2 Days 6 Areas – Over 400km to Explore

The White Mountains of New Hampshire are home to some of the best Nordic skiing in the Northeast, and this February, six cross-country ski areas are daring skiers to prove it.

White Mountain Nordic is bringing back the Chasing Gold Weekend Pass – a two-day ticket valid at all six of its cross country ski areas for just $29 per person. (That’s a value of more than $100!) The challenge is simple: make the White Mountains your base camp and ski them all.

The pass is good on Saturday and Sunday, February 6 – 7, 2027. Skiers can settle in at one area for both days or spend the weekend trail- hopping across all six with more than 400km to explore.

Cost …

$29 for two-day pass
A limited number of Chasing Gold Weekend Passes will be sold online only beginning Friday, November 13th. Simply click the “BUY NOW” button below (soon to be activated). Once your pass has been purchased, present your receipt, printed or on your phone, along with a photo ID at any of our six network touring centers to start your adventure. You will receive a punch card at the first location to present at the other areas for your trail pass. These passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Online pass sales will end on Sunday, January 31, 2027.

Area Information …

The six participating areas each bring their own flavor to the Chasing Gold experience.

• Bretton Woods Nordic Center, one of the largest in the East, offers 100 kilometers of wide, groomed trails with panoramic views of Mount Washington.
• Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, located at the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road, combines family-friendly loops with adventurous backcountry routes and opportunities for snowshoeing.
• Jackson Ski Touring Foundation is a storied destination, boasting more than 140 kilometers of ski and snowshoe trails that wind through a classic New England village and into rolling fields and forested hills.
• Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation provides a unique ski-through-town experience, linking North Conway’s inns and shops to riverside trails and scenic woodland networks.
• Bear Notch Ski Touring Center is known for its welcoming, family-run atmosphere and expansive trail system through Bartlett’s woodlands, with stunning views of the Saco River.
• Purity Spring XC & Snowshoe Reserve offers peaceful loops around King Pine and Purity Lake, blending cross-country skiing with quintessential New England winter scenery.

How it Works …

Purchasers will present their email confirmation/receipt at the first ski area they visit to receive their punch card, which must be carried throughout the weekend. Skiers may choose one area or several in a single day, crafting their own ski tour of the White Mountains. While the pass is non-transferable, non-refundable, and quantities are limited, it delivers extraordinary value and a chance to be part of a regional celebration of winter sport.

Last year’s first-ever Chasing Gold weekend turned out to be a challenge in itself. Two skiers managed to visit all six areas in a single day. They weren’t elite racers, just skiers who planned an efficient route and made the most of the short drives between areas.

Few skiers attempted to visit all areas over the weekend, but those who did were amazed.  “What I liked the most was the thrill of planning a route and then visiting all 6 amazing resorts.  They all have so many different offerings.  We traveled through multiple weather systems during the day. Sun, wind, and snow!  And yes, we’ll be doing it again this year following the same route.” – A.B., NH resident

Every purchaser (ages 18+) will also be entered into a drawing for a White Mountain Nordic Gold Pass for the 2027-28 season: unlimited skiing with no blackout dates at all six White Mountain Nordic areas, a $399 value.  Gold Passes are sold in limited number and have sold out every year, and some holders log more than 1000 kilometers a season. This year, skiers aren’t just chasing gold; they’re chasing the Gold Pass.  The prize is good for one season and does not automatically renew.  The winner will be drawn the week of February 8, 2027.

Sean Doherty, three-time US Olympic Biathlon Team Member, born and raised in Conway NH, knows exemplifies this. He shared, “I am grateful that growing up skiing in the Valley, I was able to discover my love for skiing. No matter how adverse the weather or technical the downhill, I can say there are no conditions or courses that I race now that I did not experience first in the Mt. Washington Valley. Having skied all over the world, I am proud to say, these will always be my home trails.”

Cory Schwartz, retired Ski Program Director and Head Coach of the University of New Hampshire Nordic Ski Team, stated, “The cross country centers in NH’s White Mountains offer the variety of terrain and reliable snowfall that inspire skiers at all levels from first timers to top racers; skiing is New Hampshire’s official state sport, and the University of New Hampshire Nordic Ski Team heads to the White Mountains to train and race. Competitive cross-country skiing includes hours of trail time, and here you will find trails that make you want to see what ‘s around the next corner, whether your goal is winning or a cup of hot cocoa.”

With more than 400 kilometers of trails across six unique networks, all within easy driving distance of one another, White Mountain Nordic offers a destination unlike any other. This February, the Chasing Gold Weekend Pass invites skiers to ski them all and write their own story in the tracks of legends.

If needed, contact any network member …

1 – Bear Notch Ski Touring Center – 603-374-2277
2 – Bretton Woods Nordic Center – 603-278-3320
3 – Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center – 603-466-2333
4 – Jackson Ski Touring Foundation – 603-383-9355
5 – Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation – 603-356-9920
6 – Purity Spring Resort XC & Snowshoe Reserve – 603-367-8896