FRANCONIA, New Hampshire — From a new terrain park geared toward the littler crowd to fun events just for kids, Cannon Mountain has plenty to offer young skiers and riders this winter.<\/p>\n
“With its diverse terrain and programs for all ages and abilities, more and more families are discovering what a true family mountain Cannon is,” said Marketing Director Amy Bassett. “Cannon has many generations of families skiing together.” <\/p>\n
The Tuckerbrook Family Area, featuring several beginner and intermediate runs, is separated from more advanced skiing and riding traffic, providing a perfect learning area for all ages and an ideal spot for families to enjoy a day on the slopes together. <\/p>\n
An exciting addition to Cannon this year is Huckerbrook, a small terrain park geared toward younger children and those looking to try a terrain park, but apprehensive about starting with the big jumps of the Toss-Up Freestyle Terrain Park. Huckerbrook features two boxes, two flat rails, and two designer hits for new jumpers and the future hucksters in your family.<\/p>\n
To further entice families, tickets for the Tuckerbrook area, including Huckerbrook, are only $30 for the day. Kids 5 years old and younger always ski free. Cannon offers a convenient drop-off area adjacent to the Tuckerbrook area and the Peabody Lodge to provide easy access for families.<\/p>\n
Cannon Mountain also hosts several kid-centered events throughout the winter, starting with a Beach Party January 12th. Children will be invited to participate in beach-themed games on the slopes. All kids events begin at 1:30pm on the Brookside trail. <\/p>\n
Other kids events planned for the season include football fun on February 3rd to coincide with Super Bowl XLII, a Mardi Gras party February 9th, a scavenger hunt on the slopes February 23rd, a Saint Patrick??\u0432\u201e\u045es Day celebration March 16th, and an Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday ??\u0432\u0402\u045a March 23rd.<\/p>\n
Cannon Mountain has 60 trails, 9 lifts, and terrain for all ability levels. Cannon has the longest vertical drop and the highest lift-served terrain in New Hampshire. With New Hampshire??\u0432\u201e\u045es only aerial tramway, Cannon is located directly off I-93 in Franconia Notch State Park. For more information on Cannon Mountain and all of its lift ticket options, visit www.cannonmt.com<\/a> or call 603-823-8800.
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