Combine Skiing And Great Accommodations For A Spectacular Winter Vacation

Whether you're a downhill skier, a snowboarder, or a fan of cross-country skiing, the White Mountains region of New Hampshire is a mecca for winter vacationers. The ski trails in New Hampshire offer some of the most challenging skiing east of the Rockies, while the small town atmosphere of much of this region offers a low-key, congenial ambiance after hours.

From Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch, appealing to expert skiers and novices alike with its 55 groomed trails and its intensive snowmaking, to easily accessible Loon Mountain in Lincoln, geared toward intermediate skiers but accommodating experts and beginners as well with its 50 trails, to any number of other great ski resorts, the snow is superb, the skiing fantastic, and the apr's ski facilities warm and inviting.

The many hotels and motels in the White Mountains do their utmost to provide tender loving care to their guests, offering luxuries such as spacious and comfortable rooms, many with whirlpool baths; super-heated pools; saunas; exercise rooms; and excellent dining facilities to create the perfect finale to a day on the slopes. One such place, Indian Head Resort in Lincoln, offers a great family atmosphere and accommodations for both small and large groups. Discount rates on the most popular ski trails are available at Indian Head; the resort offers a Multi-Mountain Ski Passport especially for its many international skiers. The passport provides unlimited access to up to nine Ski New Hampshire resorts, all within an hour's drive to each other, and with free shuttle service to all the participating ski areas.

Lessons are available at many resorts, for skiers ranging from beginners to expert. Waterville Valley in particular has an interesting program. Lessons are available seven days a week throughout the season, and include adaptive ski lessons, lessons which teach physically and mentally disabled children and adults to ski. For a family with both able-bodied and disabled members, the adaptive program provides a valuable opportunity for the whole family to share an exciting and valuable vacation experience.

New Hampshire Welcomes Snowmobilers.

Over 7000 miles of snowmobile trails exist in New Hampshire - much of them in the White Mountains - and the clubby nature of snowmobilers makes for a great group experience. The resort areas in the region recognize that, and cater to snowmobile enthusiasts with the same care they do skiers. Group rates, special group programs, even accommodations for special club events are available all winter.

Many of the resorts are recognized as snowmobile-friendly by the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association. The organization offers safety classes, listings of tours and snowmobile vacations, and a database which compiles up-to-date conditions on New Hampshire snowmobile trails.

The White Mountains region of New Hampshire offers a wealth of winter vacation experiences for everyone - skier or snowboarder, snowboarder or snowmobiler, able-bodied or disabled, for families and for associations of good friends. What a great way to stave off cabin fever!