Bretton Woods Mountain Resort

Bretton Woods Mountain Resort is a ski area located in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, across from the Mount Washington Hotel, which owns it.

Bretton Woods Mountain Resort
Bretton Woods Mountain Resort in December 2011
Bretton Woods Mountain Resort
Location in New Hampshire
LocationBretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA
Nearest major cityBerlin, New Hampshire
Coordinates44°15′35″N 71°27′44″W
Vertical1,500 feet (460 m)
Top elevation3,100 feet (940 m)
Base elevation1,600 feet (490 m)
Skiable area464 acres
Runs102
25% Beginner
29% Intermediate
46% Expert
Lift system10 total:
- 1 gondola
- 4 high speed quad chairs
- 1 quad chair
- 1 triple chair
- 1 rope tow
- 2 wonder carpets
Lift capacity14,000 skiers/hour
Terrain parks4
Snowfall200 inches (5.1 m)
Snowmaking92%
Night skiingyes
Websitebrettonwoods.com

Location and terrain

The resort is located on U.S. Route 302 in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The terrain occupies 464 acres (1.88 km2) adjacent to the White Mountain National Forest. 92% of the trails have snowmaking. There are 102 trails currently, and the resort receives an average of over 200 inches (5,100 mm) of snow per year. The resort includes 10 lifts, four of which are high speed quads. They run at a capacity of 14,000 people per hour.[1]

Ski lifts
  • Skyway Gondola
  • Rosebrook Summit Express Quad
  • Zephyr Express Quad
  • Bethlehem Express Quad
  • West Mountain Express Quad
  • Learning Center Quad
  • Fabyan's Express Triple
  • Telegraph T-Bar
  • Red Carpet
  • Wonder Carpet[1]

On-mountain food

Eateries around the ski area include the Top O' Quad Restaurant, Maple Leaf BBQ, West Mountain BBQ, the Food Court, and the Sugar Shack.

Awards

In the 2013/2014 SKI Magazine Reader's Poll, Bretton Woods was named #1 in the East for snow, grooming, service, and weather. Also, Bretton Woods was chosen as the #12 ski resort in the world and the #6 ski resort in the U.S. and Canada by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. Bretton Woods was named #1 in New Hampshire for lifts, lodging, and dining, and overall ski resort. Bretton Woods was also named Top 5 in the East for family programs and scenery and Top 10 in the East for on mountain food.[2]

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References
  1. "Alpine Facts". Mount Washington Resort.
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