With an average snowfall of between 100 and 200 inches of snow a year, the ski resorts in New Hampshire have plenty to go around, but just in case, they all have snow making capabilities. These New Hampshire Ski Resorts all have lessons available, and the smaller Ski Resorts are a great place for new skiers to learn in an uncrowded environment. The New Hampshire Ski Resorts are easily accessible from the entire New England area but if you are coming from further away, you have the options of Amtrak or driving the interstate system If you have never been to a New Hampshire Ski resort , you should try one of these just once and if you do, you will want to come back again, if not for skiing in the winter, for some of the great events that go on all year long. Be sure to contact them and see what ski and stay specials they have going on with the local hotels and Bed and Breakfasts. They will have one that will suit your needs.
Pats Peak Ski Resort
24 Flanders Road
Henniker New Hampshire, 03242
603-428-3245 http://www.patspeak.com/winter_fun.htm
Pat’s Peak is located in the southern part of New Hampshire, easily accessible from not only the major cities of New Hampshire, but also Northern Massachusetts. They have22 trails and slopes with 10 lifts, 2 Triple Chair Lifts, 3 Double Chair Lifts, 2 J-Bar Tows, Beginner Handle Tows and 1Carpet lift. There is a great terrain park and you can go tubbing on weekends and snowshoeing. They have both ski and snowboarding lessons available. For the ones too young to ski, they have day care available.
If you are looking for a place to stay, try the
Colby Hill Inn
3 The Oaks, PO Box 779
Henniker, New Hampshire 03242
Telephone: (603) 428-3281 Fax: (603) 428-9218
For Information and Reservations, U.S. and Canada Call Toll Free (800) 531-0330
They have 14 rooms available with rates starting at $139 a night. And they have an award winning restaurant on site, so you do not have to look around for a great place to eat.
Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Ski Resort
Franconia Notch State Park
Franconia, New Hampshire 03580
Phone 603-823-8800
Fax 603-823-8088
E-mail us! [email protected] http://www.cannonmt.com/index.php
There is a lot to do at Cannon Mountain, you can ride their ariel tramway which first opened in 1938 and at the time was the only one in North America
It is also the Home of the New England Ski Museum, which is a great place to visit when you want a break from the slopes. It is a State owned facility, and the prices are more reasonable than in the private sector.
There are 55 trails,: 9 Novice, 26 Intermediate and20 Expert. Lifts 1 70-passenger Aerial Tramway; 1 Detachable Quad Chair; 2 Fixed Grip Quad Chairs, 3 Triple Chairs; 1 Rope Tow and 1 Wonder Carpet
Waterville Valley Ski resort
1 Ski Area Road
PO Box 540
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire 03215
1-800-GO-VALLEY (468-2553)
Fax: (603)-236-4344 http://www.waterville.com/winter/index.asp
This is a large resort, founded by US Olympic skier Tom Corcoran. In addition to the great Alpine skiing, they have one of the five top rated Nordic Ski Centers in the country. They have over 50 trails ranging from beginner to expert only with 11 lifts, a terrain park, half pipe and the Nordic Center.
There are five on mountain restaurants, so where ever you are when you need a food break, one will not be far away.
Base Lodge Alpine Grill
This the place for a quick meal They open at 7AM for breakfast You can get pizza, homemade chili or a classic burger and fries.
Buckets
Buckets for BBQ and Brews
Schwendi Hutte
UP at 4000 feet, you can just imagine the view you will have while you relax with soups, fondues, wine, beer, Starbucks or some nice hot chocolate.
Sunnyside Timber Lodge
There are three floors here.
The first floor deli features signature sandwiches like the Snowmakuhs’ special, a hot pastrami on pump, In good weather, you can enjoy the grilling on the deck.
T-Bars Restaurant
They open at 11Am and serve appetizers, sandwiches, salads and specials.
