TRAVEL TRIP - Ski/Snowboard - New Hampshire
Details
IMPORTANT - Trip requires attendees to book airfare and accomodations.
Hey folks - Let's do a little travel ski trip for MLK weekend. Depending on interest, I might book an AirBnb for the group. Will discuss more in the WhatsApp chat.
## Mountain Facts
- Terrain Difficulty: 25% green runs, 45% blue runs, 30% black runs
- Lifts: 13
- Trails: 116
- Highest Elevation: 4,062 ft (Wildcat Summit)
- Lift Tickets: Epic Season Pass or Single-Day Lift Ticket: https://www.attitash.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx and https://www.skiwildcat.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx
- Arrival Plan: Flying into Portland Intl in Maine (PWM) on Thurs Jan 14th
Trip Details:
I will be flying out of DCA on the afternoon of Thurs Jan 14th, arriving in Portland, MN around 4:30pm. I plan to rent a car to drive up to North Conway, NH (about 1.5 hr drive). I have a scheduled day of ice climbing on Jan 15th with a company called Northeast Mountaineering, if anyone wants to join. I have an Epic Pass so plan to spend the weekend skiing both Attitash and Wildcat Mountains.
People are free to come for the full time or just a portion. Will wait to book accommodations so we can discuss options - Likely the best place to stay will be North Conway since it is in the middle of the two resorts.
Attitash is a solid intermediate resort, with a lot of blue runs on wide open groomers. Wildcat is best known for its amazing views of Mt Washington - but is also known getting more natural snow than most other NE resorts due to its' high altitude.
This is not designed as a trip to help with ski/snowboard instruction. However, both resorts offer lessons and rentals.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Ski/snowboard gear (rentals available onsite)
- Lift ticket or season pass (available onsite)
- Warm layers, gloves, and goggles (available onsite)
- Helmet - optional (available onsite)
- Snacks, water, and electrolytes (available onsite)
- Steez
LIFT TICKETS: You will need to either purchase an Epic Season Pass or single-day lift tickets. The ticket prices vary, but I recommend purchasing them well in advance as they can (and do) sell out.
For more info: https://www.attitash.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx and https://www.skiwildcat.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx
LIABILITY NOTICE:
Please remember that this group operates under the common adventurer model. We are a group of friends and volunteers organizing trips for fun and shared experience. Participants are expected to be familiar with best hiking practices and choose hikes that align with their physical abilities and experience. Organizers and members are not liable for any injuries, loss, or damage to persons or property arising from group activities. By attending this event, you agree to assume all risks associated with the activity.
For more information on the common adventurer model, please see Ron Watters' definition.
If you believe you may be lost during the hike, follow the advice of the US Forest Service.
See you on the trail!