With new snow on the ground and hope of more to come this week, our six Mount Washington Valley Nordic areas are looking forward to opening soon. Cross-country skiers who haven’t waxed their skis are getting to it now. Everyone wants to be ready to go when there’s enough snow cover to be ski-able.
Last week, I reviewed what Bear Notch Ski Touring, Great Glen Trails and Bretton Woods Nordic had to offer. This week, I’ll focus on Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring and Snowshoe Center, and Purity Springs XC and Snowshoe Reserve. Each has its unique flavor and trails.
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