DOWNHILL > NEW HAMPSHIRE
ATTITASH/BEAR PEAK
Address: Rte 302, Bartlett
Phone: 603.374.2368
Web: http://www.attitash.com
Email: info@attitash.com
Hours: weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm; weekends and holidays from 8 am to 4 pm
Call 877.677.7669 for snow conditions. Bear Peak features 30 acres of marked tree terrain in seven different glades, and Attitash boasts the largest superpipe in New Hampshire. Snowmaking capacity has increased for the 2007-08 season.
Vertical drop: Attitash, 1750 feet; Bear Peak, 1450 feet
Number of trails: 75 total; 33 percent novice, 47 percent intermediate, 20 percent expert
Snowboarding: two terrain parks and 500-foot super-pipe
Snowmaking capacity: 98%
Lifts: three quad lifts (two high-speed detachable), three triple lifts, three double lifts, and three surface lifts
Rates: midweek adults $62, juniors (13-18) $48, seniors (65+)/children (6-12) $39; weekend adults $69, juniors $54, seniors/children $48
Rentals: skis and snowboards $35
Instruction: group lessons $30/1.5 hours; private lessons $79 per hour or $270 for a full day
Lodging: on-site at Attitash Grand Summit Hotel. Call 800.223.7669 for ski and stay packages
BALSAMS/WILDERNESS
Address: Rte 26, Dixville Notch
Phone: 800.255.0600
Web: http://www.thebalsams.com
Email: info@thebalsams.com
Hours: daily 9 am-4 pm
This 15,000-acre resort in the Great North Woods has NASTAR facilities, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and a skating rink. Lifts are complimentary for registered guests.
Vertical drop: 1000 feet
Number of trails: 16 total, plus five gladed areas; 25 novice, 50 intermediate, 25 expert
Snowboarding: terrain park
Snowmaking capacity: 80%
Lifts: two triple chairs, one double chair, one rope tow
Rates: weekday lifts, $33, $23 juniors/seniors; weekends $38, $33 juniors/seniors
Rentals: Ski packages $30, snowboard and boots $34
Instruction: group lessons $43/1.5 hours, $63 for private
Lodging: 209 rooms at Balsams Grand Resort Hotel. All trails and day care are free to hotel guests
BLACK MOUNTAIN
Address: Rte 16B, Jackson
Phone: 603.383.4490
Web: http://www.blackmt.com
Email: ski@blackmt.com
Hours: daily from 9 am to 4 pm
Call 800.475.4669 for snow conditions. A family-friendly ski area located in the Mount Washington Valley with activities, racing, and special events throughout the season.
Vertical drop: 1100 feet
Number of trails: 40 total; 34 percent novice, 32 percent intermediate, 34 percent expert
Snowboarding: half-pipe and two terrain parks
Snowmaking capacity: 98%
Lifts: one triple, one double, one platter-pull, one J-bar
Rates: on weekdays, adults $25 and juniors/seniors $21. Weekend lifts $39 adults, $25 juniors/seniors/students. Kids under 6 always ski free
Rentals: $30 adults, $24 juniors
Instruction: group lessons $30; private lessons $45 an hour
Lodging: a variety of options in Jackson and the Mount Washington Valley
BRETTON WOODS
Address: Rte 302, Bretton Woods
Phone: 800.314.1752
Web: http://www.brettonwoods.com
Email: skiinfo@brettonwoods.com
Hours: open Mon-Fri from 9 am to 4 pm, and Sat and Sun from 8 am to 4 pm. Night skiing runs from 4 to 9 pm on selected dates
Call 603.278.3333 for snow conditions or 800.258.0330 for lodging. This historic resort boasts over 100 sprawling trails on two mountain peaks. Season begins in mid-November.
Vertical drop: 1500 feet
Number of trails: 101 total; 25 novice, 29 intermediate, 31 black diamond, 16 double diamond
Snowboarding: four freestyle terrain parks
Snowmaking capacity: 92%
Lifts: five quads, two carpets, one double chair, one triple chair
Rates: midweek adults $66, teens (13-17) $53, juniors (5-12) $40, seniors (65+) $25. Weekends adults $74, teens $60, juniors $46, seniors $74
Rentals: ski/snowboard packages $41 for adults, $30 for juniors/seniors
Instruction: group lessons $35/1.5 hours; private lessons $85/hr/person; semi-private lessons $150 per hour for two people
Lodging: resort lodging ranges from budget conscious to the grand hotel, including the Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Arms Inn, the Lodge at Bretton Woods, and the Townhomes at Bretton Woods
CANNON MOUNTAIN
Address: Franconia Notch Parkway, off I-93, Franconia
Phone: 603.823.8800 or 800.237.9007 for lodging and reservations
Web: http://www.cannonmt.com
Email: info@cannonmt.com
Hours: Mon-Fri from 9 am to 4 pm; Sat and Sun from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Call 603.823.7771 for snow conditions. The mountain is the home of the New England Ski Museum. 603.271.2006
Vertical drop: 2146 feet
Number of trails: 56 total; 17 percent novice, 47 percent intermediate, 36 percent expert
Snowboarding: terrain park open to skiers and riders
Snowmaking capacity: 97%
Lifts: one tram, three quad chairs, three triple chairs, one wonder carpet, one rope tow
Rates: adults $64, college/teen $46, juniors/seniors $36. Tues and Thurs, two lift tickets for $60 (non-holiday), NH residents pay $30 each on Wed (non-holiday)
Rentals: ski/snowboard rentals $37 for adults/teens/seniors, $27 juniors.
