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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!
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COMMUNITY NEWS
See the Movie ‘Round the Decay’ TONIGHT
Join the Dreamscape Productions filmmaking team at a showing of their newest feature-length film ‘Round the Decay’ (rated R) TONIGHT, Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m., at the Flying Monkey in Plymouth. The film will be released across the U.S. on Friday. The film was shot on location in and around Waterville Valley, including at local businesses like the Snowy Owl Inn, Legends Adventure, Olde Waterville Pizza Company, Town Square and the Ice Arena. General admission tickets are $10 per person. Buy tickets at https://bit.ly/3WBLD8k. See the movie trailer at https://bit.ly/4gfXGz4.
Register TODAY for the Kalki Tasting Party
WVRA member businesses and staff are invited to a FREE tasting party at Kalki Indian Cuisine on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 5-7 p.m. There will be fun door prizes from Waterville Valley businesses. Pre-registration is required at https://bit.ly/Kalki-Tasting-Party.
Friday Night Speaker – Philip Carcia
Join Philip on Friday, Jan. 31, from 6-7 p.m., at the Recreation Department, as he shares some of his favorite hiking projects in the White Mountains. All welcome, admission is free.
Valley Chop House – Serving Lunch on Saturday & Sunday
Effective this weekend, Feb. 1, Valley Chop House, located in the lower courtyard of Town Square, will be serving lunch (sandwiches and beer) on Saturdays and Sundays, from 12-3 p.m. The restaurant offers its normal dinner menu starting at 4 p.m.
CNHCC Travel & Tourism Seminar
The annual Travel & Tourism Seminar is coming right up on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Common Man Inn and Spa in Plymouth. Hosted by the Central NH Chamber of Commerce. Attendees have a chance to win more than $1,000 worth of door prizes. All are welcome! Register online at https://bit.ly/40Nytrg.
Ski Resort News - From Tuesday's Community Forum
I encourage you to participate in the Tuesday biweekly community forums via Zoom! Anyone can participate (you don’t have to show your lovely face or even talk, just listen if you prefer). Tim Smith leads the discussion with a review of all Waterville Valley Resort news, and other community stakeholders are invited to chime in with their news. Email tsmith@waterville.com to be added to the Zoom invitation. If you ever have questions or comments (like I often see on the Waterville Valley News & Views Facebook page), feel free to shoot Tim an email, or message him during the Zoom meeting. He’s very responsive.
At Tuesday’s meeting, Tim discussed the Moguls World Cup. This is the second year Waterville Valley hosted the event, and he gave credit to all who helped make it a great success. Everyone’s efforts, from employees to terrific volunteerism and community spirit, are a huge reason why a mid-sized mountain like Waterville Valley is selected to host a world-class event of this level. Tim talked about how the moguls course was created by Prinoth using innovative technology, the success of Granite Outdoor Alliance’s Rock City vendor village, how they need more fire pits next time (for ambiance and warmth!), and how well received the kids’ slides were (and they now realize that a play area would be an important element at future events like this). Tim said Waterville Valley would like to host this event again next year. However, there’s another resort bidding on it and there are some political issues. Tim reported that we should find out if Waterville Valley gets the bid in the next couple of weeks. Next year’s event will be early, prior to MLK day, due to the Olympics.
Tim addressed the questions and comments about why Sunnyside Timberlodge was open for the World Cup but otherwise hasn’t been open since the pandemic. When the pandemic struck, Sunnyside was closed due to its inefficiencies. The Resort decided to open it for this year’s World Cup events as a VIP space and for general admissions and bathrooms. To open for World Cup, they had to replumb it and make some modifications to the heating system. While it was a big hit during the World Cup (and much better than last year’s tents), it was costly to operate even for such a short amount of time. In the 14 days the building was open, it burned through 1200 gallons of heating fuel. The bottom line, there is still much to do at Sunnyside Timberlodge to make it a sustainable venue.
Tim said the Resort team is well aware that the lift bubbles are breaking. They now recognize that the plastic is weak and there have been issues with vandalism. The Resort is working proactively to find a solution and create a better bubble. You can see a prototype of a new bubble on chair #66. Tim believes this bubble material and design will hold up to our conditions better and will be harder to vandalize.
