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Ski areas in NH offer skiing among breathtaking winter surroundings

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New Hampshire is a skier’s paradise. The fabulous White Mountains has Loon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Wildcat Mountain, Attitash, Bretton Woods, and Cannon Mountain, and others. It is easy to ski two or more mountains in a few days. Non-skiing members of the family to also enjoy local shopping, dining, and sightseeing. 

Elsewhere are Gunstock in the Lakes region and Mount Sunapee and Ragged Mountain in the Dartmouth region. Scattered throughout New Hampshire are smaller ski areas that are great for families and beginners. See Deals, Cross Country Skiing, and mountain resorts. Or contact Ski NH, the state’s ski marketing group.

Most ski areas offer discounted season passes, stay-and-ski packages, gift cards, or other bargains. These are discount programs by members of Ski NH – for more information please call 603-745-9396.

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King Pine Snowy Skiers Purity Spring Resort Madison New Hampshire
Purity Spring Resort

1251 Eaton Road (Route 153) East Madison, NH, 03849 Phone: 603-367-8896 Toll-Free: 800-373-3754

Ski up and down and all around at King Pine

Purity Spring Resort offers winter-long fun starting at King Pine Ski Area featuring alpine skiing and snowboarding. You’ll find 17 downhill trails for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers, 6 lifts, a terrain park, glades and a full-service PSIA-certified ski and snowboard school. The King Pine Rental and Tune Shop rents both classic and skate-skis. Get out on Purity Spring’s XC & Snowshoe Reserve on 20km of scenic trails through the forest and grounds surrounding Purity Lake in the adjacent Audubon Sanctuary. King Pine lift tickets include Alpine and XC skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and ice skating.
Gunstock Mountain Resort

719 Cherry Valley Road Gilford, NH Phone: 603-293-4341

48 trails; 5 glades; several terrain parks; summit elevation of 2,267 feet; annual snowfall of 120 inches; 90% snowmaking coverage;

Skiing and Snowboarding -- Gunstock, with beautiful views overlooking lake Winnipesaukee, is the major ski mountain in New Hampshire closest to Boston, with easy access from I-93 and I-95. The 202-2021 season brings more snow tubing runs and a new carpet lift. Thirty groomed Nordic trails also are used for snowshoeing, fat biking, skijoring; night skiing. Private and group lessons ski and snowboard lessons are offered to adults and kids. All lessons must be booked online in advance.
Everything Else: Tubing hill and mountain coasters. Ski area offers take-out, outdoor and indoor dining. Equipment rentals and demos are available. Demo customers my try out up to 3 different set-ups of gear in a single day.
Skiing - Mt. Washington Valley Chamber - North Conway, NH
Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce

‘Best skiing in the East’ no idle boast in the area around Mount Washington

The list of top-flight ski areas in the Mount Washington region seems almost endless, including mountain resorts named Attitash, Loon, Waterville Valley, Cannon, Bretton Woods and King Pine. Exciting and meticulously maintained downhill runs and a host of ski and non-ski activities for all ages and experience levels are the hallmarks of the region’s famous resorts. But there are delights for cross-country skiers, too, with hundreds of miles of trails weaving through riverside hayfields and mountain forests. The area also offers a variety of locations for snowshoeing, snow-tubing, skating, snowmobiling – even dog-sledding. It’s no wonder the region boasts the “best skiing in the East.” Off-season, resorts bring on exciting gondola, zipline and aerial tramway rides.
Ragged Mountain Resort

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

20 trails and glades; terrain parks, snow tubing; 220 acres of skiable terrain; 1,250 -foot vertical drop; 84% snow making

Ragged Mountain has two mountain peaks and plenty of trails. A wonder carpet lift pampers beginners, along with a expanded learning terrain. Natural features for snowboarders have been added to the Wildwoods terrain park. Ragged Mountain’s high-speed chairlift gets skiers and riders to the summit in less than five minutes.
Everything Else – Child care at the Moosery. Nice, friendly pub with traditional food for outdoors men and -women. IN summer, enjoy the 18-hole, par-72 golf course.
Visit White Mountain Nordic - A collection of six cross-country skiing centers in New Hampshire's White Mountains - Over 400km of nordic skiing!
Bretton Woods Mountain Resort

99 Ski Area Road Bretton Woods, NH, 03575 Phone: 603-278-3320

62 trails; 35 glades; three terrain parks; ten lifts, including four high-speed quads 92% snow making; night skiing and riding Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays; 464 acres of skiable terrain

Skiing & Snowboarding – Bretton Woods in the largest ski area in New Hampshire, and certainly one of the most popular. It was voted #1 for three years in a row in Ski Magazine's Reader's Poll. For an unprecedented third year in a row, Bretton Woods has been ranked #1 in the East for grooming. All the statistics for Bretton Woods are grand in scope: the summit elevation is 3,100 feet, with a vertical drop of 1,500 feet. With a north-to-northeast exposure, the season usually runs from early November to mid-April. The average annual snowfall is more than 200 inches.
Everything Else – Bretton Woods offers a ski & snowboard school children’s programs, rentals & repairs, terrain parks, trail maps, ski groups, racing, a competition center, guided winter adventures, and adaptive skiing.
Skiers' View - Wildcat Mountain Ski Area - Jackson, NH
Wildcat Mountain Ski Area

Route 16, Pinkham Notch Jackson, NH, 03846 Phone: 603-466-3326

Skiers, snowboarders can get wild this winter at this classic New England ski resort

