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

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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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