Resort Comparison

Loon Mountain Resort vs Smugglers' Notch Resort

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features, while Smugglers' Notch Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Loon Mountain Resort leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Loon Mountain Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Loon Mountain Resort

95" average season

Best Terrain
Smugglers' Notch 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
$$
Smugglers' Notch Resort
Vermont, United States
$$

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
2,200'
2,531'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
26%
15%
Trails
81
110
Lifts
13
9

Getting There

Airport
MHT
BTV
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

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Smugglers' Notch Resort

92.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

96.3" total

104%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
95"48"0"
Loon Mountain Resort
Smugglers' Notch Resort

Key Insights

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing family features, while Smugglers' Notch Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Loon Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Smugglers' Notch Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

Loon Mountain Resort

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

Smugglers' Notch Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

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