Why New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has many mountains that make for excellent skiing.

Additional Sources:

http://www.ski-guide.com/statemap.cfm/NH.htm

Geographically, New Hampshire is the perfect size to optimize and facilitate campaigns, protests or civil disobedience. 180 miles long and 50 miles wide with an extreme width of 93 miles, within a matter of hours you can reach any corner of the state by car.