New Hampshire - Snowboarding

New Hampshire Snowboarding

The only thing that has grown faster in popularity than snowboarding is the slang spoken by its aficionados. Ski areas of all sizes throughout New Hampshire have added terrain parks, half pipes and other challenges for the brave, the bold and the “I’m gonna conquer this mother,” boarders. While having that ability leap into the void is cooler than the mountain at midnight, New Hampshire ski areas have excellent instructors to teach snowboarding to people of all ages and experience. And as with skiing everyone can enjoy snowboarding at his or her own pace on runs that match their abilities.

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New Hampshire Ski Conditions

Mount Sunapee
1398 Route 103
Newbury, NH  03255
Phone: 603-763-3500
Fax: 603-763-5989

Bring your board and conquer the highest vertical drop in southern New Hampshire!

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Put your skills to the test on Mount Sunapee’s gorgeous slopes. Conveniently located in southern New Hampshire in close proximity to Interstates I-89 and I-91, our 65 trails and slopes are great for beginners or seasoned pros. Covering 22 miles of terrain, Mount Sunapee offers 17 novice trails, 32 intermediate trails, and 16 expert trails – not to mention the highest vertical drop in southern New Hampshire! When you’ve tired of the slopes relax and enjoy refreshments in one of our three cozy lodges, or browse our snow sports shops. We also offer on-site childcare with full and half-day sessions available.

Ragged Mountain Resort
620 Ragged Mountain Road
Danbury, NH  03230
Phone: 603-768-3600

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Ski and snowboard on 50 trails and glades or in the terrain park and pipe. There is also a snow tubing park. The 1,250 vertical drop is serviced by nine lifts.

The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel
1000 Cold Spring Road (Route 26)
Dixville Notch, NH  03576
Toll-Free: 866-714-9795
Fax: 603-255-4221

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Step into a world where family vacations turn into fantastic adventures, ordinary meetings become extraordinary events and weekend getaways are truly a chance to get away from it all. Set high in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel is an 8,000-acre destination providing great vacation packages that allow you to customize your experience to include elegant accommodations and award-winning dining at a resort named among the world's best. We offer everything from golf, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, horse back riding and more during the warm months, to skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding and just about every snow adventure imaginable in the winter. Let our traditions be your traditions. Come experience The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel.

Gunstock Mountain Resort
Route 11A
Gilford, NH  03429
Phone: 603-293-4341

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Gunstock features fifty-one trails, seven lifts, a vertical drop of 1,400, plus lake views. Additional amenities include the Thrill Hill Tubing Park.

King Pine Ski Area @ Purity Spring Resort
Route 153
East Madison, NH  03849
Phone: 603-367-8896
Toll-Free: 800-FREE-SKI

Voted "#1 Family Ski Resort in the White Mountains" by Boston-based RideTheLift.com's 2007 skier survey

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King Pine & Purity Spring Resort continue to lead the way for families and winter sport enthusiasts alike. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, affordability, impeccable grooming and consistent snow conditions, King Pine has been a tradition for families throughout New England for decades.
Additional amenities at King Pine and Purity Spring Resort include night skiing, snowtubing, nordic skiing, zamboni-prepped ice skating, an indoor pool and fitness center… plus a warm, caring atmosphere that keeps families coming back year after year.
To learn more about what King Pine & Purity Spring Resort have to offer, visit our website or call (603) 367-8896 for snow reports, or (800) 373-3754 for lodging info.

McIntyre
50 Chalet Court
Manchester, NH  03104
Phone: 603-624-6571

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Located in the north end of Manchester this a good place to learn skiing and snowboarding. There are five lifts and nine trails.

Pats Peak
Flanders Road (off Rte. 114)
Henniker, NH  03242
Phone: 603-428-3245

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Convenient to major cities Pat’s Peak is a good place to learn, as well as just ski and snowboard. There are 22 trails and glades, 10 lifts and a 710 foot vertical.

Crotched Mountain
615 Francestown Road (Route 47)
Bennington, NH  03442
Phone: 603-588-3668

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Five lifts service 17 trails with wide slopes and glade runs on a 875 vertical drop.

