The latest in a series of expanding off-mountain activities at Waterville Valley Resort is the addition of fat bikes available to rent from the Nordic Center. Fat bikes mountain bikes with oversized tires designed to float in soft and challenging terrain, including snow

(TRAVPR.COM) USA - January 29th, 2015 -  WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH – The latest in a series of expanding off-mountain activities at Waterville Valley Resort is the addition of fat bikes available to rent from the Nordic Center. Fat bikes mountain bikes with oversized tires designed to float in soft and challenging terrain, including snow. Developed in Alaska in the early 1980’s, fat bikes have grown in popularity in recent years but are still rare to find at ski resorts in the White Mountains.

“One of Waterville Valley Resort’s most unique features is the wide variety of activities available to guests off the slopes,” says Nordic Center Director Leah Wilson. “Whether you’re an alpine skier or not, the valley a great place to stay and play. Fat biking is another excellent option in addition to the cross country skiing and snowshoing available at the Nordic Center.” There is 15km of “many use” trails within the Nordic system where the fat bikes will be available to ride. These are part of Waterville Valley Resort’s mountain bike trail system in the summer.

The Nordic Center is stocking a small fleet of fat bikes that are now available to the general public 7 days a week as conditions allow. For more information, call the Nordic Center at 603-236-4666.

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Waterville Valley was designed and planned specifically as a self-contained four seasons resort. Known as New Hampshire’s Family resort, it features 220 skiable acres with an altitude of 4,004 feet and vertical drop of 2,020 feet, 50 trails, and 11 lifts.  Lodging options include country inns, condominiums and all-suite hotels. For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit www.waterville.com.

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