New Hampshire is a skier’s paradise with large mountains and easy access from southern New England. New Hampshire ski areas and resorts are concentrated in the White Mountains. Here you’ll find Loon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Wildcat Mountain, Attitash, Bretton Woods, and Cannon Mountain, among others. While each ski area is destination in itself with many and varied trails, their close proximity makes it easy to ski two or more mountains during a few days’ visit. Outside of the White Mountains are the notable ski areas of Gunstock, in the Lakes region, and Mount Sunapee and Ragged Mountain in the Dartmouth region. These are substantial ski areas that also have great views to enjoy. Scattered throughout New Hampshire are smaller ski areas that are great for families, beginners, and those wanting a less costly day on the slopes.

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Mount Washington Resort
Route 302
Bretton Woods, NH 03575
Phone: 603-278-1000
Toll-Free: 800-314-1752

Stay here. Ski free.

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Rediscover the wonder of the White Mountains with those you love most at the majestic Mount Washington Resort. Mount Washington Resort offers the most ski and snowboard terrain in New Hampshire plus one of the most extensive cross country ski networks in New England. Mountain biking, fishing and guided nature hikes make summers unforgettable. And charming meals and accommodations at The Mount Washington Hotel, the Bretton Arms Inn, the Lodge or spacious condos are available year round. Regardless of your lodging choice, all guests at the Mount Washington Resort get access to our Rosebrook Recreation Center, which offers an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, racquetball courts, exercise and weight rooms. And seeing as we’re only 2 1/2 hours from Boston, there’s no reason not to come spend a weekend with us -- you deserve it!

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Mount Sunapee
1398 Route 103
Newbury, NH 03255
Phone: 603-763-3500
Fax: 603-763-5989

Slopes for all ages in gorgeous southern New Hampshire

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Put your skills to the test on Mount Sunapee’s gorgeous slopes. Conveniently located in southern New Hampshire in close proximity to Interstates I-89 and I-91, our 65 trails and slopes are great for beginners or seasoned pros. Covering 22 miles of terrain, Mount Sunapee offers 17 novice trails, 32 intermediate trails, and 16 expert trails – not to mention the highest vertical drop in southern New Hampshire! When you’ve tired of the slopes relax and enjoy refreshments in one of our three cozy lodges, or browse our snow sports shops. We also offer on-site childcare with full and half-day sessions available.

Ragged Mountain Resort
620 Ragged Mountain Road
Danbury, NH 03230
Phone: 603-768-3600

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Ski and snowboard on 50 trails and glades or in the terrain park and pipe. There is also a snow tubing park. The 1,250 vertical drop is serviced by nine lifts.

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Gunstock Mountain Resort
Route 11A
Gilford, NH 03429
Phone: 603-293-4341

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Gunstock features fifty-one trails, seven lifts, a vertical drop of 1,400, plus lake views. Additional amenities include the Thrill Hill Tubing Park.

King Pine Ski Area @ Purity Spring Resort
Route 153
East Madison, NH 03849
Phone: 603-367-8896
Toll-Free: 800-FREE-SKI

Voted "#1 Family Ski Resort in the White Mountains" by Boston-based RideTheLift.com's 2007 skier survey

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Voted "#1 Family Ski Resort in the White Mountains" by Boston-based RideTheLift.com's skier survey, King Pine and Purity Spring Resort continue to lead the way for families and winter sport enthusiasts alike. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, affordability, impeccable grooming and consistent snow conditions, King Pine has been a tradition for families throughout New England for decades.

Additional amenities at King Pine and Purity Spring Resort include night skiing, snowtubing, xc skiing, snowshoeing, zamboni-prepped ice skating, an indoor pool and fitness center… plus a warm, caring atmosphere that keeps families coming back year after year.

To learn more about what King Pine and Purity Spring Resort have to offer, visit www.kingpine.com or call (800) 373-3754.

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McIntyre
50 Chalet Court
Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: 603-624-6571

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Located in the north end of Manchester this a good place to learn skiing and snowboarding. There are five lifts and nine trails.

Pats Peak
Flanders Road (off Rte. 114)
Henniker, NH 03242
Phone: 603-428-3245

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Convenient to major cities Pat’s Peak is a good place to learn, as well as just ski and snowboard. There are 22 trails and glades, 10 lifts and a 710 foot vertical.

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Crotched Mountain
615 Francestown Road (Route 47)
Bennington, NH 03442
Phone: 603-588-3668

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Five lifts service 17 trails with wide slopes and glade runs on a 875 vertical drop.

Granite Gorge Ski Area
341 Route 9
Roxbury/Keene, NH 03431
Phone: 603-358-5000
Fax: 603-358-5025

There is Something for Everyone at Granite Gorge!

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A small area with five trails, two lifts, and plenty of fun. In addition to alpine skiing and snowboarding trails, there is a terrain park, and a tubing park with a carpet lift.

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Attitash Grand Summit Hotel & Ski Area
Route 302
Bartlett, NH 03812
Phone: 603-374-2368
Toll-Free: 877-677-SNOW
Fax: 603-374-1960

Gold Crown Award by Resort Condominiums International

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Attitash Grand Summit Hotel is located mountainside at Bear Peak, 8 miles west of North Conway on Rte 302. Whether you’re here for the fabulous skiing at Attitash or to simply enjoy all the Mt. Washington Valley has to offer, you’ll find a wide variety of rooms and suites to comfortably accommodate any family. Our year-round heated outdoor pool and hot tubs, a fitness center, on-site massage therapy, a nursery, a restaurant, and free internet access should sweeten the deal! Enjoy our beautiful mountain setting while remaining close to all of the great dining and shopping available in our beautiful corner of New Hampshire. Whatever the reason, whatever the season, come visit and see why so many of our guests come back again and again.

