SKI NEW HAMPSHIRE MOUNTAIN RESORTS
SUMMER 2009 FACT SHEET
(mid-May to late October)

 

ATTITASH  www.attitash.com

Location:                    Rt. 302, Bartlett
Phone:                        (603) 374-2368
Lodging:                     (800) 223-7669
Email:                         info@attitash.com

Dates/hours
of operation:              Daily, June 13-September 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Highlights:                 Guests visiting Attitash in the warmer months can look forward to a whole host of fun activities, including North America's longest Alpine Slides, a water park with two waterslides and Buddy Bear's Playpool, horseback riding and led pony rides along the Saco River, Scenic Sky Ride, lift-serviced mountain biking, a 24' climbing wall, and the EuroBungy Trampoline.  Mountainside lodging is available at the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel with year-round heated outdoor pool and spas, fitness center, massage therapy, and casual dining at Crawford's Pub and Grill.  The Mount Washington Valley also offers a wide variety of lodging, restaurants, attractions, and more than 200 tax-free factory outlet stores.

Food service:              Cafeteria, ice cream stand, picnic areas and Crawford's Pub & Grill and The Corner Store at the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel

Rates:                         Single Ride Ticket (one ride on Alpine Slide or one ride on Scenic Sky Ride) - $15 1-Day Ticket (unlimited one-day use of the Alpine Slides, waterslides, Buddy Bear's Playpool, Scenic Sky Ride and lift-serviced mountain biking, mountain biking trail pass, climbing wall, and EuroBungy Trampoline) - 48" and taller: $35; under 48": $15
Afternoon Ticket (purchase after 3 pm) - 48" and taller: $25; under 48": $10
Summer Season Ticket - 48" and taller: $99; under 48": $75
Mountain bike rental - adults: $40; juniors: $20
Mountain bike trail access fee - $5 per person
Guided horseback rides - $50 per person for one hour (must be 8 years or older)
Pony Rides - $20 (7 years and younger)        

 

THE BALSAMS GRAND RESORT HOTEL  www.thebalsams.com

Location:                    Rt. 26, Dixville Notch
Phone/lodging:           (800) 255-0600 (U.S. and Canada); (800) 255-0800 (NH)
Email:                        info@thebalsams.com
Dates of operation:    mid-May-end of March

Highlights:                  The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel, a magnificent 15,000 acre private estate in the Great North Woods of New Hampshire's White Mountains, has been offering American plan hospitality to families each summer for 130 years.  Named one of America's 10 best family resorts by Family Life magazine, the BALSAMS provides top-notch service, premier accommodations and award-winning cuisine.  Summer facilities and activities include lake and pool swimming, 18 and 9-hole golf courses, tennis courts, mountain biking, boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, white water kayaking and rafting, and lawn games.  Daily activities for guests include moose tours, culinary classes, wine tastings, natural history tours, garden tours, ballroom dancing, billiards, nightclub entertainment, shopping, and more.

Kids' programs:         Camp Wind Whistle provides daily supervised children's activities for hotel guests.

Food service:              Full service, award winning dining room, Panorama Country Club, The Tavern, and the Pool Bar

 

BLACK MOUNTAIN  www.blackmt.com

Location:                    Rte. 16B, Jackson
Phone:                        (603) 383-4490
Lodging:                     (800) 698-4490
Email:                         ski@blackmt.com
Dates of operation:    Late May-early October

Highlights:                 Black Mountain's summer horseback riding program is a great way to enjoy a beautiful setting.  Kids ages 8-12 can participate in a horseback riding day camp, pony rides are available for younger kids.  Black Mountain's facilities also host banquets, weddings and other functions.  Amenities include a professional catering staff, full liquor license, bar/lounge, large outdoor deck and tent space, all surrounded by beautiful views.

Kids' programs:         A horseback camp will be offered on two one-week sessions; beginning July 6 and July 13th for kids ages 8-12.  The camp includes learning all aspects of horse care and horseback riding.           

