Destination information
Beautifully groomed slopes, long runs and several mountains in 1 stay! Skiing in New Hampshire is an exhilarating and diverse experience. With 6 different mountains to choose from (5 of which are covered on the New Hampshire ski passport), there are hundreds of pistes, miles of terrain, uncrowded slopes, modern lifts, excellent ski schools and extensive snow-making capabilities on offer.
Après-ski
In North Conway, popular spots include Delaney's, Horsefeathers, Muddy Moose, Red Parka and The Moat - plus there's all that outlet shopping to consider! In Lincoln, head down to Common Man, Gordies, Woodstock Station and Mountain Club on Loon.
Areas to stay in new hampshire
Our properties are located in 2 different areas of New Hampshire:
North Conway, one of the towns you can stay in, offers countless restaurants, bars and shops including over 200 outlets nearby.
Loon Mountain, near Lincoln, is the ultimate getaway. Stylish slope-side accommodation and a modern, efficient resort make for a great holiday.
The 5-mountain lift ticket With this fantastic ticket, you can ski 5 mountains: Cannon, Cranmore, Loon, Waterville Valley and Wildcat. If you pre-purchase this lift pass, we will issue you a voucher in the UK that can be redeemed at Cranmore and Loon Mountain ski areas.
Beginners *****
New Hampshire is the place for beginners to head. Excellent Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard packages are offered on all 5 mountains, with Cranmore particularly having a great reputation for getting newcomers going quickly.
Intermediates *****
An intermediate skier’s paradise, over 50% of the terrain across the 5 mountains comprises long, groomed trails. Tree-lined flattering cruisers complement steeper, exhilarating pistes, epitomised on Wildcat and Loon.
Advanced ***
Experts will enjoy the range of black slopes and glade skiing on all mountains. Waterville Valley and Cannon and have a good proportion of these, with the latter now offering back-country skiing on Mittersill.
Snowboarders ****
Every mountain has at least one full terrain park with half-pipe, ramps and rails. Freestyle terrain can be found at various points on the mountains, and the longer steep cruising trails are great for riding.
Getting there
Flight details: Heathrow to Boston with Virgin Atlantic
Flight time: 7 hours 45 min.
Drive time: Approx 2 hour 30 min – 3 hours.
We Recommend: A stay in Boston before travelling to New Hampshire.
Time difference: GMT -5 hours
Different destinations have different magic touches so make sure to check out the "Rockstar Service" to see what makes your holiday with us so special.
Additional info
Ski & Board Concierge
We have our own dedicated Ski & Board concierge offering exclusive and personal service to Virgin Holidays' guests You an contact him before you even leave home to simply ask advice or organise something special for your time in New Hampshire!
Terrain Breakdown for Loon Mountain
Beginners 20%..............Intermediates 53%............Advanced 27%...............
Beginners *****
New Hampshire is the place for beginners to head. Excellent Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard packages are offered on all 5 mountains, with Cranmore particularly having a great reputation for getting newcomers going quickly.
Intermediates *****
An intermediate skier’s paradise, over 50% of the terrain across the 5 mountains comprises long, groomed trails. Tree-lined flattering cruisers complement steeper, exhilarating pistes, epitomised on Wildcat and Loon.
Advanced ***
Experts will enjoy the range of black slopes and glade skiing on all mountains. Waterville Valley and Cannon and have a good proportion of these, with the latter now offering back-country skiing on Mittersill.
Snowboarders ****
Every mountain has at least one full terrain park with half-pipe, ramps and rails. Freestyle terrain can be found at various points on the mountains, and the longer steep cruising trails are great for riding.
Slope closure info Please note the current predictions for slope closures as follows:
Waterville Valley - Approx 08 Apr '12
Loon - Approx 15 Apr '12
Cannon - Approx 08 Apr '12
Wildcat - Approx 24 Apr '12
Cranmore - Approx 01 Apr '12