Kids’ Ski Fest at Great Glen

A day of fun on cross-country skis for kids in grades 1 through 8 and families! Activities will include: games, a themed ski tour, two-person classic relays, lollipop races, Trails Tracker Character Hunt, snow tubing and more!

Sunrise SnowCoach Tour on Mt. Washington Auto Road

Experience a winter sunrise at treeline from the comfort of the Mt. Washington SnowCoach.

Our experienced SnowCoach drivers will take you to treeline (weather permitting) at 4,200 ft. on the Mt. Washington Auto Road for a chance to watch the sun rise. We leave promptly at 6:15am in January and 5:45am in February from the base lodge and will not hold back the trip as we need to keep a tight schedule throughout the day for all our guests.

Even if we don’t actually get to the see the sun rise, you can be sure the early morning lighting at treeline will make for incredible and unforgettable scenes. Although you are riding in a heated van, you should dress warmly as you will have an opportunity to get out of the SnowCoach for pictures and to experience the weather on Mt. Washington.
Weather info can be found
here and you are always welcome to call for the latest conditions at the top of our tour.

There are 16 seats available for each early morning tour.

Reservations must be made at least 24-hours in advance of the departure of the tour.If you have any questions about the Mt. Washington SnowCoach, please give us a call at (603) 466-3988.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day

Celebrate National Public Lands Day and a successful season of trail maintenance on Crawford Path!

Enjoy live music from Dagobah System, and from 2 – 4pm delicious eats by Cheese Louise Food Truck as well as other food options that will be available!

Our own Crawford Path IPA made for us by Moat Mountain Brewery will be available while it lasts!

Come see The New Hotel at Great Glen; they will be giving tours!

Try your chance at our “Pick-a-Prize” Raffle!

Enter to win ski tickets from Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Zip line tours from Alpine Adventures,

High end ski demos from Exit 28 Ski and Snowboard, and more!

Raffle prizes total over $1000!

Meet with trail clubs and crews at the Trail Expo – maybe you’ve been wanting to join a trail club or crew, so here’s your chance to find out what trail maintenance is all about!

Donations of $25 or more will get a custom WMTC t-shirt and your donation will help us continue fund future trail work projects like Crawford Path 2019!

We will be celebrating Rain or Shine so come join us!

Everyone is Welcome!

There’s A Black Fly In My Eye Road Race & Relay

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary views of the Great Gulf Wilderness while you tackle single track, muddy bogs, carriage roads, and a river crossing in this trail running race that’s 100%, New Hampshire.

Now in its 10th year, the 10-mile course at the base of Mount Washington is made up of three loops run in sequential order. Each loop has its own unique character. Fun for experienced trail runners and the novice, teams or individuals, the Black Fly run and relay is New Hampshire’s premiere trail running race. Registration includes a post-event barbecue, awards ceremony, and prizes!

REGISTRATION: Race as an individual, team of 2 or team of 3.  Entry fee includes post-race BBQ for race participants.  All are encouraged to bring their own seating for the awards/BBQ.

All the fun begins at 10 a.m.

AMC Pinkham Notch Presents: Redlining the White Mountain Guide

Veteran hiker Mike Cherim will present “Redlining the White Mountain Guide.” For those who don’t know, “redlining” means to hike all the trails discussed in the Appalachian Mountain Club‘s White Mountain Guidebook.

Pinkham Happenings programs are free and open to all. Call to find out more or to be added to our monthly email list: 603-466-2721 or outdoors.org/pinkhamhappenings

Great Glen Charity Day

An event to remember and celebrate the lives of Great Glen friends who have passed.

Over the years, we have lost some very close friends here at Great Glen.  They were folks who loved to recreate outdoors on our trail system, be it cross country skiing, snowshoeing, biking, running and/or walking.  This year we’ve planned a day for memories and the celebration of active lives. We invite you to help us celebrate and honor people who may no longer be with us, but live on in our hearts by making a donation to the charity of your choice,  then joining us on Saturday, March 10. Come ski for the day, take a run or two on our tubing hill, explore the woods on snowshoes, enjoy a catered lunch, or take a ride on the Mt. Washington SnowCoach* to treeline on the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Or maybe simply sit with us in the lodge dining room and share memories, while enjoying the views and the camaraderie of friends.

How do you make this happen?

• Make a minimum donation of $25 per person ($15 ages 5-12) to the charity of your choice and enjoy free skiing, tubing, snowshoeing and a buffet lunch.

or 

• Make a minimum donation of $50 per person ($30 ages 5-12) to the charity of your choice and enjoy free skiing, tubing, snowshoeing, a buffet lunch and a ride on the Mt. Washington SnowCoach* to treeline on the Auto Road.

Learn more here.

Ski, Shoe & Fatback to the Clouds

Now in our 22nd year, this challenging event takes place at Great Glen Trails and the snow-covered Mt. Washington Auto Road. Long referred to as “North America’s Toughest 10K,” the Ski, Shoe & Fatbike to the Clouds course has an average grade of 12% over the last 6K as you climb the final 2,200 vertical feet. While there will be competitors who are seeking to make or break a record, for others it is the ultimate way to personally test themselves in one of nature’s most spectacular environments.

After covering 4k on the Nordic system, racers will have the Mt. Washington Auto Road to themselves as remarkable views of the Presidential Range and beyond reveal themselves. On race day, there will be a mass start of cross country skiers at 10 am, followed by the snowshoe start at 10:05 am and Fatbikers at 10:10 am. Ski, Shoe & Fatbike to the Clouds is considered a true freestyle event, there will not be separate classes for classic and skate skiing. This is NOT an event for inexperienced fatbikers, skiers or snowshoers!

Sunrise Snowcoach Tours

Experience an unforgettable winter sunrise at treeline from the comfort of the Mt. Washington SnowCoach.

Our experienced SnowCoach drivers will take you to treeline (weather permitting) at 4,200 feet on the Mt. Washington Auto Road for a chance to watch the sun rise. We leave promptly at 6:30 am in January and 5:45 am in February from the base lodge, and will not hold back the trip as we need to keep a tight schedule throughout the day for all our guests.

Even if we don’t actually get to the see the sun rise, you can be sure the early morning lighting at treeline will make for incredible and unforgettable scenes. Although you are riding in a heated van, you should dress warm as you will have an opportunity to get out of the SnowCoach for pictures and to experience the weather on Mount Washington.

There are 16 seats available for each tour. Call (603) 466-2333 for information and reservations.

Evening Snowshoe Tour at Great Glen

Experience the wonder of a night time winter walk. Join a Naturalist from the Appalachian Mountain Club on a guided snowshoe tour. We will use our senses (and no flashlights) to navigate the trails while listening for owls calling and exploring our senses.

Reservations required and tours fill fast. For questions, please call (603) 466-3988.

Ski with a Naturalist

In conjunction with the Appalachian Mountain Club, Great Glen Trails offers you the chance to really get to know Pinkham Notch, with a FREE tour (trail pass is required). When you ski with a naturalist, you will learn about the flora and fauna that make our corner of the world so special.

You’ll scout for tracks in the snow and learn about the different trees in the Glen. While listening for distinct bird calls, you’ll truly begin to understand how the ecosystem works in Pinkham Notch. Tours are FREE with a trail pass.