Winter Sports

The fun doesn’t have to stop when the temperatures drop! Hanover’s location on the border of New Hampshire and Vermont means that you can make the most out of what both states have to offer.

Hanover is close to several local, beginner-friendly ski hills all 15-30 minutes away from downtown. 

• Dartmouth Skiway (20 mins)
• Whaleback Mountain (15 mins, offers night skiing)
• Quechee Ski Hill (20 mins)

For those looking for larger selections of trails and longer seasons, Hanover is a day trip’s drive from numerous ski resorts in both New Hampshire and Vermont. 

• Saskadena Six (30 mins)
• Mt Sunapee (1 hr)
• Okemo (1 hr)
• Killington (1 hr)
• Loon Mountain (1 hr 15)
• Stowe (1 hr 30)
• …and many more!

The area around Hanover offers more than just downhill riding–there’s miles and miles of cross country skiing trails to enjoy! Below, you’ll find a selection of ski centers that maintain these trails.

• Oak Hill (Hanover NH, 7 minutes)
• Woodstock Nordic Center (Woodstock VT, 30 mins)
• Pine Hill Ski Club (New London NH, 40 mins)
• Ole’s Cross Country Ski Center (Warren VT, 1hr 10)
• Blueberry Lake Ski Center (Warren VT, 1hr 10)
• Viking Nordic Center (Londonderry VT, 1hr 10)
• Waterville Valley Resort (Waterville Valley NH, 1hr 30)