Waterville Valley – New Hampshire Overview
Waterville Valley Resort is a unique New Hampshire destination, nestled in a natural snow pocket in the White Mountains. It offers a variety of terrain for every skier or rider, whether a first-timer or an expert, and its excellent snow-making facilities ensure great conditions throughout the season. The resort also has a variety of thrilling terrain-parks for keen snow boarders. New for the 2017 ski season was the opening of the first stage of the Green Peak Expansion which will see 10 new trails adding an extra 45 acres of skiing for all abilities, served by a new chairlift. You can ski Waterville solely, or split your week and ski Waterville and Cannon – contact us for details. City stopovers available for New York or Boston.
Km of skiable area
265 ac
Number of runs
15%
57%
28%
Number of lifts
12
Nearest hospital
18miles
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Waterville Valley – New Hampshire Accommodation
The Snowy Owl Inn
Location: Waterville Valley
Capacity: 84
The Snowy Owl Inn is a lovely country inn perfectly located right next door to Waterville Valley Town Square with its selection of shops and restaurants, and only around 5 minutes by shuttle to the ski slopes. The Inn has a typical New England feel, and the team lay on a warm welcome coupled with lots of experience to meet the needs of our school group guests.
Rooms: The Inn has a variety of rooms accommodating 4 students in 2 double beds and a limited number of mezzanine loft rooms for up to 7 sharing in a combination of doubles, singles and sofa beds. Staff are accommodated on a twin-share basis.
Facilities: Cosy and impressive fireside lounge, spacious restaurant and bar area. Due to the configuration of the Inn, each group generally ends up with a meeting space which is conveniently located at the end of each major corridor and ideal for pre- and post- ski briefings. A continental breakfast is included, which consists of cereal, fresh doughnuts, muffins, pastries, fruit, juice, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. A hot breakfast buffet comprising of bacon, sausage, home fries, eggs and pancakes is available at a supplement. Select Says: A lovely property conveniently located next to shops and the ice rink, and close to snow tubing, which means the Snowy Owl Inn is within easy walking distance of a comprehensive evening activities programme.
Black Bear Lodge
Location:
Capacity: 100
The Black Bear Lodge offers a superb standard of accommodation in the heart of picturesque Waterville Valley, around a 5 minute ride to the ski area. Centrally located, it is just a short walk to Waterville Valley Town Square with its selection of shops and restaurants.
Rooms: Students are accommodated 5 per spacious suite, each featuring a queen bed sleeping 2 and 2 trundle beds in the bedroom, with a sofa-bed in the lounge. Staff are accommodated 2-3 per suite.
Facilities: Games room, meeting room, free Wi-Fi, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness room and sauna. Select says: Meals are off-site. Breakfast is arranged up at the ski area, while evening meals are served in the nearby Waterville Valley Conference Center, a short shuttle ride away.
The Kancamagus Lodge
Location: Lincoln
Capacity: 99
Ish and the rest of the Burman family know exactly what is required to make a successful UK school ski trip. Its location is brilliant, being just a 2 minute shuttle ride to Loon Mountain, 15 minutes to Cannon and 40 minutes to Waterville and having a variety of shops just opposite for those ski trip essentials. They even provide torches for groups who want to take the short walk along the roadside into Lincoln town in the evenings!
Rooms: Capacity is only 100, with the majority of rooms accommodating 4 in 2 double beds, and split into two blocks of around 50 making supervision ideal for most groups. Each comfortably decorated room is complete with TV, mini fridge, ensuite bathroom and WiFi access.
Facilities: Indoor heated pool, small games room with table tennis, bar area for teachers. Select Says: Breakfast and dinner are served buffet style in the in-house restaurant. This is a great option for groups looking for convenience and excellent value.
Indian Head Resort
Location: Lincoln
Capacity: 380
The Indian Head is in a quiet location opposite the famous Indian Head Mountain, a 10 minute drive to the local town of Lincoln, 15 minutes to Loon Mountain, 10 minutes to Cannon Mountain, and 40 minutes to Waterville Valley. The Indian Head offers superb facilities for groups including indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools a games room, a lounge for discos and more. Space sells fast for half term and Easter so be sure to enquire early.
