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Bretton Woods
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
Bretton Woods as seen from Mt. Jefferson (2010)
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| Bretton Woods Details |
| Status: | Open |
| First Year of Operation: | 1973 |
| Vertical Drop: | 1,500 feet |
| Lifts in Operation: | 4 high speed quads, 1 quad, 1 triple, 1 double, surface lifts |
| Lifts Removed/Non Operational: | 1 quad, 2 doubles, surface lifts |
The newest major ski area in New England, Bretton Woods' high base elevation and wind-protected exposure results in unique conditions for the region.
Designed by Sno Engineering, the area opened for the 1973-74 season with 7 intermediate ski trails and one beginner slope, along with a cross country ski trail network. The owners quickly ran into financial troubles, declaring bankruptcy in early 1975.
The area began to rebound in the 1980s, adding a new triple chairlift in 1983 and a high speed detachable quad in 1989.
Starting in the late 1990s, new mountain peaks were added, including West Mountain in 1999 and Mt. Rosebrook in 2003.
In June of 2006, Bretton Woods was acquired by CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc..
The West Mountain Express Quad (2004) |
Expansion History
Lift Timeline
| Season | Lift Name | Type | Event | Notes |
| 2000s |
| 2003-04 | Mt. Rosebrook Express | Doppelmayr-CTEC Detachable Quad Chairlift | Installed | New install |
| 2002-03 | West Mountain Express | Doppelmayr-CTEC Detachable Quad Chairlift | Installed | New install |
| 2002-03 | Learning Center | Doppelmayr-CTEC Quad Chairlift | Installed | New install |
| 2001-02 | Crawford | Double Chairlift | Removed after season | |
| 2000-01 | Zephyr Express | Garaventa-CTEC Detachable Quad Chairlift | Installed | New install |
| 1999-00 | West Mountain | Garaventa-CTEC Quad Chairlift | Installed | New install |
| 1999-00 | A Chair | Heron-Poma Double Chairlift | Removed after season | |
| 1990s |
| 1989-90 | Bethlehem Express | Doppelmayr Detachable Quad Chairlift | Installed | New install |
| 1980s |
| 1983-84 | Fabyan's Express | Doppelmayr Triple Chairlift | Installed | New install |
| 1970s |
| 1973-74 | B Chair | Heron-Poma Double Chairlift | Installed | New install |
| 1973-74 | A Chair | Heron-Poma Double Chairlift | Installed | New install |
| 1973-74 | Crawford | Heron-Poma T-Bar | Installed | New install |
Skier Visits
| Season | Skier Visits | Source |
| Season | Skier Visits | Source |
| 2005-2006 | 171,244 | New Hampshire Business Review |
| 2004-2005 | 165,963 | New Hampshire Business Review |
Ticket Price History
Weekend Full Day Lift Ticket
| Season |
Price |
Source |
| 2010s | | 2011-12 | $78.00 |  | brettonwoods.com | | 2010-11 | $76.00 | | brettonwoods.com | | 2009-10 | $74.00 | | brettonwoods.com |
| 2000s | | 2008-09 | $74.00 | | skinh.com | | 2007-08 | $69.00 | | brettonwoods.com | | 2006-07 | $64.00 | | brettonwoods.com | | 2005-06 | $64.00 | | brettonwoods.com | | 2004-05 | $59.00 | | brettonwoods.com | | 2003-04 | $59.00 | | SkiNH | | 2002-03 | $57.00 | | Brochure | | 2001-02 | $53.00 | | brettonwoods.com | | 2000-01 | $51.00 | | brettonwoods.com | | 1999-00 | $49.00 | | Brochure |
| 1990s | | 1998-99 | $44.00 | | brettonwoods.com | | 1996-97 | $38.00 | | atplay.com |
Vintage Ads
Bretton Woods ad in the 1973 Eastern Ski Map
Click here to see more Bretton Woods vintage advertisements
External Links
Bretton Woods - official site
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Last updated: April 9, 2012
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