CROSS COUNTRY > New Hampshire
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB
Address: Rte 16, Pinkham Notch
Phone: 603.466.2725 or 603.466.2727 for reservations
Web: http://www.outdoors.org
Email: information@outdoors.org
Hours: visitors’ center open daily from 6:30 am to 10 pm
The Pinkham Notch Visitors’ Center is 10 miles from Jackson, connected by the Avalanche Brook Trail. It’s a 2.5-mile hike to Tuckerman Ravine, an undeveloped ski area in the White Mountain National Forest. (Note to downhillers: the ravine can be skied only in the spring due to the high risk of avalanches during the winter and is for expert skiers only. It is the most extreme skiing in the East and can be accessed only by a 2.5-mile hike that gains nearly 3000 feet. Bring your own skis.)
Number of trails: more than a dozen marked, ungroomed trails wind through Pinkham Notch. Best for intermediate and expert skiers
Rates: no trail fees
Lodging: at Joe Dodge Lodge or self-service huts at Carter Notch and Zealand Falls (bring food and a sleeping bag)
BALSAMS/WILDERNESS
Address: Rte 26, Dixville Notch
Phone: 800.255.0600
Web: http://www.thebalsams.com
Email: info@thebalsams.com
Hours: 9 am-4 pm daily
Cross-country skiers traverse through the grounds of the resort's 15,000-acre private estate, which offers both challenging, steep terrain and trails marked specifically for learners.
Number of trails: 95 km of trails, 85 double-tracked for skating and classic skiing; 35 percent novice, 48 percent intermediate, 17 percent expert. Telemark and backcountry skiing daily. 27 km of dedicated, marked trails for snowshoeing
Rates: trail fees $15 for adults, juniors/seniors $12
Rentals: $25 for classic, $28 for skate skis
Instruction: group lessons $28, private $48
Lodging: at Grand Resort Hotel and nearby. All trails free for hotel guests
BRETTON WOODS
Address: Rte 302, Bretton Woods
Phone: 603.278.3322 or 800.258.0330 for lodging
Web: http://www.brettonwoods.com
Email: skiinfo@brettonwoods.com
Hours: 8:30 am-4 pm daily
The Bretton Woods Nordic Center is based on the sprawling grounds of the Mount Washington Hotel and the White Mountain National Forest. Call 603.278.3333 for snow conditions.
Number of trails: 100 km ranging from novice to expert; 95 percent groomed
Rates: $17, $14 for teens 13-18, $10 for children under 13/seniors (65+)
Rentals: $18 for guests ages 13-64, $12 for all other ages; snowshoes $15 and $12
Instruction: group lessons $18 each, private lessons $30 each, semi-private $40 for two
Lodging: on-site at the Mount Washington Hotel, the Bretton Arms Inn, the Lodge, and the Townhomes
EASTMAN CROSS COUNTRY CENTER
Address: Exit 13 off I-89, Grantham
Phone: 603.863.6772, or 800.526.6575 for lodging information
Web: http://www.eastmannh.org/ski
Email: recreation@eastmannh.org
Hours: daily from 9 am to 4 pm
Snowshoeing, sledding, and ice-skating also available. This year, an additional kilometer of new trails links the system together.
Number of trails: 37 km of trails, 16 km skate-groomed, and 6 km backcountry
Rates: trail fees $12, $8 for juniors and students (discounts available for Eastman residents); half-day $10 and $6
Rentals: $18, $13; snowshoes with trail pass $24. Ice-skate rentals available
Instruction: group lessons $10, semiprivate $15, private $30
Lodging: a variety of lodging within 20 minutes, from B&Bs to national hotel chains
FRANCONIA VILLAGE CROSS COUNTRY CENTER
Address: Rte 116, Franconia
Phone: 603.823.5542 or 800.473.5299
Web: http://www.franconiainn.com
Email: info@franconiainn.com
Hours: daily from 8 am to 4 pm
Horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, and tubing hill also available.
