Ski Powderhouse Hill on New Year's Eve

For Portsmouth area residents who got some new skis or snowboards for Christmas and haven't had a chance to try them out yet, Powderhouse Hill in South Berwick, Maine may be just the ticket.

For $5 (cash only), anyone can ski and snowboard this small mountain and use the ski rope tow on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Powderhouse Hill is also open during the winter months on Wednesday and Friday for night skiing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Powderhouse Hill volunteers also sell hot dogs, hot chocolate and other snacks inside the main ski tow building.

For families who want to get in some night skiing as part of their New Year's Eve fun, Powderhouse Hill will be open on Monday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Located just 10 miles west of Portsmouth, Powderhouse Hill offers a great option for skiers and snowboarders who don't want to trek north to the larger ski areas in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. It is also a great place for families who want to teach their kids this great winter sport.

What follows is a video of some families who took advantage of the new powder created by Saturday night's snow storm to enjoy the slopes on Sunday afternoon.