Skiing in New Hampshire

What's not to like about skiing in New Hampshire? New Hampshire truly has a resort to appeal to everyone, from those looking for a great ski vacation spot for the family, to those wanting more backcountry skiing.

Here's a brief rundown of some of the top resorts in New Hampshire:

For Family Skiing in New Hampshire:

Bretton Woods
Bretton Woods, NH

Bretton Woods has now become the largest ski area in New Hampshire. With over 430 acres of skiable terrain, Bretton Woods boasts:

• 101 Runs
• 9 lifts
• 1,500 foot verticle rise
• 31% beginner, 41% intermediate, 28% advanced terrain
• 200 inches of average snowfall
• Resort child care for children 2 months and older
• Night skiing
• snowmaking abilities

Bretton Woods is known as a great place for families, having been ranked as the #3 resort in North America for its excellence in family programs in the October, 2007 issue of SKI Magazine. The ski season is typically from Early November to Early May.

Cranmore
North Conway, NH

Cranmore, located outside downtown North Conway and operating for over 60 years, offers numerous activities for children, while at the same time offering the adults plenty as well, including night skiing. They boast:

• 40 runs
• 10 lifts
• 1,200-foot vertical rise 
• 36% beginner, 44% intermediate, 20% advanced terrain
• 200 plus skiable acres
• 96 inches annual snowfall

Another draw for families is "Cranapalooza," nighttime festivities on Saturday nights from late December through mid-March beginning at 2PM. These festivities can include fireworks, magicians and puppets, face painting, hypnotists, live entertainment, hot chocolate and s'mores around the fire pit.

For Intermediates:

Waterville Valley
Waterville Valley, NH

With 60% intermediate terrain, Waterville is great for the intermediate skier. Not only that, but Waterville also has The Boneyard, a snowboarding park which is one of the best around. It boasts:

• 52 runs
• 12 lifts
• 2,020-foot vertical rise
• 20% beginner, 60% intermediate, 20% advanced terrain
• 255 Skiable Acres
• 148 inches annual snowfall

Loon Mountain Resort
Lincoln, NH

Loon Mountain Resort has a lot to like for intermediate skiers, including:

• 47 runs
• 12 lifts
• 2,100-foot vertical rise
• 17% beginner, 67% intermediate, 16% advanced terrain
• 324 Skiable Acres
• 121 inches annual snowfall

For Experts:

Wildcat Mountain Ski Area
Pinkham Notch, NH

Not only is Wildcat known as an "experts' mountain," it also is one of the finest alpine skiing resorts in New England, boasting:

• 47 runs
• 4 lifts
• 2,112-foot vertical rise
• 25% beginner, 45% intermediate, 30% advanced terrain
• 222.5 skiable acres
• 230 inches annual snowfall

Cannon Mountain Ski Area
Franconia, NH

Cannon Mountain Ski Area is located on Cannon Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and has the most vertical of any ski area in New Hampshire. Among its numerous awards, Cannon Mountain Ski Area was ranked #7 for challenge among the ski areas in the East. It boasts:

• 60 runs
• 9 lifts
• 2,146-foot vertical rise
• 17% beginner, 47% intermediate, 36% advanced terrain
• 165 skiable acres
• 150 inches annual snowfall

Cross-Country Skiing in New Hampshire:

Bretton Woods Nordic Ski Area
Bretton Woods, NH

62 miles of trails groomed for cross-country skiing
ski and snowshoe rental

Great Glen Trails
Pinkham Notch, NH

24 miles of trails groomed for cross-country skiing
ski and snowshoe rental

Jackson Ski Touring Center
Jackson, NH

62 miles of trails groomed for cross-country skiing
30 miles of backcountry trails
ski equipment rental

Waterville Valley Resort
Waterville Valley, NH

45 miles of trails groomed for classic and skating techniques
some backcountry trails
ski and snowshoe rental

Norsk Cross Country Ski Center
New London, NH

Over 30 miles of trails groomed for cross-country skiing
some backcountry trails
ski and snowshoe rental

Windblown Cross Country Ski Center
New Ipswich, NH

25 miles of trails groomed for cross-country skiing
ski and snowshoe rental

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