Vision, Change, Teamwork...It's All In the Name

For Immediate Release
Mount Sunapee Resort
2006-2007 Winter Season
Contact: Bruce McCloy (603) 763-3500
bmccloy@mtsunapee.com

Newbury, NH – The name “Sunapee” is an adaptation of two Algonquin Indian words meaning “wild goose water.”  Actually, geese symbolize many of the ideals that Mount Sunapee stands for today.

Geese flying in a V-formation represent vision, allowing each member of the flock to constantly see ahead while at the same time communicating with each other.  Geese also signify change as a harbinger of the annual change of seasons by migrating in the northern hemisphere.

Owners Tim and Diane Mueller had a vision for Mount Sunapee when they leased the operation of the resort from the State of New Hampshire in 1998.  They have invested more than $15,000,000 over the past eight years at Mount Sunapee to meet the changing needs of the marketplace and the community.

Since 1998, we have built what is now one of the most powerful snowmaking systems per acre in New England, providing reliable snow cover all season long.  The entire grooming fleet is as modern and as high-tech as it gets.  Mount Sunapee is currently ranked 2nd in the East for snow quality and grooming.

The new Sunapee Base Lodge and Children’s Learning Center are state-of-the-art facilities for guests and families, yet were designed to reflect the natural look and feel of traditional New Hampshire architecture. 

A modern lift system featuring three quad chairlifts, including the 6,000’ high-speed Sunapee Express, ensures that guests get in all the skiing and riding they want.

New award winning programs, like Families First where families can learn to ski or snowboard together, meet the needs of an ever-changing marketplace.

Geese represent teamwork too.  They can migrate 72% further in their V-formation than flying solo.  When one tires at the point, another takes over to keep the flock moving in the right direction.  Tim and Diane Mueller have led the way, inspiring their staff to lead in their turn, in their sphere, always with the common goal of a quality mountain experience with exceptional service in mind.  This is called “The Sunapee Difference.”