Cannon Mountain is set amid the natural beauty of Franconia Notch State Park in Franconia, N.H.

Choose from 72 trails plus the new 86 acre Mittersill Backcountry Area for a total of 264 skiable acres, and a vertical drop of 2,146. Cannon has 9 lifts, including an 70-passenger tram.

Cannon Mountain has a full-service PSIA ski and snowboard school and the Brookside Children's Center offers full & half day programs and childcare for kids 1 and older.

Cannon's Tuckerbrook beginner area is not just for kids; 4 lifts, and 13 trails were designed and built just for families, learning, and for those who want a relaxed skiing or riding experience apart from the big mountain.

Also great for families - Family Fun Nights! Every Saturday (12/26 - 2/20) from 4:30-6:30pm Cannon has a kids movie in Brookside, the Huckerbrook Mini-Park open under the lights for $5, and the Cannonball Pub open for adults. On 1/2/10 & 2/20/10 you'll also have a Fireworks show & Torchlight Parade @ 6:30pm.

Mountain facilities include ski & snowboard equipment and rentals, cafeteria, New Cannonball Pub, and a fully stocked softgoods retail shop. The New England Ski Museum is located at the base of the Aerial Tramway.

To get to Cannon Mountain, take Route 93 to the Franconia Notch Parkway, halfway between North Woodstock and Littleton. Take Parkway Exit 2 or 3.