Cannon Mountain

Cannon is top shelf for real skiers in NH.  The only place in NH I prefer is Wildcat, and not by much. The weather in crawford notch is definitely tougher than Waterville or Loon, but the terrain is also better and the views off Middle Cannon trail are superb. I also think the grooming is not as good as other places, but if you are a good skier that's not a problem. You can also get in a little 'backcountry' over at Mittersill, but I do not recommend this unless you are an EXCELLENT skier, as there is no help if anything happens to you, and you have to know where you're going.

Cannon has the reputation of being cold, windy and icy. What Northeast mountain isn't. I have more days under my at Cannon than anywhere else. I have even stayed at condos in Waterville and driven up to Cannon for the terrain and lack of crowd. On a powder day Cannon can compete with any ski resort in the east and just wait until the Mittersill section is lift accessed. I can't really rate the terrain park as I tend to stay away from them except for maybe one or two launches a day. Anyway as a person who has skied almost every major ski area in New England I am glad that Cannon gets overlooked. More runs and less waiting for me. I don't care about nightlife as I am fine just kicking at my accommodations and throwing back a few there. If your goal is to ski you should have the clothing to protect yourself but if you are still scared of Cannon you are missing out. www.new-england-ski-mountain-resorts.com/Cannon-Mountain.html