Today, Pats Peaks has 28 trail and 11 lifts! Tornado, Hurricane, Vortex, and the F.I.S. 106 (1-888-728-7732) for information. Save time and money when you buy your Pats Peak lift tickets in advance on Liftopia. The new Peak Triple was formerly the Snowdance Triple at Ascutney Mountain Resort in Vermont. race trails, we’ll introduce you and your kids to the best way of celebrating winter. During the peak season they offer night skiing on most of their terrain six days per week. Pats Peak has 100 percent of its trails lit for night skiing/ riding, complete with the longest lit top-to-bottom beginner run in New Hampshire. On a Saturday night in southern New Hampshire Pats Peak is the place to be! We have 2 young skiers and it worked out great for us. [2] The mountain contains two or three (depending on conditions) terrain parks, and nine official glades. The Hurricane advanced run is groomed at Pats Peak. 15 May 2011. So, a good way to break into the series. The story goes that the Patenaude brothers, strong skiers in their own right, decided they could ski more if they built their own ski area. Scroll to the right to see Pats Peak weather forecasts and wind for the next seven days. You will do two laps of the following course. The lifts are old-school, fixed doubles and triples with one of the triples having a moving carpet-type loader. Pats Peak will offer a program this winter on Saturday nights. Scott Martineau almost 2 years ago. Lincoln, NH. Limited Quantities, Book Now! Pats Peak reminded me of Ski Liberty or Ski Roundtop back in the 90s before all the chairlift updates. As I skied the F.I.S Race Trail I saw the debris from the day’s races. Pats Peak Ski Area is known for its 100% snowmaking capability and 100% night skiing capability. Through Jan. 6, 2021, Alaska is blocking middle seats. They also have live music, bar promotions and bonfires outside on the slopes. Well we are heading into our final weekend at the Peak. Plan out your day before heading to Pats Peak or navigate the mountain while you're at the resort with the latest Pats Peak trail maps. Four trails for the most advanced members of the family comprise the terrain in the middle part of the mountain. Corporate Programs: Bulk Tickets. See you Saturday. The warm temps made the snow soft but not icy. [1], The four Patenaude brothers bought the original 200-acre (0.81 km2) plot of land for the Peak from their father, Merle Patenaude. This is not part of the regular season and is a special race following the … The night I skied it was a balmy 38 degrees and the snow was as soft as the lighting. You will do two laps of the following course. The terrain was well spaced with most of the beginner terrain on the far edges of the area and the steeper stuff in the middle. There is also a rope tow in one of the terrain parks.[2][1]. Pay one price of $49 for access to everything. With a friend about 2 miles from Pats (otherwise known as “free lodging”), it seemed like a good way to start. Course is counter clockwise up Puff (Green) to Twister (Black) and down Breeze - Zepher - Blast (All … Lines … 88 reviews of Pats Peak Ski Area & Banquet Center "Great mountain for new skiers. Probally would of done better if they named the trails after Patriots, Going Further Afield: Pats Peak - the King of Night Skiing in Southern New Hampshire. Check out our Group Sales section or call 1-888-PATS PEAK, ext. [2] Ski magazine said it has the best slalom skiing terrain in New Hampshire (FIS Race Trail, Expert). Night skiing was available on a semi-private basis. Created Date: 5/4/2014 8:53:05 PM Please read our Health and Safety page for ways we are working to make your experience better and safer for the 2020/2021 winter season. Joined Apr 28, 2004 Messages 5,488 Points 38 Location flatlands of Mass. Obviously, we can’t miss a chance like this! August 11th, 2004 Pat's 4th Pikes Peak Hike The Christmas Newsletter, 2004 The Christmas Newsletter, 2002 Good snow-making and very good expert trails as well as beginner level. Pats Peak - 01/24/11 - AZ Race Night #4. It is roughly a 90-minute drive from Boston, Massachusetts.The four Patenaude brothers bought the original 200acre plot of land for the Peak from their father, Merle Patenaude. Introduction Pats Peak is a popular local ski area serving southern New Hampshire. Located just 90 minutes