Black Mountain is
the oldest continually operating ski area in New Hampshire,
with the oldest overhead cable lift in the country. But that doesn't
make Black is an untouchable museum. Quite the contrary, Black is a
family friendly area, with spectacular scenery of Mount Washington,
and great swerving ski runs down 1,100'
vertical. This classic New
England ski mountain dates back to 1935, and continues to offer old
fashioned fun at flashback prices.
While Black is totally
retro, no terrain parks here, new glades have been added to the
scenic summit to
satisfy the young and adventuresome. You won't find fancy
lifts but you won't find crowds
either. You will discover naturally interesting
terrain, like top to bottom twisty turny Black Beauty, often you
have an entire trail all to yourself.
Black's base lodge provides rustic warmth
and hospitality, plus happening après ski on weekends with live
music in the Lostbo Pub. Try the "warm and fuzzy" in a mug for hot
cocoa with a kick!
After skiing Black, stop by the Whitney Inn near the base. The
Shovel Handle Pub displays the original shovel handles from Black
Mountain's first overhead cable lift (in the entire country). Pull
up a bar stool with a view of the slopes in the rustic three story
barn, enjoy entertainment and awesome lobster mac and cheese.
If you are looking for luxurious lodging during your ski trip to
Jackson, head downhill to charming Jackson village and stay at the
elegant Wentworth Inn. Innkeepers Fritz and Elli have created
incredibly romantic rooms, most with oversized jacuzzis and
fireplaces, throughout the original 1869 Inn and property. The
dining at the Wentworth is top shelf, and the setting in this
historic hamlet is truly magical on a snowy eve.
