Winter, White Mountains – It is that time of year when we can expect snow any day in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Daytime temps have been on the cool side, and rime ice can already be found at the higher elevations. I suspect my hike to Mt Tecumseh in October was my last snow free summit until the spring season.
A fresh coating of snow transforms the White Mountains into a breathtaking landscape. And you do not have to travel far off the beaten path to find beautiful winter scenes. Included in this blog post are a few locations that are easily accessible (for the most part) during the winter. They may give you some ideas when planning your photo adventures this winter.
The landscape along the Kancamagus Highway is beautiful during the winter months. Many of the parking lots along the Kancamagus Highway are not plowed during the winter, but the ones that are offer great photo opportunities. The Forest Discovery Trail (above), on the Lincoln side, has a great backdrop of the mountains. More than likely you will need snowshoes to explore this area.
If you are looking for a big landscape scene, but are not interested in hiking ten miles, Artists Bluff (above) may be the answer. The view of Cannon Mountain is excellent from Artists Bluff! The hike to Artists Bluff is only about twenty minutes, but some care does need to be given because the trail can be very icy during the winter.
A covered bridge covered in snow is the perfect New England scene, and that is why I am recommending the Sentinel Pine covered bridge in Franconia Notch. This area is usually very icy during the winter and spring months so extra caution needs to be given. Bring some form of traction with you. An image similar to the above one can be found in the 2015 White Mountains New Hampshire calendar. You can view and purchase it here.
If you are looking for a little excitement while you are creating winter images, Tuckerman Ravine is the place to be. The weather is wild, lots of friendly and happy people, endless photo opportunities, and you will witness some crazy skiers. Spend time in the bowl area if you are looking for fun!
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Happy image making..
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Erin Paul is a professional photographer, writer, and author who specializes in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the New Hampshire White Mountains. His work is published worldwide, and publication credits include: Appalachian Mountain Club, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacker Magazine, and The Wilderness Society.
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Specializing in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, Erin Paul’s photography and writing focuses on the history of the White Mountains, and telling the story of abandoned places and forgotten historical sites.