Cannon and Waterville Valley School Ski Trip

Loon Valley Skiing, New Hampshire, inspireski

Cannon and Waterville Valley
Perfect for the Novice, Intermediate or Expert Skier

Two resorts with breathtaking scenery, Cannon and Waterville Valley Mountains are located in the vast and scenic White Mountain National Forrest.

Cannon is set amid the natural beauty of Franconia Notch State and combines big mountain skiing with historic New England ambiance. With an elevation of 4,080ft, Cannon is the highest lift-access ski area in New Hampshire and with 72 trails covering 264 acres of skiable terrain, Cannon is ideal for both beginner and intermediate skiers. In addition, there is a learning area with a slow chair and some of the blue trails have been widened so that intermediates can ski the whole resort without much fuss.

Furthermore, the mountain is also home to the New England Ski Museum, located at the base of the tramway and well worth a visit.

Waterville Valley is one of the best resorts in New Hampshire combining easy accessibility, great terrain, decent vertical and welcoming, friendly staff, furthermore priding itself on its award winning ski area. Similarly, Watervilley Valley boasts top-to-bottom snow-making and fanatical grooming with state-of-the-art snow-making facilities covering 97% of the terrain and is best suited to intermediate student skiers, however there are still some confidence-boosting trails for the beginners too!

Waterville Valley Resort Facts

Resort Height  950ft
Vertical Drop  2100ft
Highest Lift  3050ft
No. of Lifts  12
No. of Trails 55
Easy Runs  17%
Medium Runs 67%
Difficult Runs  16%
Acres of Piste 336
Longest Run  2.5miles
Snowmaking  97%
Average Snowfall  150 inches

Flight time  7hrs
Transfer times 2.5hrs from Boston, 6hrs from NY

Cannon Resort Facts

Resort Height  1900ft
Vertical Drop  2180ft
Highest Lift  4080ft
No. of Lifts  10
No. of Trails 72
Easy Runs  21%
Medium Runs 47%
Difficult Runs  32%
Acres of Piste 264
Longest Run  2.3 miles
Snowmaking  97%
Average Snowfall  160 inches

Flight time  7hrs
Transfer times  2.5hrs from Boston, 6hrs from NY

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Pick up from School, in an Executive coach and driven to the airport

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Your dedicated 24/7 inspireski representative will meet you upon arrival at the airport to assist with check in and remain with you for the duration of the trip

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Check into your flight from UK airport to Boston/New York

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After collecting your bags and passing through customs, meet your coach driver for the transfer to the resort

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Arrive in resort and check into your hotel

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Delicious Evening Meal served in the hotel (depending on arrival time)

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Welcome drink and meeting with Tour Representative to go through the Cannon & Waterville Valley itinerary

Day 2

Early morning rise and stock up at Breakfast with hot and cold buffet options in the hotel (American style pancakes!!)
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Your rep will take you to the ski hire shop where we will commence the ski and boot fit session with careful attention being paid to everyone comfort and ski ability.
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Head on over to the ski school meeting point for your ski school ability assessment and the first of the weeks lessons (instructor ratio usually 1:10 depending on group size)
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Time for Lunch which is taken either back at the hotel on at the Mountain base lodge
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Begin your afternoon ski lessons putting into practice what you’ve been shown that morning
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Transfer back to hotel to freshen up and for some R&R after a hard day on the snow
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Dinner time! Buffet or plated hot meal served in the hotel or local restaurant
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A fun-filled bespoke Cannon & Waterville Valley apres ski programme will be put in place before you arrive in resort so that the children and staff alike. We will make sure the enjoyment continues off the slopes and help ease the burden on staff to find things for the students to do. All resorts/hotels have different offerings/activities so we’ll discuss the options at the planning stage and ensure we put together the most suitable programme for your group.

Day 3-5

Similar day to the previous days i.e.

