Resort Comparison

Big Moose Mountain Ski Area vs Caribou High School Hill

Caribou High School Hill excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Big Moose Mountain Ski Area leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Caribou High School Hill

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Caribou High School Hill

83.6" average season

Best Terrain
Caribou High School Hill

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Big Moose Mountain Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Big Moose Mountain Ski Area

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Big Moose Mountain Ski Area

Pleasant base area

Big Moose Mountain Ski Area
Maine, United States
$$
Caribou High School Hill
Maine, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
5.0
6.5
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,600'
1,640'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
6%
25%
Trails
17
10
Lifts
2
2

Getting There

Airport
PWM
PWM
Drive Time
2h
2h
Road Ease
5.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Big Moose Mountain Ski Area

81.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

73.7" total

91%

Caribou High School Hill

83.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

66.1" total

79%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
84"42"0"
Big Moose Mountain Ski Area
Caribou High School Hill

Key Insights

Caribou High School Hill excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Caribou High School Hill's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Big Moose Mountain Ski Area's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Big Moose Mountain Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Big Moose Mountain Ski Area has more beginner/intermediate terrain (88% green and blue), while Caribou High School Hill skews more advanced (35% black and double black)

Best For

Big Moose Mountain Ski Area

  • Budget-conscious families

Caribou High School Hill

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Budget-conscious families

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