Number of trails: 65 km of tracked and groomed trails; 35 km for backcountry, 5 km for skating. Terrain ranges in difficulty
Rates: $12 trail fee
Rentals: $20, $10 for children
Instruction: $40 for group lesson, $60 for private lesson
Lodging: inn on site (guests receive free trail pass)
GREAT GLEN TRAILS AT MOUNT WASHINGTON
Address: Rte 16, Pinkham Notch
Phone: 603.466.2333
Web: http://www.mt-washington.com
Email: info@greatglentrails.com
Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm daily
Winter season begins in late Nov or early Dec, depending on snow conditions. Snowshoeing, climbing wall, and tubing also available.
Number of trails: 40 km of trails, groomed with both double tracks and a skating lane. Snowmaking coverage is 2 km
Rates: trail fees $18, $12 juniors/seniors
Rentals: skis $20, $12 for juniors
Instruction: $45 for adults/seniors, $30 for juniors
Lodging: within two miles
GUNSTOCK
Address: Rte 11A, Area Rd, Gilford
Phone: 603.293.4341 or 800.486.7862
Web: http://www.gunstock.com
Email: info@gunstock.com
Hours: daily 9 am-4 pm
Back country tours and clinics offered throughout the season, as well as skijoring (cross-country skiing with your dog).
Number of trails: 52 km; 25 km tracked, 37 km skate-groomed
Rates: Mon-Fri adults $12, teens/seniors $9, juniors $8. Sat and Sun adults $14, teens/seniors $11, juniors $9. On Twofor Mondays get 2 tickets for $12
Rentals: $15 for adults, $14 for teens/seniors, $13 for juniors
Instruction: group lessons $15 per hour, private lessons $25 per hour
Lodging: available in Laconia and Gilford
JACKSON SKI TOURING FOUNDATION
Address: Main St, Jackson
Phone: 603.383.9355 or 800.927.6697
Web: http://www.jacksonxc.org
Email: info@jacksonxc.com
Hours: daily from 8 am to 5 pm, Dec through March
The nonprofit foundation is chartered to maintain the ski trails around Jackson and the White Mountain National Forest. You must be a day or season member to use its trails. The base lodge offers a place for skiers to meet, obtain trail information, and get rentals and instruction.
Number of trails: 154 km (69 trails); 44 percent novice, 20 percent intermediate, 36 percent expert
Rates: daily trail fees $19, $15 for seniors, $8 for children ages 10-15.
Rentals: $16
Instruction: PSIA-certified ski school, group lessons $16, $35/hour for private lessons
Lodging: ski and stay packages available with B&Bs and inns in Jackson
KING PINE
Address: Rte 153, E Madison
Phone: 603.367.8896 or 800.373.3754 for lodging
Web: http://www.kingpine.com
Email: info@purityspring.com
Hours: sunrise to sunset, weather permitting
The Nordic Center at King Pine features scenic trails on the grounds of Purity Spring Resort and through the pines of the New Hampshire Audubon Sanctuary.
Number of trails: 22 km of groomed trails
Rates: $6 adults, $4 juniors on weekdays; weekends and holidays, $8 adults, $5 juniors
Rentals: $12
Instruction: group lessons run for 1.5 hours and cost $26 each, private lessons are $60 per hour
Lodging: on-site at Purity Spring Resort
KING PINE
Address: 1251 Eaton Rd, Rte 153, E Madison
Phone: 603.367.8896 or 800.373.3754 for lodging
Web: http://www.kingpine.com
Email: info@kingpine.com
Hours: Mon, Wed, and Thurs 9 am-4 pm; Tues and Fri 9 am-9 pm; Sat 8:30 am-9 pm; and Sun 8:30 am-4 pm. Holidays 8:30 am-9 pm
King Pine's gentle terrain is ideal for children and beginners, but thrill-seekers can ski "Pitch Pine," one of New England's steepest trails. Area includes a skating rink, indoor pool, nursery, tubing area, and fitness complex.
