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Skiing and Riding
The Glynn House Inn is located in the midst of prime alpine New Hampshire ski country and offers great lift ticket discounts too! Waterville Valley and Loon have great vertical drops and over 50 trails to choose from. Outstanding cross-country trails are available too. For up to date information on New Hampshire skiing conditions and resort openings visit www.skinh.com
Waterville Valley offers skiers vertical drops of 2,020 feet in a mountain resort that includes 255 acres and a choice of 52 trails. Snowboarders will enjoy an exhibition park that includes a half pipe, rail slide, tabletop and mini pipe. Located only 25 minutes from the Glynn House Inn Waterville Valley is a full service mountain resort offering a range of packages. Let us take care of the ticketing for you.
You can visit www.waterville.com for additional details. Glynn House guests will receive a +/- 30% discount, when lift tickets are purchased through the inn.
At Loon Mountain, every part of New Hampshire's best mountain is a brand new destination. Start in a land of breathtaking scenic trails at 2100 vertical feet. Then voyage to the world of adrenaline-pumping action and challenging terrain. End your trip with a sophisticated evening of après ski. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, every land offers a unique and exciting adventure. Come and travel the world of Gravity's Playground. You can visit www.loonmtn.com for additional details. Glynn House guests will receive a +/- 30% discount, when lift
tickets are purchased through the inn.
Tenney Mountain ski resort is a little smaller but still exciting. Tenney offers vertical drops of 1,450 feet in a mountain resort that includes 110 acres providing 48 trails. Tenney Mountain offers night skiing and boarding, a terrain park and a tubing park for children. Tenney is located just minutes from the Inn in Plymouth, New Hampshire. You can visit www.tenneymtn.com for additional details.
Gunstock Mountain Resort offers 51 trails, 7 lifts and over 1,400 vertical feet of solid cruising. Night cruising, tubing, snowshoeing and cross-country are available. See www.gunstock.com for more details.
Nordic Skiing
If cross-country skiing is what you have in mind, discover the most complete cross-country experience in New England and be ready for the adventure of a lifetime. You can explore over 40 miles of groomed trails. The terrain will challenge beginners and experts alike. The breath-taking views of the scenic White Mountain National Forest will enchant everyone. For more details, visit
Ice Climbing
Throughout the NH White Mountains, there are a vast array of frozen waterfalls, slides and gullies. Most are easily accessed and only a pitch or two in length. From thousand foot long alpine gullies on Mt. Washington to short, vertical test pieces scattered through the region, climbers visiting the White Mountains will find it all here. Centrally located, Franconia Notch is the perfect base for an introduction to the frozen side of New England Climbing. For more information see www.climboninc.com.
ATV Tours
Outback Kayak Adventure offers a terrific ATV tour. There’s something for everybody. For those seeking thrills, you’ll enjoy speeding across open terrain and mountain trails. The spectacular White Mountains scenery will delight riders looking for a more relaxing experience. For more details, see www.outbackkayak.net
Sleigh / Trail Rides
The perfect winter experience for couples or families! A onehour
ride through a wintry wonderland of snow is a special
treat or a romantic journey. Sleighs accommodate up to four
people and are modeled after an 18th century Vis-à-vis sleigh
complete with antique lamps, maroon cloth seats and a
warm sleigh robe. A 10-person sleigh is available for larger
groups or individuals who would prefer to share. For more
Take a romantic sleigh ride along the snow-covered trails that traverse Heritage Farm. Enjoy the spectacular beauty of a winter day. Introduce your children to this long established New Hampshire winter ritual. For more details, see www.heritagefarm.net
Are you planning that perfect proposal? Maybe celebrating an anniversary or birthday? To set the mood, take a private New Hampshire sleigh ride through the woods of the White Mountains. The handlers at Rocky Ridge Ranch are ready to take you away to a winter wonderland. They offer group or private rides by reservation only. You can visit www.rockyridgeranch.us for more details.
Hay Rides
Climb aboard and travel along old logging trails into the snow-covered forest far away from the modern world of traffic noise, city lights and blaring radios. Along the way you will have the opportunity to see North American wildlife exhibits, which include black bear, wolves and mountain lions. Sometimes spotted during the ride are native coyotes,
fox and wild turkeys; some guests have even been fortunate enough to see a moose. The ride is 1.5 hours long including the 30-minute stopover at a secluded area. The large bonfire allows guests to warm up and enjoy refreshments they have brought along. For more details, see www.VisitTheFarm.com
Take a delightful hayride around Heritage Farm. This is the perfect way to see a working farm and enjoy a spectacular, rural NH setting. For more details, see www.heritagefarm.net
SnowCoach
Travel through a winter wonderland in a SnowCoach, a nineperson van equipped with tires that look like they belong on a snowmobile. Beginning in December and running through March - weather permitting. Vans depart from Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center in Gorham. They travel just above the tree line. You can take a round trip tour or strap on crosscountry skis, telemark skis or snow shoes and make your own way back down to the bottom. See www.greatglentrails.com for additional details.
Skating
A municipal ice arena offering daily public skating, private functions and lessons. For more information, see
Snowmobiling
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Enjoy one of New England's most exciting winter recreation activities. There are approximately 6,800 miles of connecting snowmobile trails for everyone to enjoy. These trails provide access to hundreds of New Hampshire towns, which welcome winter snowmobiling enthusiasts. The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association has over 115 member clubs across the state. Contact www.nhsa.com and www.cnhsc.com to get additional information. Alpine Adventures, www.alpinesnowmobiling.com, provides exciting snowmobiling adventure tours through Franconia Notch.
Glynn House guests will receive a 6% discount, when the inn makes bookings.
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Amusement Parks
Santa's Village: A magical land where reindeer talk, snowmen are tall as trees, and you can ride the Reindeer Coaster and splash down the Yule Log Flume. You'll visit with Santa, his elves and reindeer, and long remember your fun-filled day! For more information see www.santasvillage.com
Santa Trains
The Hobo railroad operates the Santa Train during daylight hours on selected winter days. Mr. Santa Claus himself will be on board for the hour and twenty-minute ride of family fun! Your ride will follow along the Pemigewassett River from Hobo Junction in Lincoln to Woodstock. Cars are warm and comfortable, most with tables for a family fun event. For more details, see www.santatrains.com
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
New Englanders have been cutting their own Christmas trees
at the Glove Hollow Christmas Tree Farm for generations.
You will take a horse drawn wagon around the local farm
traveling through evergreen filled forest to select and cut
your own tree. Allow the skilled farmers to help you select
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