10 cool socially distanced ideas for winter adventure in the Valley
December 20, 2020NORTH CONWAY Winter is gearing up in Mt. Washington Valley as ski resorts and XC Centers open, ice forms, and backcountry hiking and skiing plans get underway. The recent snowfall really put the icing on the cake with up to inches of new snow.
The White Mountains surrounding the Valley offer seemingly endless recreational opportunities within an easy drive for much of the East Coast. This winter will be unlike others, however, as the pandemic is still in place. It ll be more important than ever to know before you go to the Valley as Covid restrictions include mandatory reservations at some ski resorts, social distancing and mask wearing by all, plus limited access in some cases. Be sure to have a plan and complete gear for your winter adventure before you come, and that starts with checking the place you plan to play. The Granite State Safe campaign helps educate those visiting New Hampsh
9 Cool Socially Distanced Ideas for Winter Adventure in the Mt. Washington Valley
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North Conway, NH – Winter is gearing up in
Mt Washington Valley as ski resorts and XC Centers open, ice forms, and backcountry hiking and skiing plans get underway. The recent snowfall really put the icing on the cake with up to 7” of new snow. The White Mountains surrounding the Valley offer seemingly endless recreational opportunities within an easy drive for much of the East Coast. This winter will be unlike others, however, as the pandemic is still in place. It’ll be more important than ever to “know before you go” to the Valley as Covid restrictions include mandatory reservations at some ski resorts, social distancing and mask wearing by all, plus limited access in some cases. Be sure to have a plan and complete gear for your winter adventure before you come, and that starts with checking the place you plan to play. The
How To Ski Safe In The Mt. Washington Valley This Winter
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December 11, 2020
North Conway, NH – The Northern notches of Mt Washington Valley were blessed with a foot or more of snow that came from the powerful punch delivered by Mother Nature in last weekend’s Nor’easter. All regions of the Valley received some snow allowing Bretton Woods Ski Resort, Cranmore Mountain Resort, and Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center to open for the weekend. With 7 ski resorts offering more than 250 trails and 6 XC Centers offering 450km of XC terrain plus extensive back country skiing in the White Mountains, Mt Washington Valley anticipates high demand for skiers, riders and first-timers this winter in the Valley. There’s no skiing destination within a one-day drive of millions of Americans that offers so much varied terrain. Plus, North Conway – at its center – was voted the #1 ski town in North America by USA Today’s 10Best readers. The Mt Washington Valley Chamber