Safe, fun and close: A guide to skiing and sports this winter
Pats is less than 30 minutes away in Henniker and has something for everyone. Try ski, board or even or snow bike lessons Pat's Peak has 100% snowmaking on its trails and offers night skiing as well as tubing. With 7+ trails that go from easy to challenging, Pat's Peak offers some of the finest skiing and riding in the state.
Let’s be honest - not an easy year. But a winter escape might make sense. Skiing, both cross-country and alpine are perfect social distancing. But, then what? Looking of a place to stay that is near slopes, but also offers great take out dining and an urban vibe?
Historic Concord is just a short drive away from some of New Hampshire's most accessible ski mountains – Gunstock Mountain, Ragged Mountain, Crotched Mountain, and Pats Peak.
Concord's central location in both New Hampshire and the Northeast makes it an ideal location to enjoy a variety of ski resorts, trails, glades, bumps and snowboard parks. Whether you're new to the sport, looking to get your kids started on the slopes or ready to carve some fresh trails while taking in glorious views, New Hampshire is a premier destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
Skiing near Concord NH:
Pats Peak is less than 30 minutes away in Henniker and has something for everyone. Try ski, board or even or snow bike lessons Pat's Peak has 100% snowmaking on its trails and offers night skiing as well as tubing. With 7+ trails that go from easy to challenging, Pat's Peak offers some of the finest skiing and riding in the region.
Crotched Mountain is a 2,063-foot summit just 45 minutes from Concord in Francestown. the mountain takes its name from settlers who saw the v-shaped peaks as the fork or "crotch" of a tree. Today it offers some 25 trails, 5 chairlifts, plus 900 ft. of vertical drop.
Gunstock Mountain is just north Gilford, a short 35-minute drive away and dates back to 1937. Gunstock is perfect for all level of skiers and offer sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Ski, snowboard, cross country ski, tube, snowshoe or ride a fat tire bike on the more than 32 miles of cross-country trails. Plus, a Mountain Coaster offers thrills with two-person carts pulled by gravity.
Also 45 minutes away , Ragged Mountain is a winter wonderland in Danbury, NH. Here you will find glades and beginner trails on two mountains (Ragged and Spear ) Ragged’s Pinnacle Plunge Tubing Park is 700-feet is designed with a series of ups and downs that take tubes up to 30 mph.
