Cross-Country Skiing and

Snowshoeing at Bretton Woods Nordic

Route 302, Bretton Woods, NH 03575

Bretton Woods Nordic (603-278-3320, www.mountwashingtonresort.com) part of Mount Washington Resort, has 100 km of xc ski and snowshoe trails, and is located on the grounds of the Mount Washington Hotel. The grand hotel at the southern base of the mighty Mt. Washington with 1,700 acres of spectacular scenery is home to the recently built Bretton Woods Nordic center. This new building has its own parking area and houses the ski school, rental equipment, warming and waxing rooms and the Tree Top Nordic Sports & demo center that offers xc ski gear, clothing, and accessories. The center has a fireplace with couches and food service with tables and seating.

This area located on Route 302 in the Crawford Notch area averages 200 inches of snow every year. The Mountain Road trail may be the most fun to be had on xc skis in New England. This 7 km trail is accessible from the top of the Bethlehem lift at the Bretton Woods alpine ski area (5 minutes from the Nordic Center) is situated with a great groomed downhill (which is marked and can be avoided) as well as incredible scenery and views. There are also lift-accessble mountaintop snowshoe trails that have stunning views of Mt. Washington.

Ski to the yurt or cabin on Mt. Stickney. A 5 km xc ski trail south of Route 302 between Bretton Woods and the AMC Highland Center has flatter terrain along an old railroad bed.

Trail fees are $17 for adults (ages 18–64) and $14 for teens (ages 13-17), and $10 for juniors (ages 5-12) and seniors (ages 65 and older). Children (4 and younger) ski free. Snowshoers can use the skate lanes of the cross-country trails with a trail pass. Complimentary guided hour-and-a-half xc ski tours through the Ammonoosuc Valley are available. They leave from the Nordic Center daily. One chairlift ride to ski the Mountain Road at the alpine ski area is $7.

There is a telemark ski school as well at the alpine area. Snowshoes are available for sale or rent. Moonlight Tours are set for each month. Guided Off-Property Snowshoe Tours are offered at 10:00 AM on Saturdays. This 3-4 hour snowshoe outing is led by experienced guides into the White Mountain backcountry at $35 for adults (ages 13+), and $30 for kids and seniors. New - Dog sledding for 20 minutes at $67 on Thur-Sun 9-11 AM and 12-4 PM. Discounted rates for hotel guests are offered for most activities. CCSAA member