Tucked into the gorgeous White Mountain National Forest, Jackson is brimming with historic inns, charming shops and eateries, and a wonderland of outdoor activities in its backyard. Choose your adventure by wandering through covered bridges, hiking, dining, or shopping the day away in one of New Hampshire’s quaintest towns. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, family vacation, or solo adventure, Jackson is a classic New England destination that will make you swoon.

No matter what time of year you visit, Jackson offers something for everyone. During the colder months, hit the slopes at Black Mountain, the oldest ski resort in New England, featuring trails of all levels of difficulty. When the weather is warmer, there are miles of hiking trails to choose from in the area. For a moderately challenging hike, try the Eagle Mountain Trail, a 1.7-mile out-and-back trail up Eagle Mountain with sweeping scenic views at the summit.

For an urban hike, walk the 16A Loop in Jackson Village, which begins and ends at the romantic Honeymoon Bridge. Built in 1876, the classic red covered bridge is also known as the Kissing Bridge, earning its nickname from the tradition of couple’s locking lips under it for good luck. While you’re walking through the village, be sure to peruse its charming shops like the Ravenwood Curio Shoppe, a cornucopia of curiosities, whimsical gifts, and local art. Next to the bridge, step inside Flossie’s General Store & Gift Emporium, a quaint locale with a country store feel.

When you’ve worked up an appetite, Jackson has an eclectic menu of restaurants to choose from. Enjoy Irish fare at the Shannon Door Irish Pub & Restaurant, where you can also catch live music four nights a week. For all-American dishes, head to Red Fox Bar & Grille, which boasts wood-fired pizzas and 17 handcrafted draught beers. If you’re looking for a quick, casual bite, the J-Town Deli Country Store serves delicious breakfast sandwiches and burritos, and lunch deli favorites in a rustic locale.

If you’re craving a one-stop-shop for dining and lodging, Jackson has a number of charming inns with on-site restaurants. Check into the Wildcat Inn, which features cozy rooms, a historic tavern serving country comfort food, and a rustic stage hosting some of the best live entertainment in New Hampshire. You can also nestle into the Christmas Farm Inn, a historic inn with guest rooms named after Christmas characters, a relaxing spa, and the festively-named Mistletoe Pub. For a magical retreat in the White Mountains, Jackson is the perfect place.

It’s Official.  Thursday November 14, the 2024/25 ski and snowboard season starts. Our team is ready to welcome you back to your favorite slopes.

Announcements like this only come once a year, and we like to accompany them with someting special.

Celebrate opening day and the Snowbound Expo in Boston with two very special deals. Save up to 20% off all our Resort Lodging properties for the entire winter using promo code BOSTON.

With the return of the Maine Pack, you’ll enjoy four days of skiing at Sugarloaf, Pleasant Mountain, and right here at Your Happy Place. With no blackout dates, you’ll experience the flexibility of a season passholder and create unforgettable winter memories.

These offers end on Tuesday November 19 at midnight, so plan ahead and save more.

Head over to the Mountain Report for all the details you’ll need to make the most of opening day.

Hey, Beast Fans.

The day is finally here!  The K-1 Express Gondola and North Ridge Quad will be open today from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to kick off the 2024/25 winter season. The first turns of the season on Thursday will be reserved exclusively for Killington Season Pass, Beast 365 and Ikon Pass holders.

Check to see if your pass is good to go using our Online Pass Checker. Season pass holders are invited to enjoy free lunch on Opening Day at the K-1 Lodge, Peak Lodge and Subie Shack (located at the bottom of North Ridge) as a show of gratitude for their commitment to Killington Resort.

The resort will open to the general public on Friday, November 15th at 9:00 a.m. and will remain open 7 days a week at 9:00 a.m. (weather permitting) until top-to-bottom skiing is available. We will then open at 8:00 a.m. on weekends and 9:00 a.m. on weekdays. Winter Lift Tickets are currently available for purchase, and can be used starting on November 15th.

No one lived life larger than Charles Plum, aka “Charlie” (aka Phil, Phip, Phippins, Phil-pa, Chuck). Math genius, computer scientist, skier, motorcyclist, joker, Dad, Brother, Grandfather, and Friend. Charlie left this world on Saturday, August 24th at 11:55 am. He was born on 5-11-55 and the synchronicity of those numbers would have delighted him. Charlie was a math whiz from childhood, programming with his father (also Charles) mainframe Honeywell Computers at the age of seven. He followed in his father’s footsteps and became a Computer Scientist, initially working as a Research and Development Engineer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, then as a Research Fellow at Nichols Research Corporation, as a Principal Software Engineer at Boston Communications, and ultimately as a Principal Computer Scientist at Nuance/Severance Corporation.

Charlie could analyze and solve any math or computer problem that was put in front of him. He was the person everyone sought on the job to crack codes and solve impossible digital challenges. His family and co-workers thought of him as a genius. His brain was a spectacular instrument. On Saturday, August 17th at noon, he was struck by a car while riding his motorcycle in Bethel, Maine and that beautiful brain was damaged beyond repair.

Charlie was famous for his humor, practical jokes, and quick wit. He was an expert skier, and spent much of the last ten years at his home in Bartlett, NH, enjoying the thrill of the slopes at Wildcat, Attitash, and Bretton Woods. He loved skiing with his two daughters, Colleen McMillan and Sara Plum; his grandchildren, Madelyn and Brennan; and his son-in-law, Paul McMillan.

Charlie recently became the Safety Officer of his motorcycle club, The Mt. Washington Valley Riders, and was an official member of the SKIMOS, a Jackson, NH ski club, since 2011; however, he had long-time skiing friendships with many of them starting at the “Chicken Coop” in the 1980’s. Charlie adored the camaraderie of the members of both groups, and looked forward to their weekly Friday night dinners at the Shannon Door. Last year, Charlie was particularly proud of an epic drone video he created of sixty SKIMOS kayaking on the Androscoggin River, underscoring the video with “Whiter Shade of Pale.”

Charlie loved the woods and the mountains, and found hiking the trails of NH and Maine endlessly fascinating. He also delighted in the hummingbirds that visited him seasonally, dive bombing his porch to get to his several feeders while being recorded by his “hummingbird cam.”

Charlie loved a good meal with friends and family, and was a tireless and generous gift-giver. He was so loved, so admired, so cherished, and it is hard to imagine that huge presence and hilarious fun-loving personality taken from us.

Charlie was born in Lynn Mass, educated at St. Mary’s, Our Lady of the Assumption, and Lowell Technologies Institute. He leaves his daughters, Sara Plum and Colleen McMillan; son-in-law Paul McMillan; grandchildren, Brennan and Madelyn McMillan; his sister, Paula Plum Snee and brother-in-law Richard Snee, and former wife, Elizabeth Donahue Plum.

A Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 2-5 pm at the Solimine Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn, MA. A Celebration of Life for family and friends to share personal stories of Charlie will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at The Red Fox Bar and Grille, 49 NH-16, Jackson, NH, from 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie’s memory may be made to the White Mountain National Forest “Plant a Tree Program” at https://plantatree.fs.usda.gov/tree-donation.