The White Mountains is one of our favourite places in New England. There is always something to do regardless of the season. And let's be real, the views of the mountains never gets old. With mild temperatures on the forecast for the weekend, we decided to head north and enjoy some winter hiking and cross-country skiing in the Whites ("whites" indeed as there certainly was no shortage of snow).
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Cross-Country Skiing in Vermont
Vermont is renowned for its skiing across the New England area. This should come as no surprise given that its name is derived from "mont vert" in French, which translates to green mountain. With over 30 alpine (downhill) and nordic (cross-country) ski centres, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the abundance of snow and mountainous terrain in this Green Mountain State. And hey, if skiing isn't your thing, Vermont is also famous for its cheese, maple syrup and ice cream.
Cross-Country Skiing in the Adirondacks
The first thing that may to come to mind when you hear the word Adirondack might be Adirondack chairs - or as we Canadians like to call them - Muskoka chairs. Located in upstate New York, Adirondack Park spans over 6 million acres and is considered to be the largest park in the Lower 48. It was here in the thick of nature that inspired some dude to design and create the perfect cottage lounging Adirondack chairs.
Cross-Country Skiing in the Blue Mountains
Blue Mountain is the largest "mountain" in southern Ontario and is situated along the highest part of the Niagara Escarpment. Due to its sheer size and placement along Ontario's snowbelt region, every winter thousands of people flock up to the Blue Mountains to alpine ski. But there are a few options in the area for cross-country skiing.
Cross-Country Skiing in the White Mountains
New Hampshire is home to a network of over 150 mountains where the majority of which have an elevation greater than 3,000 ft. The White Mountains range alone covers around a quarter of New Hampshire where many of these high peak mountains are located. And while there are plenty of opportunities for downhill skiing in this area we decided upon cross-country skiing at the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, which boasts of being home to the best cross-country skiing area in New England.