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Media Center |
Welcome to the Mountain High Media Center. Here you'll find details on everything from seasonal improvements, to family fun, to environmental initiatives, and more. Mountain High is committed to providing you with the most current and comprehensive information possible. If you require additional material please contact us. Journalists who would like to receive press releases by email may request to be added to the media list. As always, we look forward to having you as our guest this winter and stand ready to assist in any way possible. The Marketing Department is staffed from 5am to 5pm daily, so feel free to call, fax or email us with any questions or comments. Media Contact: Laura Johnson | Tel: (760) 316-7830 | Fax: (760) 316-7897 E-mail: Laura Johnson | Website: mthigh.com |
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| MOUNTAIN HIGH AND ROXY PRESENT SUNSET SESSIONS: PARK CLINICS FOR GIRLS |
| December 21, 2008 – Mountain High Resort, ROXY, and Snowboard Magazine have partnered to create Sunset Sessions, a new series of evening park clinics for girls in January and February. The ROXY Team ups the experience by hitting the slopes with the girls and providing ROXY product demos and each participant receives a free subscription to Snowboard Magazine. |
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| MOUNTAIN HIGH OPENING TODAY |
| December 6, 2008 – Mountain High Resort in Wrightwood is now open featuring the Easy Rider chairlift at the East Resort and a 6”-10” base. Look for one beginner trail to start with a complete rail garden fashioned by the Faultline Terrain Park. DJ Mike Roblis will be spinning beats, Mountain High will be handing out free swag, and a complete barbecue will be available at the base of the lift. |
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| COLLEGE NIGHT AT MOUNTAIN HIGH: A ROCKING COLLEGE PARTY |
| November 20, 2008 – College Nights at Mountain High are a series of three Thursday night parties created for Southern California college students taking palce place from 5-10pm on December 11, 2008, February 12, and March 12, 2009. Bring your friends to the Bullwheel Bar & Grill at Mountain High’s West Resort for live DJs, $1 hot dogs, $20 night lift tickets (with college ID), and hookups from FUEL TV, Transworld Snowboarding, Active, BNQT, ForUs Magazine, S.W.A.T., and Southern California Collegiate Snowsports Conference. |
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| MOUNTAIN HIGH BEGINS SNOWMAKING IN ANTICIPATION OF OPENING DAY |
| November 5, 2008 – Mountain High began its first snowmaking operations of the season late last night. Within a 10 hour window the snowmaking crew laid down several inches of new snow on four trails at the West Resort. Temperatures are forecasted to drop into the twenties tonight and snowmaking is expected to continue whenever possible. An opening date has not been set, however the start to Southern California’s winter season could take place within the next several days, weather permitting. |
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| MOUNTAIN HIGH LAUNCHES 2008/09 WEBSITE |
| October 27, 2008 – Mountain High has launched its 2008/09 website, front loading the season with a brand new look and tech additions such as a deal finder and upgraded video player. The acclaimed easy navigation and layout of mthigh.com return, along with gas calculator, live webcams, interactive trail map, and up-to-the-minute weather and snow conditions, among other features. |
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| MOUNTAIN HIGH ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH WAHOO'S AND SIGNAL SNOWBOARDS |
| October 21, 2008 – Mountain High has teamed up with Wahoo’s Fish Tacos and Signal Snowboards to keep riding fun and affordable. Stop by any Southern California Wahoo’s location before November 30, 2008, and pick up a $10 off coupon to Mountain High, no purchase required. While there, grab an entry form for a custom Signal Snowboard Package that includes a 2009 Signal snowboard, Signal clothing, and a 2008/09 Mountain High Season Pass. |
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| FAULTLINE TERRAIN PARK DOUBLES PRODUCTION BUDGET, INTRODUCES TWO NEW PRINOTH GROOMERS, ANOUNCES TEAM |
| October 8, 2008 – Faultline Terrain Park at Mountain High has doubled its production budget for 2008/09 resulting in a wide range of new features that include a massive 20’x20’ wallride. In addition, two new park-specific Prinoth grooming machines costing over $800,000 have been added to ensure more consistent snow products throughout the park. Mountain High has also announced the 2008/09 Team that includes local pros Laurie Currier and Cory Cronk. |
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| $2.3 MILLION IN CAPITAL INVESTMENTS RAISE GUEST EXPERIENCE AT MOUNTIAN HIGH |
| September 22, 2008 – Rolling off last year’s success, Mountain High has made more than $2.3 million in capital investments for the upcoming winter. With an eye toward improving the guest experience, Mountain High has completely remodeled Big Pines Lodge, increased snowmaking capacity by up to 40%, introduced new tubing lanes, added two park-specific snowcats, and increased Sports School offerings. |
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| MOUNTAIN HIGH INTRODUCES PREMIERE PARKING FOR HYBRID VEHICLES |
| September 22, 2008 – Mountain High introduces premiere parking for hybrid vehicles to reward guests who are reducing their carbon footprint. This hybrid parking initiative is one of many steps the resort is taking to improve environmental performance both on the mountain and within its operations. |
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| RIDE MORE WITH MONEY SAVING TICKET DEALS AT MOUNTAIN HIGH |
| September 22, 2008 – Located just above Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties, visitors to Mountain High save money on gas and even more on lift tickets thanks to Mountain High’s money saving ticket deals. Designed for a budget-conscious economy, Mountain High has a number of popular offers for everyone from first-timers to seasoned riders. |
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| MOUNTAIN HIGH OFFERS FAMILIES AFFORDABLE WINTER FUN CLOSE TO HOME |
| September 22, 2008 – Mountain High has numerous winter options for skiing and snowboarding families, as well as for those who just want to play in the snow. The new children’s learning center at Mountain High East, a family friendly terrain park, free lift tickets for birthdays and kids 6 and under, and the largest tubing park in Southern California make Mountain High an excellent choice for an exciting winter escape. |
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| MOUNTAIN HIGH: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S CLOSEST WINTER RESORT |
| September 1, 2008 – Mountain High is Southern California’s closest winter resort, nestled just above the peaceful mountain town of Wrightwood. Located 75 minutes from Los Angeles and Orange County, Mountain High offers a variety of winter activities that don’t require spending lots of money on gas or lodging. |
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| MOUNTAIN HIGH’S $299 SEASON PASS SALE RETURNS AUGUST 30, 2008 (Regularly $599. Save $300) |
| July 31, 2008 – Mountain High’s annual season pass sale returns August 30, 2008 with the lowest prices in years. For $299 guests can get an entire season of skiing and snowboarding for what it costs to visit other resorts for the weekend. Plus anyone who purchases by September 7, 2008 will receive two free tickets good any day this season, non-holiday. |
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| MOUNTAIN HIGH RECEIVES THE 2008 DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM SKI AREA MANAGEMENT |
| May 14, 2008 – Mountain High is one of the most ethnically diverse resorts in the county with minorities making up more than half its visits. Ski Area Management (SAM) will be presenting Mountain High with the 2008 Diversity Leadership Award for its outstanding work in this area. |
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| MOUNTAIN HIGH TOUTS SUCCESSFUL 2007/08 SEASON DESPITE WEAK ECONOMY |
| April 16, 2008 – Mountain High is celebrating its most successful season in years with highlights that span from start to finish. |
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