Black Mountain
Black Mountain Road
Jackson, NH  03846
Phone: 603-383-4490

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With a 1,100 vertical Black's peak rises to 3,303 ft. with views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. The mountain has 40 trails and glens evenly divided among novice, intermediate and expert. There are four lifts.

Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Ski Area
Franconia Notch State Park
I-93 to Exit 34B & 34C
Franconia, NH  03580
Phone: 603-823-8800
Fax: 603-823-8088

Be a part of the Cannon Mountain tradition

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Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch State Park offers the best value and the most exciting skiing and riding on New Hampshire's greatest vertical drop. The more gentle side Cannon offers the Brookside Family area with 11 beginner and intermediate trails serviced by four lifts. Cannon has 60 trails, nine lifts, including New Hampshire's only 70-passenger aerial tram, a brand new cafeteria and deck, glades, children's programs and day care, lessons, rentals (including high performance skis) and a whole mountain of very nice people whose families have skied Cannon Mountain for generations.

King Pine Ski Area
1251 Eaton Road (Route 153)
East Madison, NH  03849
Phone: 603-367-8896

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Operarting since the 1930s King Pine is associated with Purity Spring Resort. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating in an enclosed Zamboni-groomed rink. There are six lifts and 16 trails.

King Pine Ski Area @ Purity Spring Resort
Route 153
East Madison, NH  03849
Phone: 603-367-8896
Toll-Free: 800-FREE-SKI

Voted "#1 Family Ski Resort in the White Mountains" by Boston-based RideTheLift.com's 2007 skier survey

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King Pine & Purity Spring Resort continue to lead the way for families and winter sport enthusiasts alike. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, affordability, impeccable grooming and consistent snow conditions, King Pine has been a tradition for families throughout New England for decades.
Additional amenities at King Pine and Purity Spring Resort include night skiing, snowtubing, nordic skiing, zamboni-prepped ice skating, an indoor pool and fitness center… plus a warm, caring atmosphere that keeps families coming back year after year.
To learn more about what King Pine & Purity Spring Resort have to offer, visit our website or call (603) 367-8896 for snow reports, or (800) 373-3754 for lodging info.

Loon Mountain Cross Country
60 Mountain Road
Lincoln, NH  03251
Phone: 603-745-8111 x5562

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Loon for its abundance of terrain, 44 trails and glades, ten lifts and a 2,100 vertical drop.. The area also has Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, ice skating rink, snow tubing, and winter horseback riding.

Mount Washington Resort
Route 302
Bretton Woods, NH  03575
Phone: 603-278-1000
Toll-Free: 866-257-6946

Stay here. Ski free.

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It seems like winter was made for Mount Washington Resort. The largest ski area in New Hampshire, Bretton Woods boasts some of the best conditions and weather in the region. Over 101 trails and glades for Alpine skiing and a 100-kilometer trail network for Nordic skiing make for endless fun for beginners and experts alike. Enjoy a wide array of other activities including ice skating, dog sledding, snowshoeing, ice climbing and Canopy Tour, an exhilarating year-round adventure. Come to Mount Washington Resort this winter for great excitement and memories to treasure. And when you do, our “Stay Here, Ski Free” offer delivers the perfect winter getaway at a true New England value.
Visit our website or call 866.257.6946 for more information.

Tenney Mountain
151 Tenney Mt. Road
Plymouth, NH  03264
Phone: 603-536-4125

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Tenney Mountain is closed for the 2006-2007 season.

The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel
1000 Cold Spring Road (Route 26)
Dixville Notch, NH  03576
Toll-Free: 866-714-9795
Fax: 603-255-4221

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Imagine a ski experience that doesn’t include long lift lines, where crowds seem to disappear and where you can create an intimate relationship with nature. Whether you’re enjoying the 90 acres of Alpine skiing and snowboarding or 95 kilometers of Nordic trails, this is the experience you’ll find at The BALSAMS Wilderness Ski Area. At The BALSAMS, you’ll find a wide range of terrain with an equal distribution of skill level ratings – providing fun and challenging skiing for all levels of experience. IT'S ALL UP HERE.

Wildcat Mountain Ski Area
Route 16, Pinkham Notch
Jackson, NH  03846
Phone: 603-466-3326
Fax: 603-466-5813

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Great views of Mount Washington from the 47 trails. Four lifts run up the 2,112 foot vertical.