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It’s high time you skied Cannon Mountain.

We have a lot of challenging terrain, and we have a lot of varied terrain.

On the ski slopes of Mount Cannon in the White Mountains National Forest region of the state of New Hampshire in the United States.

Ski lift at Mount Cannon Ski Resort.Credit:Pierre-Olivier Valiquette/Getty Images

But there are plenty of mountains where you’re able to find advanced terrain.

Cannon has no master-planned base village and no fancy slopeside bars.

Thats part of what makes it special, Karnan says.

A female skier turns on Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire.

A skier on Mount Cannon.Jared Alden/Getty Images

Its got that authenticity that people look for.

The one downside of Cannons remoteness is that youll have to travel a ways for off-mountain activities.

Luckily, though, the town of Littleton lies just 13 miles north.

Littleton is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Littleton is situated at the northern edge of the White Mountains

Littleton, New Hampshire.DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images

Like the behemoth Mt.

Usually, though, February has the deepest snow.

Thayers Inn:Though the rooms here are relatively simple,Thayers Innis significant for its history.

Two mountain bikers out on fat-tire bikes on a snowy winter day.

Mountain bikers in the snow in Littleton, New Hampshire.Joe Klementovich/Getty Images

Cafe 4080:If simple, on-mountain dining is all youre after,Cafe 4080will do the trick.

Come for fireside pub grub and weekly tap takeovers by breweries from around New England.

Rek-Lis Brewing Company:Apart from Schilling,Rek-Lisis the buzziest brewery in this part of the White Mountains.

Skiers on Mount Cannon

Half Pipe at Mount Cannon Ski Resort.Barry Winiker/Getty Images

Littleton offers the perfect home base for visitors wanting to spend their off-slope time in civilization.

All-level activities in the area range from snowshoeing and fat-tire biking to charming horse-drawnsleigh rides.

The pass prices begin at $54 for adults and $34 for children.

Rentals:Cannon hasonsite rentalsavailable at the Peabody Base Lodge.

If youre in the market to buy gear instead of renting, dont missLahouts.

Programming

TheCannon Snowsports Schooloffers skiing and snowboarding lessons for learners of all ages.

Independent newbies can enjoy theTuckerbrook Family Area, a beginner zone attached directly to the base complex.

The mountain also offersadaptive sports programs, some of which have scholarship funding available.