Jackson Ski Touring Foundation - Jackson, NH

Jackson, NH: Jackson Ski Touring Foundation in partnership with twelve village inns will be presenting the “Hearts of Jackson” inn tour on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Participants can ski, snowshoe or drive from inn to inn. You will be greeted with warm hospitality by the local innkeepers, and will have an opportunity to tour the different inns. Maps will be provided and a small commemorative gift will be given to all participants of the tour.

The inns on the Heart Tour include: Christmas Farm Inn, Eagle Mountain House, Inn at Ellis River, Inn at Jackson, Jackson House, Lodge at Jackson Village, Mountainside Farm B&B, Nestlenook Inn, Snowflake Inn, the Village House, Wentworth Resort and the Wildcat Inn and Tavern.

Cross country skiing has a long history of being an important part of the culture in Jackson, New Hampshire. It has even been incorporated into the Jackson Grammar school as a regular part of the curriculum promoting fitness and health. Jackson Ski Touring offers free cross country skiing as a part of the Physical Education Curriculum for grades Kindergarten through sixth grade. Once a week starting in January, students walk from the school to the Jackson Touring Center to cross country ski for an hour with the Physical Education teacher, to increase outdoor comfort, and to promote fitness and health for novice to advanced skiers. Introducing cross country skiing into children’s lives has been an effective way to encourage a “heart healthy” way to stay fit. Each year, February has been designated as National Heart Month by the American Heart Association. With this in mind, Jackson Ski Touring and the village inns have committed to donating a portion of the proceeds from the “Hearts of Jackson” Inn Tour to the American Heart Association.

Sign-up for the Hearts of Jackson Tour will be limited to 150 people, reservations are recommended. A trail pass is required for those who are skiing or snowshoeing, and again registration for the tour will be at the Jackson Ski Touring Base Lodge that day. The cost of the tour is $25 per person which also includes a trail pass, and a small commemorative gift fro the first 50 people who sign up. To sign up for the Heart Tour, call the Jackson Ski Foundation at (603) 383-9355 or e-mail the Touring Center at info@jacksonxc.org. For a list of lodging packages at participating inns, go to www.jacksonxc.org and click on the preferred lodging link.

The village of Jackson is recognized as one of the top cross country ski destinations in the country. Over 148 kilometers of trails wind throughout the village and into the White Mountain National Forest, awaiting skiers at the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation. Jackson village is also known for its unique country inns, grand hotels and charming bed and breakfasts. Add in fine restaurants, the famous “honeymoon” covered bridge, horse drawn sleigh rides and ice skating under the stars, and you’ve got all of the ingredients for an unforgettable Valentine’s getaway for cross country skiers and winter enthusiasts, with the bonus of benefiting a good cause.

The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation is a community based nonprofit organization, chartered to maintain trails in and around the village of Jackson, New Hampshire and to provide winter recreational and educational opportunities for all. The “Foundation” maintains 100 miles of cross-country ski trails, with state-of-the-art grooming on trails designed to suit every taste and ability level. Detailed information about trails, rates, programs, events, clinics and more can be found at the Foundation web site at www.jacksonxc.org. Further information can also be obtained by calling 603-383-9355 or 1-800-X-C-SNOWS (1-800-927-6697).

Lyn Norris-Baker & Frank Baker
Innkeepers/Owners
Inn at Ellis River
17 Harriman Road /P.O. Box 656
Jackson, NH 03846
800-233-8309

HEARTS OF JACKSON TOUR TO BENEFIT AMERICAN HEART ASSOC.
We don’t want you to miss the third‘HEARTS OF JACKSON’ Inn to Inn Tour, Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm., sponsored by The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation in partnership with twelve village inns. Participants can cross country ski, snowshoe or drive from inn to inn. You’ll be greeted with warm hospitality by the local innkeepers, and will have an opportunity to tour the different inns. A small commemorative gift will be given to all participants of the tour. Proceeds from the tour support the NH Division of the American Heart Association. Two night packages including lodging, two tour tickets with trail passes and a gift of the inn’s heart healthy granola are $329-$569 depending upon room selection. Wear Red on Friday, February 1, and we’ll make an extra donation to the American Heart Association.

GO RED DAY ~ FEBRUARY 1 ~ Take a Day and Be Good to Yourself! We have a very special offer just for the evening of Thursday, January 31 in support of Go Red for Women on February 1. Our one night ‘Be Good to Yourself’ package includes a traditional or cozy fireplace room, healthy breakfast Friday morning, your choice of two cross country or snowshoe trail passes and two half-hour massages at Moondance Massage for only $199 for two persons plus tax. Combine with our Hearts of Jackson package (above) for an unforgettable weekend of relaxation and rejuvenation ~ you deserve it!