New Hampshire
Cranmore Mountain is known as New England's Snowplay Resort for Growing Families for a reason. From skiing and snowboarding to heading down the slopes on snow toys, or racing your friends and family on the very cool Wild Cherry Grand Prix Tubing Center, there's never a dull moment for kids of all ages! Also, the new Darkside Freestyle Terrain Park features gravity defying tabletops, berms, and rails fit for all ages and abilities.
Hannes Schneider put Mt. Cranmore on the skiing map…
Gunstock is located in Gilford, N.H., just under two hours from Boston and less than one hour from the coast.
At Gunstock experience tradition, innovation, excellence and value. This ski area has 46 trails on 220 skiable acres and is geared toward intermediate family skiing.
A 700-foot half-pipe for snowboarders is located near the base of the summit chair. Snowboards and snow runner can be rented.
Night skiing adds a new dimension to the sport at Gunstock. On the practical side,…
Mount Sunapee Resort is located on the southern shores of Lake Sunapee in southcentral New Hampshire.
Mount Sunapee has a PSIA Ski & Snowboard School with private and group instruction available.
Mountain facilities include ski equipment and rentals, cafeteria, lounge/bar, gift shop and the New England Handicapped Sportsmen's Association Building.
To get to Mount Sunapee from the east and south, take I-89 to Exit 9 and head west on Route 103 for about 16 miles. From the west, take…
Dartmouth Skiway is located 15 minutes from Hanover, N.H.
With 30 trails covering 104 skiable acres, a 968-foot vertical drop and a new quad chairlift, Dartmouth Skiway is a great place for skiing families.
Instruction is available for all levels of skiers.
A 400-foot beginner's slope and lift are designed especially for the first-time skier. With gentle grades and an easy-to-ride J-bar, learning to ski at the Skiway is simple.
As the school of choice for collegiate and alpine…
Waterville Valley's alpine ski area and the cross-country center are both located in the vast and scenic White Mountain National Forest.
Waterville Valley offers big mountain skiing with varied terrain, ranging from challenging and exhilarating to gentle learning slopes.
Downhill enthusiasts are challenged with expert and intermediate trails pouring down a 2,020-foot vertical drop on Mt. Tecumseh.
All 52 trails reconverge at one convenient base area, making this a terrific family…
Tenney Mountain ski area offers uncommon friendliness and accessibility. The trails are long and interesting, the facilities are convenient and comfortable. Tenney is large enough to entertain, but small enough to enjoy.
Skiers and snowboarders will find trails cut to the terrain. Tenney has 45 trails covering 110 skiable acres, serviced by four lifts. Snowmaking, regular grooming and less on-mountain traffic assure the best possible snow conditions throughout the day.
Guests also can…
Wildcat, nestled in the White Mountain National Forest, is unblemished by trailside development. Surrounded by 773,000 wooded acres, there is a certain mystique here.
Wildcat offers skiers 225 acres of world-class ski terrain towering more than 4,000 feet above sea level.
At Wildcat you'll ski more: the longest vertical drop (2,100 feet), the highest lift-served summit and the greatest lift capacity in the Mt. Washington Valley.
Add that to a trail system for all abilities that…
The Balsams Wilderness is a magnificent 15,000 acre private estate high in New Hampshire's White Mountains.
This classic destination resort provides its guests the ultimate winter vacation, offering 15 alpine trails and three glades with a vertical drop of 1,006 feet, a full-service base lodge, 75 km of tracked and groomed cross-country skiing trails, ice skating, guided natural history tours, three rooms of live entertainment and choice-of-menu dining at breakfast and dinner.
All of…
Cannon Mountain is set amid the natural beauty of Franconia Notch State Park in Franconia, N.H.
Choose from 45 trails, the majority of which are intermediate or advanced, on 165 groomed acres, and a vertical drop of 2,146. Cannon has seven lifts, including an 70-passenger tram.
Cannon Mountain has a full-service PSIA ski and snowboard school and the Brookside Children's Center offers part-day programs and childcare for kids 1 and older.
