Waterville Valley Ski Map
Waterville Valley Resort in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Painted in 1989
Our custom black wooden frames feature a deep, squared profile to showcase Niehues’ timeless work. Frame width ranges from ⅞ to 1 ⅝ inches, dependent upon on print size, and features a non-glare acrylic front plus foamcore backing.
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Waterville Valley Ski Area
Some ski areas are so spread out that it feels like you end up spending more time walking and riding the bus to get from your car to the slopes than you actually do skiing. Waterville is not one of those ski areas. The base area is a complete, self-contained village, with lodging, dining, and skiing all in easy reach. That contributes to the homey atmosphere that Waterville is known for. It’s compact, and easy to get around, which makes the ski experience incredibly stress-free. And on top of that, the skiing is really good. 22 percent of Waterville’s terrain is rated for experts, and 6 terrain parks make it easy to hone your jib skills. But what really makes Waterville so special is the number and quality of their intermediate groomed runs. With 50 runs it’s easy to explore the whole mountain and figure out which ones are your favorites.
Waterville Valley marries the access and amenities of a big ski resort with the homey feel of your favorite local hill. And this Waterville ski map captures that combination. James Niehues put his signature attention to detail into every nook and cranny of this map, and it shows. If you know Waterville, you’ll truly appreciate how special this painting of it is.
Location: Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, U.S.
Nearest city: Plymouth
Coordinates: 43°57′55″N 71°31′40″W
Vertical: 2,020 ft (615 m)
Top elevation: 3,840 ft (1,170 m) (lift-served) 4,004 ft (1,220 m) (summit)
Base elevation: 1,820 ft (555 m)
Skiable area: 220 acres (0.89 km2)
Runs: 50 , 14% Novice , 64% Intermediate , 22% Expert
Longest run: 1.9 miles (3.1 km)
Lift system: 2 HS Quads, 2 Triples, 3 Doubles, 1 Platterpull, 1 T-Bar, 2 J-Bars
Terrain parks: 6
Snowfall: 148 inches (3.8 m)
Snowmaking: 100%
Night skiing: No
"The 'Rembrandt of snow' has published a hefty coffee table book with a collection of nearly all of his hand-painted maps."
Timeless art for your home
Hand-painted maps require the best reproduction process available. Each illustration starts with a high resolution digital scan. It is then printed on museum quality cotton paper using the latest HDR ink-jet technology.
Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.