Now Open: Whaleback Mountain, Upper Valley’s Ski Hill
Jan 09, 2017 10:46AM ● By Kirsten GehlbachWhaleback Mountain is a family-friendly,
affordable skiing and riding hill in Enfield with reasonably priced tickets and
season passes. It also offers after-school groups, lessons, and an adult race
league, and it hosts area clubs. The hard-working crew continues to make
improvements to trails, lighting, and snowmaking, plus other amenities.
Day tickets during the regular season:
Weekends: $45 for adults, $35 ages 6–18, 5 and under free
Midweek rates: $25 for all ages, children 5 and under free
Learning area with Magic Carpet and Tow: $15
Half-price for Enfield residents (not applicable to Steals & Deals)
Steals & Deals: Flat Rate of $20 (all ages) for the last two hours of the day and on Sunday mornings until 12:30pm
Season passes are available. More information on day tickets and season-pass rates is available at whaleback.com.
February Vacation Camp 2017 will be held February 20–24. Choose five consecutive half-days (9am–noon) or full days (9am–4pm). Children ages 6 to 14 years of all ability levels learn and improve their skills. During winter school vacation, children just starting out or who have been on the hill for years have opportunities to improve their skills, develop friendships, appreciate the outdoors, and, most of all, have a whole lot of fun! Early registration is encouraged, as spaces are limited. Whaleback asks for registration by January 15th. For more information, go to whaleback.com/vacation-camps/.
For children ages 3–5 years, Whaleback offers the Beluga Whales PreK Ski Program, a fun and playful introduction to skiing. This 5-week program focuses on skill development and encourages a lifelong passion for the outdoors and skiing in an attentive and nurturing learning environment with a 1:4 coach-to-child ratio. Sessions have started. For more information, visit whaleback.com/beluga-whales-prek/.
Ski Operation Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday: 2–7pm
Thursday and Friday: 1–8pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am–4pm
Closed Mondays unless it’s a holiday or a holiday week.
Pub Hours
Tuesday and Wednesday: 4–7:30pm
Thursday and Friday: 5–8:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: noon–4:30pm