from Boston, Pats Peak is a family-run affair. SL U806/11/11. From three separate beginner areas to the only ski area in the state to boast two F.I.S. Pats Peak Friday, December 18, 2020: Submitted on December 18, 2020 by nordicgal (584) Session: Morning: Ticket Type: Season Pass: Lift Lines: 0 minutes: Trail Conditions: 50% open; Packed Powder, Powder: Glades: Not yet they put up orange signs on poles telling us it's closed. While blue bird days are best spent at the big name resorts exploring big terrain, night skiing is best at the small hills. Saturday we will train SL as we prepare for our final home race of the season. Pats Peak is in its 50th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the same family ownership. And, Pats isn’t the steepest mountain out there, right? Named Cascade Basin, it includes a triple chair lift, covering 370 vertical feet. I was able to do some great laps off the Vortex lift (a fast-moving, experts-only double that is normally for ski racers) on Twister, Hurricane and the F.I.S Race Trail. Sure, there is nothing like a blue bird day at a big resort when the skies are clear and the snow is good. Pats Peak ski area opened on January 5, 1963, supported by a lift network consisting of a double chairlift, a T-Bar, and a rope tow. DCSki Columnist John Sherwood wrote an article last year comparing Wachusett Mountain in Massachusetts with Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort. The ski area opened in 1963 and has a vertical drop of 770 feet (230 m). Here the runs are short, the lifts slow, the crowds are light (or at the bar), and soft snow awaits. Pats Peak has a trail system that will appeal to someone learning for the first time. One down side is the chair lifts need a little upgrading. The ski area opened in 1963 and has a vertical drop of 770 feet (230 m). Discover "The Other Season of Pats Peak", a Full-Service Banquet Center, hosting weddings company meetings, reunions, parties, bat/bar mitzvahs, proms and more. Mobile ticket friendly. Better yet, on Saturday nights they run a one price promotion: $49 for lift ticket, lessons, rentals and even snow tubing! Robbie Allen is an avid small hill skier. Mostly, the whole area is well lit but there are still some dark passages when the chairs travel through the woods, as well as some dark spots along the runs. However, it is large enough to be entertaining. He has written several articles on the many small hills he has sought out. Thread starter hammer; Start date Jan 25, 2011; Jan 25, 2011 #1 hammer Active member. Course is counter clockwise up Puff (Green) to Twister (Black) and down Breeze - Zepher - Blast (All Green) Lets Move course is 1 Lap and not 2. I hope you have all registered. Distance is 5 miles. Pats Peak is home to its own racing academy, and draws students from the nearby New Hampton prep school and New England College to tear down the mountain. Sometimes almost magical. Located 30 minutes from southern New Hampshire metropolitan areas. Pats Peak Ski Report, Mountain Conditions and Resort Statistics. This is part of the joy and magic of night skiing! LATEST NEWS Everyone's safety is our #1 priority! The cost covers skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, lesson … For the Pats Peak race, kids could do one lap or two, and many did the whole race). Sure, there are the trash cans under some of the lift lines with targets for cans of… soda? They opened the ski area in 1963 with 6 trails and three lifts. Pats Peak is an independent alpine ski resort located in Henniker, New Hampshire, in the United States. Pats Peak is an independent alpine ski resort located in Henniker, New Hampshire, in the United States. Pats Peaks in Southern New Hampshire is just such a place. Overall I found that given the layout, I could explore the mountain easily. Pats Peak is an independent alpine ski resort located in Henniker, New Hampshire, in the United States. Boasting a mere 770 vertical feet of drop, Pats Peak is not the place to rack up big vertical. It was a great vibe. Check out our Snow Report for the latest updates!. Convenient & easy to use. The Patenaude Family still owns and operates the ski area. Corporate Ticket Discounts. Some airlines ban passengers from future flights if they refuse to wear a mask. 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