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SKI NH ALPINE RESORTS
2008-09 WINTER FACT SHEET
All information current as of October, 2008 and subject to change.
ATTITASH
Location: Rte. 302, Bartlett
Ski area phone: 603-374-2368 Snowphone: 877-677-SNOW
Lodging: 800-223-SNOW Fax: 603-374-1960
Email: info@attitash.com Web: www.attitash.com
Vertical drop: 1,750 ft.
Skiable terrain: 283 acres Snowmaking coverage: 98%
Number of lifts: 12 Number of trails and glades: 70 (20% novice, 47% intermediate, 33% expert)
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $69; Young Adults, ages 13-18: $54; Juniors, ages 6-12: $48; Seniors, ages 65+: $48
Mondays-Fridays/Non-Holiday: Adults: $62; Young Adults, ages 13-18: $48; Juniors, ages 6-12: $39; Seniors, ages 65+: $39
Highlights: Nestled among the highest peaks in New England, with over 14' of natural snowfall last year, Attitash offers Mount Washington Valley's only two-mountain experience. Enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Washington and the Presidential Range, and 283 acres of diverse terrain to satisfy the entire family. Skiers & snowboarders will find terrain parks, one of New England's most advanced snowmaking systems, children's programs, and more. Guests can stay slopeside at the 143-room Attitash Grand Summit Hotel, and enjoy all the nearby Mt. Washington Valley has to offer.
THE BALSAMS
Location: Rte. 26, Dixville Notch
Ski area phone: 603-255-3400 Snowphone: 603-255-3951 Fax: 603-255-4221
Lodging: 800-255-0600 (U.S. and Canada); 800-255-0800 (NH)
Email: thebalsams@aol.com Web: www.TheBalsams.com
Vertical drop: 1,000 ft.
Skiable terrain: 87 acres Snowmaking coverage: 80%
Number of lifts: 4 Number of trails and glades: 16 (30% novice, 45% intermediate, 25% expert)
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $38; Juniors, ages 6-12: $33; Seniors, ages 70+: $33
Weekdays: Adults: $33; Juniors, ages 6-12: $28; Seniors, ages 70+: $28
Highlights: The BALSAMS was recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as a "Top 50" ski resort in North America. It was also named one of America's 10 best family resorts by Family Life magazine. The BALSAMS offers uncrowded skiing, top-notch service, premier accommodations, and award-winning cuisine. Other winter activities include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sleigh rides, and top-rated nightly entertainment at "one of the world's poshest ski hotels" (SKI Magazine). The BALSAMS is rated "Extraordinary" by Zagat!, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
BLACK MOUNTAIN
Location: Rte. 16B, Jackson
Ski area phone: 603-383-4490 Snowphone: 800-475-4669
Lodging: 800-698-4490 Fax: 603-383-8088
Email: ski@blackmt.com Web: www.blackmt.com
Vertical drop: 1,100 ft.
Skiable terrain: 143 acres Snowmaking coverage: 98%
Number of lifts: 4 Number of trails and glades: 40 (33% novice, 34% intermediate, 33% expert)
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $39; Kids, ages 6-17: $25; Seniors, ages 65+: $25
Weekdays: Adults: $29; Kids, ages 6-17: $20; Seniors, ages 65+: $20
Highlights: Black Mountain is an independent, family-owned and operated mountain. A New England tradition since 1935, the area embodies the tranquility and beauty of classic New England skiing with a rustic lodge for apres-ski enjoyment. Providing a great value in lift ticket prices, the area has plenty of ski terrain to keep every family member happy. With the Family Passport, two adults and two kids can ski for $99 weekends, $79 midweek. Black's peak rises to 3,303 ft. with views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range.
BRETTON WOODS MOUNTAIN RESORT
Location: Rte. 302, Bretton Woods
Ski area phone:603-278-3320 Snowphone: 603-278-3333
Lodging: 603-278-1000 or 800-258-0330 Fax: 603-278-3337
Email: alpineinfo@mountwashingtonresort.com Web: www.MountWashingtonResort.com
Vertical drop: 1,500 ft.