Black Mountain
Black Mountain Road
Jackson, NH 03846
Phone: 603-383-4490

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With a 1,100 vertical Black's peak rises to 3,303 ft. with views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. The mountain has 40 trails and glens evenly divided among novice, intermediate and expert. There are four lifts.

Bretton Woods Mountain Resort
Route 302
Bretton Woods, NH 03575
Phone: 603-278-3320

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There are 101 trails and glades and nine lifts on a 1,500 foot vertical drop. Snow tubing, ice skating and sleigh rides are also available.

Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Ski Area
Franconia Notch State Park
I-93 to Exit 34B & 34C
Franconia, NH 03580
Phone: 603-823-8800
Fax: 603-823-8088

Be a part of the Cannon Mountain tradition

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Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch State Park offers the best value and the most exciting skiing and riding on New Hampshire's greatest vertical drop. The more gentle side Cannon offers the Brookside Family area with 11 beginner and intermediate trails serviced by four lifts. Cannon has 60 trails, nine lifts, including New Hampshire's only 70-passenger aerial tram, a brand new cafeteria and deck, glades, children's programs and day care, lessons, rentals (including high performance skis) and a whole mountain of very nice people whose families have skied Cannon Mountain for generations.

Cranmore Mountain Resort
1 Skimobile Road
North Conway, NH 03860
Phone: 603-356-5543
Toll-Free: 800 SUN-N-SKI
Fax: 603-356-8526

Safe, friendly family fun

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What do you get when you combine a classic New England ski town, Olympic-quality snow, and popular family programs? You get a family ski trip of historic proportions. That’s what Cranmore Mountain has been offering families for over 70 years, right in the heart of North Conway Village, New Hampshire. Ride our Express Quad to the summit in 4½ minutes. Once you’re there, the whole family can come down together or find their way to the bottom on their own, in a safe, friendly setting. And with all of North Conway in our backyard, your weekend or vacation is just starting when the lifts stop turning. Cranmore and North Conway - so happy together!

King Pine Ski Area @ Purity Spring Resort
Route 153
East Madison, NH 03849
Phone: 603-367-8896
Toll-Free: 800-FREE-SKI

Voted "#1 Family Ski Resort in the White Mountains" by Boston-based RideTheLift.com's 2007 skier survey

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To learn more about what King Pine and Purity Spring Resort have to offer, visit www.kingpine.com or call (800) 373-3754.

Loon Mountain
60 Mountain Road
Lincoln, NH 03251
Phone: 603-745-8111 x5562

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Loon for its abundance of terrain, 44 trails and glades, ten lifts and a 2,100 vertical drop.. The area also has Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, ice skating rink, snow tubing, and winter horseback riding.

Mount Washington Resort
Route 302
Bretton Woods, NH 03575
Phone: 603-278-1000
Toll-Free: 800-314-1752

Stay here. Ski free.

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New England Ski Museum
Exit 34B, I-93/Franconia Notch Parkway
Franconia, NH 03580
Phone: 603-823-7177

Open: Memorial Day -March 31, daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Exhibits feature antique ski equipment and vintage ski films. There is a museum shop. Admission is free.

Shawnee Peak
119 Mountain Road
Bridgton, ME 04009
Phone: 207-647-8444
Fax: 207-647-3203

Your "Maine" Mountain

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As Maine’s longest-running ski area, Shawnee Peak is the perfect choice for skiers and riders who want modern facilities and snowmaking coupled with tradition and familiarity. As Maine’s largest family-run ski resort, we never forget that value, quality and friendliness go a long way toward providing all of our guests with the “perfect ski vacation experience.” With 1300 vertical feet, more than 40 trails and glades and skiing from sunrise to well after the sun sets, Shawnee Peak offers the most skiing and riding for your dollar. Join the e-mail club for deals, specials and weekly events.

Tenney Mountain
151 Tenney Mt. Road
Plymouth, NH 03264
Phone: 603-536-4125

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Tenney Mountain is closed for the 2006-2007 season.

The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel
1000 Cold Spring Road (Route 26)
Dixville Notch, NH 03576
Toll-Free: 866-714-9795
Fax: 603-255-4221

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Imagine a ski experience that doesn’t include long lift lines, where crowds seem to disappear and where you can create an intimate relationship with nature. Whether you’re enjoying the 90 acres of Alpine skiing and snowboarding or 95 kilometers of Nordic trails, this is the experience you’ll find at The BALSAMS Wilderness Ski Area. At The BALSAMS, you’ll find a wide range of terrain with an equal distribution of skill level ratings – providing fun and challenging skiing for all levels of experience. IT'S ALL UP HERE.

Waterville Valley Resort
1 Ski Area Road
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
Phone: 603-236-8311
Toll-Free: 800 GO VALLEY
Fax: 603-236-4344

A genuine New Hampshire experience

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Waterville Valley is known for offering a truly genuine New Hampshire experience. Surrounded by the White Mountains, just 11 miles off I-93, the ski area rises to 4,000 feet with 11 lifts, 52 trails, and 3 terrain parks covered 100% by snowmaking. Waterville is also known for its award-winning Kids Kamps and learn-to-ski programs. The genuine New Hampshire experience continues in the village of Waterville Valley. Here is Town Square, with ice-skating, Nordic center, sleigh rides and shops and restaurants. Most lodges are within walking distance and offer a variety of ski and stay packages, some with kids ski free offers and $30 gas vouchers. Save $10 by purchasing daily lift tickets 48 hours in advance at our website!

Wildcat Mountain Ski Area
Route 16, Pinkham Notch
Jackson, NH 03846
Phone: 603-466-3326
Fax: 603-466-5813

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Great views of Mount Washington from the 47 trails. Four lifts run up the 2,112 foot vertical.