In addition to Nordic skiing, The BALSAMS is known for its alpine ski area featuring 16 trails and five glades with runs up to one mile long. Families in particular will enjoy that all trails begin at the top of the lift and end at the base lodge, making it easy to reconnect after runs.

Adding to The BALSAMS� allure is the �Notch Effect,� a term coined by natives to describe the area�s favorable weather patterns. In winter, The BALSAMS boasts New England�s most dependable snow conditions, with precipitation rarely changing from snow to rain. This makes for the most exciting array of winter activities in New England.

Package is subject to availability, and rate is per person based on double occupancy. For reservations and information about The BALSAMS, call toll-free at (866) 380-6798, or visit www.TheBALSAMS.com/skifree.aspx to book package online. Enter promo code SKIFREE when booking this package.

*Excludes dates over Martin Luther King weekend (January 14-15, 2007).

About The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel
The BALSAMS is a four-star destination that boasts 202 individually decorated guestrooms and suites; four dining venues, including the Dining Room renown for its sumptuous table d�hote culinary presentations; over 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space; and unparalleled year-round recreation including nightly entertainment and children�s programs. For reservations and information about The BALSAMS, call toll-free at (866) 380-6798, or visit online at www.TheBALSAMS.com.

About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, a leading hospitality provider with significant experience in hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation operations. The company�s portfolio includes historic properties in North America, such as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks; Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds; Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa; Niagara Falls State Park; Jones Beach; Old Town San Diego; the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia and Denver; The Lodge and Conference Center at Geneva-on-the-Lake; The BALSAMS Grand Resort; and The Resort at Glacier.

About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world�s leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International, TD Banknorth Garden and American Park �n Swap. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with revenues approaching $2 billion annually and 40,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.

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