Instruction: $38 for group lessons, $85/hour for private lesson
Lodging: available in Franconia and Lincoln
CRANMORE
Address: Box 1640, North Conway
Phone: 603.356.5543
Web: http://www.cranmore.com
Email: info@cranmore.com
Hours: weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, Sat from 8:30 am to 9 pm, and Sun from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Everyday low pricing and great values, all season long. Scheduled to open on Dec 8. Call 603.356.8522 for group packages.
Vertical drop: 1200 feet, with W, NW, and SW exposures
Number of trails: 40 total, with six glades: 36 percent novice, 44 percent intermediate, 20 percent expert
Snowboarding: freestyle terrain park with quarter-pipe
Snowmaking capacity: 100%
Lifts: one quad, one triple chair, two double chairs, two carpets
Rates: adult $55, teen $42, kids/seniors $32
Rentals: ski and snowboard packages $35 for adults, $32 for youth
Instruction: group lesson package $89 per person (includes lift ticket and rentals); private lessons $99/hour
Lodging: available at the Cranmore Condominiums and nearby
CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SIK & RIDE
Address: 615 Francestown Rd, Rte 47, Bennington
Phone: 603.588.3668
Web: http://www.crotchedmountain.com
Email: info@crotchedmountain.com
Hours: Mon-Sat from 9 am to 9 pm; Sun from 9 am to 5 pm. Midnight Madness every Fri and Sat from 9pm to 3 am beginning Dec 28
Crotched Mountain has the highest snow-production capacity per acre in New England and offers Midnight Madness skiing from 9 am to 3 am on Fri and Sat nights.
Vertical drop: 875 feet
Number of trails: 17 total; 28 percent novice, 50 percent intermediate, 22 percent advanced
Snowboarding: Love Park is equipped with its own quad chair, and Zero-G terrain park features its own triple chair
Snowmaking capacity: 100%
Lifts: two quads, one triple chair, one double chair, one magic carpet
Rates: Mon-Fri adults are $45, juniors/seniors $35; Sat and Sun adults are $51, juniors/seniors $41. Midnight madness is $39
Rentals: $28/day
Instruction: group lessons $29, private lessons $65 per hour
Lodging: ski-and-stay packages available at various nearby B&Bs and inns
DARTMOUTH SKIWAY
Address: 39 Grafton Tpk, Lyme Center
Phone: 603.795.2143
Web: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~skiway
Email: dartmouth.skiway@dartmouth.edu
Hours: open daily from 9 am to 4 pm
This family-oriented ski area at Dartmouth is home to nearly 100 All-Americans and more than 30 national champions.
Vertical drop: 968 feet, two mountains with W and NE exposures
Number of trails: 30 total; 25 percent novice, 50 percent intermediate, 25 percent expert
Snowboarding: terrain park
Snowmaking capacity: 70%
Lifts: one quad, one double chair, one J-bar
Rates: weekdays adults $25, children ages 6-12/seniors (65-79) $20; weekends $40 for adults, $25 for children ages 6-12/seniors (65-79)
Rentals: adult ski packages and all snowboards $30, kids ski package $20
Instruction: private lessons available for $60 per hour, semi-private lessons start at $90 for two
Lodging: ski and stay packages available with inns and resorts in the Upper Valley
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: Mon 9 am-4 pm, Tues-Thurs 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-10 pm, Sat 8:30 am-10 pm, Sun 8:30 am-4 pm
Located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Gunstock has scenic views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the third-longest lift in the state. The Panorama High Speed Quad takes skiers over a mile to 1400 vertical feet in only six minutes.
