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New Hampshire - New England's Own Winter Wonderland

By Andrew Regan

Known as "The Granite State" both on account of its geology and history of self-sufficiency, New Hampshire is a fantastic holiday location all year round. Historically a state which has based its economy around textiles and other manufacturing, the last 50 years have seen a significant shift towards tourism, offering visitors all the quintessential New England pleasures, such as historical sights, museums and nature centres, and with winter just around the corner, New Hampshire offers some of the best ski resorts the US.

The White Mountain range, covering approximately a quarter of the state, is home to several ski resorts and is heavily visited due to its proximity to Boston and New York. In addition to offering winter sports, it is a popular destination for mountain hikers and nature enthusiasts. Until recently it was also home to the Old Man of the Mountain, a rock formation resembling a cragged profile of a man that fell in 2003. It remains a proud state symbol and is featured on New Hampshire's state emblem and license plates.

The resorts have something to offer skiers and snowboarders of all levels of experience, with most resorts offering lessons for children and adults as well as plenty of terrain for the more advanced. For those who would like an alternative experience to skiing and snowboarding, a number of resorts also offer ice-skating, horseback-riding and snow tubing. Similar to sledding, snow tubing involves sliding down slopes on an inflatable inner tube and offers a simple and fun way to slide on snow. Snow tubing has become increasingly popular in New Hampshire, with many resorts offering dedicated slopes and lifts for snow tubers.

At night, ski resorts in New Hampshire offer fun for groups of all ages, including eateries, a chance to see some of the local arts & crafts, theatre or for those just looking to relax after a long day on the slopes, there are several spas and other recreational facilities.

Those wishing to experience what the New Hampshire ski resorts have to offer can take advantage of cheap flights to Boston or New York and from there catch a bus or arrange a private transfer to get to their final destination with ease.

Ultimately a skiing holiday in New Hampshire has something to offer everyone, whether you're an experienced or novice skier, and coupled with some of the most ruggedly beautiful scenery in the US, skiers would be well-advised to make the trip this winter season.

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The information contained within this article is the opinion of the author and is intended purely for information and interest purposes only. It should not be used to make any decisions or take any actions. Any links are included for information purposes only.

Andrew Regan is an online, freelance author from Scotland. He is a keen rugby player and enjoys travelling.

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