Number of trails: 17 total; 44 percent novice, 31 percent intermediate, 25 percent advanced
Rates: weekdays adults $9, juniors $6. Weekends adults $6, juniors $4
Rentals: $14
Instruction: $40 for First-Timer Package. Private lessons cost $68/hour
Lodging: Purity Spring Resort offers affordable accommodations and 70 rooms
LOON MOUNTAIN
Address: Kancamagus Hwy, Lincoln
Phone: 603.745.8111 ext 5568
Web: http://www.loonmtn.com
Email: loon@loonmtn.com
Hours: Mon-Fri from 9 am to 4 pm, and weekends from 8 am to 4 pm
Loon's Nordic and Adventure Center also hosts snowshoeing, ice-skating, indoor climbing, workshops, and Nordic rental/trail/lesson packages. Trails are currently undergoing an expansion.
Number of trails: 24 km; all are groomed and tracked for skating and classic skiing
Rates: $10
Rentals: $25 for adults, $15 for kids
Instruction: $51 beginner's package includes trail fee, rentals, and a group lesson
Lodging: available at the Mountain Club at Loon and other places in Lincoln and Woodstock
MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY SKI TOURING CENTER
Address: Rte 16, Intervale
Phone: 603.356.9920
Web: http://www.crosscountryskinh.com
Email: info@crosscountryskinh.com
Hours: daily from 8 am to dusk
These scenic trails connect Intervale, Kearsarge, North Conway, and Mount Cranmore and offer views of the Saco River and Mount Washington.
Number of trails: over 65 km total, groomed as weather permits
Rates: hefty package discounts available for inn guests. During the week adults are $10, juniors/seniors are $7. On weekends adults are $15, juniors/seniors $10
Rentals: $15
Instruction: group lessons $15, private lessons $30, semi-private $20
Lodging: nearby, call 800.282.5220
NORDIC SKIER
Address: 47 North Main St, Rte 28/109, Wolfeboro
Phone: 603.569.3151 or 800.605.2537 for lodging information
Web: http://www.wolfeboroxc.org
Email: info@wolfeboroxc.org
Hours: daily from 9 am to 5:30 pm
Varied terrain maintained by the Wolfeboro X-C Ski Association.
Number of trails: 30 km of groomed trails, 15 km of ungroomed backcountry
Rates: adults $10, others free
Rentals: skis/snowshoes $15 for adults, $10 juniors
Instruction: group lessons $15/hour for adults, $10 juniors. Private lessons $30/hour, $20/hour semi-private
Lodging: nearby in Wolfeboro
THE NORDIC CENTER AT WATERVILLE VALLEY
Address: Rte 49, Waterville Valley
Phone: 603.236.4666 or 800.468.2553 for lodging reservations
Web: http://www.waterville.com
Email: info@waterville.com
Hours: Mon-Fri from 9 am to 4 pm; Sat and Sun from 8 am to 4 pm
Call 603.236.4144 for snow conditions. In addition to skiing, the Base Camp Adventure Area offers snowshoeing, winter hiking, skating, and sleigh rides.
Number of trails: 70 km through the valley and White Mountain National Forest, groomed and tracked. Trails range from novice to expert
Rates: $18 for adults, $13 for juniors/seniors
Rentals: $19 for adults, $16 for juniors/seniors
Instruction: group lessons $22 for an hour and a half, private lessons $48 an hour
Lodging: more than 2500 beds available in nearby inns and hotels
WINDBLOWN CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Address: 1180 Turnpike Rd, New Ipswich
Phone: 603.878.2869
Web: http://www.windblownxc.com
Hours: 9 am-5 pm daily
This family-owned and -operated resort is located just over the Massachusetts border.
Number of trails: 40 km groomed trails, including 5 km backcountry trails, plus a 50-foot-wide open slope on Barrett Mountain for telemark skiers
Rates: on weekdays, adults are $13, seniors are $10, and students are $8. Weekends adults are $16, students $10
Rentals: snowshoes $12 for adults, $8 for children
Instruction: group lessons $15 each, private lessons $30 per hour
Lodging: center offers a warming hut; make reservations and bring your own sleeping bag, food, and long johns. It also offers three shelters for picnics, a restaurant, and a waxing shed; B&Bs nearby
