Number of ratings for this region: 28
The latest 20 ratings are listed below
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Name of XC Area:Windblown Cross Country Ski Center Area number: NH24 Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Dec, 2005 Trails that I skied: All of the trails My favorite trails: All for different kinds of skiing experiences Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: I agree with an earlier reviewer that there is a sufficient variety of terrain that any skier can find trails that will suit their ability and interest. From the owner Al Jenks, the new trail he has put in coming off Barrett Mtn is the steepest x-c trail in New England. Try it. It is a real challenge, especially near the bottom as it drops down to the Valley trail. A recent addition is an honor-system based Ski-Orienteering course that is set by Aims Coney and changed every week or so, usually on Tuesdays. One can access the map that list the current course at http://geocities.com/glidexc/ They are fun to do! What I disliked: My x-c skiing ability is challenged by the several trails coming off Barrett Mtn! Comments: Since I live but six miles from the area, I have skiied there many, many times and have an understandible bias. The trail ratings mean what they say. Their soups and sandwiches are super as well. Submitted by: NWA from: Ashby, MA Date submitted: Dec 29, 2005
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Name of XC Area:Windblown Cross Country Ski Center Area number: NH24 Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Dec, 2005 Trails that I skied: Pond Loop My favorite trails: The ones labelled "expert" Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: I loved the scenery! Very picturesque. The trails can be challenging to a beginner, but are easily mastered in short time. What I disliked: Nothing! Comments: Submitted by: Monica from: Oxford, MA Date submitted: Dec 19, 2005
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Name of XC Area:Darby Field Inn Area number: NH10 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Mar, 2005 Trails that I skied: beaver, creamery, dirigible My favorite trails: beaver Trail marking: Fair Trail grooming: Fair Rating: 2 stars What I liked: quiet, secluded What I disliked: Comments: maybe the darby field inn could expand along with the tin mt. conservation center. Submitted by: m.c. from: conway, nh Date submitted: March 10, 2005
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Name of XC Area:Windblown Cross Country Ski Center Area number: NH24 Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Jan, 2005 Trails that I skied: various intermediate My favorite trails: open slope Trail marking: Fair Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Wonderful variety - from easy to quite challenging; the scenery was beautiful What I disliked: Crowded. The parking lot is very steep & it was almost more challenging to get to/from the car than it was to ski Comments: Submitted by: CS from: Cambridge, MA Date submitted: Jan 31, 2005
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Name of XC Area:Windblown Cross Country Ski Center Area number: NH24 Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Mar, 2000 Trails that I skied: all My favorite trails: side hill slide and the old wild willy Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The grooming and maintenance is always top notch. Whether you're in the mood for easy gliding or a more strenous workout or doing intervals or exploring or telemarking there are trails for all. Most trails offer variety of scenery and terrain without ever getting too far from the main lodge. What I disliked: Comments: Those who are used to skiing at golf courses or at the resorts whose trails are more like "highways" through the woods should be cautious. At least the first time on any of the trails. The terrain does not remain the same for long and some of the trails don't have long run-outs to coast to a stop. Submitted by: B. C. from: New Ipswich Date submitted: Dec 22, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Great Glen Trails Area number: NH5 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Feb, 2004 Trails that I skied: All trails My favorite trails: Dragon Corridor Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Well groomed and marked. What I disliked: Nothing Comments: Love the new building which includes a cafe, restrooms and a changing area. Submitted by: AC from: Date submitted: Feb 17, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Bear Notch Touring Center Area number: NH8 Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Feb, 2004 Trails that I skied: trails in the back of property and the river trails My favorite trails: trails on the hill side Trail marking: Poor Trail grooming: Poor Rating: 0.5 star What I liked: The trailing system was very nice especially the hillside. What I disliked: Some of the trails were not tracked and dog feces was found on the trail. Comments: I would not recommend this trailing system because they allow dogs to roam the trails. We encountered 5 dogs and dogs feces on the trails. One dog became over anxious and knock me over on my skis and I was injured. All other trailing systems do not allow dogs on them. Submitted by: AC from: Date submitted: Feb 17, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Waterville Valley Resort Area number: NH14 Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Feb, 2004 Trails that I skied: Pond Loop, HB, others in that area My favorite trails: HB Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: You are skiing in the WMNF and the trail surface is