Preview Episode 411 of Weekends with Yankee: A Breath of Fresh Air

Focus on All Things New England Having trouble viewing this email? [View this email on the web](. [Episode 11: A Breath of Fresh Air]( Comedian and author John Hodgman visits his hometown of Brookline, MA, including historic Coolidge Corner Theater for some nostalgia and popcorn. Then in Bartlett, NH, Richard Wiese ice climbs Cathedral Ledge. Finally, we head to New England’s largest outdoor sculpture park: The Andres Institute of Art in Brookline, NH, where the more than 80 pieces are designed to withstand the elements. [WATCH THE PREVIEW]( [Best New Hampshire Winter Adventures]( When the snow hits, the action doesn’t stop in the Granite State. Read on for some great ways to have fun outside in New Hampshire this winter. In [“A Breath of Fresh Air”]( (season 4, episode 11), Weekends with Yankee was in Bartlett, New Hampshire, for an ice climbing adventure at Cathedral Ledge, where those who survive the cold and make it to the top are rewarded with views across the Saco River Valley to the White Mountains. Read on for a list of even more notable New Hampshire winter adventures. New Hampshire isn’t just a summer or fall-foliage destination — it’s also a place that knows how to have fun in the snow. From thrill-inducing zip-lining to idyllic cross-country trails to a heart-racing mountain coaster, the Granite State is home to some of the best winter action in New England. Feeling inspired? Then read on for a round-up of our favorite cold-weather adventures in New Hampshire. Bretton Woods Zip Line Canopy Tour| White Mountains Winter Fun Courtesy Mount Washington Resort Best Ways to Have Fun Outside in New Hampshire This Winter Ice Climbing [Cathedral Mountain Guides]( Bartlett After learning the basics in their Intro to Ice Climbing course, sign up for bigger single-day or multi-pitch adventures at spots like Mount Webster, Cathedral Ledge, Cannon Cliff, Huntington Ravine, and more. Winter Zip-Lining [Mount Washington Resort]( Bretton Woods If you like going along for the ride, consider zipping up to 165 feet above the ground at speeds of up to 30 mph in the heart of the White Mountains. The three-hour guided tour offers a little bit of excitement, a little bit of education, some pretty incredible views, and a whole lot of fun. Cosmic Snow Tubing [Granite Gorge]( Keene There’s snow tubing, and then there’s cosmic snow tubing. Granite Gorge Ski Area in western New Hampshire offers some of the state’s best snow tubing with the unique added fun of neon lights, disco balls, glow-bead necklaces, and a DJ on Saturday nights. Alpine Skiing [Waterville Valley Resort]( Waterville Valley With 50 trails and 11 operating lifts, this smaller full-service resort rarely sees large lines. Plus, all the trails are covered by snowmaking technology, freeing skiers of dependence on finicky Mother Nature. The warmer, south-facing slope is an added bonus for those who aren’t big fans of the chill factor. Giant Swing [Cranmore Mountain Resort]( North Conway It’s like a fair ride but much bigger and in the middle of winter. The Giant Swing at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway allows up to four people at a time to swing high into the sky — a thrilling new way to enjoy mountain views. Cross Country Skiing [Jackson XC]( Jackson If immersing yourself in a winter wonderland sounds tempting, head to Jackson, where you’ll find 56 expertly groomed cross-country skiing trails, including easier backcountry skiing and more intense skate skiing on an international racecourse. Cold? Stop at the warming cabin, grab a hot beverage at Cocoa Café, or try out any of the pubs, inns, and eateries right off the trails. Snowshoeing [Bear Notch Ski Touring Center]( Bartlett Strap on some snowshoes and go for a walk among waterfalls, meadows, riverside views, and hills along the 40-plus miles of groomed trails at Bear Notch Ski Touring Center in northern New Hampshire. Grab some rentals if you don’t have equipment, and be sure to warm those fingers and toes afterward with hot chocolate or soup in the warming hut. SnowCoach Tour [Great Glen Trails]( Gorham Mount Washington in the winter is an awe-inspiring place. Given that it’s home to some of the most extreme winds and weather in the world, getting above its tree line in the winter is only for expert mountaineers. Less experienced adventurers, however, can hop aboard the SnowCoach, a 12-passenger vehicle that rides on four tracks rather than wheels, for a trip into the subarctic environment as it journeys two-thirds of the way to the summit and back down again. Mountain Coaster [Gunstock Mountain Resort]( Gilford Can’t make it to Florida? Meet New Hampshire’s winter take on Disney World. The Mountain Coaster’s two-person carts chug uphill through the forest before plunging down and around at speeds of up to 25 mph. You can use the cart’s braking system to slow the ride to the pace of your comfort. Ice Skating [Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond]( Portsmouth There’s plenty of great shopping and dining to be had in the beautiful Seacoast region of New Hampshire, but a great addition to any winter day here involves putting on some skates and gliding out onto Puddle Dock Pond at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth. Rentals and lessons are available. Fat Biking [Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Center]( Intervale Does biking through the Mount Washington Valley sound like a dream? Add the elements of winter and a bike with supersized tires, and you’ve got yourself a terrific way to do some wintertime exploration. Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Center in Intervale has groomed trails in the Whitaker Woods specifically for biking, making it a perfect place to try out this relatively new winter sport. Ice Castles [Ice Castles]( North Woodstock If you’re in the Woodstock area and are up for a chilling but delightful experience, Ice Castles is a magical place where you can wander through towering ice structures or play on ice slides. Since all the attractions here are carved from approximately 25,000 pounds of ice, the start and end dates each year are weather-dependent, but recent seasons have run from mid-January until early March. Snowmobiling [Pittsburg Ridge Runners]( Pittsburg Northern New Hampshire has some of the best snowmobiling in the country, so if you prefer to get your winter fix at high speed, consider heading to the Great North Woods. The Pittsburg Ridge Runners, the state’s largest snowmobile club, grooms more than 200 miles of trails connecting to Canada, Vermont, and Maine. Sled Dog Adventure [Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel]( Jefferson Hurtle through snowy scenes of the White Mountains behind a team of rescue dogs at Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel in Jefferson. There’s a variety of tour options, and guests are given the opportunity to harness and hitch the team — and maybe even help drive the sled. SPONSORS Weekends with Yankee is a production of WGBH Boston and Yankee Magazine and is distributed by American Public Television. [Unsubscribe]( [Forward to a Friend]( [Send Feedback]( [Facebook](   [Instagram](    [Pinterest](    [Twitter](   Help us be sure that this email newsletter gets to your inbox. Adding our return address [Today@NewEngland.com]( to your address book may "whitelist" us with your filter, helping future email newsletters get to your inbox. Did a friend send this to you? [Sign up to receive your own copy and a free guide](. At anytime you may [update your email preferences or change your email address](. Copyright © 2020 All Rights Reserved Yankee Publishing, Inc. - PO Box 520 Dublin, NH 03444 [Our Privacy Policy](