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Sunday River Offers Free Skiing and Riding for Military Personnel and Immediate Family This Thursday, November 11

Social Media: Newry, Maine (November 8, 2010) – In celebration of Veterans Day, Sunday River will offer a free adult lift ticket to all military personnel and their dependents, active and retired, with proper identification.

Resort President Dana Bullen made the announcement today saying, "Sunday River is honored to offer this free lift ticket as a token of appreciation to our nation's service men and women.”

Forms of accepted identification include a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), a photograph in uniform, arrival to lift ticket window wearing an authentic uniform, a Veterans Organization Card (American Legion and VFW), or a DD Form 214.

Military personnel are defined for this program as active members of the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines, Coast Guard, and National Guard

Sunday River plans to reopen on Veteran’s Day with its T2 trail and Locke Mountain Triple chairlift and will remain open through the weekend.

For non-military personnel, special early season rates are in effect at just $25, Thursday through Sunday, for an adult lift ticket. All skier and rider services are out of Barker Base Lodge except for season pass purchases and pickup, which are out of South Ridge Base Lodge.

This offer is valid only on Thursday, November 11, 2010, and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.

For more information on Sunday River’s mountain operations, visit www.sundayriver.com.

For media inquiries, contact Darcy Morse at (207) 824-5243 or dmorse@sundayriver.com.

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