Franklin, New Hampshire — It’s been a couple of years of evolution at the Veterans Memorial Recreation Area. The ski area installed a snowmaking system a few years ago and has grown its offseason activities thanks to a dedicated team of mountain bike trail builders. The latest addition, which will help grow the skiing experience, debuted earlier this month.
A few weekends ago, The Vets debuted a new magic carpet. Previously, new skiers and riders had to ride the rope tow or T-Bar to access the slopes, which is a tricky introduction to the sport. This magic carpet allows for easy learning and simple loading and unloading.
The opening comes as the ski area faces fundraising challenges. There’s this project that they’re raising funds for, as well as the planned T-Bar replacement due to the age of the current one. You can support the Vets by donating here.
It’s one of the several new lifts at New Hampshire ski areas/resorts this year. So far, new quad chairlifts have opened at Bretton Woods and Pats Peak. King Pine added a new magic carpet to its tubing area, Loon added a new surface lift to its beginner area, Whaleback’s new surface lift debuted earlier this week, and Waterville Valley is in the final stages of its T-Bar project.
About Veterans Memorial Recreation Area
Situated in Franklin, the New Hampshire ski area has expanded its offerings in recent years. The ski area features 10 trails, three lifts, and a vertical drop of 230 feet. Lift tickets are cheap, with it typically costing $15 on Thursday nights, and are free on weekends thanks to sponsors. Also in the wintertime, they have a sledding/tubing hill and a frozen pond for ice skating. In the summer, the Vet’s remains an active place thanks to mountain biking trails, a disc golf course, and Evenings at The Vets.
Image Credits: Franklin Outing Club
