Lebanon, New Hampshire — The “skiing is too expensive crowd” is punching the air once again, as a small New Hampshire ski hill is offering free skiing again this winter.
Yesterday, Storrs Hill Ski Area announced that it will be offering free skiing and riding for the 2025-26 season. This follows free lift-serve skiing that was available last winter. This free skiing is made possible by a donation from the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation. All that guests need to do is ask for a wicket at the ticket window. For rentals, people can visit nearby shops such as Omer & Bob’s or Golf & Ski Warehouse.
If you’re looking to support this cause, you can either volunteer at the ski area or donate here.
About Storrs Hill
Situated off I-89 in Lebanon, Storrs Hill is one of the most historic ski hills in the United States.
The Lebanon Outing Club, which runs Storrs Hill, was founded in 1923 thanks to Erling Heistad and some local high school students. In 1925, the first ski jump was constructed at Storrs Hill, and ski jumping has remained a core part of the experience at the mountain.
Six years later, the first alpine trails were cut, and a rope tow and lodge were installed in 1935. In the 1970s, a Poma lift was installed, which continues to service the ski area. Over the decades, the ski hill has become a pivotal learning location for skiers, snowboarders, and ski jumpers. Legendary ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin also trained there back when she lived in the Upper Valley. Click here to read the whole history of the ski hill.
Improvements are planned in the years ahead. Earlier this year, the Lebanon Planning Board approved an expansion of the lodge, which opened back in 1997. This will include the completion and enclosure of the pavilion, expansion of the kitchen space, addition of more bathrooms, installation of additional windows that provide views of the slopes, and installation of a fire sprinkler system. The plan is to have it completed by November 2026
Other potential projects down the pipeline include a magic carpet for beginner skiers and updates to the K50 ski jump. Long-term projects could consist of replacing the Poma surface lift, replacing the K50 jump, and relocating the K25 jump.
Image/Video Credits: Lebanon Outing Club at Storrs Hill