Rates:                      Pony Ride: $10
Standard Trail Ride: $45
Trail Lesson - ½ hour: $35; hour: $65

 

BRETTON WOODS  www.mountwashingtonresort.com

Location:                    Mount Washington Resort, Rt. 302, Bretton Woods
Phone/lodging:           (877) 873-0626, (603) 278-1000 (NH)
Email:                         info@mountwashingtonresort.com
Dates of operation:    Open year-round.  Visit website or call ahead for exact dates of operation.

Highlights:                  Bretton Woods, New Hampshire's largest ski area, features the new year-round Canopy Tours and Williwaw Racing Zip.  The Canopy Tour is a 3.5 hour adventure through platforms connected by ten zip-lines, two sky bridges and three rappels, dropping a total of 1,000 feet.  The Williwaw Racing Zip is also the final leg of the Canopy Tour and is available for individual zip rides allowing two participants to race each other. 

Bretton Woods is part of Mount Washington Resort, which also includes the Mount Washington Hotel, the luxurious grand hotel and registered National Historic Landmark that hosted the Bretton Woods Monetary Conference of 1944.  The Resort's location in the heart of NH's White Mountain National Forest, and base of Mount Washington, creates a unique four-season resort destination.  The resort offers as much in the way of outdoor fun and adventure as it does indoor pleasures and amenities for guests of all ages.  Summer activities include 27 holes of championship golf, including the newly restored Donald Ross-designed 18-hole Mount Washington Course, tennis on red clay courts, swimming, fly-fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, carriage rides, hiking and disc golf.  New year-round activities include luxurious treatments in the new Spa, Canopy Tours and Williwaw Racing Zip.

Kids' programs:        Mount Washington Resort's Kids' Club, for children ages 4-12, includes activities such as hiking, arts and crafts, various sports and theme-based activities.  Half-day, full-day, and evening programs are available, with the option of including meals.

Food service:              The Mount Washington Hotel - The Dining Room, Princess Room, Stickney's Restaurant,  Rosebrook Bar, the Verandah, and Sweet Shoppe (ice cream and freshly made treats);  Bretton Arms Inn Dining Room; The Grille at the Golf Club; Fabyan's Station; and Lucy Crawford's Food Court at Bretton Woods.

Rates:                         Mountain bike rental (front suspension mountain bike) - 2 hour: $30; 3 hour: $40; all day: $50
                                   Mountain bike rental (full suspension mountain bike) - 2 hour: $35; 3 hour: $45; all day: $55

 

CANNON MOUNTAIN   www.cannonmt.com

Location:                    Franconia Notch Parkway, Franconia
Phone:                        (603) 823-8800
Area lodging:             www.cannonmt.com/lodging.html; camping 800-NHPARKS
Email:                         info@cannonmt.com

Highlights:                  Visitors to Franconia Notch State Park can ride the Aerial Tramway or enjoy the sun at Echo Lake Beach.  The Tramway takes visitors up 2,000 vertical feet to the summit of Cannon Mountain to enjoy panoramic views of four states and Canada.  Located at the summit are a cafeteria, walking paths and an observation tower.  At the base are a cafeteria and gift shop.  Located adjacent to the Tramway base is the New England Ski Museum and Franconia Notch Recreation Path.  Guests can also enjoy the Flume Gorge, The Basin, and the Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site, all located in Franconia Notch State Park.  Other activities include picnicking and canoe and kayak rentals. 

Food service:              Base & summit cafeterias and ice cream at the Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site; food for special functions is available

Rates:                         Aerial Tram - adults: $13; juniors: $10
                                    Echo Lake Beach - adults: $4; juniors: $2
                                    Flume Gorge - adults $13; juniors: $9

 

CRANMORE MOUNTAIN RESORT  www.cranmore.com

Location:                    1 Skimobile Rd., North Conway
Phone/lodging:           (603) 356-5543
Email:                         info@cranmore.com
Dates of operation:    Daily: July 1-September 7; weekends: September 12-November 1

Highlights:                  Cranmore is home to tubing in the summer, utilizing the same lifts and tubes as in the winter months.  They also have the Fun Zone with activities such as a bouncy house, giant inflated slide, and pickup sports games.  A 9-hole disc golf course is available as well.  Also a series of outdoor concerts will be held throughout the summer.

