Regional Guide

Downhill skiing and snowboarding in the Northeast is characterized by fast, hard-packed powder, quaint mountain towns, and an abundance of people. New Hampshire ski areas provide ample opportunity for beautiful skiing without the crowds of neighboring Vermont.

Test your mettle at Tuckerman's Ravine in White Mountain National Forest, one of the country's best backcountry "earn-your-turns" ski areas.

The Whites in winter giving you the blues? Chase them away along the Wilderness Trail in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. This is an ideal cross-country ski trail for beginners, and one day on the trail will give you a taste of why people keep coming back to the Whites.

After familiarizing yourself with the ethics and methods of winter camping, journey along the Hayes Copp Ski Trail to a cool night under the stars.