Happy New Year, Nordic skiers! With 2026’s arrival and months of winter ahead, many of us are making New Year’s resolutions to get out and ski more. Some will sign up for ski lessons or clinics. Others hone their skills by racing every week. Many are signing up for group skis, knowing skiing is always more fun when you have company.
Fortunately, in the Mount Washington Valley, numerous adult cross-country ski programs are being offered this year for the mature, but still playful, adult skiers.
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