Rates:                         Tubing - two hours: $12
                                    Fun Zone Admission - two hours: $5
                                    Disc Golf - $8

GREAT GLEN TRAILS OUTDOOR CENTER  www.greatglentrails.com

Location:                    Rt. 16, Pinkham Notch
Phone:                        (603) 466-2333
Area lodging:             (800) 367-3364
Email:                         info@greatglentrails.com

Highlights:                  Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, located at the base of the historic Mount Washington Auto Road, features a diverse network of trails for mountain biking, Nordic walking, and running.  Take a canoe or kayak trip with an experienced guide on local lakes and rivers.  Play on the 2 ½ story indoor climbing wall.  Check out the Great Glen Outfitters Shop. 

Food Service:             Glen View Cafe

Rates:                         Bike pass - $8
                                   Mountain bike rental (includes bike pass and helmet) - 4 hour adult: $30; 4 hour child: $22; 2 hour adult: $25; 2 hour child: $18
                                   Helmet rental - $4 per day (Helmets are required)
                                   Trail-a-Bike and Trailer rental - $6 per hour
                                   Androscoggin River Trips - full day: adult $95, junior $65; Half day: adult $75, Junior $50
                                   Whitewater Trips - beginner program: adult: $110; Junior: $80; private clinic: $175; semi-private: $135

 

GUNSTOCK  www.gunstock.com

Location:                    719 Cherry Valley Rd.(Route 11A), Gilford
Phone/lodging:           (800) GUNSTOCK or (603)-293-4341
Email:                        gunstock@gunstock.com (for general information), camping@gunstock.com (for camping reservations)
Dates of operation:    Daily, Memorial Day-Halloween                                                                  

Highlights:                  Gunstock's four season resort offers everything for family summer fun, including mountain biking, horseback riding, kayaking, paddle boats, skate park, mini-golf, climbing walls and more.  The expanded campground includes sites perfect for a tent or RV, as well as on-site restrooms, hot showers, playgrounds, a swimming pool and propane filling station.  Scenic lift rides are also available on select weekends in conjunction with special events.  Gunstock hosts wedding receptions, corporate outings, organizational functions and family reunions.  The Belknap Range is home to miles of hiking. 

Food service:             Full catering menu available for functions, diverse array of food at special events. 

Rates:                        Camping - tent sites: $27; electric and water: $35; electric, water and sewer: $40; cabins: $70

Activity Pass - campers staying up to 3 nights: $15; campers staying 4+ nights: $20; non-camping guest(daily): $20  (unlimited access to mini-golf, mountain bikes, kayak and paddle boat rental, skateboard/skate rental and park, climbing wall and safety pads)
One-hour horseback ride - (ages 8 and older) $50

 

LOON MOUNTAIN  www.loonmtn.com

Location:                    Rt. 112, Lincoln
Phone:                        (800) 229-LOON
Lodging:                     (800) 229-STAY (slopeside); (800) 227-4191 (local area)
Email:                         info@loonmtn.com

Dates/hours
of operation:              June 27-October 19, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Highlights:                  The scenic Gondola Skyride at Loon takes guests to the summit where there they can explore the glacial caves, observation tower, self-guided nature walk, mountaintop playground and Summit Café.  Kids can hunt for the Loon Lost Gold - pick up a treasure map at the base to navigate the glacial caves and find the treasure.  The Loon Mountain Adventure Center offers mountain bike rentals, Franconia Notch Tour, climbing walls and a new bungee trampoline.  Horseback riding is also new this summer.  Throughout the summer and fall the whole family will enjoy special events and festivals like the NH Highland Games, September 18-20.  Details at loonmtn.com. 

