Summer is finally showing its face. After a blast of heat in March that brought the ski season to its knees, we had a long stretch of chilly weather return. Now it looks like summer has arrived and it's ideal timing with Memorial Day right around the corner.

As you browse the summer version of SkiNH.com you'll find the usual selection of outdoor fun at our ski areas (skyrides, hiking, biking, golf, horseback rides, etc), but also pay attention to some of the new additions as well! You'll find zip-line rides at Wildcat, Bretton Woods and Loon. Later this summer you'll find an all-new Mountain Coaster ride at Attitash. Also the special events and concerts seem to be gaining momentum the past few years, keep an eye on the events calendar.

So say goodbye to the few patches of snow that remain and slap on some sunscreen, summer in New Hampshire is here!

We've all been very patient, but it looks like we have some nice, cold temperatures in the forecast over the next week. Many areas have had to delay their projected opening dates, but this weather should do the trick to allow for some full-bore snowmaking and getting the lifts turning. Keep an eye on our snow report for the latest updates. In the meantime here is an updated list of opening dates. Get your holiday shopping done and wax up the skis and boards it's time for winter!

Open - Bretton Woods

Friday, December 4 - Waterville Valley

Saturday, December 5 - Loon Mountain

Sunday, December 6 - Cannon Mountain & Ragged Mountain

Tuesday, December 8 - Mount Sunapee

Wednesday, December 9 - Attitash

As soon as temperatures permit - Crotched Mountain

Friday, December 11 - Gunstock Mountain Resort, King Pine & Wildcat Mountain

Saturday, December 12 - Black Mountain, Dartmouth Skiway, McIntyre Ski Area & Pats Peak

Saturday, December 12 - Cranmore open for the weekend, then reopening for the season on Friday, December 18

Friday, December 18 - Granite Gorge

Saturday, December 19 - Balsams Wilderness Ski Area

The blog has been quiet for a bit as all the ski areas have been regrouping after another snowy winter, lets hope that pattern continues!

In the meantime we're enjoying warmer temperatures and concentrating on summer operations. Among the new stuff around NH this summer is canopy tours at Bretton Woods, summer tubing at Cranmore, and disc golf at Wildcat. That's just a sampling obviously, we also still have all our traditional summer activities such as golf, skyrides, hiking, biking, special events, tennis, water sports, and much more!

Be sure to browse the new summer version of SkiNH.com if you're considering coming our way. If you're thinking of staying close to home, there's no better place than here in NH. At least that's what we think hehhh!

Enjoy the warm weather, we'll see ya' soon!

I'm sad to say today is the final day of another ski season in NH. For the second year in a row we had consistent snow through much of the winter. Unfortunately March didn't bring us the big storms we've gotten used to, but the snow certainly held up for some great late season skiing and riding.

Hopefully you and your friends/family got in plenty of days throughout the winter. On behalf of NH's ski areas, Ski NH would like to thank you for spending your free time on our hills and trails. We realize you have numerous choices in New England and around the world to play in the snow, we truly appreciate you choosing to do so here with us.

Thanks again for another fun winter, be sure to visit us during the summer months! We'll see you soon.

Sadly the 2008-09 ski season is on life support. Normally that brings thoughts of a lack of snow, but as of now the base of snow is still pretty good for this time of year. It's the weather that has put a damper on the past few weeks. Persistent rainy, cool and cloudy weather have kept most skiers/riders off the slopes. All of the remaining open ski areas in New Hampshire (except Wildcat) plan to close after this weekend (April 12). You can look for Wildcat to push on for at least another week and who knows if the weather cooperates they said they'll be open into May!

Keep an eye on the forecast, hopefully there's one or two more days where the sun is shining and you can get in some final turns for another great winter! Just remember how much you'll miss it in a few months, it's worth one more shot if you can, or if Mother Nature allows!