North Conway Travel Forum

Hi - We are coming to North Conway in January for a skiing holiday. In the past we have skied in Europe and have stayed in one resort, so have had to purchase only one ski lift pass. However, this time we will have a hire car and are aware there are several ski resorts within an hour's drive of North Conway. What would be the most econmocial option re ski lift passes so we could enjoy the most of this area?

Also what other activities (sightseeing) would you recommend in January (I'm afraid the famous train is not operational @ this time)? Many thanks, P & D

I'm not sure you will be able to buy a multi-area pass in N. Conway. You may want to check out Attitash's web site since they are owned by the same company that owns Sunday River and Sugarloaf . From Conway you can ski, Attitash, Bretton Woods, Wildcat, Black Mt., Cranmore and even Sunday River in ME.

I would recommend checking out the Mt Washington Hotel for dinner or just drinks one afternoon. Its an old Victorian era destination hotel near Bretton Woods that has tons of character and history. I would also head to Jackson. Here’s their site:

http://www.jacksonnh.com/

One last place: If you are into hiking or mountaineering, stop in to the Peter Limmer boot factory in Jackson. Limmer boots are the best hand made leather mountaineering boot made in the world. Many of his boots have scaled Everest, K2 etc. He makes them special order to your exact foot shape(4 year wait!!) or standard sizes can be purchased off the shelf. My father has had a pair of Limmers for 35 years. Been resoled twice but are still kicking!

www.limmerbootgrease.com/

Good Luck!