Resort Comparison

Gunstock vs Loon Mountain Resort

Gunstock excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere, while Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Gunstock leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Gunstock

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Loon Mountain Resort

95" average season

Best Terrain
Loon Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Gunstock

$89 day pass

Easiest Access
Gunstock

0.8h from MHT

Best Village Vibe
Gunstock

Pleasant base area

Gunstock
New Hampshire, USA
$$Ikon
Loon Mountain Resort
New Hampshire, USA
$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.0
7.5
Walkability
7.0
7.0
Village Vibe
7.5
7.5

Mountain

Vertical
1,400'
2,100'
Skiable Area
227 ac
370 ac
Green Runs
25%
20%
Trails
48
61
Lifts
7
11

Getting There

Airport
MHT
MHT
Drive Time
0.8h
1.5h
Road Ease
8.0
8.0

Cost

Passes
Ikon
Epic
Day Pass
$89
$139
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Gunstock

60.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.4" total

85%

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
95"48"0"
Gunstock
Loon Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Gunstock excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere, while Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (370 acres vs 227 acres)
  • Loon Mountain Resort has greater vertical drop (2,100' vs 1,400'), offering longer runs

Best For

Gunstock

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Loon Mountain Resort

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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