State ski guide
Best Ski Mountains in New Hampshire
New Hampshire splits cleanly on passes: Epic clusters Attitash, Wildcat, and Sunapee while Cannon and Waterville sit outside both mega-passes. This table covers every NH area so you can compare vertical and snow before you commit to a weekend.
Current snow, drive time, pass access, and crowd outlook. Pick your weekend and we'll rank the options.
Epic Pass vs Ikon Pass: Northeast
New Hampshire skews Epic: 4 Epic mountains vs 2 on Ikon. Cannon and Waterville are the notable independents outside both passes.
How New Hampshire stacks up
New Hampshire packs strong New England variety across Epic, Ikon, Indy, and independent areas. Cannon, Wildcat, Waterville, Bretton Woods, and Loon are standouts. The state works well for weekend trips and day missions from Boston and southern New England.
| Mountain | Vertical | Trails | Avg Snow/yr | Day Ticket* | Pass | Night Skiing | Live Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bretton Woods | 1,500 ft | 55 | 205" | $115 | No Major Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Wildcat | 2,112 ft | 48 | 200" | $154 | Epic Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Gunstock | 1,400 ft | 52 | 165" | $99 | No Major Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Cannon Mountain | 2,180 ft | 74 | 160" | $112 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Loon Mountain | 2,100 ft | 72 | 160" | $159 | Ikon Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Granite Gorge | 525 ft | 27 | 150" | $82 | No Major Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Waterville Valley | 2,020 ft | 70 | 148" | $115 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Tenney Mountain | 1,400 ft | 53 | 140" | $79 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Mount Sunapee | 1,510 ft | 55 | 130" | $135 | Epic Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Black Mountain | 1,100 ft | 43 | 125" | $86 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Attitash | 1,750 ft | 62 | 120" | $151 | Epic Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Cranmore | 1,200 ft | 46 | 120" | $94 | Ikon Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Whaleback | 700 ft | 32 | 110" | $79 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Dartmouth Skiway | 968 ft | 40 | 100" | $82 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| Pats Peak | 770 ft | 34 | 100" | $82 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Ragged Mountain | 1,250 ft | 48 | 100" | $82 | Indy Pass | No | Open live data → |
| King Pine | 350 ft | 22 | 82" | $70 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| Crotched | 1,016 ft | 41 | 65" | $133 | Epic Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
| McIntyre Ski Area | 170 ft | 11 | 50" | $45 | Indy Pass | Yes | Open live data → |
*Ticket prices vary by date, demand, and age. Verify with the mountain before purchasing.