The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce highly suggests hiring a guide for backcountry ski adventures. Below we outline three important reasons as to why its imperative visitors looking for a backcountry skiing adventure in the White Mountains, do so with the expert advice of a guide.

There are many winter vacation destinations throughout New England that offer skiing, skating, sledding, and snow sports, but there are no other destinations that offer some of the unique educational and recreational programs you'll find in Mt. Washington Valley, NH.

This February vacation, don’t stay cooped up at home. With so many fun events happening on and off the slopes in Mt. Washington Valley, February is the time to plan a getaway to New Hampshire’s premier vacation destination. Thirteen ski resorts and XC Centers offer plenty of on-slope fun, yet sleigh rides, dog sled rides, skating, and tax-free shopping, offer plenty of fun for non-skiers too.

Alpine Touring has had a meteoric rise in the last few years. It’s concept of skinning up a mountain, or hiking up one with your skis on your back to ski down it is nothing new. Naturally it would make sense that this kind of outdoor adventure would find a way to translate to the contained ski areas within the White Mountains.

Plan a winter of fun, with three major events coming up in Mt. Washington Valley! Mark your calendar for the Mt. Washington Backcountry Ski Festival, Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, and the Chocolate Festival.

Chances are that if you’ve even spent just a moment in the valley, you have benefited from the work of at least one of the valley's non-profits. Keep the White Mountain National Forest in the Mt. Washington Valley on your gratitude list this holiday season.