King Pine Ski Area is an all-ages ski resort located in the White Mountains near Madison, New Hampshire, United States.[1]
| King Pine Ski Area at Purity Spring Resort | |
|---|---|
 The Polar Bear Triple Chairlift | |
| Location | Madison, New Hampshire, US |
| Nearest major city | Portsmouth |
| Coordinates | 43°52′17″N 71°05′22″W / 43.87139°N 71.08944°W |
| Vertical | 350 ft (110 m) |
| Trails | 17 trails
 – 25% Advanced |
| Longest run | Pokey Pine |
| Lift system | 6 chairs: 3 Triples, 2 Surface Lifts, 1 Tubing Tow |
| Snowmaking | 100% |
| Night skiing | Currently open daily during the season until 6 p.m. |
| Website | http://www.kingpine.com/ |
King Pine has 45 skiable acres, with six ski lifts and seventeen trails.[1] King Pine also has 20 kilometers of skate and track groomed cross country trails[2] as well as snowshoeing, Zamboni-groomed ice skating, snowtubing, and a PSIA-certified ski school.[1]
Amenities
editSkiing and snowboarding
editKing Pine features 17 trails with easy-to-navigate terrain that is accessed by 6 lifts, as well as base lodge amenities, a cafeteria, tavern, and slopeside lodging.[1]
44% of King Pine's terrain is designed for novice skiers and riders, and 31% is designated as intermediate.[1]
Adventure can be found on Pitch Pine (one of New England's steepest trails) or in the Twisted Pine Terrain Park which is complete with hits, rails and challenging elements.[1]
Night skiing
editKing Pine offers illuminated trails for skiing and snowboarding in the evening. Hours of operation vary. Eight trails are open at night and are served by two triple chairlifts: Powder Bear and Polar Bear. The following trails have night skiing available: White Pine, King Pine, East Slope, West Slope, Pine Cone, Pine Board, Pine Spills, Knotty Pine, Scotch Pine and Crooked Pine.[1]
Snowtubing
editThe Pine Meadows Snowtubing Park has three snowtubing lanes, each of which are serviced by a tow rope.
Ice skating
editThe Tohko Dome is an outdoor, covered ice rink. It is Zamboni groomed weekly as conditions permit. The ice rink has an outdoor firepit, lights for skating at night and music.
Nordic skiing
editThe Purity Spring XC & Snowshoe Reserve features 20 km of scenic, back-country Nordic, and snowshoe trails. The trails wind through the forest surrounding Purity Lake, twisting through tall pines to the adjacent New Hampshire Audubon wildlife sanctuary. Cross-country skis are available in the King Pine Rental and Tune Shop.
Snowshoeing
editThere are 20 km of snowshoe trails around King Pine and Purity Spring, including the adjacent New Hampshire Audubon wildlife sanctuary. Snowshoe rentals are available in the King Pine Rental and Tune Shop.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "King Pine Ski Area | All Ages Skiing & Lodges in East Madison, NH". King Pine Ski Area. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "King Pine Skiing & Snowshoeing | Cross Country Skiing & Biking Trails". King Pine Ski Area. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
External links
edit- King Pine – Official site
- Purity Spring Resort – Parent company of King Pine Ski Area
- King Pine – NewEnglandSkiHistory.com – photos and history