Winter in New Hampshire

Deep into winter near the end the latest snow storm people go about their lives even as the Saco has frozen over.

The summit on the Kancamagus highway provides both majestic vistas and up-close perspectives on the changing stages of winter.

Snow carving teams amass in Jackson for the annual snow carving competition next to the Snowflake Inn on Main St/

Just off the Kancamagus highway west of North Conway there is a hiking trail to Sabbaday Falls. Like in other places all over New England, the progression of winter means moving water increasingly is transformed to ice, choking the flow of water over the falls as it makes its way into the Swift river.

In over a month, winter tightens its grip on the Ellis, carving ice shapes on the river rocks.

As spring tries to push winter from center stage, the annual Purity Spring resort dog races get underway in East Madison. Some dog teams pull sleds while others pull people on skis. A good time was had by all.

Winter happens fast in Center Conway. It holds on tight for months on end before surrendering to spring. Eventually the Saco will freeze over, but for now it's still on its way. As a sidebar, there was still 6 feet of snow on the ground in April.

Winter clings to the Notch following the natural thaw and refreeze cycle that creates patterns in the icicles.

Tourists flocked into the Mt. Washington valley to celebrate the birth of Christ and spend some time on the slopes of Black mountain and Wildcat. But just off White Mountain Highway is the historical train station with its engines and cars rendered silent until the spring.

The wind rips through the notch on a frozen winter morning.

In Jackson, on the Ellis, I found this little guy working his way up river.

A cold, blustery day near Bretton Woods, NH