How to Go Skiing in Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire

Experience the New Hampshire mountains while skiing more than 200 acres and 1,200 vertical feet at Cranmore Mountain. Hit a frontside 360 in the snowboard terrain park or try exploring the 2,000 foot summit. With several runs for novice and intermediate skiers, you can design your own lesson or hang out with the girls in a women's ski clinic before heading into one of the 6 tree glades.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Valid credit card

Plan Your Ski Trip to Cranmore Mountain

1. Call 1-800-259-0668 or visit the official Cranmore Mountain Web site for lodging reservations, mountain information and snow conditions (see Resources below).
2. Ski in and ski out of your own condominium at Cranmore Mountain. Prices for these vacation rentals vary from moderate to expensive according to the holiday season.
3. Bring the family, including the dog, along for the trip and book a pet-friendly room in North Conway, New Hampshire, where brand-name hotels offer vacation packages ranging in cost from budget to moderately expensive.
4. Drive to Cranmore Mountain off Route 16 in North Conway, only 75 miles from Portland, Maine and 80 miles from Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Enjoy Your Ski Trip to Cranmore Mountain

5. Brave the colder temperatures and arrive Saturday afternoon for a night of skiing. The mountain is open Saturdays and select Wednesday nights.
6. Get the kids out on a snowboard with a learn to ride lesson. A 2-hour lesson includes board rental and lift ticket for kids ages 8 to 14 years old.
7. Check out the specials at Cranmore Mountain. Book multi-day packages that come complete with lift ticket and equipment rental. They are often cheaper and save you the hassle of buying a ticket daily.
8. Break from the slopes for a day of tubing or purchase a 2-hour tubing pass for the afternoon.
9. Stay on top of the powder by setting up your cell phone to receive the new snow reports. Log on to register your number at the Cranmore Mountain Web site (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Book your accommodations online. The Internet is a good place to find package deals on rooms that include discount ski tickets and meals.
• Don't worry about packing ski or snowboard gear. Cranmore Mountain has a new rental center on the mountain ready to outfit you with the latest equipment.
• Dress for the weather when you're out in the mountains. Layers are best because you can remove them one at at time as the day gets warmer or add another if the weather turns cold.
• Put together a winter kit and take it with you when you head to the mountains for a ski trip. Since winter weather can prove unpredictable, it makes sense to carry extra food and water in addition to warm clothing.

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