Cannon also added the Brookside Learning Slope…
Peak Resorts purchased the ski resort in 2002 and has created a 3 to 5 year development plan for the mountain, converting it into a modern ski & ride area.
Crotched's mission is to provide skiers and snowboarders of all ages with a new choice of winter recreation in New England!
Prior to starting construction, all old buildings were torn down, the old snowmaking pipes were dug up, the lifts were removed and the grounds were totally reshaped. All materials were ecologically disposed of and…
Imagine a resort deep in the breathtaking White Mountain National Forest, yet just two hours from downtown Boston, right off I-93. Loon Mountain offers a rare combination of convenience, spectacular beauty, adventure and hospitality.
Loon is as big as it is close...49 trails wind down 2,100 vertical feet. Our reputation for top snow conditions, diverse terrain over 275 exhilarating acres, a superb learning environment, and adventure on and off the mountain is unrivaled in Eastern skiing.…
Instructors for all Ability Levels
Pats Peak Ski Area is located in southcentral New Hampshire in Henniker.
It offers 21 groomed trails and seven lifts, 90 percent snowmaking, night skiing on selected evenings and three isolated beginner areas. Snowboarding is allowed everywhere.
PSIA-certified ski instructors teach all ages and ability levels, from first-timers to advanced skiers. There are a variety of learn-to-ski packages to choose from.
Services include an expanded…
Nestled in the beautiful Purity Spring Resort amidst tall pines and a quaint New England style setting is King Pine Ski Area.
With 17 trails (eight at night) and slopes covering 45 skiable acres, King Pine has something for everyone.
From the gentle, sheltered slopes of Crooked Pine to the steep, expert drops of Pitch Pine, you will find a trail to suit your style.
Cross-country skiers will enjoy 28 kilometers of groomed and tracked trails. For example, Sunset Beach Road is a gentle…
Mount Washington Valley offers only one ski resort with two mountains combining all the best New England skiing has to offer - on a scale that will keep you family active and exploring for days on end. Where the view from the top is twice what you've imagined. And the routes down offer endless possibilities - from classic-cut, winding trails you remember from your youth to wide-open cruisers where your own kids can discover the joy of skiing.
It only takes a few runs to discover why…
Tucked away in the southwest corner of the state of New Hampshire, Granite Gorge is one of the newest playgrounds of New England. A favorite of families and locals, Granite Gorge is the ideal place to get your turns and hang out with friends. Loaded with alpine skiing, boarding, snowshoeing, and x-country skiing, Granite Gorge is sure to have a little something for everyone and will make you want to return weekend after weekend.
Bretton Woods Mountain Resort is located on Route 302 in Bretton Woods, NH, in the middle of the beautiful White Mountains.
Known for its well-groomed cruising terrain and spectacular views, Bretton Woods offers 76 trails with a wide variety of terrain enjoyed by families, couples and groups.
For a complete winter playground with chutes, bumps, bowls, steeps, glades and plenty of wide-open cruising terrain, Bretton Woods is the choice for a fun and diverse alpine experience.
A…
Black Mountain, the oldest ski resort in the state, is nestled among pastures and farmlands in the quaint village of Jackson, New Hampshire.
Come and experience the magic at Black Mountain. Beginners can relax and improve their skills on Sugarbush and Black Beauty. Experts can test skills on the super steep Mr. Rew or the winding narrows of Upper Galloping Goose. Black Mountain has something to offer skiers of all ability levels.
If you don't want to ski, you will still find plenty to…
Big Fun and Great Terrain in Central New Hampshire
From upgraded lifts and mid-mountain dining to the new wood-fired pizzeria,
flat screen TVs, 14,000 feet of new snowmaking pipe and a new terrain park, it's a whole NEW Ragged Mountain. Best of all, it's still the best winter sports value in all New England. If you think you know Ragged Mountain, prepare to adjust your thinking... because there's change in the mountain air!
Today, Ragged Mountain offers the most affordable big…
