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New Hampshire's White Mountains are jam packed with attractions. Scenic roads make driving between them a delight. Trundle along Conway's Scenic Railroad and Mount Washington Cog Railway, sally upwards on the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram and Loon Mountain Skyride, plunge down in Polar Caves Park and Flume Gorge, and reach top speeds at Attitash ski resort and summer playground. Offering a wealth of outdoors wonders both in winter and summer, the White Mountains are a thrill for all seasons.
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2. Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 637 reviews
Located at the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire, Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center offers winter activities and events for families, friends and groups of all ages. From cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snow tubing, to winter tours on the Mt. Washington SnowCoach, family-owned Great Glen Trails has become a true White Mountain classic. We groom over 20 kilometers of trails and have an additional 25 kilometers of ungroomed off-track ski and snowshoe trails. We rent high quality equipment including skis, boots, and poles along with snowshoes and fatbikes. Our top-notch Ski School offers the best instruction for beginners to advanced skiers.
3. Bear Notch Ski Touring Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By VBoy31 - Auburn, United States
We snowshoed at Bear Notch three days ago and had an amazing experience. The trails were groomed to perfection and we were met by a staffer who was knowledgeable and attentive. We spent about three hours on the trails and really enjoyed the trails by the river. An added bonus was when we happened upon a moose, quietly munching on some local vegetation. We shoed quietly by and got some incredible photos. Just get out and experience the outdoors, folks. Getting your feet snowy is a great way to spend the day!
4. Cannon Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 417 reviews
Reviewed By frugalm0m - Swarthmore, United States
While we live in the Philadelphia area, Cannon Mountain is our favorite place to ski. Most of our family learned to ski at Cannon, and we have been going there for more than 15 years. It is by far the friendliest ski resort, where ski instructors, lift operators, ambassadors and guest service staff will smile, say hello and remember you. The mountain offers trails for a range of skills, so everyone can find a place to ski. There are rarely any lines of any note for the lift. Be forewarned, it can be cold on the mountain (it is New Hampshire after all!) and sometimes icy. But a great day at Cannon is the best skiing ever.
5. Loon Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 801 reviews
Located in the heart of the White Mountains, Loon Mountain Resort is New England’s most-accessible mountain resort destination, featuring Superior Snow, Guaranteed and New Hampshire’s Biggest Skiing on 2,100 feet of vertical with 61 trails, eight tree skiing areas, a full progression of award-winning terrain parks, superpipe and halfpipe. Services and amenities include Snowsports School; Children’s Center; Adventure Center offering zipline, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and indoor climbing wall; day and night snow tubing; slopeside spa and accommodations. Located in Lincoln, NH, just two hours north of Boston and three miles from Exit 32 off Interstate 93. During the summer and fall, Loon features NH’s longest scenic gondola skyride, zipline, aerial forest adventure park, bungee trampoline, the areas’ largest climbing wall, Segway tours, glacial caves and mountain bike rentals and tours. Loon Mountain Resort is located in the White Mountain National Forest and operates in partnership with the USDA-Forest Service.
6. Bretton Woods at Mount Washington Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 392 reviews
Bretton Woods is the home of New Hampshire's largest ski area, plus the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, Bretton Woods Nordic Center, the Adventure Center, The Spa, the Golf Club (27 holes), The Lodge, The Townhomes and numerous food and beverage outlets.
Reviewed By 126billr
This place has the best runs for my ski tastes of anywhere in the Northeast. I'm a 'senior' and this place is VERY "senior friendly." Also family friendly. While usual rating symbols of trails exist -- forget them ! I say 90% of the trails here are "intermediate" and just great runs. Lift capacity is excellent. Waiting in lines is rare midweek ( I never ski weekends.) The new gondola this season is smooth, quiet and all the way to the top. The base lodge is friendly, convenient, just a comfy good place to ski. Spectacular scenery -- ideal views of Mt Washington, Cannot be beaten in the East ! Downside = not many good eating spots nearby and limited selection of hotels.
