There are great winter hikes right here in the Mount Washington Valley. Why go further afield? There are places like Eastern Mountain Sports and International Mountain Equipment where you can buy or rent the appropriate equipment to match the conditions.
Here are some classic popular intermediate hikes in the valley.
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