Skiable terrain: 434 acres, including 190 acres of glades Snowmaking coverage: 92%
Number of lifts: 9 Number of trails and glades: 101 (25% easiest, 29% more difficult, 30% most difficult, 16% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding:5 trails/2 lifts
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $74; Teens, ages 13-17: $60; Juniors, ages 5-12: $46; Seniors, ages 65+: $74
Weekdays: Adults: $66; Teens, ages 13-17: $53; Juniors, ages 5-12: $40; Seniors, ages 65+: $25
Highlights: The area is renowned for its beautifully groomed wide-open trails serviced by nine chairlifts including four high-speed quad chairs, four freestyle terrain parks, and breathtaking vistas of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Rated #1 in New Hampshire for family programs, service, on-mountain food and lodging by readers of SKI Magazine, New Hampshire's largest ski area offers a variety of terrain for all abilities. Elegant lodging options are available at The Mount Washington Hotel. Resort amenities in addition to alpine skiing and snowboarding include 100 kilometers of cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sleigh rides, snowtubing, and children's programs.
CANNON MOUNTAIN
Location: Franconia Notch Parkway, Franconia Notch
Ski area phone/Lodging phone:603-823-8800 Snowphone: 603-823-7771 Fax: 603-823-8088
Email: info@cannonmt.com Web: www.cannonmt.com
Vertical drop: 2,146 ft.
Skiable terrain: 163 acres Snowmaking coverage: 97%
Number of lifts: 9 Number of trails and glades: 72 (21% novice, 47% intermediate, 32% expert)
Lift tickets: Anyday: Adults: $64; Teens; ages 13-17: $46; Juniors; ages 6-12: $36; Seniors; ages 65+: $36; Tuckerbrook Family Area: $32
Highlights: Cannon is a legend among skiers and riders in the Northeast not only for its terrain, but for its striking natural beauty. SKI Magazine's 2008 Reader Survey rated Cannon #6 in North America for scenery as well as value. While best known forits superb expert terrain, Cannon also offers the Tuckerbrook Family Area, ideal for learning and developing skills on thirteen trails and glades for beginners and lower intermediate skiers. This makes Cannon a great place to learn to ski with a wide variety of programs for both children and young-at-heart adults.
CRANMORE MOUNTAIN
Location: 1 Skimobile Road, North Conway
Ski area phone: 603-356-5543 Snowphone: 603-356-5544
Lodging: 800-SUN-N-SKI Fax: 603-356-8526
Email: info@cranmore.com Web: www.cranmore.com
Vertical drop: 1,200 ft.
Skiable terrain: 200+ acres Snowmaking coverage: 100%
Number of lifts: 9 Number of trails and glades: 50 (36% novice, 44% intermediate, 20% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding: 12 trails/3 lifts
Lift tickets: Anyday:Adults: $55; Teens: $42; Youth: $31
Highlights: Cranmore has been entertaining families with fun and festive winter activities for over 70 years. Guests can enjoy Cranapalooza including night skiing, tubing and a variety of fun family activities every Saturday night and most holiday periods. Plenty of "snowtoys" are available for rent, and there is snowtubing in the eight-lane Grand Prix Tubing Center. The Sports Center at the base offers indoor tennis, a pool, hot tub, and an indoor climbing wall. Located in the heart of North Conway, there are plenty of nearby choices for dining, lodging, and tax-free shopping.
CROTCHED MOUNTAIN
Location:Rte. 47, 615 Francestown Road, Bennington
Ski area/Snowphone/Lodging phone:603-588-3668 Fax: 603-588-3367
Email: info@crotchedmountain.com Web: www.crotchedmountain.com
Vertical drop:875 ft.
Skiable terrain:75 acres Snowmaking coverage: 100%
Number of lifts:5 Number of trails and glades: 23 (28% novice, 50% intermediate, 22% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding:23 trails/5 lifts
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $51; Juniors, ages 13-17: $41; Kids, ages 6-12: $39
Weekdays: Adults: $41; Juniors, ages 13-17: $35; Kids, ages 6-12: $29
Highlights: Five lifts provide uphill transportation for a trail system with wide slopes and glade runs. Night skiing is a big part of the Crotched experience; the entire mountain is lit for night action, with skiing & riding six nights per week, right from the first day of the season through the last. Midnight Madness offers skiing and snowboarding until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights in January and February. The top-to-bottom "Crotched Mountain Park" terrain park offers features for all abilities and the "Zero-G" park offers elements for skiers and riders to progress on. The Mountain Lodge features the latest ski and snowboard equipment and an open-style food court with a variety of menu items and a pizzeria. Crotched's state-of-the-art fan gun snowmaking system has the highest rated snow production capacity per skiable acre in New England.
