Waterville Valley

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One of New Hampshire’s Largest Mountains

Waterville Valley will be our second, close single-day coach trip from Boston. At 2,000 vertical feet, Waterville Valley is not a small mountain, but the variety of chairs mean you can pile up a lot of vertical feet in a day. The terrain is biased toward the blues and navy-blues, with several more challenging runs over on Sunnyside.

Waterville has had consistently good conditions and as much or more terrain than any other New Hampshire ski area. It is also 1,000 feet higher than its sister resort Loon and often has better natural snow conditions as a consequence. The resort has several terrain parks and has expanded its “freestyle” terrain all over the mountain, including small, medium, and large mogul fields. They’ve added a Burton Progression park and usually open two halfpipes—a smaller one, Little Slammer park, and a large one in the Exhibition terrain park.

With 259 ski and ridable acres, a run over three miles, a summit elevation of 4,000 feet, Waterville is one of New Hampshire’s largest mountains. Finish riding then hang out in one of five on-hill restaurants.

Restaurants

Base Lodge Alpine Grill

Grab a slice of pizza, bowl of spicy homemade chili, or a classic burger and fries. For quick eats this is the place to go. Check out the soup of the day served in a warm bread boule. Located on the main level of the base lodge, they serve breakfast at 7:00 am on weekends and snacks until 4:00 pm every day. Now with panini sandwiches!

Buckets

An expanded Buckets Restaurant will now be open all weekends and holidays. What started as a fun outdoor setup for BBQ’s, Buckets Deck became so popular last season that it will now have a full kitchen set-up and more items on the menu, such as pulled-pork sandwiches, shaved-steak sandwiches, and specialty fries, to go with its buckets of ribs, grilled chicken sandwiches, and burgers.

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Schwendi Hutte

Sitting at 4,000 feet and serving up fresh soups and fondues, Schwendi Hutte puts new meaning on high-altitude dining. Enjoy their selection of fine beers, relax with some wine, or warm up with Starbucks coffees and gourmet hot cocoas by the fire. You can’t beat the view from this rustic restaurant—this place is something special.

Sunnyside Timber Lodge

Enter the “comfort zone” with award-winning turkey chili, soups, burgers, fries, deli sandwiches, pizza, and more. Comfort food for your belly! This grand lodge consists of three floors and is the most family-friendly spot on the mountain. The first-floor deli features signature sandwiches like the Snowmakuhs’ special, a hot pastrami on pump. And when the weather permits, they’ll be grilling out on the deck. The Timberlodge is located at the base of the Sunnyside Triple lift close to the top of Valley Run. Hours are 9 am - 3 pm.

T-Bars Restaurant & Lounge

Getting rave views are Christie’s creative oven-baked sandwiches, such as Jack’s Outback (melted brie on multi-grain with sprouts, spinach, and tomato, dressed in parmesan vinaigrette), Sel’s Sizzlin’ Steak, and Maxwell’s Mogul (reuben with turkey, ham, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing). According to Barry, a lot of regulars are also excited about T-Bars’ duck salad and the salmon salad and the Buffalo Soldier (bison burger topped with blue cheese and bacon) and Burton Burger (grilled venison topped with cheddar cheese and grilled onion). T-Bars is open daily at 11:00 am.

T-Bars is also where to go for après-ski with live entertainment on weekends, an après-ski menu, and tons of fun promos. Recently acclaimed in the Boston Globe,T-Bars’ Bloody Mary Bar, with over 21 ingredients, is served 10 am - 1 pm on Sundays.

That’s why you’ll find us at Waterville Valley.

Logistics | Pickups & Departures

Pickup/Dropoff Locations

Commonwealth EMS Store (Boston)
1041 & 1045 Commonwealth Avenue
Harvard Square (Boston)
Cambridge Commons, Garden Street & Appian Way

Permissions Slip for Minors

A parent or legal guardian must complete and bring along a Minor Permissions Slip for each child age sixteen (16) and under.

Download the Minor Permissions Slip >

How do I select the correct snowboard stance?

Your bindings settings usually follow your batting stance. If you are right-handed and bat right-handed, then you will probably feel most comfortable with your left foot forward (regular). If you are left-handed or bat “lefty,” then you will likely feel right foot forward is more natural (goofy).

