Bretton Woods Ski Area
What People Are Saying About Bretton Woods Ski Area
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The Scene
Bretton Woods has one of the friendliest staffs and most welcoming lodges, which is a great place to hang by the fire. Couples looking for a romantic spot can ride the lift to the Mountaintop Restaurant. For live music, stop by Fabian's Station, just 100 yards from the base, or drive across the street to the slightly more elegant Bretton Arms, where there's entertainment and excellent food.
The Slopes
A recently opened mountain just west of Bretton Woods has more challenging terrain for experts. This makes Bretton Woods the largest ski area in New Hampshire. It will get even bigger next season with the opening of another peak. On the "older" mountain, runs like Glade West, a long, broad swoop through a small forest, can give pleasure to skiers of any level. Deception Bowl and Darby's Drop are also a gas.
Vital Stats
Vertical Drop: 1,500 feet
Base Elevation: 1,600 feet
Top Elevation: 3,100 feet
Trails: 66
Lifts: 8
Skiable Acres: 375
Beginner Terrain: 31 percent
Intermediate Terrain: 41 percent
Expert Terrain: 28 percent
Snowboarding: Full facilities
The Details on Bretton Woods Ski Area
Under the Lights:
Bretton Woods has night skiing (and a lighted half-pipe) on Fridays and Saturdays and during vacation weeks. Night skiing: $19 (4pm-9pm); $35 (2pm-9pm).
Amenities:
Lessons, snowboarding, cross-country, day care, on-site lodging, rentals
Lift-ticket prices:
Mon-Fri: adults $44, teens $36, juniors $29, seniors (62 and over) $15; Sat-Sun: adults and seniors $53, teens $43, juniors $33; skiing is free for children 5 and under when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
