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While winter in New England is always sure to be long, frigid and full of snow, for skiers, there is no better time of year.
The region is full of popular ski areas and resorts, including in New Hampshire. However, between lift tickets, outerwear and equipment rentals, the cost of the sport adds up quickly over the winter season. Looking for a place to ski that won’t break the bank?
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Here are five places in New Hampshire where you can ski for under $100 this winter.
Gunstock Mountain Resort
Located in Gilford, Gunstock Mountain Resort provides a scenic skiing experience, with breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee across its 227 skiable acres with 49 trails. Gunstock’s winter season also includes night skiing, snow tubing, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing and skijoring with dogs, as well as lessons, rentals and five onsite dining options.
Weekday tickets cost $65 for seniors and children ages 6-17, $75 for young adults ages 18-29 or $94 for adults ages 30-59. Weekend and holiday tickets cost $79 for seniors and children, $89 for young adults or just over $100 at $109 for adults. Tickets can be bought online or in-person, but reserving your spot online is recommended.
Through March 15, hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Gunstock Mountain Resort is located at 719 Cherry Valley Road in Gilford.
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Black Mountain Ski Area
Black Mountain Ski Area has nurtured community-focused, independent skiing since 1935, growing over its 90 years to include 45 trails and five lifts across 140 acres of skiable terrain.
Adult tickets cost $62 on weekdays or $91 on weekends, while tickets for children ages 6 to 21 cost $41. Black Mountain Ski Area is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at 373 Black Mountain Road in Jackson.
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Crotched Mountain Resort
With 25 trails and five lifts between two terrain parks across 100 acres, Crotched Mountain Resort has the perfect trail for skiers of all levels. Plus, enjoy night skiing, lessons, rentals and food from the Onset Pub in the base lodge.
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Lift tickets cost $70 for children and $79 for adults on weekdays, or $96 for children and $105 for adults on weekends, just over $100. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday or 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Crotched Mountain Resort is located at 615 Francestown Road in Bennington.
King Pine Ski Area
This Madison ski area offers 17 trails and 6 lifts for skiing, as well as ski lessons, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowshoeing, ice skating and a retail shop.
Weekday lift tickets start at $57 for adults, $46 for children and seniors or $20 for seniors over 70. On weekends, tickets cost $85 for adults, $57 for children and seniors, $33 for seniors over 70 or $15 for children under 5 and seniors over 80. Half-day and twilight tickets are available for lower prices. King Pine Ski Area also offers combination skiing and skating tickets for $15, as well as snow tubing tickets for $24 and ice skating tickets for $15.
From now through March 1, hours at King Pine are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on other weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends or holidays. The recreation area is located at 1251 Eaton Road, Route 153 in Madison.
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Dartmouth Skiway
Though a smaller ski area, Dartmouth Skiway offers 30 trails over 104 acres just 20 minutes away from Dartmouth College.
When purchased online, weekday tickets cost $35 for adults or $30 for seniors and children, and weekend tickets cost $60 for adults or $45 for seniors and children. All ticket prices have a $5 increase when purchased at the window.
Lifts operate daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dartmouth Skiway, located at 39 Grafton Turnpike Road in Lyme Center.
Margie Cullen of the USA TODAY Network contributed to this report.
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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