DARTMOUTH SKIWAY
Location: 39 Grafton Turnpike, Lyme Center
Ski area phone/Snowphone:603-795-2143 Lodging: 603-643-4300 Fax: 603-795-2421
Email: dartmouthskiway@dartmouth.edu Web: www.skiway.dartmouth.edu
Vertical drop: 946 ft.
Skiable terrain: 106 acres Snowmaking coverage: 65%
Number of lifts: 3 Number of trails and glades: 31 (25% novice, 50% intermediate, 25% expert)
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $40; Teens, ages 14-18: $30; Juniors, ages 6-13: $25; Seniors, ages 65+: $25
Weekdays: Adults: $25; Teens, ages 14-18: $25; Juniors, ages 6-13: $20; Seniors, ages 65+: $20
Highlights: Dartmouth Skiway is focused on the family. Terrain features exist for those who want to get airborne, and there is glade skiing for other adventurers. The McLane Family Lodge features a large rental shop with new rental skis, boots, and bindings. Over the years, the history-rich Skiway has contributed 86 members to Winter Olympic teams, and hosted the 2003 NCAA Championships.
GRANITE GORGE
Location: Rte. 9, east of Keene
Ski area/Snowphone/Lodging phone: 603-358-5000 Fax:603-358-5025
Email: info@granitegorge.com Web: www.granitegorge.com
Vertical drop: 525 ft.
Skiable terrain: 55 acres Snowmaking coverage: 69%
Number of lifts: 4 Number of trails and glades: 18 (30% novice, 40% intermediate, 30% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding:10 trails/4 lifts
Lift tickets: Full Day: Adults: $39; Juniors, ages 6-17: $29; Seniors, ages 65+: $29
Weekday Afternoon: Adults: $22; Juniors, ages 6-17: $18; Seniors, ages 65+: $18
Highlights: Located just five miles from downtown Keene on Rte. 9 East, Pinnacle Mountain at Granite Gorge is simple to get to. The "Pinnacle Express" double chairlift provides top to bottom skiing on expanded terrain. The mountain offers great location, protection from the wind, and a north face that holds snow. Granite Gorge offers state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming services. The base lodge offers concessions and there is always a cup of hot chocolate available. In addition to alpine skiing and snowboarding trails, there is a terrain park, cross country skiing and a tubing park with a carpet lift.
GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT
Location: 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford
Ski area phone: 603-293-4341 Snowphone: 800-GUNSTOCK
Lodging: 866-SKI-STAY Fax: 603-293-4318
Email: gunstock@gunstock.com Web: www.gunstock.com
Vertical drop: 1,400 ft.
Skiable terrain: 220 acres Snowmaking coverage: 80%
Number of lifts: 7 Number of trails and glades: 51 (12% novice, 61% intermediate, 27% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding:21 trails/5 lifts
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $64; Teens, ages 13-19: $49; Children, ages 6-12: $39; Seniors, ages 65+: $49
Weekdays: Adults: $54; Teens, ages 13-19: $39; Children, ages 6-12: $29; Seniors, ages 65+: $29
Highlights: Gunstock offers spectacular views of Lake Winnipesaukee, a friendly atmosphere and great skiing and riding all day and into the night. The Panorama high-speed detachable quad chairlift whisks skiers and snowboarders to the summit in just 6 minutes. For beginning skiers and riders Gunstock offers its nationally recognized "Mountain Magic" program. Non-skiers can plunge down New Hampshire's longest snowtubing hill. "Gunstock Rocks Saturday Nights" returns, featuring live music, special deals, and a different party every Saturday night. Wall-to-Wall Wednesday Nights includes skiing, riding and tubing, all for one low price. The area also offers cross country skiing, snowshoeing and guided evening summit snowshoe hikes.
KING PINE SKI AREA
Location: Rte. 153, East Madison
Ski area phone/Snowphone:603-367-8896 Lodging: 800-FREE-SKI Fax: 603-367-8664
Email: info@kingpine.com Web: www.kingpine.com
Vertical drop: 350 ft.
Skiable terrain: 48 acres Snowmaking coverage: 100%
Number of lifts: 6 Number of trails and glades: 17 (44% novice, 31% intermediate, 25% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding:8 trails/3 lifts
Lift tickets: Anyday: Adults: $42; Juniors, ages 6-12: $28; Seniors, ages 65-69: $28; Seniors, ages 70+: $10
Highlights: Since the 1930's, King Pinehas been known for its family-friendly atmosphere, affordability, impeccable grooming and consistent snow conditions. Since 1962, the ski area has been owned and operated by the Hoyt family, who also own the affiliated Purity Spring Resort. Skiers and snowboarders will find a halfpipe, hits and rails. Experts can carve turns on Pitch Pine and double-black diamond, Pine Brule. An alpine ticket also includes complimentary XC skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating. Other winter activities include night skiing and snowtubing. Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, spa, restaurant and lodging.
