Ski NH on a budget

Step 1 - Get Equipment

New Hampshire Ski Swaps

Ski swaps are big garage sales for ski and snowboard equipment, they usually take place in the Fall around October or November. However, there are some ski swaps that are held as early as September.

Locations

Pats Peak Ski Team Ski Swap in Henniker, NH

Pats Peak Ski Team Ski Swap is an annual fundraiser for the Pats Peak Ski Team. The ski swap is usually held in October. It is held at Pats Peak located in 686 Flanders Road, Henniker, NH.

Gunstock Ski Club Ski Swap in Gilford, NH

The Gunstock Ski Club Ski Swap is one of the largest ski swaps in New England held the first Saturday in November. It is held at Gunstock Mountain Resort Main Lodge located at 719 Cherry Valley Rd, Gilford, NH.

WVBBTS Ski Swap in Waterville Valley, NH

WVBBTS Ski Swap is an annual ski swap fundraiser benefiting Waterville Valley Black and Blue Trail Smashers Sports Club. The WVBBTS ski swap is held in the Fall in October. It is held in Waterville Valley Town Square located at 33 Village Rd, Waterville Valley, NH.

Step 2 - Find the Deals!

Abenaki Ski Area

Abenaki is the oldest small ski area in America, as well as one of the 10 oldest ski areas in the country overall. We are open to the public and offer 7 trails from green to black diamond, glade skiing, night skiing, a terrain park, one of the fastest rope tows on the East Coast. They’re  proud to offer weekday lift tickets for $8 for residents and $20 for our friends from out of town. 

-Located in Wolfeboro NH

King Pine

Beginning Tuesday, January 2, Tuesday Night lift tickets (3:30-8 p.m.) all ages are just $20! Ski and Snowboard Rentals for Tuesday Night Twilight are also just $20. Trail’s End Tavern 2 pizza slices and 2 draft beers for $20 (age 21+ valid ID required). *Tuesday Night deals not available Tuesday, February 20 during holiday period.

-Located in Madison NH

Tenney Mountain

Skiing at Tenney Mountain began back in the 1930s, with skiers making their way down the mountain however they could – often on logging roads (ah, the good old days!). Back then, Plymouth was a premier ski town, with non-stop train service from Boston starting in 1932 - Weekend Lift Tickets $65 - Weekday Lift Tickets $45

-Located in Plymouth NH

Cannon Mountain

NH Resident Wednesdays just $45 with advance purchase.

Pre-book tickets online and reserve your spot! Save $15 per ticket plus extra time at the window!

-Located in Franconia NH

Cranmore Mountain

Local Specials - Must show permanent proof of residency in Carroll, Coos, or Oxford Country. Discounts are not valid during holiday & vacation periods.

Sunday FunDay – $39 lift tickets for non-holiday Sunday afternoons after 12pm

Wednesday is for Locals - $35 night skiing tickets (valid from 2–8pm) and $25 Tubing Park tickets (2 hour time blocks) for locals on non-holiday Wednesdays.

-Located in North Conway NH

Bretton Woods

Every Sunday, qualifying locals receive an afternoon half-day alpine ticket* for $40, or Nordic trail pass for $15. Must be year-round resident of Coos, Grafton, Belknap, Carroll, Oxford, Essex, Caledonia counties. (Blackout days: 12/31, 1/14, 2/18)

Afternoon half-day: 12pm-4pm

-Located in Carroll NH