Admiring the beauty along the Arethusa Falls trail in Crawford Notch State Park
Spring, Summer, Winter, or Fall — we could spend every weekend here.
We absolutely love New Hampshire’s White Mountains.
This region is known for its rugged, rocky terrain and absolutely unpredictable, oftentimes violent, weather. That’s part of the draw; part of the intrigue.
Although we’ve traveled all over the world, we have yet to find a place that is more beautiful than the Whites. But Winter in the Whites offers a particular beauty that will leave you utterly speechless, skiing, climbing, and trekking in silence as you stand in awe of the landscape that surrounds. This is a beauty that is better left shown, rather than described.
Therefore, we’ve compiled this photo essay of Winter in the Whites. We hope it inspires you to plan your own trip there next year!
A very snowy Mt. Washington, the highlight of New Hampshire's Presidential Range. At 6,288 ft., it is the highest peak in the northeastern United States.
Approaching a very frozen Arethusa Falls. At 200 ft., it is New Hampshire’s tallest waterfall.
Dense forest surrounds the Arethusa Falls Trail
Railroad tracks through Crawford Notch
Hiking up the mountain, but sledding down!
The expansive view of Crawford Notch from atop Mt. Willard
Ice climber on Arethusa Falls
A snow-covered Tuckerman Ravine at Mt. Washington in January
A layer of snow and ice is caked onto the vegetation on Mt. Washington, home to the world's worst weather
Winter hikers cross a very frozen Lonesome Lake to a backdrop of the majestic Franconia Ridge
What is the most beautiful place you have ever traveled in Winter? What makes that time of year so special?
Absolutely gorgeous! The White Mountains are a place I would like to visit someday. I have hiking Mt. Washington on my to-do list. 🙂
You’ll have to join us!
I LOVE the frozen waterfall! What a unique thing to experience!
Yeah … only problem: Now Justin wants to go back and climb the waterfall himself next year. Yikes!
WOW! Gorgeous! And it’s nice to see winter photos. We really haven’t had much a winter here this year. Which is both good and bad. Last year it was brutally cold and treacherous with the ice. BUT…this year we haven’t had any good make snowmen or go for a winter walk, then go back inside, drink hot cocoa, and bundle on the couch kind of weather. Fun to see it through you!
The snow is so beautiful! And hiking in it looks like great fun if you have the right equipment
Beautiful photos! I wish I’d seen snow like this, this winter. 🙂
Yeah, we had to head north to find good powder this year … such a weird winter.
Beautiful photos. I’ve been to the White Mountains only in the summer. They’re gorgeous in winter! The snow-covered railroad tracks pic is very cool.
We love them in the summertime, too. 🙂 In our opinion, they’re one of the most beautiful spots in the U.S., and not nearly given the credit they deserve. Glad you’ve been able to experience them!
Our recent trip to Yellowstone was definitely the most beautiful place I’ve seen in Winter. Between the pastoral scenery, the hot springs and geysers, and the abundant wildlife, there were so many amazing photos…
I bet Yellowstone is incredible. We haven’t been, but enjoyed looking at your photos!
I bet Yellowstone is incredible. We haven’t been, but enjoyed looking at your photos!
The most beautiful place I saw during the winter has been this year in Austria. Just outside of Innsbruck there is a village called Reith Bei Seefeld. The views of the Tyrolean Alps…wow.
Nice shots of the adventure. Not one for the cold myself.
Oh wow, I bet the view in Austria was incredible. I’ve been to Innsbruck, but only in the summer …
Those photos are breathtaking! Being from the Caribbean, I’m not used to such scenery! One day, I will take a winter trip 🙂
Thanks for the compliment! Let us know when you take your winter adventure!
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