Food service:              Summit Café, Octagon Lodge, and picnic areas

Rates:                         Gondola Skyrides (all day) - adults: $14; seniors: $12; juniors: $9; children (age 5 and younger): free
                                    Franconia Notch Bike Tour Shuttle - adults: $32 with bike rental, $17 without; juniors: $27 with bike rental, $12 without
                                    Climbing Wall - $7 per climb; $10 for unlimited climbs
                                    Bungee Trampoline - $10
                                    Horseback Riding (guided) - beginner group ride (1 hour): $45; intermediate group ride (1 hour): $55; pony ride (10 minutes): $10
                                    Adventure Package - adults: $30; junior: $25 (includes Gondola Skyride, 2-hour mountain bike rental,
                                    unlimited climbs on the climbing wall, bungee trampoline and pony ride for juniors)

MOUNT SUNAPEE RESORT  www.mountsunapee.com

Location:                    Rt. 103, Newbury
Phone:                        (603) 763-3500 or (606) 763-2356
Email:                        info@mtsunapee.com
Dates of operation:    June 28, July 25-26, August 1-9, October 3-4, October 10-12 and October 17-18.

Highlights:                  Take an aerial sky ride and enjoy the breathtaking summit scenery.  Or, if you prefer, there are numerous hiking trails that will take you to the summit.  Less than a mile hike from the summit is Lake Solitude, a glacial lake, located on the back side of Mount Sunapee.  In nearby towns, there is ample lodging and excellent restaurants, as well as numerous special events.

Food service:              Base area snack bar

Rates:                         Aerial Sky Ride (on select days of operation) - adults: $6; seniors(age 65 and older): $5; young adult(ages 13-18): $5;
                                   junior(ages 6-12): $4; children (age 5 and younger): free

 

MOUNTAIN VIEW GRAND HOTEL www.mountainviewgrand.com

Location:                    Mountain View Rd., Whitefield
Phone/lodging:           (866)-484-3843
Email:                         info@mountainviewgrand.com
Dates of operation:    Open year-round

Highlights:                  This historic grand hotel is set in the spectacular scenery of the White Mountains.  The resort is the only resort or hotel in New Hampshire to receive a Four Diamond rating from AAA in both lodging and dining.  The hotel is home to a majestic 9-hole golf course with views of three mountain ranges and 57 peaks.  Tennis and hiking are also offered.  The Mountain View is an ideal location for family gatherings, weddings and more. 

Food service:              The Tavern, Hunt Room (private parties), Chef's Table Wine Cellar Restaurant, and The Clubhouse Café and Grill

 

PURITY SPRING RESORT  www.purityspring.com

Location:                    Rt. 153, East Madison
Phone/lodging:           (800) 373-3754
Email:                         info@purityspring.com      
Dates of operation:    Open year-round

Highlights:                  Conveniently located between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains, only 15 minutes south of North Conway.  Enjoy over 1000 acres of family adventure year-round at Purity Springs Resort.  Includes a private lake, full recreation program, family-friendly dining and lodging, and beautiful natural surroundings.  Lake includes four sandy beaches and water skiing.  The resort offers kayaking, biking, hiking and fishing.  Fitness center offers an indoor pool, fitness room, massage therapy, and hot tub.  Theme weekends are offered in spring and fall including kayak adventures, foliage tours, scrapbooking, quilting, ballroom dancing, painting, fly-fishing, yoga retreats and more.  Purity Spring Resort also operates Danforth Bay Camping Resort, www.danforthbay.com; The Bluffs Adult RV Resort, www.nhrvresort.com; and Camp Tohkomeupog, www.tohko.com.

Food service:              Full-service restaurant serving three meals daily and special event meals including steak and lobster cookouts and breakfast cookouts