LOON MOUNTAIN
Location: Exit 32 off I-93, Lincoln
Ski area phone: 603-745-8111 Snowphone: 603-745-8100
Lodging: 800-229-STAY (slopeside) Fax: 603-745-8214
Email: info@loonmtn.com Web: www.loonmtn.com
Vertical drop: 2,100 ft.
Skiable terrain: 325 acres Snowmaking coverage: 97%
Number of lifts:12 Number of trails and glades: 55 (17% novice, 67% intermediate, 16% expert)
Lift tickets: Anyday: Adults: $73; Teens, ages 13-18: $63; Youth, ages 6-12: $53; Senior, ages 65-79: $53
Highlights: Loon Mountain is home to recently opened South Peak with over 50 acres of new terrain along with two all-new trails for this winter. Skiers & riders choose Loon for its abundance of terrain and superior snow conditions. Transworld Snowboarding readers rated Loon's signature terrain park and superpipe the #1 Terrain Park, Pipe and Resort in the East. The Adventure Center serves as the nordic skiing and snowshoe center, with an indoor climbing wall and an ice skating rink. The area also has lift-serviced and walk-up snowtubing. Rated as the most-accessible resort in New England by SKI Magazine readers, Loon is located only two hours from Boston, right off I-93.
McINTYRE SKI AREA
Location: 50 Chalet Court, Manchester
Snowphone/Tickets: 603-622-6159 or 603-624-6571
Email: skiinfo@mcintyreskiarea.com Web: www.mcintyreskiarea.com
Vertical drop: 180 ft.
Skiable terrain: 35 acres Snowmaking coverage: 100%
Number of lifts: 5 Number of trails and glades: 9 (75% novice, 20% intermediate, 5% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding: 9 trails/5 lifts
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $27; Juniors, ages 17 & younger: $24
Weekdays: Adults: $19; Juniors, ages 17 & younger: $17
Highlights: Located in Manchester just minutes off I-93, McIntyre specializes in teaching new skiers and snowboarders of all ages. The area is also home to numerous local ski programs and a lift-serviced snowtubing area. Lessons range from your first day on snow to getting through race gates.
MOUNT SUNAPEE
Location: Rte. 103, Newbury
Ski area phone: 603-763-3500 Snowphone: 603-763-4020
Lodging:www.mountsunapee.com/lodging Fax: 603-763-5989
Email: info@mtsunapee.com Web: www.mountsunapee.com
Vertical drop: 1,510 ft.
Skiable terrain: 230 acres Snowmaking coverage: 97%
Number of lifts: 10 Number of trails and glades: 65 (26% novice, 49% intermediate, 25% expert)
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $66; Young Adults, ages 13-18: $55; Juniors, ages 6-12: $41; Seniors, ages 65-69: $55; Super Seniors, ages 70+: $41
Weekdays: Adults: $62; Young Adults, ages 13-18: $46; Juniors, ages 6-12: $37; Seniors, ages 65-69: $46; Super Seniors, ages 70+: $37
Highlights: Mount Sunapee is a family resort, only 90 minutes from Boston, boasting 97% snowmaking and incredible snow conditions. SKI Magazine's 2008 reader survey ranked Mount Sunapee with the best overall snow surfaces in the East for the third year in a row, as well as #1 for grooming and #2 for snow quality in the East. Mount Sunapee has something for everyone with plenty of long groomed cruisers, challenging steeps, wide mogul trails, The Sobe Freeride Zone terrain park, a halfpipe, a Learning Center to enhance and support children's programs, and South Peak with 13 beginner-friendly trails and 5 lifts.
PATS PEAK
Location: Flanders Road, off Rte. 114, Henniker
Ski area phone: 603-428-3245 Snowphone/Lodging: 888-PATS-PEAK Fax: 603-428-7821
Email: info@patspeak.com Web: www.patspeak.com
Vertical drop: 710 ft.
