How to Go Skiing in Attitash, New Hampshire

Head to Attitash in New Hampshire for 280 acres and 22 miles of slopes. The twin peaks of Attitash and Bear Peak feature 1,750- and 1,450-foot drops, respectively. With 70 beginner, intermediate and advanced runs, the whole family can enjoy a ski trip to the White Mountains.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Valid credit card

Plan Your Ski Trip to Attitash

1. Call 1-800-223-SNOW or visit the official Attitash Web site for lodging reservations (see Resources below).
2. Book your stay at the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center on the mountain at Bear Peak for the ultimate in slopeside accommodations. Rooms range from moderately priced to expensive.
3. Reserve a room in town. Find moderately priced 3-star hotels just a mile away from Attitash in Bartlett, New Hampshire.
4. Plan a romantic ski trip getaway and book a room an inn or bed and breakfast near Attitash, New Hampshire complete with gourmet breakfast and fireplace. Comfortable rooms are moderately priced during the peak skiing season. Check nearby Jackson and North Conway.
5. Start your ski trip to Attitash with a short drive into the heart of New Hampshire. You can reach Attitash via Route 302.
6. Book a flight into the Manchester or Boston airport and rent a car to reach the ski resort.

Enjoy Your Ski Trip to Attitash

7. Take a ski lesson. Though the resort offers lessons for beginners, even advanced skiers can take a lesson to hone technique on the seven glades available for tree skiing.
8. Check out the programs geared toward kids. Groups are divided by age for more fun on the mountain.
9. Gear up for the Attitash terrain park for snowboarders and skiers. You can practice your best moves on the half-pipe.
10. Get a current snow report at the official Attitash Web site (see Resources below). You can also call 1-877-677-SNOW for current snow conditions.

Tips & Warnings

• Book your accommodations online for package deals on rooms that include discount ski tickets and meals.
• The mountains are usually more crowded during vacation weeks, so book your ski trip outside of the holidays for better deals on lodging.
• If you purchase 2-, 3- or 4-day lift tickets online at the official Attitash Web site (see Resources below), you can save some money. You have to buy single day lift tickets in person at the resort.
• Even in a group lesson, if you're happy with the instructor tip him a few dollars.
• Make sure to bring money for tolls on the turnpikes if you're driving to Attitash, New Hampshire.

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