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Pats Peak

686 Flanders Road · Henniker, NH

Why you should go…

Pats Peak is an independent alpine ski area in Henniker, New Hampshire, open since 1963 and owned continuously by the Patenaude family. It has 28 trails across 103 acres with a 770 foot vertical drop, 100 percent snowmaking coverage and a lift system of quads, triples, doubles and surface lifts. The resort offers night skiing, snowtubing, a ski and snowboard shop, and kids' programs.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Pats Peak, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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