Bretton Woods Mountain Resort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bretton Woods Mountain Resort |
|
|---|---|
Bretton Woods Mountain Resort in December 2011
|
|
 Bretton Woods Mountain Resort
Location in New Hampshire
|
|
| Location | Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA |
| Nearest city | Berlin, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 44°15′35″N 71°27′44″W / 44.25972°N 71.46222°W |
| Vertical | 1,500 feet (460 m) |
| Top elevation | 3,100 feet (940 m) |
| Base elevation | 1,600 feet (490 m) |
| Skiable area | 464 acres |
| Runs | 102 25% Beginner 29% Intermediate 46% Expert |
| Lift system | 10 total: - 1 gondola - 4 high speed quad chairs - 1 quad chair - 1 triple chair - 1 rope tow - 2 wonder carpets |
| Lift capacity | 14,000 skiers/hour |
| Terrain parks | 4 |
| Snowfall | 200 inches (5.1 m) |
| Snowmaking | 92% |
| Night skiing | yes |
Bretton Woods Mountain Resort is a popular place for skiing and snowboarding. It is located in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. This fun resort is right across from the famous Mount Washington Hotel, which actually owns it. It's a great spot for winter adventures in the beautiful White Mountains.
Contents
Exploring Bretton Woods: Slopes and Snow
Bretton Woods Mountain Resort is found in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. You can find it easily on U.S. Route 302. The resort has a large area for skiing and snowboarding. It covers about 464 acres of land. This area is next to the huge White Mountain National Forest.
Snow and Trails
The resort gets a lot of snow each year. On average, over 200 inches of snow falls here. If natural snow isn't enough, don't worry! About 92% of the trails have special snowmaking machines. This means there's almost always enough snow to ski. There are 102 different trails to explore. These trails are for all skill levels.
Ski Lifts: Getting Up the Mountain
To get up the mountain, Bretton Woods has 10 different ski lifts. Four of these are super fast "high-speed quad chairs." These lifts can carry many people quickly. In fact, all the lifts together can move 14,000 skiers every hour! This helps you spend more time skiing and less time waiting.
Here are the main ski lifts at the resort:
- 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
Food and Fun on the Mountain
When you get hungry from all the skiing, Bretton Woods has many places to eat. You can grab a bite right on the mountain. Some popular spots include the Top O' Quad Restaurant. There's also the Maple Leaf BBQ and West Mountain BBQ for tasty grilled food. If you want more choices, check out the Food Court. For a sweet treat, visit the Sugar Shack.
Awards and Recognition
Bretton Woods Mountain Resort has won many awards. These awards show how much people love skiing and visiting there.
In the 2013/2014 SKI Magazine Reader's Poll, Bretton Woods was voted #1 in the East for several things. These included its great snow, how well the trails are groomed, excellent service, and good weather.
The resort was also chosen by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. They picked Bretton Woods as the #12 ski resort in the world. It was also named the #6 ski resort in the U.S. and Canada.
In New Hampshire, Bretton Woods was named the #1 resort overall. It also ranked #1 for its lifts, places to stay (lodging), and dining options. People also loved it for family programs and amazing views. It was even in the Top 10 in the East for its on-mountain food.
