A man and woman lay in the crisp white snow making snow angels together at Mount Washington Resort and Spa.

Bretton Woods Winter Activities

Award-winning skiing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and Nordic trails that wind through 100 km of forest. Winter in Bretton Woods is a season that has to be experienced to be believed. Under a blanket of snow, our corner of the White Mountains transforms into a hub of outdoor adventure. Nostalgic, inspiring, or adrenaline-fueled: plan your perfect White Mountain winter with the best things to do in Bretton Woods.

A group of skiers cross a snowy bridge at Bretton Woods.

Nordic Skiing

Venture across 100 km of open fields, snowy woods, and mountain streams on our Nordic ski trail networks, one of the largest on the East Coast.
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A man and woman walk across a snow-covered bridge in the forest at Mount Washington Resort and Spa.

Snowshoeing

Trek snow blanketed woods on snowshoes through tranquil settings as beautiful as they are invigorating.
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Bretton Woods canopy tour during the winter

Canopy Tour

This adventure offers both a thrilling experience and a unique, intimate look into the wilds of the White Mountains, with sweeping views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range.
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A ski gondola carries riders up a snowy mountain at Bretton Woods.

Gondola Rides

Enjoy a scenic ride on our Skyway Gondola, with breathtaking views of the snow-capped Presidential Range.
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The white exterior and red roof of Mount Washington Resort and Spa glistens in the snow on a sunny day.

Fat Tire Biking

Adventure on two wheels has no off season with a fat-tire bike and the network of trails at Bretton Woods, based out of the Nordic Center.
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A woman in a red winter jacket smiles while sitting in a snow tube on a snow-covered field at Bretton Woods.

Tubing

Enjoy the thrills without mastering the skills with this fun, family-friendly winter experience.
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A horse pulls a sleigh through deep snow, with Mount Washington Resort and Spa in the distance.

Sleigh & Carriage Rides

Go dashing through the snow and take in breathtaking alpine scenery on a classic winter sleigh ride.
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A child climbs a rock wall at Mount Washington Resort and Spa.

Slopeside Wall Climbing

Ascend to new heights on a towering, 30-foot foot indoor rock climbing wall located inside the Bretton Woods Base Lodge.
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Ski & Snowboard

Hit the Slopes

It’s all downhill from here on the best groomed trails in the East. Ride, glide, and carve your way through the White Mountains at New Hampshire’s largest ski area, with 464 skiable acres and nine lifts, including the Skyway Gondola and new BEQii high-speed quad.

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A snowboarder carves through fresh snow on a sunny day at Bretton Woods, with snow-covered mountains in the distance.
Skiers glide down a snowy slope near the lodge at Bretton Woods.
A ski gondola carries riders up a snowy mountain at Bretton Woods.
  • A snowboarder carves through fresh snow on a sunny day at Bretton Woods, with snow-covered mountains in the distance.
  • Skiers glide down a snowy slope near the lodge at Bretton Woods.
  • A ski gondola carries riders up a snowy mountain at Bretton Woods.

    The Spa at Omni Mount Washington Resort

    True Slopeside Serenity

    Indulge in nature-inspired therapies and curated selections of seasonal treatments that blend deep relaxation with alpine splendor in a tranquil, 25,000-square-foot spa and wellness facility.

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    A man and woman relax in their bath robes at Mount Washington Resort and Spa.
    Mount Washington Resort and Spa sits at the base of a mountain surrounded by a snowy landscape.

    Winter Never Looked So Good

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    Four skiers wave while riding a ski lift up the snowy mountain at Bretton Woods.
    A skier glides through the forested trail with the sun peeking through the trees at Mount Washington Resort and Spa.
    A cross-country skier glides through the snowy trails in the forest at Mount Washington Resort and Spa.
    Two ski gondolas carry riders up a snowy mountain at Bretton Woods.
    A skier performs a trick in the air on a sunny day on the ski hill at Bretton Woods.