Attitash Mountain Resort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Attitash Mountain Resort |
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A view of Attitash and Bear Peak
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| Location | Bartlett, New Hampshire, US |
| Nearest city | North Conway |
| Coordinates | 44°04′56″N 71°13′47″W / 44.08222°N 71.22972°W |
| Vertical | 1,750 ft (530 m) |
| Runs | 68 - 29% beginner - 44% intermediate - 27% advanced |
| Longest run | 1.34 mi (2.16 km) |
| Lift system | 10 chairs: 2 High Speed Quads, 1 Quad, 3 Triples, 2 Double, 1 Surface Lift |
| Snowmaking | 98% |
Attitash Mountain Resort is a fun ski area in Bartlett, New Hampshire. It is close to North Conway. The resort was built in 1938. Today, it is run by Vail Resorts. Attitash is special because it is inside the White Mountain National Forest.
Attitash is in the beautiful White Mountains. It has two main mountains: Attitash and Bear Peak. Together, they offer 68 different ski runs. This means there are trails for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.
The name Attitash comes from the Abenaki language. It means "blueberry."
Mountain Facts
Attitash Mountain Resort has some impressive numbers:
- Vertical drop: 1,750 ft (530 m) (Attitash); 1,450 ft (440 m) (Bear Peak)
- Base elevation: 600 ft (180 m) (bottom of the mountain)
- Summit elevation: 2,350 ft (720 m) (top of Attitash); 2,050 ft (620 m) (top of Bear Peak)
- Trails and glades: 68 total. About 29% are easy, 44% are medium, and 27% are hard.
- Total skiable area: 311 acres (1.26 km2)
- Total trail length: 23 miles (37 km)
- Chairlifts: 8 main chairlifts and 1 surface lift. These include fast "high-speed quads."
- Tree skiing: 60 acres (240,000 m2) of special areas where you can ski through trees.
- Average annual snowfall: 120 inches (3,000 mm)
- Typical season: December to April, depending on snow.
- Hours: Usually 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Mid-week hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Uphill lift capacity: 14,385 people can go up the mountain every hour.
Winter Fun
Attitash is made up of two peaks, Attitash and Bear Peak. Both offer different kinds of skiing.
Attitash Peak has older, classic New England trails. These trails are often narrower. They can be quite challenging in places. This mountain also has a learning area. It features a "Snowbelt" and special chairlifts for beginners.
Bear Peak was built more recently. It has wider trails and open glades (areas where you can ski through trees). Both mountains have fast chairlifts. The Flying Bear lift on Bear Peak takes skiers to the top quickly. The Flying Yankee on Attitash takes skiers partway up the mountain.
In recent years, Attitash has greatly improved its snowmaking and grooming. This means more snow and smoother trails for everyone. The resort also has three different terrain parks. These parks are on Bear Peak. They offer jumps and features for skiers and snowboarders.
Sometimes, chairlifts need repairs. In 2019, the Summit Triple lift on Attitash needed a big fix. It was repaired and now runs smoothly. Vail Resorts bought Attitash in 2019. People are excited to see what new improvements they will bring to the resort.
Summer Adventures
Attitash is not just for winter! It also has many fun activities in the summer. You can enjoy a small water park there. There is also an alpine slide, which is like a bobsled ride down the mountain.
Other summer activities include mountain biking and horseback riding. Newer attractions have been added too. These include a year-round mountain coaster. This is a faster, powered version of the alpine slide. There is also a climbing wall and bungee trampolines. You can even try a giant air bag jump. The newest and longest attraction is the East Coast's longest single zip-line.
These summer activities help the resort stay busy all year.
