Resort Comparison

Black Mountain of Maine vs Caribou High School Hill

Caribou High School Hill excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Black Mountain of Maine 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
Black Mountain of Maine

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Black Mountain of Maine

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Black Mountain of Maine

Pleasant base area

Black Mountain of Maine
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
1,261'
1,640'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
17%
25%
Trails
23
10
Lifts
3
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

Black Mountain of Maine

73.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

56.9" total

77%

Caribou High School Hill

83.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

66.1" total

79%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
84"42"0"
Black Mountain of Maine
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 Black Mountain of Maine's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Black Mountain of Maine offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Caribou High School Hill has greater vertical drop (1,640' vs 1,261'), offering longer runs
  • Caribou High School Hill has more beginner/intermediate terrain (65% green and blue), while Black Mountain of Maine skews more advanced (52% black and double black)

Best For

Black Mountain of Maine

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Expert skiers (52% advanced terrain)

Caribou High School Hill

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

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