Hitting the slopes after the sun dips below the horizon is a whole different experience. Although oftentimes it can a lot colder at night, dressing warm will usually outweigh the negatives of chill winter bite that’s in the air.
I remember growing up as a teenager and night skiing at Cranmore in my hometown of North Conway, NH. Cruising down the mountain under artificial lights creates a totally different vibe than day skiing and snowboarding.
Although night skiing isn’t as widely available as a lot of us enthusiasts would hope for, there are still several mountains that offer the opportunity. For those of you who work during the day, looking for discounted lift tickets or just want to experience the thrill of nocturnal skiing, here are 11 mountains that offer it in Maine and New Hampshire.
Pleasant Mountain, formerly Shawnee Peak, in Bridgton, Maine has been offering night skiing since 1989 and offers night skiing Mon-Sat and holidays that fall on Sundays beginning at 3:30pm.
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Sunday River in Newry, Maine offers twilight skiing starting at $50 on Fridays and Saturdays until 6:30pm and on select holidays.
Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine, not to be confused with the Black Mountain in Jackson, NH, offers night skiing and tubing on select Wednesdays until 9pm and occasionally will offer free night skiing, check their calendar for select dates.
Camden Snow Bowl in Camden, Maine, about 90 minutes north of Portland, offers night skiing until 7pm Wednesday-Friday during their regualar season.
Lost Valley in Auburn offers skiing under the stars Mon-Thurs until 8pm and Fridays until 9pm.
Spruce Mountain in Jay, ME, is open for night skiing and riding on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays until 8pm. It’s worth noting that the mountain is closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Cranmore began offering night skiing around 1990 and then several years later stopped. I was very happy to see they reinacted it and currently offer night skiing on Wednesdays and Saturdays until 8pm.
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Crotchet Mountain in Hillsboro County, NH offers night skiing everyday throughout the regular season for skiiers and riders beginning at 3pm.
Gunstock in Gilford, NH offers night skiing Tues-Sat during their regular season and offer one of New England’s largest lighted parks.
King Pine in Madison, NH is a great mountain for beginners and offers twilight skiing everyday during their regular season, which goes until 6pm. They are open for night skiing on non-holiday Tuesdays untl 8pm.
McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester, NH offers twilight skiing and riding daily until 6pm. They also offer night skiing on Mondays until 8pm and Wed-Sat until 9pm.
Skiing in the dark in a closed snow park, highlighted flash
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Dress warm, be safe and make sure to check websites as night skiing hours of operation can often fluctuate.
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CONCORD – While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has said she opposes increasing highway toll rates across the state, the Senate voted Thursday to increase rates for out-of-state license plate holders.
It now goes to the House for consideration.
This would be a $1 increase for those who have out of state plates going through the tolls at Hooksett, Hampton and Bedford for out-of-state plates, a 75 cent hike for those taking Hampton’s Exit 2 and on the Spaulding turnpike at Rochester, and a 50 cent hike for those taking the exit off I-93 to Hooksett.
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An analysis in the bill shows that this would increase toll revenue by $53.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and go up each year to generate $81.4 million a year in 2036.
Senate Bill 627 passed on a voice vote with two Republicans, Senators Regina Birdsell of Hampstead and William Gannon of Sandown opposing.
Senator Mark E. McConkey, R-Freedom, moved to take the bill off the table and offered an amendment. He said the last time there was a systemwide increase to the turnpike toll was 19 years ago.
“I am sure we could all agree the cost of operations…has continued to escalate when revenue is not rising with it,” and he noted that with an enterprise fund, the state can only spend what it takes in.
The state has just completed a 10-year highway plan and there was a $400 million shortfall in projects that could not be paid for under the current income.
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McConkey said the measure would not increase tolls for New Hampshire drivers with a state license plate.
“Why don’t we ask our neighbors,” to pay a toll increase. “We are getting the best of all worlds,” by passing the bill, he said, including “protecting our residents” and having resources for improvements to the turnpike system.
Sen. Gannon, R-Sandown, asked McConkey if there are any studies on impacts near the border on businesses.
If implemented, McConkey said the state will be the 27th lowest in per mile cost still. McConkey said the bill would also increase from seven to 14 days the amount of time for those with NH license plates to pay for a toll adding there are other states that also have different rates for out-of-state users.
The Hampton toll cost would go from $2 to $3, while Hooksett and Bedford would rise from $1 to $2 for out-of-state plates.
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New Hampshire currently has the lowest rate per mile among states with tolls roads. The governor said she does not support a toll increase.
“We are not going to put a burden on drivers for a toll increase,” Ayotte said. “Families are struggling.”
WILTON, N.H. (WHDH) – A woman died in a Wilton, New Hampshire, house fire Wednesday morning, according to the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office.
At 9:08 a.m., Wilton firefighters responded to Burns Hill Road after a caller said their home was filling up with smoke. When they arrived, a single-family home was on fire and they found out two people were still inside on the second floor.
A man and a woman were both taken out of the house by firefighters and taken to Elliott Hospital. The woman was pronounced dead and the man is in serious condition.
Officials have not released the name of the victim at this time.
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At this time, investigators are looking into the cause of the fire and are trying to determine if a power outage in the area played a factor. The fire is not currently considered suspicious.
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