How to Go Skiing in Granite Gorge, New Hampshire

Follow the locals to Granite Gorge, where you'll find a vertical drop of 525 feet and 25 acres of skiing on the trails and glades in the New Hampshire mountains. The snow stays beautiful because the north face shelters the ski area from the wind, and the mountain has snowmaking available on 25 percent of the hill. Night skiing is also available on 15 of the 17 trails, with runs for all levels.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Valid credit card

Plan Your Ski Trip to Granite Gorge

1. Call the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development at 800-FUN-IN-NH for lodging reservations or book your accommodations online through the Web site (see Resources below).

2. Surround yourself in luxury after a day of Nordic skiing in a hotel with modern amenities that are complimented by old-world New Hampshire charm. Rooms are available with rates that range from moderate to expensive.

3. Stay in downtown Keene, New Hampshire at a charming New England inn close to Granite Gorge. Budget accommodations are centrally located to dining and entertainment.

4. Follow Route 9 in New Hampshire to arrive at Granite Gorge, which is only 25 miles from Interstate 91.

Enjoy Your Ski Trip to Granite Gorge

5. Buy an inexpensive adult lift ticket for the day, or wait for night skiing for a downright steal.

6. Glide through the New Hampshire countryside while Nordic skiing around Granite Gorge. Lesson and rental packages are available.

7. Break from skiing and snowboarding for the afternoon with 2-hour tubing passes.

8. Work your legs until they beg for the hot tub by spending a day snowshoeing across the mountain.

9. Check out the Granite Gorge Web site for demo days and try out the newest gear on the slopes (see Resources below).

10. Call 603-358-5000 or visit the official Granite Gorge Web site for current ski and snow conditions (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Book your lodging online and search for package deals for groups that include multiple lift tickets.
• Weekends and holidays are busier on the mountain. Consider a Monday through Friday stay for less expensive rates.
• Granite Gorge is only open certain days so check online (see Resources below) before packing up the car.
• Give your car a thorough check, or have it serviced before heading to the mountains. Weather is unpredictable, and you should take precautions to remain safe.