excellant. You can ski as much or as little as you want and not be bored. What I disliked: Not all open Comments: Submitted by: JRW from: Bedford, NH Date submitted: Feb 11, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Woodbound Inn Area number: NH23 Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Jan, 2004 Trails that I skied: My favorite trails: Trail marking: Fair Trail grooming: Poor Rating: 1 star What I liked: The scenery was nice What I disliked: The trails were not well enough manitained. Also, I didn't think the layout was very well designed - there were times when a beginner's trail ended, and the only options were intermediate or expert. There was not enough snow on about 80% of the trails, but they did not close any of them or tell me about the lack of snow when I phoned them. Despite the fact that it was less than 15 degrees F out, there were small streams and large puddles that were not frozen over and impossible to go around. Everytime I went through and got my ski wet, I had to stop and try to scrape off the ice that formed. Comments: Submitted by: EAC from: Mass. Date submitted: Jan 31, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Windblown Cross Country Ski Center Area number: NH24 Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Mar, 2003 Trails that I skied: Most, if not all My favorite trails: The black diamonds Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: This place is great What I disliked: None Comments: Do not try to go beyond your ability level, there are trails that will seriously hurt insufficiently proficient skiers. Submitted by: MRM from: Chelmsford, MA 01824 Date submitted: March 21, 2003
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Name of XC Area:Woodbound Inn Area number: NH23 Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Feb, 2003 Trails that I skied: RED GREEN YELLOW My favorite trails: RED & GREEN Trail marking: Fair Trail grooming: Poor Rating: 2 stars What I liked: Scenery What I disliked: Not groomed well. To many ruts and exposed debris. Comments: Rental equipment is old and worn. A binding fell off my daughters ski in the middle of a run(she had to walk back to the inn). The equipment borders on NOT SAFE!!! Submitted by: David M McLean from: Plainview, New York Date submitted: Feb 24, 2003
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Name of XC Area:Waterville Valley Resort Area number: NH14 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Jan, 2003 Trails that I skied: Criterion, Livermore Road, Osceola and others My favorite trails: Criterion Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Great snow and excellent grooming. The north end trails have snow when it is sparce elsewhere. What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: DC from: Andover, NH Date submitted: Feb 19, 2003
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Name of XC Area:Windblown Cross Country Ski Center Area number: NH24 Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Feb, 2003 Trails that I skied: All of them My favorite trails: All were great Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The views were great, they had little huts to warm up in, there were challenging trails. What I disliked: nothing Comments: Submitted by: NJS from: MA Date submitted: Feb 12, 2003
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Name of XC Area:Great Glen Trails Area number: NH5 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Feb, 2003 Trails that I skied: essentially all of them My favorite trails: Dragon Corridor, Thumper, Wishbone Slip Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Routinely outstanding conditions/grooming, nice variability of terrain, very roomy warming huts What I disliked: Not enough of them! Comments: Just up the road from Jackson NH, which is a great place to stay (and under good conditions, at least, also to ski). Submitted by: JSE from: Nashua, NH Date submitted: Feb 11, 2003
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Name of XC Area:Bretton Woods Area number: NH4 Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Nov, 2002 Trails that I skied: Only half My favorite trails: Water Bucket, Mt Road, Sebosis, Dark Forest, Boulder Spring Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Forest trails are wide enough to get sun but protected enough to block the wind and make a cold day feel warm What I disliked: Youll freeze hard crossing the golf course when the wind is up, but once you get in the woods it makes it worthwhile Comments: Stay on property and you can ski to breakfast at the Bretton Arms or over to Alpine @ Bretton Woods Submitted by: Glen from: Ft Myers, Florida Date submitted: Feb 4, 2003
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Name of area:Norsk Cross Country Ski Center Area number: NH20 Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Jan, 2003 Trails that I skied: many My favorite trails: many Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: variety; some ups and downs What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: AAA from: Hamilton, MA Date submitted: Jan 27, 2003
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Name of area:Wolfeboro Area Area number: NH19 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Jan, 2003 Trails that I skied: Sewall Woods and Abenaki My favorite trails: grand view loop, pikes pasture, mountain view, criss cross Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Something for ALL skiers. Beginner,intermediate,advance. GREAT GROOMING What I disliked: Liked everything. Comments: GREAT PLACES TO EAT AND AND STAY. TRAIL PASSES ARE ONLY $8.00 AND SEASON PASSES ARE ONLY $30.00.
