:   We would like to offer all race participants an additional 20% off our seasonal rates. We have four lodging properties: In North Conway:  Eastern Slope Inn Resort and The Oxen Yoke Inn & Motel In Bartlett:  Attitash Mountain Village and Attitash Marketplace Motel Rooms, of course, are based on availability. 1.800.862.1600 reaches our reservations dept. for all properties Jason Robinson: JasonRobinson@AttitashMtVillage.com   The Briarcliff Motel - Mt. Washington Valley 2012 I would like to forward you some information about The Briarcliff Motel and what we have to offer. We look forward to possibly accommodating you and any of your teams in the future.  We are offering discounted rates of $59-$89 per night based on double occupancy for the Cranmore race weekend. The Briarcliff Motel has been centrally located in the heart of The Mount Washington Valley for over fifty years.  Through the years it has become a place people frequent year after year.  It has proven itself among the many visitor options, as a clean and reasonably priced home away from home. Our thirty-one rooms offer king, and queen size beds.  Each room is equipped with cable television, free in room coffee and tea, a telephone that offers free local calls, a mini-refrigerator, and free wireless Internet. All of the rooms are smoke and pet free.  Guests can set their room's temperature using individual heat, and air-conditioner units. Rooms are directly located to the parking lot making luggage runs easy. There are also rooms located on the backside of the building that offer more privacy.  We offer ten rooms, which feature back porches overlooking Cathedral and Whitehorse Ledges; it is a beautiful view to wake up to in the morning.  During the summer months we offer a heated outdoor pool, which has proven fun for all ages.  Free bike and ski lockers are available to safely store these valuables, which are not allowed in guest rooms.  An iron and ironing board are also available upon request. The Briarcliff Motel is with-in walking distance of many restaurants, shops, outlets, theaters, and entertainment spots.  Several brochures, and informative packets are available to our guests in the lobby area.  No matter what type of activities you are looking for, our staff is happy to help with suggestions and answer any questions you may have.    We have competitive group rates and rooms that make our guests feel like they are at home. We hope to accommodate you and your guest in the future. We realize how important our Canadian friends as well as Southern New England friends are to the tourism in our area. We like to keep you as happy with your experience as possible so you will continue to come back for many fun filled years in the Mount Washington Valley.   Any questions, please feel free to contact me at (603) 356-5584 or toll free at (800) 338-4291. I can also be contacted at info@briarcliffmotel.com .  Our front desk is open 9:00am until 10:00pm.   Thank you much and we look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Briarcliff Motel,  1-603-356-5584 2304 White Mountain Hwy. Rt. 16 , P.O Box 504 North Conway, NH  03860 E-mail:  info@briarcliffmotel.com Website:  http://www.briarcliffmotel.com

Stratton / Bromley / Mount Snow area   Master racer Henry Bronson sent in what he called a shameless plug;  "I just happen to be the chef/owner of an award winning (at least I am competitive off the snow...) restaurant, Bistro Henry in Manchester, VT. My web site is www.bistrohenry.com."While Henry's restaurant covers the gourmet side of dining, CHRISTO'S Pizza & Pasta on Main St in Manchester handles the more basic side. This place has THE FOLEY KIDS SEAL OF APPROVAL. If you’ve never stayed at Johnny Seesaw’s you’re in for a real treat. Over 100 years ago, this used to be a dance hall, where lumber jacks would hang out on Saturday night. People would come on any mode of transportation available to get together and dance. It’s rumored they did more than just dance. It’s located about 1/4 mile east of Bromley on Route 11. (1-800-424-CSAW)   Matterhorn Inn -  Double rooms $139 week-ends; $99 week days( one or two double beds with private bath).Suites $179 week-ends; $149 week days ( could sleep 4-5) with private bath. A full breakfast is served in their restuarant with prices ranging from $5-$11.  He will gladly serve as early as needed (he has done this for other racers). On the premises is a restaurant that has been favorably reported on by locals. This inn is on Rt. 100, near W.Dover police station (about 5 min.to Mt.) Phone :  802-464-4676    Web: www.matterhorninnvt.com    Weathervane B & B -  2 rooms with 1-2 double beds & private baths $115 (forgot to ask for week day rates). 1 that could accommodate 4 people with private bath (might be good for a family) $220. Also there are 2 rooms with shared bath upstairs and 2 rooms with shared bath downstairs.  I didn't ask the price.  Also he has a suite with fireplace. The prices include a full breakfast that he will serve as early as guests wish.  Also if there is a group that make reservations together, he could discuss prices. This inn is about 1/2 mi. off Rt. 100 on Dorr-Fitch Rd. just past Congregational Church in West Dover Village (less than 10 min. to Mt.). Phone: 802-464-5426   Web: www.weathervanelodge.com Snowdon Motel, Londonderry VT - close to Mt. Snow, Stratton, and Bromley.  We would be willing to discount our regular rates for New England Masters members by 20% if you book 6 rooms or more. [Organize a group BEFORE you call the motel, please. The Editor.] Our regular rooms rates vary from $75 to $105 per night based on double occupancy. Each additional person, $15. Quiet, restful, alpine chalet located within the Golden Triangle of Skiing. We feature large rooms, private full baths, individual heat controls, telephones, color-cable TV and window walls with delightful views. Faheem Khan, 800-419-7600, snowdon1@adelphia.net, www.snowdonmotel.com Vintage Motel, Wilmington - (800) 899-9660, Thursday - $60, Friday or Saturday - $95, free Continental breakfast. Andirons Lodge, West Dover - (800) 445-7669, Thursday - $105, Friday or Saturday - $135 Gray Ghost Inn, West Dover - (800) 745-3615, Thursday - $83, Friday or Saturday - $137, includes a full breakfast. Horizon Inn, Wilmington - (800) 336-5513, Thursday - $80, Friday or Saturday - $115, includes a full breakfast, indoor pool, restaurant on-site - open weekends. Kitzhof Lodge, West Dover - (800) 388-8310, Thursday - $74, Friday and Saturday - $272 includes tax and continental breakfast. Yankee Doodle Lodge, West Dover - (800) 388-5591, Thursday - $75, Friday or Saturday - $128, includes continental breakfast.  Rates are based on standard room, double occupancy. Mount Snow Area Wide Lodging Reservations - (800) 245-SNOW For a complete listing, visit www.mountsnow.com and click on vacation planning.

Burke   1 Old Cutter Inn at the mt. excellent restaurant tel. 802 626 5152 2 Wild Flower Inn at E.Burke excellent restaurant tel. 802 626 8310 3 Lynnburke motel at Lyndonville tel 802 626 3346 6 miles 4 Colonnade inn at Lyndonville tel 802 626 9316 7 miles 5 Comfort inn & suites St. Johnsbury tel 802 748 1500 16 miles new excellent Restaurants: E. Burke River Garden Cafe also Pub Out Back Lyndonville diner - breakfast(and dinner) F. Scott's Lyndonville Lincoln Inn St. Jay Surf and Sirloin St. Jay