History
Cranmore was founded by local businessman Harvey Gibson and opened for the 1937-1938 season with a single rope tow.[1] For the 1938-1939 season, a new lift, dubbed the Skimobile, which consisted of small cars traveling on a wooden track and was designed by an area mechanic, was installed, rising from the base to about halfway up the mountain.[1] In its early years, Cranmore distinguished itself from other ski areas by its Skimobile, a relatively developed base area and lodging, and a ski school run by European skiers.[1] In 1939, prominent Austrian skier Hannes Schneider moved to Cranmore at the invitation of Gibson after having been briefly imprisoned for his anti-Nazi views.[1] Schneider spurred the expansion of Cranmore, with a second stage of the Skimobile installed to the summit and additional trails cut.[1] During the early 1940s, Cranmore was one of the first ski areas to take an interest in developing trail grooming technology, due to its west-facing exposure.
Specialties
Summer: Ride the Soaring Eagle Zip-Line which allows guests to fly 700ft down the mountain on a suspended zip-line. Ride the Mountain Coaster that twists and turns down the mountain at driver controlled speeds up to 25mph! Hop on the Giant Tandem Swing and feel the rush when it is released after being pulled back 90 degrees. Winter: Cranmore is the place to ski and ride in New Hampshire with 57 trails and glades. . Your child will develop skills and confidence to last a lifetime in our ski school. Ride the mountain coaster or slide away in the 10-lane tubing park. Cranmore is home to Cranapalooza, a Saturday-night festival of music, and entertainment.