New Hampshire Ski Areas Prepare for 2025-2026 Season
New Hampshire’s ski resorts are readying equipment and personnel for the start of the 2025-2026 season. Last season, New Hampshire received about 3 million visitors and roughly $1.6 billion in…
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New Hampshire's ski resorts are readying equipment and personnel for the start of the 2025-2026 season.
Last season, New Hampshire received about 3 million visitors and roughly $1.6 billion in economic activity, underscoring the importance of winter recreation to the state, according to a New Hampshire Business Review report.
Here's a look at what's in store for New Hampshire's ski resorts this season:
- Gunstock Mountain Resort has rolled out new Prinoth groomers and is testing one as a demo ahead of a Dec. 5 opening.
- Ragged Mountain has new local ownership under SF Mountain Co. LLC. The resort is prioritizing staff retention and future improvements.
- Cannon's iconic tram is out of service. A replacement is pending.
Incorporating Prinoth snow groomers into operations is the focus of several ski resorts this season. According to the New Hampshire Business Review, Prinoth has become a leading supplier for New Hampshire and Northeast ski areas, with a larger Concord distribution center enabling service for up to 10 machines. Prinoth machines are already in use across several New Hampshire resorts, including McIntyre, Attitash, King Pine, Pats Peak, Cannon, Sunapee, and state ski areas.
Grooming quality is a key competitive factor among New Hampshire ski resorts, with Prinoth tillers producing softer, more forgiving corduroy on the slopes.
Several circumstances are affecting operations at a few of the state's ski resorts heading into the upcoming winter. Legal disputes continue to linger over Black Mountain's Alpine Cabin liquor license. Meanwhile, Whaleback is grappling with a stalled chairlift and fundraising needs. Black Mountain in Jackson is reshaping its ownership toward a community co-op, aiming to broaden its appeal year-round.