Vertical drop: 1400 feet
Number of trails: 51 total; 12 percent novice, 61 percent intermediate, 27 percent expert. Night skiing (Tues-Sat) includes 21 trails and five lifts
Snowboarding: all trails, a terrain park, and a half-pipe
Snowmaking capacity: 80%
Lifts: two quads (one high-speed), two triples, one double, one conveyor
Rates: Mon-Fri adults $54, teens $42, kids/seniors $29. Sat and Sun adults $64, teens/seniors $52, kids/seniors $39. On Twofer Monday get 2 tickets for $54
Rentals: skis and snowboards $34 for adults, $26 for children
Instruction: group lessons $30 each, private lessons $65 an hour
Lodging: many inns, motels, cottages, and B&Bs nearby. Some offer ski-and-stay packages with Gunstock
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.
Vertical drop: 350 feet
Number of trails: 17 total; 44 percent novice, 31 percent intermediate, 25 percent advanced
Snowboarding: Twisted Pine Terrain Park and half-pipe
Snowmaking capacity: 100%
Lifts: three triple chairs, one rope tow, one magic carpet lift
Rates: adults $39, juniors/seniors $28
Rentals: ski packages $33 adults, $26 juniors under 13, $16 children under 6. Snowboard package $33
Instruction: group lessons $28/1.5 hours, private lessons $68 per hour
Lodging: Purity Spring Resort offers affordable accommodations and 70 rooms
LOON MOUNTAIN
Address: 60 Loon Mountain Rd, Lincoln
Phone: 603.745.8111
Web: http://www.loonmtn.com
Email: info@loonmtn.com
Hours: Mon-Fri from 9 am to 4 pm; weekends/holidays from 8 am to 4 pm
Call 800.229.5666 for snow conditions, 800.229.5666 for lodging at the mountain, or 800.227.4191 for the Loon lodging bureau. The resort is located in the White Mountain National Forest. Season scheduled to begin on Nov 21.
Vertical drop: 2100 feet, with a NNW exposure
Number of trails: 48 total; six glades; 17 percent novice, 67 percent intermediate, 16 percent expert
Snowboarding: snowboard park, a 400-foot in-ground super-pipe, and a half-pipe and Northstar Terrain Park
Snowmaking capacity: 96%
Lifts: one four-passenger gondola, three high-speed detachable quads, one fixed-grip quad, one triple chair, three double chairs, two surface lifts, one children's conveyor
Rates: Adults $69, teens $59, juniors/seniors $49
Rentals: $37 adults, $27 kids
Instruction: group lessons $59/3 hrs. Private lessons are $110/hr.
Lodging: slope-side lodging and many motels, inns, B&Bs, condominiums, and resorts
MOUNT SUNAPEE
Address: Rte. 103, Mount Sunapee State Park, Newbury
Phone: 603.763.3500
Web: http://www.mtsunapee.com
Email: info@mtsunapee.com
Hours: weekdays 9 am-4 pm, weekends/holidays 8 am-4 pm
A family-owned and operated resort in southern New Hampshire. Season runs from late November to mid-April. Call 603.763.4020 for snow conditions.
Vertical drop: 1510 feet, with a NNE exposure
Number of trails: 65 total; 17 novice, 32 intermediate, 16 expert
Snowboarding: half-pipe and alpine-terrain park
Snowmaking capacity: 97%
Lifts: three quads (one high-speed), two triple chairs, one double chair, four surface lifts
Rates: Mon-Fri adults $62, teens/seniors $46, juniors $37. Sat and Sun adults $66, teens/seniors $55, juniors $41
Rentals: shaped ski rentals $38 for adults, $30 for juniors; performance ski rentals $48/$40. Snowboard packages $38 for adults, $30 for juniors
Instruction: group lessons $40 each, private lessons $90 an hour
Lodging: ski and stay packages available at chalets, inns, B&Bs, and motels nearby
PAT’S PEAK
Address: Rte 114, Henniker
Phone: 603.428.3245
Web: http://www.patspeak.com
Email: info@patspeak.com
Hours: 8:30 am to 4 pm daily until Dec 24; hours extended after the holiday and vary throughout the season
Call 888.728.7732 for snow conditions. Offers child care and kids' programs, snowtubing, and apres ski entertainment.
Vertical drop: 710 feet
Number of trails: 22 total and six glades; 50 percent novice, 18 percent intermediate, 14 percent advanced, 18 percent expert
Snowboarding: "Turbulence Park" terrain park
Snowmaking capacity: 100%
Lifts: two triple, three double, one J-bar tow, one handle tow, two carpet lifts
Rates: weekdays adults $38, juniors/seniors $34, weekends adults $49, juniors/seniors $41
Rentals: ski packages $32 for adults, $28 for juniors/seniors; snowboards $36 for adults, $34 for juniors/seniors
Instruction: group lessons $25 per hour, private lessons $70 per hour
Lodging: nearby in Henniker, Hillsboro, and surrounding area
RAGGED MOUNTAIN
Address: Ragged Mountain Rd, Danbury
Phone: 603.768.3600
Web: http://www.ragged-mt.com
Email: info@ragged-mt.com
Hours: weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Call 603.768.3971 for snow conditions. Out-of-bounds skiing is available if natural snowfall permits.
