Hit the Slopes After Dark at These Maine and New Hampshire Ski Resorts

Skiing under the stars is a whole new kind of adventure. Sure, the night air can have a sharper bite, but with the right layers, you'll forget all about the chill and focus on the thrill. 

Growing up in North Conway, New Hampshire, which by the way just crowned Best Ski Town in America by USA Today's Reader's Poll, I spent countless nights gliding down Cranmore Mountain. There’s something about the glow of the lights on the slopes that transforms the experience. It’s not just skiing or riding—it’s skiing with a bit of enchantment, a vibe that daytime adventures just can’t match.

Although night skiing isn’t as widespread as many wish it were, a handful of mountains keep the magic alive. Whether you’re squeezing in runs after work, hunting for more affordable lift tickets, or simply craving the unique rush of shredding under the stars, these 11 mountains in Maine and New Hampshire have you covered for night skiing thrills.

Maine

• Pleasant Mountain (formerly Shawnee Peak) in Bridgton has been lighting up the slopes since 1989. Night skiing is available Monday through Saturday and on Sunday holidays starting at 3:30 PM.
• Sunday River in Newry offers Twilight Skiing for $50 on Fridays and Saturdays until 6:30 PM, with additional dates on select holidays.
• Lost Valley in Auburn lets you ski under the stars Monday through Thursday until 8 PM, and Fridays until 9 PM.
• Black Mountain in Rumford has night skiing and tubing on select Wednesdays until 9 PM and occasionally offers free night skiing. Be sure to check their calendar for updated schedules.
• Camden Snow Bowl, about 90 minutes north of Portland, offers night skiing until 7 PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during the regular season.
• Spruce Mountain in Jay keeps the lifts running for night skiing on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays until 8 PM. (The mountain is closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.)

New Hampshire

• Cranmore Mountain in North Conway brings a nostalgic glow to the slopes, offering night skiing on Wednesdays and Saturdays until 8 PM as well as additional nights during holiday and vacation weeks. 
• Gunstock Mountain in Gilford is one of the largest lighted parks in New England, offering night skiing Tuesday through Saturday during their regular season. It’s worth noting they have gone cashless, so purchase ahead of time or bring a card. 
• Crotched Mountain in Hillsboro County has a robust night skiing schedule, with night skiing daily from Tues-Sat starting at 3 PM.
• McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester keeps the lights on for twilight skiing daily, with Tuesdays and Sundays closing at 6 PM. 
• King Pine in Madison is a beginner-friendly mountain offering twilight skiing daily during the regular season until 6 PM and night skiing on non-holiday Tuesdays until 8 PM.

Tips for Night Skiing

Layer up, stay on the open trails and always check the mountain’s website for updated hours, as night skiing schedules can change.