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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

Enjoy the White Mountain scenery on skis at this family resort

This winter, come to Purity Spring Resort in the majestic White Mountains and get the best of skiing on hills and flats. The King Pine Ski Area features alpine skiing and snowboarding. 17 downhill trails await the beginner, intermediate and advanced skier, while 6 lifts, a terrain park, sylvan glades and a full-service PSIA-certified ski and snowboard school ensure that you’ll have a fun, safe time. Rent classic and skate skis at the King Pine Rental and Tune Shop. Your lift tickets include complimentary Alpine and XC skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and ice skating. Get out onto Purity Spring’s 20km of XC and Snowshoe trails that traverse the varied terrain around Purity Lake.
Loon Mountain Resort Deep Powder Skiing Lincoln NH
Loon Mountain Resort

60 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 603-745-6281 Toll-Free: 800-229-5666

Winter Season opens mid-November - Are you ready for some super skiing?

Here’s what you’ve been looking for in a top-flight outdoor recreation destination. Located just two hours north of Boston, Loon Mountain offers superb big mountain skiing and snowboarding in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Rated one of the most accessible mountain resorts in the East by readers of Ski Magazine, you’ll find 2,100 feet of vertical with terrain for all abilities on three peaks – including an award-winning progression of terrain parks. There’s 99% snowmaking coverage and New Hampshire’s only Superpipe. Kick back, take in the beautiful winter landscape at your own pace and enjoy the snow as you like it – with snow tubing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and a thrilling zipine ride over the frozen Pemigewasset River at the ready.
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.
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.
River Walk Resort at Loon - New England's Newest Grand Resort! In New Hampshire's spectacular White Mountains
Wildcat Mountain Ski Area

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

49 trails and glades; 1 terrain park; 225 acres of skiable terrain; 2,112-foot vertical drop; 90% snow making

Skiing & Snowboarding -- Wildcat Mountain has a deep history and loyal fans. Known as a great mountain for families and kids. Wildcat has good snow because of its 2,000-foot base elevation and 200 inches of snowfall a year. It usually is the last New Hampshire ski area to close for the season. Wildcat has the longest novice ski trail in New Hampshire. Wildcat Valley Trail is an expert Nordic (cross-country) ski trail extending from the summit of Wildcat to Jackson Village.
Wildcat, Attitash, Crotched Mountain jointly offer a Vertical Value Card, which saves you 10 percent off holiday tickets, 25 percent off weekend tickets and half off midweek rates. The card can be used toward the $30 Sunday afternoon half day lift ticket, and on Bring-a-Friend Wednesdays. Wildcat is the sister mountain of Attitash ski area.
Everything Else -- Three cafeterias, rentals and lessons, some included in packages; child care.
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.
Waterville Valley Ski Area

1 Ski Area Road Waterville Valley, NH Phone: 603-236-8311

60 trails; 265 skiable acres; 2,020 feet vertical drop; cross country skiing; snowshoeing; snow tubing; fat biking

Skiing and Snowboarding -- Waterville Valley was designed and planned specifically as a self-contained four-season resort. Known as New Hampshire’s Family Resort, it features 265 ski-able acres with an altitude of 4,004 feet and vertical drop of 2,020 feet, 60 trails, and 11 lifts. In 2016 Waterville Valley is celebrating its 50th anniversary and hosting the U.S. Revolution Tour. In 2017 Waterville Valley will open Green Peak Expansion, the first Resort’s expansion in more than 30 years and the only one on the East Coast. Lodging options include country inns, condominiums and all-suite hotels. The Adventure Center at the Town Square offers 70 km of groomed trails for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking.
Everything Else -- Winter activities include NASTAR (National Standard Race) recreational racing with a giant slalom format; snowboarding; snow tubing; dog sled excursions; horse drawn sleigh rides; indoor ice skating arena; and an indoor climbing wall.
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.
Cannon Mountain

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

72 trails and glades; terrain parks, 264 acres of skiable terrain; 2,180-foot vertical drop; 97% snow making

Skiing and Snowboarding -- Cannon calls itself a living legend and apparently many skiers and others agree. It is known for good terrain for all skiers, natural beauty, and affordability. At 4,080 feet, Cannon’s summit is called the highest in New Hampshire, and that can mean very low temps and some ice. Cannon offers the Tuckerbrook Family Area for learning and practicing on trails and glades for beginners and lower intermediate skiers. Cannon’s cool aerial tram (one of only two on the Right Coast) takes skiers and riders to the top of mountain.
Everything Else -- Child care; ski shop with rentals and repairs; snow sports school. After-ski scene is dynamic at the Cannonball Pub; lots of lodgings in Franconia region.
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.