(image via Boston.com)
Just like
lobster in the summer, pumpkin in the fall, and the start of baseball season in
the spring, winter is a season that has a tradition that draws interest from
many throughout the New England region. Each year, hundreds of thousands of
folks hit the slopes at the many mountains throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and
Vermont. While there are some good local skiing options nearby such as Ski
Bradford and Mount Wachusett, the purest and most majestic skiing and
snowboarding is done up north. We’ve put together a guide of some of the
region’s favorite and go-to choices for a get-a-way weekend.
New Hampshire
Wildcat
Mountain: When standing atop the 4,062-foot summit of Wildcat you might
forget that you’re actually there to ski rather than sight see. Panoramas of the
White Mountains and Mount Washington serve as a breathtaking backdrop for one
of their 49 trails. It’s a perfect combination of beginner, intermediate, and
expert trails. Also be sure to enjoy some of their warm food and cold beverages
in their slope-side lounge.
Wildcat Mountain, Route 16, Pinkham Notch, NH 888-Ski-Wild
Cannon
Mountain: Set right off of I-93 in Franconia, NH, Cannon Mountain is an
easy-to-access yet challenging mountain that is always a great time. Relax on
your way up the mountain in their tram which takes you all the way to the
summit for majestic views and some of the best powder in the White Mountains.
Cannon also runs a number of deals throughout the weekday for discounted lift
tickets.
Cannon Mountain, 260 Tramway Drive,
Franconia, NH 03580 603-823-8800
Vermont
Mount Snow:
Home to one of the largest skiing landscapes in New England, Mount Snow is
large enough to satisfy the most seasoned veteran and to teach a rookie the
basics of going down the mountain. On the outskirts of Green Mountain National
Forest and near the New York border, Mount Snow offers one of the best
all-around skiing and lodging experiences. With about 100 trails and plenty of
lodging it’s the perfect place to escape for the weekend.
Mount Snow, 39 Mount Snow Road, West Dover,
VT 05356
Stowe
Mountain Resort: For those looking for the ultimate experience that blends
skiing, shopping, fine dining, spa treatments, and luxury lodging, Stowe
Mountain and the town of Stowe are perfect for you. There are over 45
restaurants both on the mountain and in the town. Consistently honored
nationwide as a top winter destination, you would be hard pressed to be
disappointed in Stowe.
Stowe Mountain Resort, 5781 Mountain Road,
Stowe, VT 05672
Maine:
Sugarloaf:
Home to some of the most extreme terrain in the region, Sugarloaf offers the
only lift-serviced, above-tree line skiing in the East. Designed similar to
resorts in the western part of the United States, Sugarloaf offers an
open-style skiing experience with wider and larger trails. Sugarloaf also
presents the most unmatched back country skiing in the area.
Sugarloaf Resort, 5092 Access Road,
Carrabassett Valley, ME, 04947
Sunday
River: Maybe the most notable, recognized, and publicized of any mountain
resort in New England, Sunday River simply has it all. Featuring 16 lifts, and
135 trails, Sunday River has enough various terrain to challenge riders of any
difficulty. Also home to one of the region’s best golf courses, Sunday River
offers a great variety of stay-and-ski packages for individuals and families.
Plan ahead however, it’s between a 3 and 4 hour drive to get up to Sunday
River.
Sunday River, 97 Summit Road, Newry, ME
04261
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