Vail Resorts’ New Hampshire Ski Areas Open For Winter Season

The commitment of passionate resort operations staff combined with state-of-the-art snowmaking technology has allowed Vail Resorts’ New Hampshire ski areas to open for the 2020/2021 ski and snowboard season. Wildcat, Attitash, Mount Sunapee and Crotched Mountain are opening this weekend. 

Vail Resorts’ 34 properties across North America are committed to keeping guests safe and providing them with great skiing and riding more than ever this winter season as they deliver on the Experience of a Lifetime. In addition to following all local regulations and complying with state guidance, some core ways the resorts are working to keep guests safe this winter include: 

• Face Coverings: In accordance with CDC guidelines, all guests and staff are required to wear a face covering in all aspects of the operation, including while in lift lines, while riding lifts and gondolas and in all lodges and facilities. 
• Reservations: Reservations are required for all guests, pass holders included. This will allow resorts to manage access and allow for physical distancing. 
• Re-Imagined Mountain Experience: New operating procedures are in place across each resort, including lift and gondola loading, in Ski and Ride School, as well as food and beverage and rental locations. 
• Cashless Transactions: All transactions will be cashless for the coming season. For the most seamless experience, guests can book and pay online in advance.  

• Follow State Guidelines: Know before you go: all guests are expected to follow state guidelines: https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov/out-state-visitors including the latest order to not leave personal equipment and belongings inside base lodges.

Wildcat

Wildcat opened for the season on Friday, Dec. 11. With both the Wildcat Express and Tomcat lifts. Retail, grab-n-go food and table service will be available in the base lodge. The Guest Service desk will be open for ticketing and pass pick up. Operation hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun., and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. www.skiwildcat.com

Attitash
Attitash opened Saturday, Dec. 12 on the Bear Peak side of the mountain, with the Illusion trail served by the Flying Bear lift. Services open at Bear Peak will include food service, ticketing and retail. Private lessons are available for intermediate and above skier and riders. Operation hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun., and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. www.attitash.com 

Mount Sunapee 
Mount Sunapee opened for the season on Saturday, Dec. 12, with five trails and three lifts, including a carpet-style surface lift, the Sunapee Express and the Clipper Ship. Food service will be offered in the Sunapee Lodge. More at www.mountsunapee.com.

Crotched Mountain 
Crotched Mountain opened or the season on Saturday, Dec. 12, with three lifts servicing six trails: Satellite Summit, Galaxy, Meteor, Launch Pad, CM Park and Moonwalk. The opening day plan is to offer at least one terrain park with small to medium features. Opening weekend hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Food service will be available in the cafeteria. Rental equipment and lessons will be available. More at www.crotchedmtn.com.

Early Season Conditions 
Limited terrain and early season conditions exist at all four resorts. All skiers and riders need to observe all posted signs and warnings.