As a cross-country skier, I like variety. Some people love to ski the trails on their home network over and over and never tire of them. But for me, I like going different places and skiing different trails.
We are so lucky in Mount Washington Valley to have six different groomed trail networks to choose from, as well as ungroomed territory. We have the luxury of choosing different places to ski depending on conditions, interests and mood. We can venture out to try something different.
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