Resort Comparison

Big Moose Mountain Ski Area vs Pleasant Mountain

Pleasant Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Big Moose Mountain Ski Area leads with 6 wins
Best for Families
Big Moose Mountain Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Big Moose Mountain Ski Area

81.1" average season

Best Terrain
Big Moose Mountain Ski Area

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
$$
Pleasant Mountain
Maine, United States
$$

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
1,600'
1,240'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
6%
15%
Trails
17
41
Lifts
2
5

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%

Pleasant Mountain

67.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

55.2" total

82%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
81"41"0"
Big Moose Mountain Ski Area
Pleasant Mountain

Key Insights

Pleasant Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • 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 Pleasant Mountain skews more advanced (27% black and double black)

Best For

Big Moose Mountain Ski Area

  • Budget-conscious families

Pleasant Mountain

  • Budget-conscious families

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