Skiing in the White Mountains

The White Mountains are a prime skiing destination for New Englanders and world travelers alike.

Right here in Bartlett New Hampshire, we are home to Attitash Resort. Ranked in the East's top ten for snow quality, grooming and weather, by Ski Magazine, Attitash's 2,350' summit is nestled among the highest peaks in New England .

They have 78 trails on over 310 Acres of terrain, covering 23 miles, and a vertical drop of 1,750 feet.

There Terrain Park is rated as the biggest and best park in the Mount Washington Valley, the Terrrain Park on Thad's Choice is over 1700' of ramps, table tops, huge air hits and jibs.

Home to New Hampshire's most powerful snowmaking system! The system is available on 97% of our terrain and churns out Snow So Good It's Guaranteed.



Just north of Bartlett on Route 302 West you'll find Bretton Woods New Hampshire's largest ski area. With 434 acres, including 101 trails and glades, as well as four terrain parks! Ten lifts, including four high-speed quads, make your ride up the mountain almost as fun as the ride down.

Voted "Top 5 in the East for Weather" for 4 years in a row, if there's snow falling, chances are they've got it - or can make it with snowmaking on 92% of their trails. And, because you'll want to stay on our slopes until after dark, we also offer night skiing and riding.

Bretton Woods also offers Tubing. Fly down our sculpted tubing run for a thrill ride perfect for the whole family. With packed powder made for speed you'll want to attack the hills again and again. Laugh it up as you spin, glide and slide down our fun runs. Go solo down the run or grab someone else for a tandem ride where you'll pick up even more speed. And the best part is - you don't need any experience, special skills or lessons. Just rent one of our tubes and let the fun begin.

Take Route 302 East to the Junction of 16, turn left on Route 16 and head north to the picturesque town of Jackson, where you will find a fun mountain for the whole family at Black Mountain. Known for its family friendly atmosphere, terrain for all abilities, sunny southern exposure and protection from the winds, Black has been a favorite choice since 1935. One of only a few of its kind in our country, Black is family owned and operated and proudly offers an atmosphere that is quite pleasantly different. At Black you will not experience massive crowds, long lift lines and shuttles from multiple parking lots. You will experience a day on the slopes that finds you amongst friendly folks, incredible views, and wooded trails and glades that seem to have almost become extinct.

There mountainside is still so pristine that it is not even uncommon to catch a glimpse of wildlife as part of your day.

In addition to their extremely affordable lift tickets and rental equipment, they offer adults a learn to ski package that includes a 90 minute lesson for FREE, and a very reasonably priced cafeteria and pub menu.

Black Mountain has often been referred to as 'a hidden gem' up in the hills of Jackson, a quaint New England town that is home to beautiful historic inns, cozy restaurants and taverns, live local music, horse drawn sleigh rides, ice skating ponds and winter festivals.



For some great scenery and a little more of a challenge, continue North on Route 16 into Pinkham Notch where you'll find Wildcat Mountian Voted #1 for Scenery in North America, and top 10 in the East for Terrain, Challenge and Value.

For the most vertical value in the White Mountains, head to Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch NH, for breathtaking views of Mt. Washington from its 4,000 foot plus summit. Wildcat Mountain Ski Area, unblemished by trailside development, has been offering families world class New Hampshire recreation on over 225 acres of White Mountain National Forest land for 50 years.

Wildcat Mountain is one of the last vestiges of independent family-owned New Hampshire ski areas in the surrounding Mt. Washington Valley, featuring a winning combination: better scenery, greater snow, faster summit lift, longer trails, and the greatest culture. Wildcat is not just another New Hampshire ski area; Wildcat is a legendary experience.

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For more outdoor activities while visiting the White Mountains, don't forget to check out Nestlenook Farm where they offer, the most unique sleigh ride experience in the Mt. Washington Valley. Your journey through our 65 acre Victorian estate begins the moment you board one of our custom Austrian Sleighs, lavishly upholstered, heated and pulled by magnificent 2,000 pound horses.

Nestlenook also offers ice skating and snowshoeing too!



HOW ABOUT SOME CROSS COUNTRY? Bear Notch in Bartlett, at the base of Crawford Notch, offers 65KM of spectacular views, pristine waterfalls, and picturesque flat meadows and challenging hills.

And don't forget Jackson located on Route 16 in Jackson Village. Imagine a whole New England Village dedicated to nordic skiing, with a white steepled church, covered bridges, rivers with cascading waterfalls, sundry eateries, charming country inns and a hundred miles of cross country trails...... Jackson, New Hampshire is it! The #1 Cross-Country Area in the Eastern United States!