Winter in the White Mountains is perhaps the most spectacular season of the year. The air is crisp & clear,
the scenery breathtaking, the mountains are in their full splendor.
Spend your days cross country or downhill skiing, snow-shoeing, snowboarding, ice skating or climbing. Go
exploring, sightseeing or just relax by the fireside with a book and a hot drink.
Cross Country Ski and Snow Shoe from the Inn to the Bear Notch Ski Touring Center Trails, 60km+ of groomed trails extending
into the National Forest and along the Saco River.
Attitash Bear Peak, is just 2 miles away! Attitash has added a
a million dollars worth of snow making. Attitash/Bear Peak usually opens in mid November
with some fine skiing and riding. Wildcat is featuring a new high speed quad to the summit.
Bretton Woods, NH's
largest alpine ski resort, is just 20 minutes from the Inn. Bretton Woods features miles of gentle cruising
terrain, perfect for families and beginners, with glades and new terrain for experts.
Mt. Cranmore and Black Mountain are just minutes
away and provide great family deals!
Winter Hikers & Snowshoe Enthusiasts will appreciate our proximity to the many trails in Crawford Notch
State Park and the White Mountain National Forest. Explore places like Arethusa Falls, the highest waterfalls in the state of New Hampshire, or Mt Willard, with its spectacular panorama of Crawford Notch. Mt Washington and the high peaks of the Presidential range can be climbed from either Pinkham or Crawford Notch (and the Bartlett Inn is conveniently located right in between the two Notches).
The Bear Notch Road from Bartlett to the Kancamagus Highway is closed
to automobiles in winter, and is a
popular route for snowmobiling. Snowmobile rentals are available nearby in Bartlett village.
Feel like shopping? Try an "outlet traverse" in nearby North Conway, with its numerous name brand outlets
and specialty stores, Get your holiday shopping done, all at tax free prices.
Can't decide on a gift for someone special on your list? Consider a
Gift Certificate to the Bartlett Inn.
You can choose a certificate good for any room at any time, or you can specify a dollar amount.
Either way, we'll send you an attractive gift card to customize, or if time is pressing, we can send it
right to the lucky recipient. either way, they'll enjoy a great get-away at the Bartlett Inn and you'll
know you've chosen a gift they will appreciate and remember. Give us a call today to order a gift certificate
for that special someone!
Recipes
VJ’s
Cranberry Turtle Bars
Base
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter
Topping
1 cup unsalted butter
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups chopped, toasted pecans
Decoration
2 oz bittersweet chocolate
Make base:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 15- by 10-inch shallow baking pan (1 inch deep)
with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the 2 short sides. Butter all 4 sides
(but not bottom).
Blend flour, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor, then add butter and
pulse until mixture begins to form small (roughly pea-size) lumps. Sprinkle into
baking pan, then press down firmly all over with a metal spatula to form an even
layer. Bake in middle of oven until golden and firm to the touch, 15 to 17
minutes, then cool in pan on a rack.
Make topping:
Melt butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat and stir in sugar,
corn syrup, and salt. Boil over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally,
until caramel registers 245°F on thermometer, about 8 minutes. Carefully stir in
cranberries, boil until caramel returns to 245°F. Remove from heat and stir in
vanilla, then stir in pecans until well coated. Working quickly, spread caramel
topping over base, using a fork to distribute nuts and berries evenly. Tip:
Don’t overcook caramel as it gets very brittle.
Decorate: Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler and drizzle over
bars.
Your friends will think you are a gourmet pastry chef after just one bite of
these absolutely scrumptious holiday treats! No one will believe how easy they
are to make!
Makes 3 Dozen Bars.
Chocolate Yum Yum
½ Cup of Milk
3 squares of semi-sweet chocolate
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup peanut butter
2 cups uncooked oats
Heat milk, chocolate and sugar
in double boiler stirring constantly. Bring to a rolling boil and shut off
heat. Mix in vanilla, peanut butter and oats. Immediately drop in tablespoon
size balls on wax paper. Yields 2 dozen cookies. Deliciously Yummy!
