Winter, a season made for outdoor recreation, is an exhilarating time to be in New Hampshire- the perfect home base for all types of winter sports.

Skiing, the states official sport, offers one of the best way to enjoy winter.

Snowmobiling, ride some of the finest, most picturesque and extensive snowmobiling trails in the East.

Looking for a new twist on time-honored fun? Snowtubing hills make snowtime the fun time for all ages-and twenty-first century snowtoys provide a whole new way to play.

Snowshoeing has made a comeback, thanks in part of the introduction of lighter, smaller snowshoes. Winter climbing and hiking enable enthusiasts to see a side of New Hampshire few know.

Anglers don't need to cast about for something to do in winter. Bobhouses, the traditional haunt of ice fishermen, dot frozen lakes, while skaters etch icy outlines on rinks, ponds and indoor ice arenas. Winter also means the sound of sleigh bells, and the old-fashioned pleasure of a sleigh ride.