These are just guidelines to start. We can help you find the right fit for your ride.

What type of skier are you?

Determining your ski ability is your responsibility!

Your ski ability, height, weight, age, and boot-sole length are used by the shop to determine the visual indicator settings of your ski bindings. Be sure to provide accurate information, as any error may increase your risk of injury. Consult the skier type descriptions to select your classification. These descriptions are compatible with ASTM and ISO documents.

Type I Skier (Beginner)

Cautious skiing at lower visual indicator settings

Prefer slow to moderate speeds
Prefer gentle to moderate terrain
Receive lower-than-average visual indicator settings (this may increase the risk of inadvertent binding release in order to increase the likelihood of release in a fall)
Type I settings apply to entry-level skiers uncertain of their classification
Type I- setting apply for skiers who desire visual indicator settings lower than settings for a Type I skier

Type II Skier (Intermediate)

Moderate skiing at average visual indicator settings

Prefer a variety of speeds
Prefer varied terrain
Type II settings apply to skiers who do not meet all the descriptions of Type I or Type III classifications

Type III Skier (Advanced)

Aggressive skiing at higher visual indicator settings

Prefer fast speeds
Prefer steep terrain
Receive higher-than-average visual indicator settings (this may reduce the likelihood of release in a fall in order to reduce the risk of inadvertent binding release)
Type III+ settings apply for skiers who desire visual indicator settings higher than settings for a Type III skier

LET’S SELECT A TRIP DATE …

COVID-19 Safety Statement

Urban Sherpa Travel is committed to the health and safety of our guests and our team. Please be aware that exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present. We have taken numerous steps to reduce this inherent risk and ask that you familiarize yourself with our COVID-19 health and safety requirements and precautions prior to your visit. You should evaluate your own level of risk when determining whether to visit. By traveling with Urban Sherpa Travel you acknowledge and agree that you assume these inherent risks associated with your attendance as we have explained them to you.

In response to COVID-19, Urban Sherpa Travel has implemented the following safety measures to promote the health and safety of our guests and employees:

All guests and employees must wear a face mask or covering that fully covers the entire mouth and nose, fits snugly against the side of the face, and secures under the chin at all times while onboard and in stations, unless actively eating or drinking while stationary and maintaining appropriate physical distancing
Guests must maintain social distancing when on board, entering, or exiting the bus
To meet social distancing guidelines, passenger capacity per bus will be reduced on our buses
Guests should seat themselves with social distancing in mind
The first row behind the driver will not be open for passengers
Urban Sherpa Travel employees will be provided appropriate PPE, including masks, to adhere to CDC recommendations
Guests are encouraged to perform a self-health screening prior to arriving at the pickup location for their trip
Sanitizing wipes and/or will be available on all buses
We are practicing social distancing and additional cleaning protocols at the facilities we visit
All Urban Sherpa Travel employees will be required to undergo health screenings before they arrive at work, given their interaction with guests and other employees on our trips

We have implemented an updated daily bus cleaning and disinfecting process, including the following:

Utilizing an EPA-approved disinfectant chemical
Wiping down of all high-touch surfaces
Mopping the floor
Wiping down lavatories
Applying chemical mist to all surfaces via pump sprayer

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Reminders from the Centers for Disease Control

The best prevention is not to be exposed to the virus.
Stay home when you feel sick.
Avoid contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Frequently wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds.
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based (60% alcohol) hand sanitizer.
Regularly clean high-touch surfaces with standard household cleaning spray or wipes.

What is your registration/cancellation policy?

Pre-register any time before the trip.
All walk-ons are cash only, first come, first served.
Refunds, minus a 20% transaction fee per person, are possible for cancellations 72 hours or more in advance of your trip.
We regret that refunds will not be given for cancellations within 72 hours the of the trip.
No refunds or carry-overs will be given for missed trips.
Children under the age of 18 must sign off with our Urban Sherpas, and signed releases for medical attention must be provided to our Urban Sherpas. Download the Minor Permissions Slip >

Does your registration/cancellation policy change for special events?

For certain trips or special events, due to volume-discount pricing, we regret we cannot offer refunds/cancellations as per our normal policy. Purchases are non-refundable and non-transferrable between dates/times. Where this is the case, we display the exception prominently before and during the booking process. Please book your selection carefully!