7. Dartmouth Skiway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Owned by Dartmouth College, this area has a small-mountain feel and caters to families.
8. Wildcat Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Popular ski area in the northernmost reaches of New Hampshire.
Reviewed By scottdX2454UF - Sarasota, United States
Wildcat Ski Resort is one of the most interesting ski resorts in NH, and possibly all of New England: The views from the ski trails are spectacular; This area is within the white mountain national forest operating with special permit & as a result you see no massive condo developments, hotels or houses surrounding the area.....there is nothing but beautiful forest and mountains. The trails are old new england - narrower and winding. There are trails for all ski levels. The people are great the resort/snow is well maintained. The single base lodge is another classic with good food and good vibe. Higher elevation matters in terms of better conditions and longer viable season. Highly Recommended. I almost hate to do this because it might crowd the place more. Weekends can be crowded, weekdays are the very best way to go.
9. Black Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Black Mountain Ski Area offers affordable skiing and riding for all ages in beautiful Jackson, New Hapmshire. In the summer and fall months we offer scenic one hour horseback rides for ages eight and up, pony rides for the kids as well as all inclusive overnight adventures!
Reviewed By tahoewolfe
Great experience with the horseback riding! Guide and staff were great, and horses were easy to work with; I had no problems as a first time rider. You ride up along the ski mountain runs and the area and views are beautiful. Prices are also very fair. Would recommend this to anyone.
10. King Pine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
King Pine is located in East Madison, New Hampshire and has established a rich tradition of delivering enjoyment for kids and their families. King Pine is part of the Purity Spring Resort, located on a pristine private lake, and has celebrated over one hundred years of hospitality. Since 1939, a King Pine institution has been in Ski and Snowboard Camp for kids. This tradition is the longest running ski camp in the country. The Hoyt family has owned Purity Spring since the late 1800's and offers a variety of year-round family camp destinations, including Camp Tohkomeupog for Boys, Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort, The Bluffs RV Resort (exclusively for adults), Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary, Purity Spring Resort, and King Pine Ski Area. King Pine is conveniently located to the south-east of the White Mountains and it's proximity to Boston and the surrounding area, makes it a popular destination for skiers all across New England. King Pine is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, affordability, consistent snow conditions, and lodging options.
Reviewed By annae937 - Cape Cod, United States
Our Boy Scout troop came here (and the Purity Springs Lodge) for a weekend group ski trip, 31 boys, 9 adults. Group members ranged from first-time skiers to experienced. Lift ticket prices were reasonable, with a fair "package" rate to rent equipment and take a lesson (for newbie skiers). The "basic" package included two "bunny" hills, one with a carpet-left and shallow slope, the second with a rope-lift and steeper slope; as well as a third "easy trail" lift up to the top of the mountain where there was a variety of relatively "easy" trails all the way down the mountain. They also had an "intermediate" package with a second chair lift up to the King Pine trail which is an intermediate trail for more advanced skiers. Trails were well-groomed and well-maintained, with a good base-pack of snow and constant refreshing of powder with snowmaking equipment plus a grooming tractor. While there were a good amount of people on the slopes (this was a Saturday), wait-times were minimal and not too many crazy hot-doggers on the slopes. My ski lesson instructor was JP Goodwin, an older woman who was patient and funny with an absolutely terrified novice skier such as myself ... I'd done some skiing 20+ but not since after mangling my knee and spending two weeks on crutches but she helped me overcome my fear and get back on the trail without mishap. My son took lessons from a different coach and was skiing down the mountain in no time, as were the other first-time boys in the troop. Later, the entire troop took advantage of the resort's Snow Tubing tracks for some nighttime fun. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the boys had a lot of fun. We will come back to this resort again next year... See my separate review for the Purity Spring Resort for lodging, which is part of the same set of facilities, but considered different. Oh, it got WICKED cold ... -8 degrees while tubing ... so dress WARM when you come. As long as you keep moving, you'll be plenty warm, but bring extra layers.
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