This classic north to south traverse through the Pemigewasset Wilderness is classic long-distance backcountry ski tour in New England. Begin from the plowed parking lot on the north side of the Zealand Campground. The terrain is moderate, and travels through wilderness areas along old logging railroads. Enjoy the serenity of the the wilderness as you follow rivers and pass waterfalls enroute to reaching your destination at the Lincoln Woods Trailhead/Visitor Center. To begin, ski along on the unplowed Zealand Road (shown here), or take the Spruce Goose Trail to reach Zealand Trail. After reaching Zealand Trail, it is another 2.7 miles to the AMC Zealand Falls Hut. From the hut, continue south to Thoreau Falls Trail. Connect to the Wilderness Trail that links into the Pemi East Side Trail leading to your destination.

Guided waterfall Rappelling trip. 25 minute moderate hike followed by Rappelling a beautiful 200 foot waterfall. http://www.nemountaineering.com/rappelling/waterfall-rappelling/

As part of the most famous center for backcountry skiing and snowboarding in the East, This loop offers beginners a safe route that also serves as an access point to more advanced lines if desired. From the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, ascend the Tuckerman Ravine Trail to the Ranger Station and Hermit Lake shelters at the base of Tuckerman Ravine after 3 miles. This trail can be skinned, however, during late season, it may need to be hiked. From the Ranger Station and Hermit Lake shelters either venture further into the ravine to scope out technical backcountry lines or locate the Sherburne Ski Trail. Return to your vehicle via the Sherburne Ski Trail, which is the best way out of Tuckerman Ravine. This ski trail is of moderate difficulty, and requires caution when descending.

This tour of Mount Garfield offers a gradual climbing and a moderate descent from one of the best scenic vistas of the White Mountains from the summit. Park in a pullout along Gale River Loop Road, and begin your long ascent tour. After 1.2 miles the road make a sharp left turn across a bridge. Here you will find the Garfield Trail on the right hand side. Follow this trail through a hemlock forest. Soon the trail will intersect a snowmobile trail, stay straight here and avoid the snowmobile bridge. Move through some switchbacks to reach the Garfield summit cone and continue to the Garfield Ridge Trail. Take your skis off at the junction and hike your way up to the summit which is only 0.2 mile further to enjoy the greatest views. Follow your ascent tracks back to your vehicle.

Begin this tour of the Greeley ponds and the Kancamagus Brook Ski Trail 4.7 miles east of the Lincoln Woods Visitor Center at a small parking area. Follow the Greeley Ponds Ski trail on the right and continue to the intersection of the Greeley Ponds hiking Trail which comes in from the left. After reaching the Upper Greeley Pond, either ski across the frozen pond or follow the trail on the west side and continue to the Lower Greeley Pond. Descend down a old logging road to reach the junction of Kancamagus Brook Ski Trail. Head left and ascend 1,000 feet in 3.2 miles along an old logging road through the forest. Towards the top, the trail levels and meanders through some wetlands. Enjoy views of Mount Tripyramid before following your ascent tracks back to the trailhead.

This tour to the Tuckerman glacial cirque begins at the Pinkham Notch Visitors Center and climbs the Tuckerman Ravine Trail through dense woodlands to the Hermit Lake Shelters (a good place to stop and inquire about mountain conditions). You are likely to find a well-established boot pack kicked in to climbers right of the cirque but one should never count on anything. This is perhaps the line with the finest aesthetics of any in the Tuckerman cirque. It exchanges absolute steepness for length and quality. The return to the Pinkham Notch Visitors center is via the John Sherburne Ski Trail, a well-placed and well-maintained route specifically for skiers descending from Tuckerman Ravine.

Main Gully is located in the Oak Gulf region, a large glacial cirque on the south side of the Mount Washington Summit cone. This route offers skiers a steep line similar to Tuckerman Ravine routes, but without the crowds. Begin from the lower parking area of Mount Washington Cog Railway, and ascend to the AMC Lakes of the Clouds Hut via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail. From the AMC Lakes, follow the Dry River Trail to the top of Oakes Gulf. Begin at the top of the obvious snow gully and enjoy gradually steepening terrain that allows for wide turns. Some skier prefer to stop at the vegetation line of scrub oak and hike back up, while others like to continue down a narrow, lower angle gully for more vertical. Ascend back up following you tracks and connect with the Dry Creek Trail after reaching the top. Return to AMC Lakes and then follow your tracks down Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail back to your vehicle.

Located on the west side of Mount Washington, this route offers wide open skiing on snowfields and some of the best views of various summits of the Presidential Range. From the lower Cog Railway parking area, ascend up along side the railroad tracks. Stop at Jacob’s Ladder (the trestle high up on the mountain), and monitor the conditions within Ammonoosuc Ravine. Skiing this route is not recommended in low snow levels. After reaching the top of the ridge, move east as you continue to follow the railroad working your way towards the summit. The Gulfside Trail soon splits right (south), follow this and start your descent soon after. Enjoy one of the longest descent in the White Mountains as you ski down wide open terrain before funneling down into one of two ravines. The slope is consistent around 30 degrees and gets steeper towards the bottom. At the bottom of the route you are located within an obvious terrain trap for avalanches, proceed with caution. Continue along the Ammonoosuc River as far as you can and link up with Ammonoosuc River Trail. Follow this trail back to your vehicle.

Pipeline Gully is one of the most popular lines at Great Gulf, which is the largest glacial cirque within the White Mountains. From the lower Cog Railway parking area, ascend up along side the railroad tracks. After reaching the top of the ridge, head north along the Mount Clay Loop Trail. Pipeline Gully begins from the Mount Clay summit ridge and points you straight down to Spaulding Lake. The route is narrow most of the descent and requires some mandatory air as you drop over an ice bulge. Towards the bottom things open up slightly onto snowfields above Spaulding Lake. Follow your tracks back up, or ascend via the Great Gulf/Gulf Side Trail (shown here). Another popular option is to ascend back up via Airplane Gully as it is a shorter hike and less steep. Drop in for run number 2 or choose from other lines in the area. To head back to your vehicle, follow the Ammonoosuc Trail (if snow levels allow), or follow you ascent tracks along the railroad tracks. Exercising extreme caution and good mountaineering judgment should always be used when skiing in the Great Gulf.

Airplane Gully is one of the most dominate lines at Great Gulf, which is the largest glacial cirque within the White Mountains. From the lower Cog Railway parking area, ascend up along side the railroad tracks. After reaching the top of the ridge, head north. Airplane Gully is located north of the junction of Westside trails and Gulfside. An obvious boulder is located northeast of the trail junction which is used as a landmark to lead to the gully. Ski through or jump off the cornice to begin things off. Work in a couple turns before things get narrower and boulders limit you to only 15 feet of skiable terrain. After mid-descent, things soon begin to open up as the terrain spits you left towards Spaulding Lake. Most skiers opt to stop above the brush line as they near the lake. This shortens the hike back up to the top. Follow your tracks back up, or ascend via the Great Gulf/Gulf Side Trail (shown here), although hiking back up Airplane Gully is a shorter hike. Drop in for run number 2 or choose from other lines in the area. To head back to your vehicle, follow the Ammonoosuc Trail (if snow levels allow), or follow you ascent tracks along the railroad tracks. Exercising extreme caution and good mountaineering judgment should always be used when skiing in the Great Gulf.