"Winter Sports in New Hampshire" Top 5 Page for this destination New Hampshire Sports & Outdoors Tip by deecat

Although I myself am not fond of winter sports, I find it great that the state encourages, and resorts provide opportunities for those who do enjoy winter sports.

nowmobile rentals are available at most resorts in the northern part of the state. In addition, snowmobile tours from one-hour jaunts up to a 120 mile Great Woods North Tour is offered at The Mount Washington Hotel Resort.

Skiing caught on in northern New Hampshire in the 1930s, and beginning in 1931, and for many years after, the Boston and Maine Railroad ran what they called "snow trains" to take skiers and other winter-lovers between Boston and North Conway.

Today, you will find dozens of ski trails, ski lodges, ski lifts, ski shops, and ski school throughout the White Mountains.

But, I find that the most unusual winter sport in New Hampshire is Snowshoeing!

Equipment: In winter, there is more than skiing; there's sledding and ice skating. All of these sports are part of the state's winter carnivals. Dartmouth College has one of the oldest and most popular winter carnivals in February.

Besides all the above mentioned sports and activities, they sponsor a snow sculpture contest. Some of the sculptures reach heights of thirty feet!

Theme: Other