Rooms: 4 students sharing 2 queen beds with en-suite bath/shower, WC, 50 inch TV, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and telephone. If your students are not able to share beds then please contact us as there may be possibility of arranging a number of rollaway beds in the spacious rooms.
Facilities: Indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, sauna, hot tub, games room, lounge for discos and karaoke, exercise room and gift shop. Select says: Breakfasts at Indian Head are legendary, with a wide variety of hot and cold items available. Evening meals are served buffet-style, and are also plentiful and child-friendly. Groups are also treated to cookies and hot chocolate after each day on the slopes.
Waterville Valley – New Hampshire Après Ski
In-house Quiz
Subject range: Cultural, History, Geography, Language
What you’ll experience: A quiz night is a great way to spend a relaxed evening inside. Your rep will help you organise the activity.
Select says: You may wish to budget for snacks, prizes, etc.
Disco/Karaoke Night
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: A great way for students to relax and socialise. Very popular as an end of week celebration!
Select says: Possible at some hotels.
Swimming
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: A great way for students to stretch out tired muscles after skiing and a very popular choice as an evening activity.
Select says: Some hotels have heated pools and saunas available on site for the whole group to use in the evenings.
Fun Spot Arcade
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Includes bowling, mini golf and the arcade. This is the largest arcade in the world!
Select says: A great evening activity for all ages. Allows the group to experience different activities becide winter sports.
Shopping in Tilton
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Tax free shopping in Tilton is a great evening activity for groups of all ages and abilities to experience. It is free to visit the beautiful town and students can spend their own money as they please in the local shops. Visiting an American town centre is a great way to experience the culture and learn about their traditions.
Select says: Tilton is roughly a 50 minute drive from the resort.
Cinema Lincoln
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: A chance for students to rest their tired legs after a day on the slopes! Going to the cinema is a brilliant evening entertainment for the group to enjoy.
Select says: Cinema is located in Lincoln which is roughly a 40 minute drive from the resort. The cinema programme is released the prior week.
Basketball Game
Subject range: Cultural, Physical Education
What you’ll experience: Watch a professional basketball game as an exciting evening entertainment! A great way for groups of all ages to relax after a day on the slopes and learn about a different sport beside skiing! This classic American game means you are able to get a real feel for the culture and traditions in this country.
Select says: Subject to game schedules, available for groups of all ages and abilities.
Ice Hockey Match
Subject range: Cultural, Winter Sports, Physical Education
What you’ll experience: Watch a professional ice hockey match! A fantastic night for the students, get into the atmosphere and cheer for your team. An exciting way for the group to learn about a different winter sport.
Select says: Located at Plymouth.
Bowling
Subject range: Cultural, Physical Education
What you’ll experience: Always a popular and fun activity for the students to wind down and socialise after a days’ skiing.
Select says: Located at St Johnsbury.
Ice Skating - Waterville Valley Village
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: The Waterville Ice Arena is located at the centre of the village in the town square. The ice arena is home to the New England Wolves ice hockey team. Watching Ice Hockey matches is available depending on date of travel.
Select says: Please note that the rink may close over Easter.
Waterville Valley – New Hampshire Resort Facts
| Resort height | 604m |
| Highest lift | 4004ft |
| Vertical drop | 2020ft |
| Total acres of piste | 265 acres |
| Total no of ski trails | 60 |
| Novice | 14% |
| Intermediate | 64% |
| Expert | 22% |
| Total no of lifts | 12 |
| Chair lifts | 8 |
| Magic carpets | 4 |
| Longest run | 1.9 miles |
| Lift pass covers | Waterville Valley |
| Glacier | No |
| Snowboarding facilities | 6 parks for all abilities |
| Snow making | 100% |
| Transfer time | Boston – 2.5hrs, New York – 7hrs |
| Medical facilities | Medical facilities at the mountain |
| Nearest hospital | Plymouth (18 miles away) |
| Available stopover | New York and Boston |
