History of Skiing in New Hampshire

Books and Magazine Articles

(Check at the Reference Desk to locate these items if they aren't on their regular shelves)

Books

New Hampshire on skis / E. John B. Allen. Allen, E. John B., 1933- Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., c2002. 128 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.	Lane Memorial Lib. CHILD J NON-FICTION J 796.93 ALL ADULT NON-FICTION 796.93 ALL REFERENCE ROOM R 796.93 ALL
New England skiing, 1870-1940 / E. John B. Allen. Allen, E. John B., 1933- Dover, N.H. : Arcadia Pub., c1997.	Lane Memorial Lib. ADULT NON-FICTION 796.93 ALL
The development of New Hampshire skiing : 1870's-1940 / by E. John B. Allen. Allen, E. John B., 1933- Concord, N.H. : New Hampshire Historical Society, 1981. [62] p. : ill. ; 30 cm.	Lane Memorial Lib. NEW HAMPSHIRE ROOM NH Ref 796.93 ALL
Forest and crag : a history of hiking, trail blazing, and adventure in the Northeast mountains / by Laura and Guy Waterman. Waterman, Laura. Boston, Mass. : Appalachian Mountain Club, c1989.	Lane Memorial Lib. ADULT NON-FICTION 796.522 WAT

Magazine articles

• Allen, E. John B., "The Development of New Hampshire Skiing: 1870's-1940" Historical New Hampshire, Spring 1981, pp. 1-37
  The best article on the subject. A photocopy is available for use in the New Hampshire room (or at the reference desk when demand is high) and in the children's room.

  Brennan, John, "From Toe Straps to Telemarks" New Hampshire Profiles, December 1953, pp. 20-23.

  New Hampshire skiing history up to the 1950s.

  Harris, Fred H., "Skiing Over the New Hampshire Hills: A Thrilling and Picturesque Sport Which Has a Thousand Devotees in the Dartmouth Outing Club" National Geographic, February 1920, pp. 151-164.

  Good long article on early skiing, both downhill and cross-country.

  Monahan, Robert S., "20 Years of Uphill Work" New Hampshire Profiles, February 1955, pp. 29-31.

  A brief look at Hanover, NH's Oak Hill ski area from the 30s to the 50s.

  Randall, Peter E., and Winston Pote, "Tuckerman Ravine: The Early Days of Spring Skiing" New Hampshire Profiles, April 1971, pp. 24-27.

  A brief article with photos taken in the 1930s.

  Shaine, Frances, "It All Started Here" New Hampshire Profiles, June 1965, pp. 38-39, 78-81.

  The early days of skiing in North Conway.

Internet Resources

The History of New Hampshire Skiing

Based on the book "New England Skiing" by E. John B. Allen, which is listed above.

New England Ski Museum

A museum dedicated to the history of New England skiing. The library also subscribes to their newsletter.

Ski areas in New Hampshire

Links to ski area websites. Some include local histories.

Ski New Hampshire

A variety of information on skiing in New Hampshire, with links to ski area websites.