New England ski areas and resorts are a favorite of UK visitors
– where winter usually features sunshine and blue skies. It’s a perfect winter
getaway without worries about altitude adjustments experienced in in western US
ski resorts. Take a quick 6-7 hour
flight to Boston, spend a few days shopping, dining and seeing the sites, and
then head for the mountains. Most ski areas are a 2-4 hour drive from the city.
New England features 50 ski areas and resorts, with
excellent ski schools, reasonable costs, and mountains for all skiing and
boarding abilities. Many resorts also offer skiing and snow tubing at night. Try Sunday River with its eight interconnected
mountains, four base lodges, and a Chondola lift which takes skiers from the
base to the North Peak in just seven minutes. Or head to Attitash in the
beautiful White Mountain National Forest, with 23 miles of trails and glades and
a new thrill ride – the Nor’Easter Mountain Coaster.
For other New England winter adventures, don a pair of
snowshoes or cross-country skis and head out across breath-taking snow-filled
landscapes. Speed demons will enjoy a snowmobile adventure (the state of Maine
alone offers over 14,000 miles of groomed trails), or try a dog sled ride, a
horse-drawn sleigh, or zip lining through the trees on a canopy tour. New
Englanders love their outdoor adventures, and there are plenty to choose from
in winter!