October 28, 2025 - (White Mountains, NH) The White Mountains of New Hampshire have long been a proving ground for world-class winter sports athletes, from Olympians to national champions. This February, Nordic skiers of every level will have the chance to create their own celebration of winter sport when White Mountain Nordic launches the Chasing Gold Weekend Pass – a special two-day ticket valid at all six of its cross-country ski areas for just $26. (That’s over a $100 value for just $26!). Milano Cortina won’t be the only place buzzing with Nordic sports this February!

The pass is good on Saturday and Sunday, February 7-8, 2026. The promotion embraces the same spirit of international competition and excellence that has inspired generations of skiers in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

The six participating areas each bring their own flavor to the Chasing Gold experience:

Bretton Woods Nordic Center offers 100 kilometers of wide, groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing with panoramic views of Mount Washington, including dedicated dog-friendly terrain to share winter fun with your four-legged friend.

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, located at the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road, combines family-friendly loops with adventurous backcountry routes and opportunities for snowshoeing.

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, the largest cross country area in the East, is a storied destination. It boasts more than 140 kilometers of ski and snowshoe trails that wind through a classic New England village and into rolling fields and forested hills.

Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation provides a unique ski-through-town experience, linking North Conway’s inns and shops to riverside trails and scenic woodland networks.

Bear Notch Ski Touring Center is known for its welcoming, family-run atmosphere and expansive trail system through Bartlett’s woodlands, with stunning views of the Saco River.

Purity Spring XC & Snowshoe Reserve offers peaceful loops around Purity Lake, blending cross-country skiing with quintessential New England winter scenery.

Skiers will receive a special Chasing Gold Punch Card that allows entry to each of the six centers over the weekend of Feb. 7-8. Skiers may choose one area or several in a single day, crafting their own ski tour of the White Mountains. While the pass is non-transferable, and quantities are limited, it delivers extraordinary value and a chance to be part of a regional celebration of winter sport.

Every purchaser (ages 18+) will also be entered into a drawing for the Gold Prize Package: a two-night stay during the 2026-27 ski season at the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa, the historic site of the 1944 Bretton Woods Monetary Conference that established the Gold Standard. The package includes two days of skiing at the Bretton Woods Nordic Center and lift-serviced access to its high-country trails, and additional contributions from the other White Mountain Nordic areas may be added to the package. The winner will be drawn on the week of February 9, 2026.

Passes are available for purchase online only starting immediately. Sales will close on Saturday, January 31, 2026, or when sold out. Purchasers will present their email confirmation/receipt at the first ski area they visit to receive their punch card, which must be carried throughout the weekend. Full details and purchase links are available here.

The White Mountain region’s ties to skiing’s highest levels run deep. Local Nordic centers have hosted international races and national championships, trained athletes who went on to represent the United States, and introduced countless young skiers to the sport.

Sean Doherty, three-time US Olympic Biathlon Team Member, born and raised in Conway NH, knows exemplifies this. He shared, “I am grateful that growing up skiing in the Valley, I was able to discover my love for skiing. No matter how adverse the weather or technical the downhill, I can say there are no conditions or courses that I race now that I did not experience first in the Mt. Washington Valley. Having skied all over the world, I am proud to say, these will always be my home trails.”

Cory Schwartz, retired Ski Program Director and Head Coach of the University of New Hampshire Nordic Ski Team, stated, “The cross country centers in NH’s White Mountains offer the variety of terrain and reliable snowfall that inspire skiers at all levels from first timers to top racers; skiing is New Hampshire’s official state sport, and the University of New Hampshire Nordic Ski Team heads to the White Mountains to train and race. Competitive cross-country skiing includes hours of trail time, and here you will find trails that make you want to see what ‘s around the next corner, whether your goal is winning or a cup of hot cocoa.”

With more than 400 kilometers of trails across six unique networks, all within easy driving distance of one another, White Mountain Nordic offers a destination unlike any other. This February, the Chasing Gold Weekend Pass will let skiers write their own story in the tracks of legends.

For more information or to purchase passes, visit here.