Throw down at Wachusett

Feb. 16: Thursday Night Throwdown, Wachusett — Why, we can all just get along! So proves this fun competition/event in the park that brings skiers and riders together to thrown down tricks and compete under the lights.

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Feb. 18-19: Meier Ski Demo Days, Mount Sunapee, N.H. — Come out and try one of the hottest new ski lines out there. Made with nature in mind — and manufactured by a Colorado guy who happens to be a Patriots fan — these skis are both the future of the sport and available today.

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Feb. 18: Pyrotechnic Fireworks, Okemo, Vt. — Take in some amazing fireworks from the Clock Tower base area at 7:30 p.m., then enjoy a torchlight parade winding down the slope right in front of you. Free and fun. okemo.com Feb. 18: Wax and Wine Clinic, Waterville Valley, N.H. — Oh, they know what makes a Nordic skier sing. Learn about great waxing techniques, and sip on and learn about interesting wines at the same time. From 4-5 p.m. at the resort adventure center. waterville.com Feb. 18: Cranapalooza, Cranmore, N.H. — Apres is amped up even more this week for school vacation week. Features include a DJ dance party in Schneider Square with C-more the Penguin, live music, outdoor entertainment, family activities, s’mores and fireworks. It all starts at 3 p.m. cranmore.com Feb 21: Kitty Litter Box Race, Wildcat, N.H. — Now a wildly fun school vacation week tradition for kids. Build your own “vessel” out of cardboard and race it (single, double or group!) down a gentle but fun trail. Prizes for fastest, best decorations, best crash and the coveted “Judges Award.” From noon-1 p.m. skiwildcat.com Feb 16-19: Ski the Wong Way, Nashoba Valley — Ski with world-known freestyle legend Wayne Wong, inventor of the Wong Banger and a hot-dog pioneer. Free — and really special.

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