Winter Recreation Resources
Searching for ways to stay active and get outdoors in the off-season? Look no further than these local winter recreation opportunities! From snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating and special events, the Upper Valley offers all kinds of outdoor winter fun.
Financial Assistance
While many of the following resources are completely free and even offer free loaner equipment, some require a registration fee. The following organizations offer financial assistance to ensure all families have access to winter fun.
Multi-use Trails and Activities
Upper Valley Trails Alliance Passport to Winter Fun
The Passport to Winter Fun is a fitness incentive program designed to keep kids (K-6) outdoors and physically active during the long New England winter. Participants receive a printed passport to track their physical activity, 60 minutes or more per day, and receive prizes for completing 10, 20 and 30 days of the passport! At day 30, they qualify for the Polar Bear Achievement award and can enter the Grand Prize Raffle to win some amazing prizes!
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New Hampshire State Parks
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VT State Parks
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Hartland Winter Trails
Includes a free snowshoe loan program
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Montshire Museum Trails
Snowshoes available to borrow with admission
Cross Country Skiing
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Green Woodlands
Lyme, NH
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Oak Hill Outdoor Center
Hanover, NH
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Eastman XC Ski Center
Eastman, NH
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Pine Hill Ski Club
New London, NH
Loaner skis available to borrow
Ice Skating
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Dartmouth Green
Hanover, NH
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Campion Rink
Hanover, NH
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Wendell A. Barwood Arena
Hartford, VT
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Union Arena
Woodstock, VT
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Lake Morey Skate Trail
Fairlee, VT
Special Events
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Upper Valley Land Trust Events
Date/Time: Throughout the winter
Where: Throughout the Upper Valley
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Magic of Maple
Date: Saturday, February 15 – Sunday, February 23
Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Location: Billings Farm, Woodstock, VT