Vertical drop: 1250 feet
Number of trails: 55 total; 30 percent novice, 40 percent intermediate, 30 percent expert
Snowboarding: terrain park
Snowmaking capacity: 95%
Lifts: one six-pack, two triple chairs, two double chairs, one handle tow, one wonder carpet
Rates: weekdays adults $49, teens $38, juniors $28. Weekends adults $59, teens $48, juniors $38
Rentals: ski/snowboard package $36
Instruction: group lessons $36/2 hrs, private lessons $60/hr, semi-private (2-5 people) $110/hr
Lodging: mid-mountain lodge and two-bedroom condos in nearby Danbury
TENNEY MOUNTAIN
Address: 151 Tenney Mountain Rd, Plymouth
Phone: 603.536.4125
Web: http://www.tenneymtn.com
Email: info@tenneymtn.com
Hours: Mon, Thurs, and Fri from 9 am to 4 pm; Sat and Sun from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Also offers children's programs and tubing. Opens for the season on Dec 15.
Vertical drop: 1400 feet
Number of trails: 48 total; six beginner, 27 intermediate, 15 expert
Snowboarding: terrain park
Snowmaking capacity: 85%
Lifts: one triple, one double, one platter pull, two surface lifts
Rates: weekdays $40, juniors/seniors $30. Weekends $49, juniors/seniors $39
Rentals: ski and board packages $34, $27 juniors/seniors
Instruction: group lessons $35, private lessons $60, semi-private lessons $45
Lodging: four inns nearby in Plymouth
WATERVILLE VALLEY
Address: Rte 49, Waterville Valley
Phone: 603.236.8311
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 or 800.468.2553 for reservations. Opens for the season on Nov 17.
Vertical drop: 2020 feet on Mount Tecumseh
Number of trails: 47 total, including two glades; eight novice, 32 intermediate, seven expert
Snowboarding: Boneyard Snowboard Park, terrain park, mini-park, half-pipe, and mini-pipe
Snowmaking capacity: 100%
Lifts: three double chairs, two triple chairs, two quads, one J-bar, and one T-bar
Rates: adults $65, teens $55, juniors 6-12 $41
Rentals: $40 adults, $34 for kids 12 and under
Instruction: group lessons $40, private lessons $99 during peak (10 am-noon) and $85 off-peak
Lodging: more than 2500 beds available in nearby inns and hotels
WHALEBACK SKI AREA
Address: I-89, exit 16, Enfield
Phone: 603.448.1489
Web: http://www.whaleback.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 1-8 pm, Sat 9 am-8 pm, Sun 9 am-4 pm
This mountain focuses on extreme sports and offers night skiing, programs, camps, and events.
Vertical drop: 700 feet
Number of trails: 31 total; 19 percent novice, 50 percent intermediate, 31 percent expert
Snowboarding: two terrain parks and half-pipe
Snowmaking capacity: 75%
Lifts: four, one double chair and four surface lifts
Rates: midweek $40; weekends $40, youth (13-18) $30, child (6-12)/senior (65+) $25
Rentals: ski/snowboarding package $30, $25 youth/senior
Instruction: group lesson $25, private lessons $50 per hour
Lodging: in Lebanon, six miles away
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN
Address: Rte 16, Pinkham Notch, Jackson
Phone: 603.466.3326 or 800.255.6439
Web: http://www.skiwildcat.com
Email: thecat@skiwildcat.com
Hours: Mon-Fri from 9 am to 3:30 pm, and Sat and Sun from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Call 888.754.9453 for snow conditions. The mountain is across from Mount Washington and features the longest ski trail in New Hampshire. On-site childcare available. Season begins in mid-November.
Vertical drop: 2112 feet
Number of trails: 47 total; 25 percent novice, 45 percent intermediate, 30 percent expert
Snowboarding: terrain park (including half-pipe)
Snowmaking capacity: 90%
Lifts: one detachable quad, three triple chairs
Rates: adults $65, teens $55, juniors/seniors $39
Rentals: shaped skis, snowboards, and telemark skis $35, high performance skis $42
Instruction: group lessons $35, private lessons $62 an hour
Lodging: Wildcat is in a national forest, so there is no slopeside lodging. It offers packages with the nearby North Conway Grand Hotel and other lodges in Jackson and Gorham
