Welcome to America's #1 Ski Town, according to the readers of USA Today, with five mountains to ski or ride and six Nordic areas offering over 400 km of trails to explore on cross-country skis or snowshoes, all within a 30-minute drive from the Manor.
The ski areas in North Conway, NH are some of the country’s earliest ski hills. Dating back to the 1800s, the White Mountains have been attracting skiers of all stripes for more than 200 years. Whether you’re looking for a black-diamond challenge, family-friendly cross-country skiing in North Conway, full-service chalet skiing, or the rustic back-country skiing that brought skiing to America, the area never disappoints.
Book a stay at Stonehurst Manor for the best of everything: combine 19th century elegance with a modern ski getaway. The manor’s location in the heart of Mount Washington Valley means we are a short drive from a number of full-service ski resorts and mountains.
Stay with us to get the best of everything! Here are some of the ski areas and cross-country skiing in North Conway close to our hotel:
Wildcat Mountain Ski Area near North Conway is one of New England’s finest! The mountain’s vertical drop (a thrilling 2,100 feet) is the second largest in New England and the ski area has the longest beginner's trail in the state. Wildcat also provides some of the best scenery, with views that stretch all the way to the Atlantic Ocean on a clear day!
Be sure to read Wildcat's Commitment to Safety detailing their re-imagined resort experience for the 2020-2021 season.
In addition to the requirement of face coverings, accepting cashless transactions, they will be managing on-mountain access by requiring reservations and providing priority access to their pass holders.
Be sure to reserve your lift tickets early to lock in your preferred dates to avoid disappointment.
Combine a visit to Wildcat with Attitash, also owned by Peak Resort. This resort spans across the connected mountains, Attitash and Bear Peak. Enjoy the rustic, challenging trails New England is famous for along with easier, more open trails suitable for beginners. This resort also has a large ski park for tricks and trials.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, skiing will be a bit different for the 2020-21 season. Be sure to read Attitash's Commitment to Safety detailing their re-imagined resort experience to provide the safest experience possible.
The only ski area in North Conway, NH itself, Cranmore is just a 3-mile drive from Stonehurst Manor. If you’re looking for fun and comfort, Cranmore is a large ski resort with numerous terrain parks and a wide range of off-hill activities, making it a good choice for families and skiers still learning the ropes.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a number of new policies and protocols in place to provide the safest experience on the mountain. This year, ALL lift tickets must be purchased online in advance to help control the number of skiers for the day.
You'll find complete details of these changes by visiting their Know Before You Go page online.
Please be sure to plan ahead and familiarize yourself with these changes. It is also advisable to check back close to your arrival to be sure there have not been recent changes.