Skiable terrain: 80 acres Snowmaking coverage: 100%
Number of lifts: 9 Number of trails and glades: 22 (50% novice, 18% intermediate, 32% expert)
Night skiing and snowboarding:22 trails/9 lifts
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $52; Juniors, ages 6-17: $44; Seniors, ages 65+: $44
Weekdays: Adults: $40; Juniors, ages 6-17: $37; Seniors, ages 65+: $37
Highlights: One of New Hampshire's most accessible learn-to-ski-and-snowboard mountains, Pats Peak is located just 30 minutes from southern New Hampshire metropolitan areas. New for this winter guests will find improved snowmaking, 100% night lighting, new rental equipment, new glades, and more. Being hassle-free is what the area is all about. Pats Peak offers snowtubing on Friday nights and weekends. On Saturday nights, the Pay One Price program gives guests unlimited skiing, snowboarding, tubing, rentals, lesson tips, entertainment, and more, from 3-10pm for just $36.
RAGGED MOUNTAIN RESORT
Location: 620 Ragged Mountain Road, Danbury
Ski area phone/Snowphone: 603-768-3600 or 877-467-5476
Lodging: 800-400-3911 Fax: 603-768-3929
Email: info@ragged-mt.com Web: www.raggedmountainresort.com
Vertical drop: 1,250 ft.
Skiable terrain: 220 acres Snowmaking coverage: 84%
Number of lifts:7 Number of trails: 45 (30% novice, 40% intermediate, 30% expert)
Lift tickets: Weekends/Holidays: Adults: $59; Young Adults, ages 13-18: $48; Juniors, ages 6-12: $38; Seniors, ages 65-74: $38; Seniors, ages 75+: $28
Weekdays: Adults: $49; Young Adults, ages 13-18: $38; Juniors, ages 6-12: $28; Seniors, ages 65-74: $28; Seniors, ages 75+: $18
Highlights: Ragged Mountain Resort is on its way to becoming New Hampshire's premier ski resort with more than 3 million dollars invested last year. The terrain park has been recently expanded to include natural features and beginners will find a wonder carpet lift. The area is home to New Hampshire's only high-speed 6-passenger chairlift, taking skiers and riders to the summit in less than five minutes. Eight other lifts ensure short lift lines on Ragged's two big-mountain peaks. During the summer, Ragged operates an 18-hole championship golf course.
WATERVILLE VALLEY
Location: 1 Ski Area Road, Waterville Valley
Ski area phone:603-236-8311 Snowphone: 603-236-4144
Lodging: 800-468-2553 (800-GO-VALLEY) Fax: 603-236-4344
Email: info@waterville.com Web: www.waterville.com
Vertical drop: 2,020 ft.
Skiable terrain: 255 acres Snowmaking coverage: 100%
Number of lifts: 11 Number of trails and glades: 52 (36% novice, 44% intermediate, 20% expert)
Lift tickets: Pricing not available at press time
Highlights: Located just two hours from Boston, Waterville Valley provides plenty of activities for family togetherness. On the mountain guests will find gentle learning areas, wide intermediate trails, and black diamond bump runs. Exhibition Park and Little Slammer feature a halfpipe, lots of terrain features, and rails. In the resort village, you can walk from inns and condominiums to the classic Town Square, home of shops, restaurants, a cross country skiing and snowshoeing center, an indoor ice skating rink, sleigh rides, and a sports center with indoor tennis and swimming pool. Guests booking at Waterville.com will find specials including free skiing for kids, $30 gas cards, and discounted lift tickets when purchased 48 hours in advance.
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN
Location: Rte. 16, Pinkham Notch
Ski area phone: 603-466-3326 Snowphone: 888-SKI-WILD
Lodging: 888-SKI-WILD Fax: 603-466-5813
Web: www.skiwildcat.com
Vertical Drop: 2,112 ft.
Skiable terrain: 225 acres Snowmaking coverage: 90%
Number of lifts: 4 Number of trails and glades: 47 (25% novice, 45% intermediate, 30% expert)
Lift tickets: Anyday: Adults: $65; Teens, ages 13-18: $49; Juniors, ages 6-12: $29; Seniors, ages 65+: $29
Highlights: The Wildcat Express, New England's most powerful quad chairlift, whisks skiers to the area's 4,100' summit in six minutes, and provides access to long ski trails, uncrowded slopes and rated the best scenery in North America by SKI Magazine 2008. Even beginners can enjoy the views from the 2.75 mile Polecat Trail. Guests can fly half a mile down the mountain at speeds up to 45 mph on the ZipRider zipline cable ride. Located in the White Mountain National Forest, Wildcat is surrounded by great cross country skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking opportunities. There are a wide variety of lodging, dining and entertainment options nearby, in the villages of North Conway, Jackson and Gorham.