CONWAY — Despite the Grinch-like Christmas Eve and Day rainstorm that stole the natural snow from the ski touring and alpine trails, combined with pandemic concerns, Christmas Week so far has been mostly positive, say local business operators.
“The energy vibe out there is good, it really is. People have adapted to our new protocols set by the New Hampshire ski industry,” said Ben Wilcox, general manager and president of Cranmore Mountain Resort of North Conway Tuesday afternoon as the bright, sunny day saw skiers, riders and tubers taking to the slopes.
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