Located just 90 minutes from Boston, Pats Peak is a family-run affair. Lines … You will do two laps of the following course. Check out our Snow Report for the latest updates!. Here the runs are short, the lifts slow, the crowds are light (or at the bar), and soft snow awaits. Discover "The Other Season of Pats Peak", a Full-Service Banquet Center, hosting weddings company meetings, reunions, parties, bat/bar mitzvahs, proms and more. It has been owned continuously by the Patenaude family since it opened, with three of the original owners selling their parts of the land to the fourth. The team encompasses J6, J5, J4, J3, J2, and J1 age groups. As I skied the F.I.S Race Trail I saw the debris from the day’s races. Check out Corporate Programs section or call 1-888-PATS PEAK, ext. Well we are heading into our final weekend at the Peak. It was a great vibe. With much of the initial terrain steep in nature, the novice Valley area was opened for 1963 … Lincoln, NH. Pats Peak has expanded into Cascade Basin with a … While blue bird days are best spent at the big name resorts exploring big terrain, night skiing is best at the small hills. 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. We have 2 young skiers and it worked out great for us. The plan is two courses on Twister for The race. 88 reviews of Pats Peak Ski Area & Banquet Center "Great mountain for new skiers. In the 2013-14 season, Pats Peak opened an expansion on an unnamed peak next to Craney Hill. From three separate beginner areas to the only ski area in the state to boast two F.I.S. The sounds of people having fun echoes all over the mountain. The lines where short and well managed and I waited under a minute each time. Posted March 13, 2008 November 17, 2009 Steve Leave a comment Posted in 2007-2008 Season, March, Pats Peak, Racing King of the Hill is the final race night for the adult corporate race league. [2][1], Pats Peak has six chairlifts: the Hurricane Triple, Cascade Basin Triple, Turbulence Triple, Peak Triple, Vortex Double, and Valley Double The ski area also has a beginners slope with a handle tow and a Magic Carpet, and a larger beginner slope with the Bluster Carpet, the longest magic carpet in New Hampshire. Twister SL Homologation Pats Peak Medical Plan This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Pats Peak … 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. With a friend about 2 miles from Pats (otherwise known as “free lodging”), it seemed like a good way to start. 0. They also have live music, bar promotions and bonfires outside on the slopes. 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. I hope you have all registered. Created Date: 5/4/2014 8:53:05 PM Pats Peak will offer a program this winter on Saturday nights. Tornado, Hurricane, Vortex, and the F.I.S. The ski area opened in 1963 and has a vertical drop of 770 feet (230 m). For the Pats Peak race, kids could do one lap or two, and many did the whole race). The cost covers skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, lesson … However, night skiing under the lights, when the conditions are good (and you remember to change your goggle lens) can be just as enjoyable. Pats Peak has an alpine race team in the Central Division of the NHARA racing league. [2] Ski magazine said it has the best slalom skiing terrain in New Hampshire (FIS Race Trail, Expert). Registered GS U805/11/11. 15 May 2011. The ski area opened in 1963 and has a vertical drop of 770 feet (230 m). On a Saturday night in southern New Hampshire Pats Peak is the place to be! Robbie Allen is an avid small hill skier. Today, Pats Peaks has 28 trail and 11 lifts! This was the first week that the course was set up on Twister. Some airlines ban passengers from future flights if they refuse to wear a mask. [3], "NewEnglandSkiHistory.com: Pats Peak - Cascade Basin", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pats_Peak&oldid=936695601, Buildings and structures in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, Tourist attractions in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 20 January 2020, at 12:35. Scroll to the right to see Pats Peak weather forecasts and wind for the next seven days. 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. Check out our Group Sales section or call 1-888-PATS PEAK, ext. The Patenaude Family still owns and operates the ski area. Four trails for the most advanced members of the family comprise the terrain in the middle part of the mountain. Corporate Programs: Bulk Tickets. The new Peak Triple was formerly the Snowdance Triple at Ascutney Mountain Resort in Vermont. They opened the ski area in 1963 with 6 trails and three lifts. The team mostly is coached by volunteers. Larry's Story -The Tornado is a good place to start and Brigitte's story about Pat and the Olympic Torch is a good place to finish. There is a dedicated beginner slope right in the middle of the base area, free from other ski/ride traffic. Live customer support. But overall Pats Peak is very family oriented with lots of beginner’s terrain and a large snow tubing area. 