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Loon Mountain Resort vs Mount Sunapee

Mount Sunapee excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Loon Mountain Resort leads with 6 wins
Best for Families
Loon Mountain Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Loon Mountain Resort

95" average season

Best Terrain
Loon Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Loon Mountain Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Loon Mountain Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Loon Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Loon Mountain Resort
New Hampshire, United States
$$
Mount Sunapee
New Hampshire, United States
$$

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
2,200'
1,465'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
26%
31%
Trails
81
62
Lifts
13
10

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

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Mount Sunapee

66.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

54.2" total

82%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
95"48"0"
Loon Mountain Resort
Mount Sunapee

Key Insights

Mount Sunapee excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Loon Mountain Resort has greater vertical drop (2,200' vs 1,465'), offering longer runs

Best For

Loon Mountain Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

Mount Sunapee

  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing