Resort Comparison

Attitash Mountain Resort vs Cannon Mountain

Attitash Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain. Attitash Mountain Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Attitash Mountain Resort leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Attitash Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Cannon Mountain

105.6" average season

Best Terrain

Cannon Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Cannon Mountain

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

Attitash Mountain Resort

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Attitash Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Attitash Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Cannon Mountain

New Hampshire, USA

$Indy

Family

Ski School Age

3+

4+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

7.5

5.5

Walkability

6.5

6.0

Village Vibe

7.0

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

1,750'

2,180'

Skiable Area

311 ac

285 ac

Green Runs

20%

21%

Trails

68

97

Lifts

9

10

Getting There

Airport

PWM

MHT

Drive Time

1.3h

1.7h

Road Ease

8.0

8.0

Cost

Passes

Epic

Indy

Day Pass

$109

$99

Cost Tier

Moderate

Budget

Village

Dining

Moderate

Limited

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Attitash Mountain Resort

88.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

75.5" total

85%

Cannon Mountain

105.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

99" total

94%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

106"53"0"

Attitash Mountain Resort

Cannon Mountain

Key Insights

Attitash Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain. Attitash Mountain Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Attitash Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Attitash Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (7.0) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Attitash Mountain Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Cannon Mountain starts at age 4
Cannon Mountain is budget-friendly while Attitash Mountain Resort falls in the moderately priced category

Best For

Attitash Mountain Resort

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)

Cannon Mountain

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs
Expert skiers (42% advanced terrain)

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