Kotter, Wiml News 9. Well, Hannah said about her school vacation. Local resorts are bracing for an influx of tourists over the school holidays. This week, schools in Massachusetts begin February break. Schools in New Hampshire will also be closed next week. Gun stocks were sold out yesterday and the resort expects them to be sold out again today. Gunstock President Tom Day said the resort had a tough Christmas week due to the weather, but he believes the weather will be better this time. Yes, it's the weather. Obviously the weather is our business. We are snow farmers, and as you know, we grow snow and grow it until it becomes snow. that is our job. So, if the weather cooperates, you can create some really nice surfaces. There is definitely still a demand for ski resorts. Last year, February and March were very strong. So, you know, we still want the same thing.Day says surrounding businesses will also benefit.
Ski resorts hoping to boost business from school holiday week in MA and NH
Updated: February 18, 2024 8:47 PM ET
With school holiday week in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, local ski areas are preparing for an influx of tourists. Massachusetts schools are currently on February break, and New Hampshire schools will be on vacation starting next week. Gunstock Mountain saw its first wave of new visitors this weekend, with all lift tickets sold out on Saturday. Gunstock President Tom Day said the resort had a tough Christmas week due to inclement weather and less-than-ideal conditions. But Day said he believes the weather will be in their favor this week. “The weather is our job. We're snow farmers.” “If the weather cooperates, we can create some really nice surfaces.” “There's still pent-up demand for skiing. We had a very strong February and March last year, so we're hoping for the same now.” '' Day said. .
With school holiday week in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, local ski resorts are preparing for an influx of tourists.
Massachusetts schools are currently on February break, while New Hampshire schools will go on break next week. Gunstock Mountain saw its first wave of new visitors this weekend, with all lift tickets sold out on Saturday.
Gunstock President Tom Day said the resort had a tough Christmas week due to inclement weather and less-than-ideal conditions. But Day said he believes the weather will be good this week.
“Weather is our business. We are snow farmers,” Day said. “When the weather cooperates, we can create some really nice surfaces.”
“There's still pent-up demand for skiing. February and March last year were very strong, so we're expecting the same now,” Day said.
