Conway, NH – As the winter season approaches, interest in skiing and winter getaways starts to peak. Ski New Hampshire has collated some tips and deals offered at New Hampshire ski areas to make skiing accessible to as many people as possible and help families plan an affordable winter ski getaway.
Many travelers can save right off the bat by choosing to ski in New Hampshire where more than 30 alpine and cross-country ski areas provide a diversity of terrain, services, and events, all located less than a “tank (of gas) away” from many metropolitan areas like Boston, Portland, ME; Providence, RI; and Manchester, NH.
Families with children in the 4th & 5th grades can capitalize on Ski New Hampshire’s 4th & 5th Grade Passport program, designed to provide an affordable option for parents to introduce skiing and riding to kids. At just $59, the passport offers students access to one lift ticket or trail voucher at each of Ski New Hampshire's 30+ member ski areas. Parents and other family members can also find discounted good-any-day Ski New Hampshire tickets to Dartmouth Skiway for $25, McIntyre Ski Area for $40, and King Pine Ski Area for $62. These 2024-25 season tickets are transferrable (so can be given as gifts) but are available only while supply lasts.
Many ski areas offer special promotions on certain days of the week or night skiing to help families and others save money while beating the crowds. Young children, college students, seniors, and family members of military personnel or veterans can also take advantage of other deals that offer significant savings. Many ski areas additionally provide group discounts.
Ski NH features a special “deals” page on SkiNH.com where the following deals are conveniently summarized and where guests can find updated information. Rates and specials are subject to change. It is always best to check the website for updates before making travel arrangements.
There are built-in savings for those who ski midweek, half days, or at night during non-peak, non-holiday weeks. On top of that, ski areas often offer special deals throughout the season. Cranmore Mountain Resort, for example, is offering a limited number of $59 lift tickets on Sunday, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, and March 16 to those who purchase tickets in advance. King Pine will be continuing its $20 Tuesday nights beginning in January. Tickets for skiing from 3:30-8 pm will be just $20 as will be rentals and a two pizza slice with beer special. Additionally on their Founders Day, Dec. 19, there will be a ticket rollback to $4 for that day only. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
Pats Peak offers a Pay-One-Price (POP) package option that allows skiers and riders to enjoy the slopes under the lights on Saturdays and most vacation weekdays plus receive rentals, tubing, and lesson tips for one package price starting at $79. McIntyre Ski Area also has a One-Great-Rate package on Saturdays which includes skiing, snowboarding, tubing, rentals, and lesson tips starting at $58.
In its effort to make skiing and riding even more affordable for everyone this year,
Ragged Mountain Resort is offering a price reduction on its winter 4-Pack ticket program. These transferable, good-any-day-of-the-season tickets cost less than $65 per ticket when purchased before Dec. 12.
New Hampshire and in some cases, Maine residents can save on local specials offered at Cannon Mountain, Cranmore Mountain Resort, and Bretton Woods. Residents of New Hampshire can ski for $54 on Wednesdays at Cannon Mountain if they buy their tickets online. Residents of Carroll and Coos counties in NH and Oxford County in Maine can ski for $39 on non-holiday Sunday afternoons or enjoy $35-night skiing and $25-night tubing at Cranmore Mountain Resort on non-holiday Wednesdays; plus, discounted passes for local students and adults are available. Bretton Woods also offers a Bretton Woods Locals’ Sunday special rate of $42 on afternoon half-day lift tickets.
Many ski areas across the Granite State offer exciting opportunities for seniors to save, including generous discounts on senior passes, complimentary skiing for those aged 80 and above, and specially designed programs that encourage camaraderie among participants. To receive discounts, skiers will need to present a valid ID.
Attitash Mountain Resort, Wildcat Mountain, Mount Sunapee, and Crotched Mountain have Epic Northeast Senior Passes that allow seniors 65+ to enjoy these mountains and 17 more while saving $100 or more depending on the pass option selected. Interested skiers should buy their pass before Dec. 2.
Seniors 80+ can enjoy another multi-mountain ski pass option and ski the season at Loon Mountain Resort along with sister resorts Sunday River and Sugarloaf through their Super Senior New England Pass for just $30. Seniors and others wishing to explore other multi-mountain season pass deals can learn more about these passes at SkiNH.com/deals/season-passes.
Great savings also exist for seniors evaluating single ski area season passes. McIntyre Ski Area provides seniors 65+ a season pass for just $50. Gunstock Mountain Resort offers discounted Winter Prime, Midweek, and Nordic passes for seniors aged 60-69 deals for alpine and Nordic passes, and seniors 70+ can purchase a Winter Prime Pass with unlimited skiing for just $55. Jackson XC discounts its Nordic season passes as well as its trail passes for seniors aged 70+.
Seniors looking for deals on single-day lift tickets should note the discounts available at the following resorts:
Seniors 80+ can ski free any day at Dartmouth Skiway, Bretton Woods, and Ragged Mountain Resort and on weekdays at King Pine. NH-resident seniors 65+ ski free Monday-Friday at Cannon Mountain (must book online). Seniors 65-79 can ski Monday through Thursday for less than $50 (must book in advance) at Bretton Woods and Ragged Mountain Resort; and seniors 65+ save $10 off rates at Pats Peak. Additional information at these and other resorts can be found at SkiNH.com/deals/senior-deals
For cross-country day pass deals for seniors, Bear Notch Ski Touring offers seniors 65+ day passes for just $20, and seniors 75 and over ski or skate free at Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center and Nordic Wolfeboro XC.
For those looking to ski and socialize with other seniors, Waterville Valley Resort offers the longest-running senior skiing program in the country (50+) called Senior Streaks. The program includes weekly clinics, social events, and more throughout the season.
To show appreciation to those who have served or who are currently in the military, many ski areas provide military deals on lift tickets, season passes, special events, and activities.
King Pine will be showing appreciation for active US military personnel and their dependents, as well as Retired and Veteran US Military members by offering them free skiing from the ski area’s projected opening day of Friday, Dec. 13 through Sunday, Dec. 22. Proper Military ID will be required in-person for the discount to be applied.
Members of the military, veterans, and their dependents can also receive discounts on single lift tickets from $10 to 25% off at ski areas including King Pine, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Loon Mountain Resort, and Gunstock Mountain Resort. Cranmore Mountain extends its discount to first responders as well.
Epic Military Season Passes (good at Attitash Mountain Resort, Crotched Mountain, Mount Sunapee, Wildcat Mountain, and other Vail properties) start at $186 for active, retired, and veteran service members and dependents and include six benefit tickets to share with family and friends, along with discounts on food, lodging, lessons, rentals and more. Passes should be purchased before Dec. 2.
Cannon Mountain offers season passes to military members who are NH residents and 65+ for $176. Cannon has additional discounted pass options for NH-resident and non-resident members of the military who are 18 and up. Pats Peak and Ragged Mountain Resort also offer discounted military season passes.
Additional ski area deals are posted to SkiNH.com/deals/ski-area-deals throughout the season. For additional information on ski area-specific opportunities, Ski New Hampshire recommends that you subscribe to ski area newsletters as well as to Ski New Hampshire’s newsletter.
Ski New Hampshire is the statewide association representing 30+ alpine and cross-country resorts in New Hampshire. For more information on deals, ski areas, trail conditions, vacation planning, and updated winter events at Ski New Hampshire resorts, visit SkiNH.com. For statewide travel info, go to VisitNH.gov.
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