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. One down side is the chair lifts need a little upgrading. Convenient & easy to use. Better yet, on Saturday nights they run a one price promotion: $49 for lift ticket, lessons, rentals and even snow tubing! In 2014, Pats Peak opened some additional advanced terrain off the back side of the mountain known as the “Cascade Basin,” however it is not open at night. It is one of the state's most accessible learn-to-ski-and snowboard mountains and is one of the largest night-skiing facilities in all of... more Address: 686 Flanders Rd, Henniker, NH 03242-6390 Map Surprisingly, the name has nothing to do with the football team or the Revolutionary history in the area. This is part of the joy and magic of night skiing! Pats Peak is in its 50th consecutive ski and snowboard season under the same family ownership. The ski area opened in 1963 and has a vertical drop of 770ft. And, Pats isn’t the steepest mountain out there, right? Pats Peak Ski Area is known for its 100% snowmaking capability and 100% night skiing capability. You will do two laps of the following course. 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. Good snow-making and very good expert trails as well as beginner level. Get Great Deals for 250 Resorts Like Pats Peak When You Buy in Advance. The Hurricane advanced run is groomed at Pats Peak. Night skiing was available on a semi-private basis. Pats Peak Ski Report, Mountain Conditions and Resort Statistics. Saturday we will train SL as we prepare for our final home race of the season. 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. SL U806/11/11. LATEST NEWS Everyone's safety is our #1 priority! 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. [2] The mountain contains two or three (depending on conditions) terrain parks, and nine official glades. Distance is 5 miles. The lifts are old-school, fixed doubles and triples with one of the triples having a moving carpet-type loader. Joined Apr 28, 2004 Messages 5,488 Points 38 Location flatlands of Mass. It is roughly a 90-minute drive from Boston, Massachusetts. It is roughly a 90-minute drive from Boston, Massachusetts. The trail network is 50% novice, 21% intermediate, 12% advanced, and 17% expert. [1], The four Patenaude brothers bought the original 200-acre (0.81 km2) plot of land for the Peak from their father, Merle Patenaude. 106 (1-888-728-7732) for group reservations. Distance is 5 miles. In 2017, Pats Peak installed a used CTEC Triple Chairlift to replace the aging Peak Double Chairlift. During the peak season they offer night skiing on most of their terrain six days per week. Located 30 minutes from southern New Hampshire metropolitan areas. Pats Peak has 23 trails, seven gladed areas, three terrain parks, a tubing park, and 100 percent snowmaking. Only the terrain off of the Cascade Basin lift is closed at night. Sure, there are the trash cans under some of the lift lines with targets for cans of… soda? The warm temps made the snow soft but not icy. 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. Limited Quantities, Book Now! However, it is large enough to be entertaining. 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. Pats Peak is one of the state’s most accessible "Learn To Ski and Snowboard" mountains. The night I skied it was a balmy 38 degrees and the snow was as soft as the lighting. Scott Martineau almost 2 years ago. Boasting a mere 770 vertical feet of drop, Pats Peak is not the place to rack up big vertical. Pats Peak is a great family friendly mountain with day and night skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing. Ski racing is a big deal in New England. This is not part of the regular season and is a special race following the … Thread starter hammer; Start date Jan 25, 2011; Jan 25, 2011 #1 hammer Active member. DCSki Columnist John Sherwood wrote an article last year comparing Wachusett Mountain in Massachusetts with Pennsylvania’s Whitetail Resort. Through Jan. 6, 2021, Alaska is blocking middle seats. See you Saturday. However, it is large enough to be entertaining. Pats Peak is an independent alpine ski resort located in Henniker, New Hampshire, in the United States. He has written several articles on the many small hills he has sought out. So, a good way to break into the series. See an overview of the current Pats Peak weather, including high and low temperatures for the day and wind mph at the base and summit of the mountain. Course is counter clockwise up Puff (Green) to Twister (Black) and down Breeze - Zepher - Blast (All … Obviously, we can’t miss a chance like this! 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. Save time and money when you buy your Pats Peak lift tickets in advance on Liftopia. 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. August 11th, 2004 Pat's 4th Pikes Peak Hike The Christmas Newsletter, 2004 The Christmas Newsletter, 2002 Pats Peak, Henniker, NH - Feb 9: Categories Open Category (Micro-spikes, running shoes, snowshoes, yaxtrax, etc) Track Skis (lightweight skating/diagonal gear) Heavy Metal/ Telemark (alpine skis, randonee bindings, plastic boots/ full metal edged skis with a 3-pin or cable binding) It was a perfect night for a little magic under the stars. 106 (1-888-728-7732) for information. On powder days, make sure to check out Twister and then duck into the woods and try the abandoned West Wind Trail. Named Cascade Basin, it includes a triple chair lift, covering 370 vertical feet. race trails, we’ll introduce you and your kids to the best way of celebrating winter. Pats Peaks in Southern New Hampshire is just such a place. Coach Scott and Coach Bob. Pats Peak - 01/24/11 - AZ Race Night #4. It is the kind of place where you run into the family dog, a golden named Roxy, in the front office. 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