The new year means many people are making resolutions and hoping for the best in 2025. If your resolution is to get more active or try something new, why not try cross-country skiing or ice skating? There are many places to try both in the Upper Valley.

Oak Hill Outdoor Center

The Oak Hill Outdoor Center in Hanover, NH, offers skiing for all ages with many trails to try. For those who are new to cross-country skiing, lessons are available. Learn more about the outdoor center and purchase a ski pass here.

Eastman

Eastman in Grantham, NH, offers cross-country skiing on 24 miles of groomed trails. According to the website, winter sports enthusiasts who purchase property in Eastman can ski, snowshoe, skate, and sled all season fee-free as part of the Universal Amenity Program. Learn more here.

Pine Hill Ski Club

The Pine Hill Ski Club in New London, NH, is an all-volunteer nonprofit that has nearly 20 kilometers of trails that have been opened by generous landowners. Season and day passes are available. Learn more and view the trails here.

Campion Rink

Campion Rink in West Lebanon, NH, offers indoor ice skating with seasonal and day passes available. If you don’t have skates, rentals are available. Learn more here.

Wendell A. Barwood Arena

The Wendell A. Barwood Arena in Harford, VT, has public skating on Saturdays and Sundays. Skating rentals are available. Learn more here.

Woodstock Nordic Center

The Woodstock Nordic Center in Woodstock, VT, offers cross-country skiing with day and season passes available. If you don’t have your own equipment, the center offers rentals for adults and children. Learn more here.