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The Kancamagus Lodge is conveniently located in Lincoln NH, and is the closest lodge to Loon Mountain in Lincoln. It also is close to Cannon and Waterville. GM Danielle Avery reviews the many room types and amenities at the property with hopes that you will book your next winter or summer stay in NH's White Mountains at the Kancamagus Lodge. Please know there are two restaurants at the Lodge, Brittany's Restaurant on the main floor and CJ's on the lower level is the only Sports Bar in Lincoln. Listen to this podcast, recorded for winter 2022-23, and learn more at: www.kancamaguslodge.com

Holiday Inn Express in Lincoln NH is an award winning property that is conveniently located off of I-93 Exit 32, mile marker 100. It is nearby to four White Mountain ski resorts plus there are other winter and summer attractions within walking distance. G.M. Amir Khasanov discusses the recent remodel of the hotel and all its amenities. Recorded for winter 2022-23. www.hielincoln.com

Stephen Morgan from the Boston Snowbound Expo reports on the upcoming Expo, November 15-17, 2024

SnowAngel Foundation proponents Chauncey & Kelli Johnson lost their 5-year old daughter Elise due to a colliding snowboarder on Christmas Eve 2010. The snowboarder also died and Kelli suffered a Traumatic Brain injury, among other life altering injuries. As of 2024, Kelli is mostly recovered from the ordeal. To honor their daughter the Johnson's started the SnowAngel Foundation and a program titled "Ride Another Day" to encourage on-mountain safety. Please listen to this heartwarming episode and log on to www.snowangelfoundation.org for more.

Dave Leonardi, SKIER NEWS Publisher and Always Upright Podcaster, interviews Rachel Wyckoff Marketing Director at Shawnee Mountain. They discuss the winter 2022-23 for skiers, snowboarders and tubing enthusiasts. They also promote Shawnee's free parking policy and free lift tickets for anyone over 70. Recorded September 2022. Visit: www.shawneemt.com after listening.

TJ Oshie has his third episode on Always Upright podcasts and discusses his empty net goal against the Flyers in the season closing game. It propelled the Caps into the playoffs and sent Philly to an early summer vacation. This and more in this episode.

Shawnee Mountain, in the Poconos of PA, is a family friendly ski, snowboard and tubing area easily found off of I-80 just west of the Delaware River. Rachel Wyckoff, Shawnee's marketing director, discusses the available deals and fun for families. This is one of the very few Pocono areas that offer free parking for all. They also help make skiing more affordable with online discounts off their window lift ticket prices. See: www.shawneemt.com They have 23 trails and 100 percent snowmaking. Twenty-two trails are lit for night skiing. Visit www.shawneemt.com for more info.

Shane Vittorino reports on his life after winning the 2008 World Series with the Phila Phillies. Shane, a three time Golden Glove winner, now coaches his teenage son. Interviewed at the American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe golf course, Vittorino also discusses his play at the Lake Tahoe event.

Chase Utley, 2008 World Series Champion, amassed Hall of Fame stats during his 13 year career with the Phila Phillies. Discussing golf at the American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe course in this 2024 podcast episode, Chase also reflects on his MLB career. In 2008 he hit 33 HRs with 177 hits. He was a six-time All-Star Game participant as voted by the fans. In 2009 he amassed 23 stolen bases. He recently took on the role as MLB Ambassador and lived in England to promote baseball throughout the region.

Jayson Werth, interviewed at the 2024 American Century Championship, helped lead the Phila Phillies to the 2008 MLB World Series victory. In 2024 his horse, Dornach, won the Belmont Stakes. Werth describes the horse's finish in the Kentucky Derby and better break in the Belmont. Jayson also describes his play at the 2024 at Tahoe's American Century Championship and how golf got him involved in horse racing. He also talks about his MLB stats and shoes in the MLB Hall of Fame.

Charles Barkley, NBA great and TV analyst, provides insight into his best round of golf at NBCs American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. He also speaks briefly of getting a statue in his honor at the Phila. 76ers training facility in Camden, NJ, as only Charles can. He finished the event with his best Stableford score of -4 in the middle of the pack instead of his usual near the bottom.

Annika Sorenstam, LPGA legend, discusses her play at NBCs American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe golf course. Sorenstam also winters in Tahoe and frequents the slopes to enjoy the sport with her family. A true legend, Annika seems to enjoy her competition against some of America's top athletes and celebrities. In the 2024 competition she fought her way to a 3rd place finish.

Matthew Tkachuk, 2024 Stanley Cup Champion with the Florida Panthers, reports on his first impression of Lake Tahoe and the American Century Championship on NBC during his initial playing in the event.

Mardy Fish, Olympic Silver medalist in tennis in 2004 and US Davis Cup Captain in 2019, discusses his 2020 American Century Championship win and near miss in 2023 at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Marty has been top ten finisher at ACC since his 2nd competition in 2015. He also discusses the NBC event and his joy of competing in it.

John O'Hurley is a man of many talents. Known to most for creating the "J. Peterman" character on TVs Seinfeld show. Interviewed at the 2024 American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe, O'Hurley discusses his classical music talents and his roles in Broadway Theater productions. He also hosts NBC's "National Dog Show" which airs following Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and attracts a huge audience yearly. If that is not enough, John won a "dance off" to capture the winning spot in the first year of the popular "Dancing with the Stars."

Joe Pavelski, American born, retired NHL great, discusses his golf play at the 2024 American Century Championship on NBC. Joe finished 3rd in 2023 and came close in 2022. In 2023 Pavelski was in the threesome, along with Alex "Killer" Killorn, with Steph Curry when Curry hit his hole-in-one which led to some hectic after play. In his NHL career Joe had a total of 1,068 points and is a leader among American born players in playoff goals. He retired after the 2023-24 season after a sure NHL Hall of Fame career.