Bretton Woods, NH - Bretton Woods, part of the recently rechristened Omni Mount Washington Resort, will officially open for the skiing and snowboarding season at 9 a.m. Saturday, offering the first skiing in the state of New Hampshire for the 2009-10 winter season.


"We have had a good stretch of cool weather for early season snowmaking," said Chris Ellms, director of ski operations for the resort. "This is a great opportunity to go ahead get your skis and boards out and take some turns on the first day of what we hope to be a long, amazing season."

Bretton Woods was making snow this week to prepare for the N.H. ski resort's Saturday opening. (photo: Bretton Woods)

For those ready to get their legs warmed up, the mountain will offer skiing and riding on one trail off the Learning Center Quad, with freshly groomed man-made snow. Some terrain park elements will be set up as well for early-season jibbing. Tickets are available this weekend for a $10 donation which will benefit the Bretton Woods Adaptive Program and Bretton Woods Ski Team.

Snowmaking will continue and more trails and lifts are planned to open as conditions allow. Ticket prices will be adjusted accordingly. Also open this weekend are the food court, rental shop, Red Carpet Ski School for private lessons, based on availability and current conditions, and TreeTop Sports with clothing and accessories.