What's new at Ski NH Summer Resorts

NORTH WOODSTOCK, NH, MAY 2011- For many years, summers were quiet in comparison to winter at NH's ski areas. Those days are a thing of the past with a wide variety of fun activities available. Over the past several years ski areas across the Granite State have taken advantage of their scenic locations and added all types of new activities to attract guests. Among the newest additions are zip lines, canopy tours, mountain coasters and more.

Gunstock, Gilford
This summer Gunstock will unveil three major attractions. The Aerial Treetops Adventure Course aka ATAZip consists of 12 zip lines, 22 ladders, and 91 course challenges spread over 8 courses. Mountain Segway tours will also be available utilizing the new Segway X2 and covering over 50 miles of trails. The ZipTour will offer 8 different zip lines including the longest zip lines in the continental United States. Guests can descend at up to 56 mph or take a more leisurely pace to enjoy the views. The campground was also expanded featuring sites perfect for a tent or RV, as well as on-site restrooms, hot showers, playgrounds, a swimming pool and propane filling station.

Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods
The year-round Bretton Woods Canopy Tour was constructed last year and is a guided 3-hour adventure through platforms connected by nine zip-lines, two sky bridges and three rappels, descending a total of 1,000 feet. The Williwaw Racing Zip is the final leg of the Canopy Tour and is also available for individual zip rides allowing two participants to race each other. Two new activities are being introduced this summer, the all-new West Wall Climb and indoor Slopeside Climbing Wall. The West Wall Climb is a guided climb on the south facing cliffs of Mt. Oscar, previous climbing experience is not required. The new Slopeside Climbing Wall is a year-round indoor climbing experience located in the Bretton Woods Base Lodge. Other recent additions include lift-serviced mountain-biking, scenic lift rides and disc golf.


Cranmore, North Conway
Located in downtown North Conway, Cranmore is an ideal location for summer fun. Last summer $6 million was spent on new attractions including the Mountain Coaster that twists and turns down the mountain at driver controlled speeds. This summer guests will find the brand new Cranmore Adventure Park featuring a Giant Swing that up to 4 people can ride on at once, Summer Tubing that runs 400ft top to bottom, Penguin Mini Golf, Four Plex Trampoline, Spyder Mountain for kids to climb up and slide down, 18 hole disc golf course, and Bouncy Houses. The Aerial Adventure Course consists of a ropes course, zip-lines, and air bridges. Guests can also take Scenic Chairlift Rides and hike at the summit.

Attitash, Bartlett
New for last summer was the Nor'Easter Mountain Coaster. The Nor'easter brings guests up 1,430 ft before descending on a thrilling 2,880 ft ride down through the mountain terrain. The ride includes banked turns, dips and straight-aways at rider-controlled speeds of up to 26 mph. Other recent additions include lift-serviced mountain biking, a 24' climbing wall, and the EuroBungy Trampoline.

Wildcat Mountain, Pinkham Notch
Fly Wildcat on the recently installed ZipRider, one of New Hampshire's more unique thrill rides offering exhilarating and beautiful views. Now with four cables, the half-mile ZipRider has doubled in capacity. Some weight/height ride restrictions apply to ride the ZipRider zip-line cable ride. Guests can also take the lift to the summit and play a round on the new, 9-hole lift serviced alpine disc golf course.

Loon Mountain, Lincoln
Last summer Loon opened a zip line that crosses the Pemigewasset River. Located at the base of the mountain, guests fly through the air across the river, once at the other side they get to enjoy the ride back on the other zip line.

Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch
Cannon Mountain is located in Franconia Notch, home to one of the state's most popular and scenic bike paths. In the past guests had to bring along their own bikes. This year Cannon will now offer bike rentals out of the Tram Base Area.

Waterville Valley, Waterville Valley
Guests to Waterville Valley have enjoyed bike riding for decades, new for this summer are road bike rentals in addition to the existing fleet of mountain bikes.

Ski NH is the statewide association representing 37 alpine and cross country resorts and more than 200 lodging and guest service properties in New Hampshire. For more information on recreation facilities, lodging packages, and updated summer and autumn events at Ski NH mountain resorts, call Ski NH at (800) 88-SKI-NH (800-887-5464) or visit the Ski NH website at www.SkiNH.com. For statewide media relations assistance, visit the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism's media room at http://visitnh.gov/media/ or contact Mr. Tai Freligh at 603-271-2343, option #2.