Ski Resorts in New Hampshire
- Ski and snowboard at one of the resorts in New Hampshire.skiing and snow at carpathians image by Vitalii Gavryshenko from Fotolia.com
New Hampshire is in the northeastern United States and borders with Quebec, Canada. The state provides tourists with opportunities for skiing and snowboarding activities at resorts located in the White and Appalachian Mountains. Lodging accommodations can be found at resorts or in nearby towns. The ski season at New Hampshire resorts typically last from November through April, depending on the amount of snowfall. - The Gunstock Mountain Resort is in central New Hampshire, less than 20 minutes from the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. This resort provides 57 trails for skiing and snowboarding and eight lifts for transportation up the mountain. Trails for cross country skiing and snow tubing are available as well. Night skiing is permitted at this resort. As of 2010, the hours of operation during the ski season, which usually lasts from December through April, starts at 9:00 a.m. on the weekdays and 8:30 a.m. on the weekends. The resort closes at 10 p.m. every night. Lodging can be found in the nearby town of Laconia, less than 30 minutes from the resort.
Gunstock Mountain Resort
719 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249
603-293-4341
gunstock.com - The King Pine Ski Area in East Madison is nestled in the White Mountains of north New Hampshire. Skiers and snowboarders have access to 17 trails at this resort, as well as six ski lifts. As of 2010, the hours of operation during the ski season are 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The resort stays open until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Night skiing is allowed on the days when the resort stays open until 9:00 p.m. The ski season lasts from December through April. Trails for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snow tubing are available. Hotel guest rooms are available at the Purity Spring Resort, the property on which King Pine is located.
King Pine Ski Area at Purity Spring Resort
1251 Eaton Road
East Madison, NH 03849
603-367-8896
kingpine.com - Situated near Manchester, McIntyre Ski Area is in southern New Hampshire, less than 10 minutes from Interstate 93. This ski resort features 14 trails for skiing and snowboarding, as well as five lifts for transportation up the mountain. Snow tubing activities are allowed and the resort hosts ski racing events throughout the season. As of 2010, the hours of operation during the ski season, which normally runs from December to April, are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Night-skiing is allowed. Skiing and snowboarding lessons for adults and children are offered by the resort's staff. Visitors can find hotels in Manchester, which is within 10 minutes of the resort.
McIntyre Ski Area
50 Chalet Court
Manchester, NH 03104
603-622-6159
mcintyreskiarea.com - This ski resort is in the Sunapee region of western New Hampshire and only a 10 minute drive from boating facilities in Sunapee Lake. The resort offers 65 skiing and snowboarding trails, as well as 10 lifts for transporting skiers and snowboarders up the mountain. An on site terrain park offers chances for half-pipe activities. The season at Mount Sunapee runs from November through April, depending on the amount of snowfall. The hours of operation during the season, as of 2010, are 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., which disallows night skiing activities. Rentals for skiing and snowboarding equipment are available. Hotels and cabins can be found within 30 minutes of the resort.
Mount Sunapee Ski Area
1398 Route 103
Newbury, NH 03255
603-763-3500
mountsunapee.com - The Wildcat Mountain Resort in northern New Hampshire is nestled in the heart of the White Mountains and less than 20 minutes from the town of Gorham.Skier and snowboarders are offered four lifts that provide them access to the 45 trails throughout the resort. Snowshoeing trails are available as well. Night skiing is not permitted. The ski season at Wildcat Mountain lasts from November through April. Operation times during the season are 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., as of 2010. Children's programs and day care facilities are available. Adults and children can take advantage of ski and snowboard lessons. Rentals for skiing and snowboarding equipment are available. Hotels are available near Wildcat Mountain.
Wildcat Mountain
Route 16
Pinkham Notch, NH 03846
603-466-3326
skiwildcat.com