THE NORDIC SKIER SPECIALIZES IN X-C AND OFFER SO MUCH IN THE SHOP. Submitted by: A.T. from: wolfeboro, n.h. Date submitted: Jan 9, 2003
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Name of XC Area:Bretton Woods Area number: NH4 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Feb, 2002 Trails that I skied: Many, but not all My favorite trails: Dark Forest, Sebosis, Coronary Hills Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Some of the best groomed trails anywhere. Plenty of variety offered for all skill levels, much more than you can ski in one day (or even in two). Area is nicely wooded and not at all built up. On a clear day, the scenery is awesome. What I disliked: Parking and buying passes can be somewhat irritating, since the touring center is never in the same place two years in a row. (BW is located at the Mount Washington Hotel, which has been in a constant state of renovation since they built the thing.) Also, in order to get to the main trail system, you have to ski about half a mile or so across a flat, windy golf course, which can become a pain on cold days. Comments: I've never seen Bretton Woods badly overcrowded. If getting in and out is not a problem, this is a great take. Submitted by: M.A.L.C. from: Beverly, MA Date submitted: Jan 6, 2003
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Name of area:Great Glen Trails Area number: NH5 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Feb, 2002 Trails that I skied: All except backcountry My favorite trails: Whiplash, Dragon Corridor Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: If you like hills, Great Glen is the best area in the White Mountains. Trails are also kept in excellent condition. Scenery is unsurpassed, offering incredible views of the Presidents' Range. Warming huts along the trail provide a good place to stop for lunch. Some of the most challenging trails in New Hampshrie. What I disliked: Not much here for beginers, although I'm told they do have a good ski school. Other than that, the only problem with the trails is volume. It is possible to do all the intermediate and some expert trails twice (and a little extra) in one day. Comments: Trails are so good, you won't mind doing them twice. Base lodge is in a little disaray because of a fire, but as of last winter (02) the owners were planning on rebuilding near the Mount Washington Auto Road Building. Submitted by: M.A.L.C. from: Beverly, MA Date submitted: Jan 6, 2003
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Name of area:Jackson Ski Touring Center Area number: NH7 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Feb, 2002 Trails that I skied: Impossible to ski them all, but quite a few My favorite trails: Christmas Farm system Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: "World Class" is a very good description. Some of the best trails in the East, offering something for all skill levels. Not only are the trails numerous, but their sprawling, offering a variety of scenic options (with regard to the type of forest). Inns and eateries are numerous at different points along the trail. Also, JSTA is non-profit, so this is also the most inexpensive are in the White Mountains. What I disliked: There are drawbacks to being the most popular area for twenty years. Jackson is too crowded to visit on the weekends (at least I think so), and the pubs that dot the trails are becoming a little too frequent as the area is being more and more built up around the tourist industry. Comments: Still one of the best XC areas in New England. Submitted by: M.A.L.C. from: Beverly, MA Date submitted: Jan 6, 2003
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