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The rank-order of New Hampshire ski resorts we’ve been to based on overall mountain experience.

#1 in New Hampshire

Bretton Woods

Bretton Woods, NH

Bretton Woods, NH

MOUNTAIN SCORE

58

  +   Pros
  • Upscale feel and resort infrastructure
  • Family-friendly slopes, including glade terrain
  • Modest crowds
  • Stunning Mount Washington views
  –   Cons
  • Short vertical drop
  • Lackluster advanced and expert terrain

This Mount Washington-adjacent ski area offers the most upscale ski resort experience in New Hampshire, but its lack of advanced and expert terrain is a serious drawback.

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#2 in New Hampshire

Waterville Valley

Waterville Valley, NH

Waterville Valley, NH

MOUNTAIN SCORE

54

  +   Pros
  • Local feel
  • Unique upper mountain setup
  • Ski racing and freestyle culture
  • Convenient on-mountain lodges
  • Close proximity to Boston
  –   Cons
  • Limited beginner and expert terrain
  • No true ski-in/ski-out lodging
  • Lower snow totals than some competitors
  • Upper mountain accessed only by t-bar

Despite a modest footprint size, this New Hampshire resort offers a compelling set of strengths for those driving up from Boston.

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#3 in New Hampshire

Cannon

Franconia, NH

Franconia, NH

MOUNTAIN SCORE

53

  +   Pros
  • Local feel
  • Modest crowds
  • Striking surrounding scenery
  • Extremely demanding expert runs
  –   Cons
  • Profound wind exposure
  • Inconsistent expert terrain openings
  • Limited beginner terrain
  • Slow lifts in some areas
  • Very limited on-site lodging

While it lacks the most modern infrastructure and sees inconsistent conditions, this state-owned New Hampshire ski resort offers unique terrain and low crowds.

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#4 in New Hampshire

Wildcat

Gorham, NH

Gorham, NH

MOUNTAIN SCORE

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52

  +   Pros
  • Stunning Mount Washington views
  • Long, consistent vertical drop
  • Straightforward layout
  –   Cons
  • Profound wind exposure
  • Small footprint
  • No on-site lodging

One of the tallest, most stunning ski resorts in New Hampshire is held back by a modest footprint size and significant wind exposure.

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#5 in New Hampshire

Loon

Lincoln, NH

Lincoln, NH

MOUNTAIN SCORE

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50

  +   Pros
  • Strong snowmaking
  • Modern lifts
  • Wide variety of intermediate terrain
  • Close proximity to Boston
  –   Cons
  • Packed on weekends
  • Cramped gondola cabins
  • Limited advanced and expert terrain
  • No trail connection between North and South Peak sides

This popular New Hampshire resort offers a competitive lift fleet and excellent snowmaking, but other mountains offer more unique terrain and better crowd management.

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#6 in New Hampshire

Attitash

Bartlett, NH

Bartlett, NH

MOUNTAIN SCORE

46

  +   Pros
  • High-speed lifts
  • Strong intermediate terrain
  • Available ski-in/ski-out lodging
  –   Cons
  • Lackluster snow totals
  • Inconsistent grooming
  • Limited beginner and expert terrain

This New Hampshire resort offers pleasant terrain and fast lifts, but it doesn’t especially stand out when it comes to the overall experience.

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