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Bretton Woods Ski Area vs Ragged Mountain Resort

Ragged Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Bretton Woods Ski Area leads with 6 wins
Best for Families
Bretton Woods Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Bretton Woods Ski Area

118.9" average season

Best Terrain
Bretton Woods Ski Area

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Bretton Woods Ski Area

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Bretton Woods Ski Area

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Bretton Woods Ski Area

Pleasant base area

Bretton Woods Ski Area
New Hampshire, United States
$$
Ragged Mountain Resort
New Hampshire, United States
$$

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
1,390'
1,100'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
31%
31%
Trails
89
39
Lifts
9
4

Getting There

Airport
MHT
MHT
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
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Bretton Woods Ski Area

118.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

114.7" total

96%

Ragged Mountain Resort

65"

avg season

2024-25 season

55.4" total

85%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
119"59"0"
Bretton Woods Ski Area
Ragged Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Ragged Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Bretton Woods Ski Area offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Bretton Woods Ski Area has more beginner/intermediate terrain (74% green and blue), while Ragged Mountain Resort skews more advanced (41% black and double black)

Best For

Bretton Woods Ski Area

  • Budget-conscious families

Ragged Mountain Resort

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Expert skiers (41% advanced terrain)

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing