The Polar Express, North Conway
Telephone: 603-356-9980
The Polar Express Event of New England, a magical journey to the North Pole, benefits Believe in Books. This truly unique adventure departs each December from two locations in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire.  This experience includes a wonderful evening train ride, a bunch of elves, and of course, Santa himself! This adventure is the rendition of the children's book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg.

Skiing is the most popular winter activity in the area, but the weather can often affect each individual resort.  To find out more about skiing while you are in the area, you can use the following resources, or call individual ski areas listed below.

MWV Chamber of Commerce - skimtwashingtonvalley.org
Resort Sports Network cable TV, Channel 16 - rsn.com
WMWV radio, 93.5 FM - wmwv.com
Weather Phone: 603.447.5030

For more information regarding the mountains in our area, please contact the following:
AMC
USFS Androscoggin Ranger Station - 603.466.2713

Attitash Bear Peak, Bartlett - 603.374.2368
Snow Phone: 877.677.SNOW
Attitash is a four season resort located in Bartlett New Hampshire, which is in the heart of the White Mountains. It is one of New Hampshire's largest ski areas.

Black Mountain, Jackson - 603.383.4490
Snow Phone: 800.475.4669
Known for its family friendly atmosphere, terrain for all abilities, sunny southern exposure and protection from the winds, Black has been a favorite choice for skiers since 1935. One of only a few of its kind in our country, Black is family owned and operated.

Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods - 603.278.3320
Snow Phone: 877.873.0626
Visit Bretton Woods, NH's largest ski area with 434 acres of skiing and snowboarding, including 101 trails and glades, as well as four terrain parks! Ten lifts, including four high-speed quads, make your ride up the mountain almost as fun as the ride down.

Cranmore Mountain Resort, N. Conway - 603.356.5544
Snow Phone: 603.356.7070
Located in the middle of New England's favorite ski town, North Conway, New Hampshire, Cranmore Mountain Resort is one of America's oldest ski resorts. Cranmore features an extensive and effective snowmaking system covering 100% of the mountain (with the exception of our seven glades).

King Pine Ski Area, E. Madison - 603.367.8896
Snow Phone: 800.367.8897
Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, affordability, and consistent snow conditions, King Pine offers exciting terrain for all abilities and has been a tradition for families throughout New England for decades.

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, Jackson
Snow Phone: 603.383.9355
Imagine a whole New England Village dedicated to nordic skiing, with a white steepled church, covered bridges, rivers with cascading waterfalls, sundry eateries, charming country inns and a hundred miles of cross country ski trails... Jackson, New Hampshire is it!

Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snoeshoe Foundation, Intervale
Snow Phone: 603.356.9920
Explore trails winding through riverside hayfields, mountainside spruce and hemlock forests offering a diverse selection of terrain for all abilities from easy rolling hills to more challenging intermediate and back country trails.  These trails connect Intervale, Kearsarge, and North Conway Village offering outstanding scenery with views of the Saco River and magnificent Mt. Washington.

New England Dog Sledding, West Bethel, ME
Snow Phone: 207.836.2703
They have been offering high quality, fun, and education dog sledding, mushing and sled dog tours in the Bethel, Maine/Sunday River Ski Area and North Conway, NH locations for the past 10 years. You can see a racing and recreational kennel of beautiful, well cared for, very friendly and athletic Alaskan Husky Sled Dogs.

Shawnee Peak, Bridgton, ME - 207.647.8444
Shawnee Peak is a family mountain, offering a variety of terrain for snow sports just 20 minutes from North Conway.

Sunday River, Newry, ME - 207.824.3000
Snow Phone: 877.873.0626
Sunday River features 132 trails spread across eight interconnected mountain peaks, each offering a distinct experience. The resort is serviced by a network of 16 lifts, including New England's only Chondola lift, ensuring easy access to every corner of the resort.

Wildcat Mountain, Pinkham Notch - 603.466.3326
Snow Phone: 888.SKI.WILD
For the most vertical value in the White Mountains, ski or ride Wildcat Mountain Ski Area in Pinkham Notch NH, for breathtaking views of Mt. Washington from its 4,000 foot plus summit. Wildcat Mountain Ski Area, unblemished by trailside development, has been offering families world class New Hampshire skiing, riding, and summer recreation on over 225 acres of White Mountain National Forest land for 50 years.