The ski season is off to a quick start thanks to an abundance of natural snow and aggressive snowmaking. So make the best of it by trying a few things — some old, some new — in 2018-19.
Gondolas have a strong tradition and history in New Hampshire’s White Mountains with various types at ski areas like Loon, Wildcat and Cannon (if you count the tram). Construction continues at Bretton Woods on a new eight-person gondola.
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