[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1730]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE MITTERSILL PROJECT RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

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                           HON. ANN M. KUSTER

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 20, 2016

  Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Cannon 
Mountain Ski Area for the completion of the Mittersill Improvement 
Project.
  The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the conclusion of a four-year 
project that has completely upgraded an integral part of New 
Hampshire's vibrant snow-sports economy into a world-class resort for 
both recreation and professional training. Included in the upgrades was 
a widening of the Taft trail, which is now the widest ski trail in New 
Hampshire, and facilities upgrades that culminated in Mittersill being 
named a US Ski Team training venue. The project also increased 
snowmaking capacity, improved public access, and made the resort a 
safer place to ski.
  The project has been made possible by a collaboration of partners 
including, Cannon Mountain, the Holderness School, the Franconia Ski 
Club, and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, in addition to 
generous contributions by many members of the ski and snowboard 
community.
  As co-chairwoman of the Congressional Ski and Snowboard Caucus, I am 
an advocate on behalf of the winter recreation industry, including the 
many professionals whose hard work develops and supports the beautiful 
resorts we have in New Hampshire. I look forward to continuing to work 
with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support, develop, and 
protect this industry.
  I am pleased to congratulate all who worked on this project for their 
valuable contribution to the Granite State.

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