Fall Trail Run / Walk Series
Sponsored by Belong DesignsA weekly trail running/walking series for all abilities and ages. You can enjoy the series as a timed racer, or untimed — just to get out each week and enjoy the fresh air.
- Thursdays September - Mid October, 2024
- 3:30 - 6:15 pm
Skier's Open House
- Snacks & Drinks provided
- 10% off store wide
- Package discount
- Door prizes / raffle benefiting kids program
- Up to 30% off selected Swix Wax
- Discounts on season passes
- Friday November 22, 2024
- 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Great Glen Trails Holiday Craft Fair
A fundraiser to support our kids ski clubDitch the big box stores and support local artisans and crafters from around the region. Prize raffle all day long. Snacks and delicious baked goods available.
- Saturday, November 30, 2024
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Women's Winter Escape
Learn from the bestFeaturing a variety of activities with other women in small groups, providing for personalized attention from expert instructors.
- January 13 & 14, 2024
- 8:15 am
Demo Day
Free Demos with Trail PassDemo Day features representatives with the latest in skis, boots, poles, wax and accessories. Demo gear is included with the purchase of a Great Glen Trails pass. Plus 20% off all in-stock items in the Outfitters Shop.
- Sunday, January 14, 2024
- 9:00 am - 3:00pm
Snow Sculpting Competition
Teams from across the NortheastCome see how sculptors take an 8 foot high by 4 foot cylinder of compacted snow and create incredible art frozen in time.
- Friday, Jan 26 to Sunday, Jan 28, 2024
- Free to attend
- Organized by the Jackson Chamber of Commerce
M. W. Otto Rhode Memorial Skin & Ski
Skin and ski the Auto RoadA fundraiser for the Granite Backcountry Alliance, this is the ONLY day in the calendar year when you can skin up and ski / snowboard down the legendary Mt. Washington Auto Road.
- Saturday, January 27, 2024
- 11:30 am
- Organized by the Granite Backcountry Alliance
Nordic Meisters
Great Glen is THE place to raceSki, Snowshoe, Fatbike—or do all three! Timed or untimed, join the camaraderie of skiers, runners, and riders in this fun and engaging race series.
- Tuesdays, January 2 - February 27, 2024
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bill Koch League
Kids Ski ClubWe emphasize having fun, making new friends, and learning and improving skills all while sliding on snow.
- Sundays, Jan 7 to Mar 10
- 1:30-3:30 pm
Tuckerman Inferno Pentathlon
Race solo or with a teamA fundraiser for the Mount Washington Avalanche Foundation, this pentathlon uses Great Glen Trails and the Mt. Washington Auto Road for the ski, fatbike, and snowshoe legs before traversing to Pinkham Notch and up into the infamous bowl for the backcountry ski or snowboard finish.
- Postponed for 2024
- 8:00 am Race Start
- Organized by the Mount Washington Avalanche Center
Ski, Shoe, Fatbike to the Clouds
North America’s Toughest 10KPick a discipline! Nordic ski, snowshoe, or fatbike on this challenging race course that uses 4k of the Great Glen Trails system, and then 6k on the snow covered Mt. Washington Auto Road, gaining 2,200 feet of elevation!
- Sunday, February 25, 2024
- 10:00 am
Salomon Spring Trail Run / Walk Series
A weekly trail running/walking series for all abilities and ages. Every Thursday for 6 weeks, racers can run/walk the long, short, or mini courses between 3:30 and 7:00 pm. Options for timed or untimed!
- Thursdays, Mid May - Mid June, 2024
- 3:30 - 7:00 pm
Black Fly Trail Run & Relay
10 miles of carriage roads and singletrackImmerse yourself in extraordinary views at the base of Mount Washington while you make your way through the beautiful trails at Great Glen. Race either the 3 mile or 10 mile as an individual or the 10 mile as a team of three!
- Saturday, June 8, 2024
- 10:00 am
Summer Mountain Bike Series
Presented by CamelbakA weekly mountain bike series for all abilities and ages. Every Tuesday for 6 weeks, racers can ride the long, short, or mini courses between 3:30 and 6:45pm. Register online — no fees!
- Tuesdays, June 25 - July 30, 2024
- 3:30 - 6:45 pm
Seek the Peak
The largest annual fundraiser for the Mount Washington Observatory is proudly hosted at the base of Mt. Washington Auto Road. All outdoor enthusiasts are invited to raise funds, set goals, and earn gear!
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Moat Mountain 24 Hours of Great Glen
24 or 12 Hour Mountain bike raceJoin us for the best bike race and party of the summer. Register as a solo competitor or a team of two, four, or five on the 8.8 mile course throughout the outer space at Great Glen Trails.
- August 3-4, 2024
- Sponsored by Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewery
- Presented by Specialized Bikes
- Presented by Hannaford To-Go
- Families and friends welcome