Ready to step into the wild this winter? Bring your skis, your snowboards and your sense of adventure to Wildcat Mountain in pristine Pinkham Notch. This classic ski resort in the White Mountain National Forest is consistently ranked No. 1 for scenery in the East, and provides unique experiences for every level of skier and rider. The 48 trails are accessed in under seven minutes by the high-speed Wildcat Express Quad. The resort features the longest novice trail in New Hampshire: the 2.5-mile Polecat trail with amazing views from the summit to the base; and the Wildcat Valley Trail for cross-country skiers. Lessons for adults and kids are offered, and you can dine in the cafeteria or in the Wildcat Pub.
Mount Sunapee Ski Area

1398 Route 103 Newbury, NH, 03255 Phone: 603-763-3500

66 trails and glades; 4 terrain parks, 233 acres of skiable terrain; 1,510 -foot vertical drop; 97% snow making

Skiing & Snowboarding -- Just an hour and a half drive from Boston, Mount Sunapee is a family resort with very good snow surfaces. Nice variety of wide trails, glades, snowboarding parks, and moguls. Lessons at the learning center and lots of easy beginning trails at the South Peak learning area make it welcoming for novices. A unique Families First package allows parents and kids to learn to ski all together, a new canopy zip line tour adds a two-hour adventure with zip-lines, rappels, and a rope bridge.
Everything Else -- Lots of ways to save on lift tickets with a variety of passes and discount programs. A 4.0 College Pass allows college students unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Pico, Okem, Mount Sunapee, and Killington. The pass includes five half-off College Buddy Tickets. Check details of the program
Pats Peak

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

26 trails and glades; snowboarding; snow tubing; night skiing; snowshoeing; 103 acres of skiable terrain; 770 foot vertical drop; 100% snow making

Skiing & Snowboarding -- Pats Peak is just a half-hour drive from southern New Hampshire urban areas and 90 minutes from Boston. Dedicated learning areas welcome beginnings for lessons. More than 70 adult racing teams are active on the mountain. Lots of night skiing opportunities. POP (Pay One Price) on Saturday nights under the lights charges $48 includes skiing, snowboarding, tubing, rentals, lesson tips, bonfires and entertainment. Starts the first Saturday after Christmas. Very dynamic terrain parks. Special skiing days for women only, college students, and other groups
Everything Else -- Learn about and enjoy snowshoeing at the Forest Discovery Trail. Mountain has plenty of dining and pub life.
Ski Lift Tram - Cannon Mountain - Franconia, NH
Cannon Mountain

Franconia Notch State Park Franconia, NH, 03580 Phone: 603-823-8800

Get your gear ready for the skiing and snowboarding season at N.H.’s highest ski area

Get the skis and snowboards ready for winter sports season at Cannon Mountain. At 4,080 feet, the mountain is the highest ski area summit in New Hampshire – and it has the state’s longest vertical drop, too, at 2,180 feet. Twenty-five miles of trails – beginner, intermediate and expert – guarantee a great time on the slopes. The terrain parks are equally exciting, ranging from a learning/beginner area to a park with medium-size jumps and features and finally the Tossup terrain, with large features and big air-inspired hits. There’s a Snowsports School for adults and kids and a special learning area for beginners and families seeking a more relaxed atmosphere. Lots of places to get a bowl of chili, a burger or a brew.
King Pine Ski Area

1251 Eaton Road East Madison, NH Phone: 603-367-8896

17 trails and tree skiing; terrain park, night skiing, snow tubing, 50 acres of skiable terrain; 350-foot vertical drop; 100% snow making

More fun, more affordable, it all starts at King Pine. First-timers and families love our friendly, knowledgeable ski school and easy, gentle learning terrain, while more advanced skiers and snowboarders can explore our terrain park, steeper trails, and tree-skiing areas. King Pine also offers regular night skiing, lift-serviced snow tubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, family events, and après ski fun.

Child care; ski shop with rentals and repairs; snow sports school. After-ski scene in Trails End Tavern; slope side, mountainside and lakeside lodging at Purity Spring Resort.
Attitash Mountain Resort (and Bear Peak)

Route 302 Bartlett, NH Phone: 800-223-7669

67 trails and glades; terrain parks, snow tubing; night skiing; cross-country; 310 acres of skiable terrain; 1,750-foot vertical drop; 98% snow making

Skiing and Snowboarding -- Classic ski area with trails for all abilities, and glades for experts. It is the sister ski area to Wildcat Mountain. The Abenaki terrain park is on Bear Peak. Easily reached from the Abenaki lift mid-station. Attitash has an excellent ski and snowboard school. Back country glades are not maintained or patrolled; these areas are recommended only for expert skiers.
Everything Else -- Child care provided. Ski and snowboard rental. Plenty of restaurants and bars at the two base areas and in Mount Washington Valley. The Attitash Grand Summit Hotel has luxury lodging and a dynamic after-ski scene. Attitash’s Nor’Easter Mountain Coaster is 4,000 feet of banked curves down the mountainside. The Coaster is open when resort is in winter operation.
Abenaki Ski Area

390 Pine Hill Road Wolfeboro, NH Phone: 603-569-5639

7 glades and trails; 0 terrain parks; night skiing; 18 skiable acres; 200-foot drop; annual snowfall 21 feet; 50% snowmaking

Abenaki ski area is a community-owned ski area open since 1936. Seven trails -- ranging from easy to black-diamond -- offer relaxed skiing, including night skiing. Area has glades and a terrain park, friendly workers, and a small rustic lodge. Abenaki is relaxed, uncrowded, with a small-town feel. Nice and low-key for families and kids.
Black Mountain

Black Mountain Road Jackson, NH, 03846 Phone: 603-383-4490 Toll-Free: 800-698-4490

45 trails and glades; 143 acres of skiable terrain; 1,100-foot vertical drop; 98% snow making

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.