Bretton Woods Vacations Blog

  New Hampshire is a winter sports paradise, with its White Mountains region offering some of the best skiing in the northeastern United States. The ski season in New Hampshire typically runs from late November to early April, depending on the resort and snowfall.  With an average of over 200 inches of snowfall each season, the area around Bretton Woods offers skiers and snowboarders a long and exciting winter season...

This blog post was created by Markus and Leslie Lewis, guests of the Moose Lodge and Cabins and amazing artists!   Ok, so I know your life – it’s our life, too! You run and work and everything is hectic and now you get a chance to get away. You found a great deal on Bretton Woods Vacations and you can escape to the fabled White Mountains! After all, it’s...

By Lindsey Lapointe,  New Hampshire outdoor adventure writer, blogger, and content creator.  The White Mountains of New Hampshire has some of the best hiking in New England. Waterfalls, mountain vistas, trickling streams, and dreamy forest make it the perfect place to getaway for some time in nature. However, some of these hikes can be very steep, technical, or even dangerous for families to tackle. So how do you know where to...

Lindsey Lapointe is a New Hampshire outdoor adventure writer, blogger, and content creator. She shares the details about her family’s relaxing and fun weekend trip with Bretton Woods Vacations to enjoy the White Mountains in spring. Time for a Getaway Spring in New England is one of the best times of year. After the long winters of snow and ice, it’s joyful to witness the first wildflowers, bird nests, snow...

Here at Bretton Woods Vacations, we’re happy to feature our vacation rentals and properties on third-party reservation sites. We understand that these sites allow people to view a multitude of options and compare prices. However, you could be losing money and missing out on properties that would be perfect for your trip. That’s why we’re telling you all of the advantages of booking direct! Booking is the first step in...

From the start of spring to Easter and Passover to Mother’s Day to Memorial Day, spring can be a fun and hectic time. Take some time for yourself this season and experience spring in the White Mountains! It’s a wonderful time as the weather begin to warm, and the skiing crowd starts to dwindle. You couldn’t ask for a better time to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Below, you’ll...

Did you know the state of New Hampshire has more than 7,000 miles of snowmobile trails? As far as snowmobiling in the White Mountains, imagine flying through the woods with stunning views of the landscape. It’s truly fun for the whole family because kids as young as five can ride! We’ve laid out some of our favorite snowmobile tours and rentals near Bretton Woods, so you can experience this adrenaline-pumping...

It’s no secret that Bretton Woods offers some amazing skiing. We know we’re biased, but we think it’s the best skiing in the White Mountains. With nearly 100 runs of various difficulties, the Bretton Woods Ski Area provides a great place for families, experienced skiers, and everyone in between to have a fun day out on the slopes. When you go skiing in the White Mountains, you’ll also want to...

Bretton Woods and Cannon Mountain may only be a 25-minute drive apart, but they are completely different ski areas. We break down the differences between the two, so you can decide for yourself which you’d rather ski. Here’s everything you need to know when it comes to Bretton Woods vs Cannon. When you go skiing in the White Mountains, you’ll also want to fill your trip with other winter adventures,...

Whichever season or reason you’re visiting the White Mountains, packing for your trip can seem like a daunting task. You don’t want to forget something that could cost you a lot of money to replace or worse, something that can’t be replaced at all. We’ve created this Bretton Woods packing list to ensure to have everything you need for the best trip possible. If you want all the best ways...