Breakfast
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Morning ski lessons
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Lunch
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Afternoon ski lessons
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Dinner
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Organised Apres ski activities (e.g Quiz Night, Swimming, bowling, Karaoke etc)

Day 6

Breakfast and get ready for your final day skiing
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Morning ski lessons
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Lunch
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Afternoon ski lesson perhaps a mini race or slalom competition
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Return ski equipment
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Ski School Presentation with certificates to the students (we can also arrange medals if you would like). It’s wonderful to see at this point the new sense of confidence and happiness displayed by the students. Don’t forget the final team photo on the slopes!!
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Dinner back at the hotel
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Pack ready to head off in the morning

Day 7

Breakfast in the hotel
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Check out of the hotel and say our goodbyes!
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Transfer by Coach to your City Stop Over destination (Boston/New York) – possibly via one of the many outlet shopping malls and make the most of the bargain only available across the pond!
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Arrive into New York and check into your Manhattan hotel and take in the sights and sounds of this amazing city
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Optional activities and excursions such as visit to the Empire state building, tour of central park, Statue of Liberty cruise etc.
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Transfer to Hard Rock Café / Planet Hollywood in Times Square for your evening meal and enjoy some typically American cuisine
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Transfer back to hotel

Day 8

Enjoy Breakfast in the hotel or local American café
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Check out of the hotel and spend the rest of the day visiting the famous landmarks of this incredible city
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Transfer to Boston/New York airport for your overnight flight home

Indian Head
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Offering a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of Lincoln surrounded by New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains, this resort offers many on-site activities along with easy access to surrounding area attractions.

Voted the 2009 Best Family-Friendly Resort in New Hampshire, the Indian Head Resort features live nightly entertainment at the on-site lounge, seasonal supervised children’s programmes and a large gift shop. The resort also features an indoor and outdoor swimming pool as well as an on-site lake, offering fishing and boating.

Loon Mountain is 8.6 miles from Indian Head Resort and Ski New Hampshire is 4.5 miles away. Alpine Adventures is 3.7 miles away and White Mountains Visitor Centre is 3.5 miles away. Flume Gorge is 3.5 miles away.

Facilities

  • Evening entertainment
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Free Wifi
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna and Gym
  • Gift shop
  • Restaurant

Kancamgus Lodge
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Only 1 mile from Loon Mountain Ski Resort, this family-owned and operated hotel is at the entrance to the Kancamagus Highway, alongside this, it offers an indoor pool, 2 restaurants and free Wi-Fi.

The basic guest rooms at Kancamagus Lodge feature a fridge and TV. Some offer a 32-inch flat-screen TV or a balcony.

Open for breakfast and dinner, Brittany’s Restaurant serves homemade dishes out the patio overlooking the mountains or in the dining room, additionally, guests can also enjoy snacks and sandwiches in CJ’s Penalty Box sports bar.

In addition, recreational activities at the Kancamagus include 2 firepits, a grill area with picnic tables and a children’s play area. Laundry facilities, DVD rentals and book exchange opportunities are also available.

Facilities

  • Games room
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Swimming pool outdoor
  • Swimming pool indoor

Snowy Owl Inn
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Located in the scenic White Mountains, this resort boasts on-site skiing. Facilities include an indoor heated pool. Each guest room at the Snowy Owl Inn and Resort features cable TV, free internet access, and an en suite bathroom.

Furthermore, The Snowy Owl serves a daily continental breakfast. Ice skating at the Waterville Valley Arena is less than 5 minutes walk away.

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Heated pool
  • Sauna
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi

Apres Ski

Make sure you speak to your Regional Sales Manager to include the Cannon and Waterville Valley apres ski activities you want in your quote!

Our popular Cannon and Waterville Valley Après Ski activities…

Also Available..

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Swimming: In hotels
Bowling: Berlin
Shops/Cafés: Berlin / North Conway
Tax-free shopping: Tilton / North Conway
Cinema: Berlin / North Conway
Ice hockey match (to watch): Berlin
Basketball game (to watch): Gorham / Berlin

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