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Cranmore Mountain
Right in North Conway, mostly beginner and intermediate terrain, lessons from age 3, a 10 lane tubing park and a mountain coaster that runs all winter.
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December to March
North Conway in winter
Seven ski areas within half an hour, Nordic trails through the woods, tubing for the kids and a fire to come back to.
Downhill skiing
Pick by who's skiing, not by trail count.
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Black Mountain
Voted the valley's best ski area and best après ski for 2026. Sunny, laid back and almost half the terrain is advanced.
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Attitash
The biggest of the close ones, with 68 trails that are mostly blue squares. A good pick when your group has mixed abilities.
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Wildcat
Steeper, windier and staring straight across at Mount Washington. For confident skiers on a clear day.
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Jackson Ski Touring Foundation
The valley's top Nordic center for 2026. Groomed trails that wind right through Jackson village and out into the woods. Rentals and lessons on site.
Bear Notch Ski Touring
The runner up, quieter and more rustic, with trails where you can bring the dog along.
Off the slopes
Holiday trains
Conway Scenic Railroad runs special holiday trains from the North Conway station. They sell out, so book early.
Get ticketsNew England Ski Museum
The eastern branch of the ski museum, open daily. Old gear, old photos and a good half hour when your legs are done.
A long soak
The SoakingPot Infusion Spa, voted the valley's best spa. Foot soaks were made for ski boots.
Winter on Mount Washington is no joke. The summit has some of the worst weather on earth, so check the Mount Washington Observatory forecast before any hike above treeline.
Where to stay in winter
Cabins with a wood stove
The classic. Look for a driveway that gets plowed and all wheel drive directions in the listing.
Browse cabins on VrboHotels in the village
Walk to dinner and skip the icy drive. Eastern Slope Inn won best hotel in the valley for 2026.
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