Uphilling is awesome and Waterville Valley has one of the best programs with Uphill New England. However, mountain staff have noticed there have been ‘midnight marauders’ uphilling at night. Staff have been finding tracks over winch cables, which is very dangerous and disconcerting. There is a lot of equipment and employees operating on the mountain at night, from winch cats to snowcats and snowmobiles. Staff using the equipment are not anticipating or prepared to come across people on the mountain. If you know people going up the mountain at night, please encourage them not to do so – for their safety and for the sake of the mountain team working on the mountain.
You can find Waterville’s Uphill Access Policy at https://www.waterville.com/uphill.
Uphill access is limited to the following routes and hours:
Oblivion Route: Valley Run -> Upper Valley Run -> Oblivion. Open from 7am-10am. NO ASCENDING AFTER 10AM
High Country Route: Main Street -> Ruthie's Run -> Treeline. Open 8am-4pm.
Green Peak Route: Leroy’s Loop -> Bourbon Street -> Stillness -> South Street -> Chandlers Way. Open 8am-4pm.
If descending prior to chairlift operating hours, you must descend the same designated route that you ascended. Uphill access is permitted only to those who purchase a valid pass and sign a liability waiver. Reflective armbands must be worn while ascending.
Recreation Department
The recently added adult field trips have proven successful. Let Brooke and her team know your ideas for other field trip events/destinations. Email bwakefield@watervillevalleynh.gov.
Chair Yoga
NO chair yoga tonight, Thursday, Jan. 30. Chair yoga is moving to Saturdays, beginning Feb. 8, from 10-11:15 a.m. at the Recreation Department. Helen describes it as breath work and stretching followed by a standing flow, a barrier series and balance with and without a chair.
Employment opportunities! WVRD is now accepting applications for all summer positions, including waterfront, general programming and camp counselors. Visit https://wvrd.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=10744.
WVRD Membership Fee Adjustments
WVRD membership fees, pickleball drop-in fee, and camp fees have all increased. Resident/taxpayer climbing wall and season boat pass fees have decreased. Check out the details on wvrd.recdesk.com.
School District Budget Hearing
Monday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m., in the Recreation Department multipurpose room.
Current Events Discussion Group
“Assisted Suicide” is the topic for the next session of the Current Events Discussion Group on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 5-6:30 p.m., at the Osceola Library. Gary Moak will moderate the discussion. Gary is a geriatric psychiatrist and associate professor of psychiatry at the Geisel Medical School at Dartmouth, and director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. All are welcome and admission is free.
Historical Society Speaker
Tom Gross will present “A Journey Through the Past,” stories from the Waterville Valley Gypsy Album – Volume 1 – on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m., at the Recreation Department’s multi-purpose room (NOTE NEW LOCATION!) This will undoubtedly be an evening full of laughter…and you may just learn a thing or two! Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.
Boarding for Breast Cancer
Boarding for Breast Cancer weekend is Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 8-9. B4BC is a nonprofit, youth-focused education, awareness and fundraising foundation with a mission to increase awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle. Take part in the annual Pink Raffle, Pink Poker Run and Tribute Ride to honor loved ones fighting breast cancer. Get the details and set-up your fundraising page at https://bit.ly/B4BC-2025. New this year, limited edition B4BC Waterville hoodies will be available to purchase at the event (sunroom, Base Lodge) for $50. 100% of all proceeds from the Boarding for Breast Cancer event go to B4BC’s education, prevention and survivorship programs.
Little Museum at the End of the Road
There’s a new exhibit in the Historical Society’s Little Museum located to the right of the Post Office.
Skijor Galore
Saddle up for an unforgettable ride through a snow-covered obstacle course – pulled by a horse, of course – on Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Waterville Valley Golf Course. Skiers and snowboarders are invited to participate by raising a minimum of $100 for the Curious Cottage Preschool in Waterville Valley. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m., then there will be music, food, raffles, pony rides starting at 12 noon, followed by skijoring at 1 p.m. Compete for a trophy belt buckle for best costume, most money raised and fastest time through the full course. “Cowboys” and horses provided, all you need to do is create your fundraising page, bring your skis, snowboard, helmet and wear your most creative costume. Get started at bit.ly/skijor-2025.
WVAIA Winter Social & Annual Meeting
Saturday, Feb. 22, 5-8 p.m., at the Waterville Valley Conference Center. All are welcome. $45 per person. Purchase tickets online at bit.ly/WVAIA-Winter-Social.
Please remember that all information contained herein is subject to change, error or omission. Events, activities, and hours of operation can also be influenced by weather and staffing challenges. It's a good idea to call ahead or check websites and/or social media.