Hit the ski slopes in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire, located in the northeastern United States, is a New England state that offers vacationers opportunities for winter sports, including skiing and snowboarding. The state has two mountain ranges that are home to ski resorts: the Appalachian Mountains in the southern part of the state and the White Mountains in the north. Many of the ski resorts in New Hampshire offer lodging accommodations, as well as chances for dining and shopping.
Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride
Crotched Mountain is in the southern New Hampshire Appalachian Mountain region and features 23 trails for skiing and snowboarding activities. The resort offer five lifts for transportation up the mountain. As of 2010, the hours of operation during the ski season are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays, but the resort closes at 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. The ski season typically lasts from November to March. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are provided by the resort's staff. Adults and children can take lessons. Night-skiing is allowed.
Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride
615 Francestown Road
Bennington, NH 03442
603-588-3668
crotchedmountain.com
Pats Peak
Situated in south New Hampshire, Pats Peak is approximate a 30-minute drive from Concord. The resort provides 22 trails for skiing and snowboarding, as well as 10 lifts for transportation up the mountain. The Pats Peak ski season usually lasts from December through March, depending on the amount of snowfall. Hours of operation during the ski season, as of 2010, are 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays, but the resort closes at 4 p.m. on Sundays. Night-skiing and snow tubing activities are allowed. Rental equipment for skiing and snowboarding is available.
Pats Peak
P.O. Box 2448
Henniker, NH 03242
888-728-7732
patspeak.com
Attitash Mountain
Attitash Mountain is in the heart of the White Mountains in north New Hampshire, right off U.S. Highway 302 in Bartlett. Skiers and snowboarders can take advantage of 78 skiing and snowboarding trails and the 11 lifts that are available for transportation up to the mountain. Cross-country skiing trails are available as well. The ski reason lasts from November through April. As of 2010, the hours of operation at Attitash Mountain are 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Night-skiing is not permitted at this resort. Accommodations can be found at the on-site hotel, the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel.
Attitash Mountain
Route 302
Bartlett, NH 03812
800-223-7669
attitash.com
Ragged Mountain
Ragged Mountain is in the central region of New Hampshire, less than 20 minutes from the Danbury Wildlife Management Area. The resort offers 50 trails for skiing and snowboarding. Transportation up the mountain is available via the five lifts at the resort. Snow tubing activities are allowed. The resort also has a terrain park with facilities for half-pipe activities. Night-skiing is not allowed, though. Hours of operation during the ski season, as of 2010, are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ski season usually runs from November through April. Lodging accommodation can be found on the resort in the Sunrise and Sunset Bunk Rooms, which can host up to 24 people per room.
Ragged Mountain
620 Ragged Mountain Road
Danbury, NH 03230
603-768-3600
raggedmountainresort.com
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