Resort Comparison

Loon Mountain Resort vs Wildcat Mountain

Wildcat Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Wildcat Mountain leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Wildcat Mountain

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Wildcat Mountain

106.9" average season

Best Terrain

Wildcat Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Loon Mountain Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Wildcat Mountain

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Loon Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, United States

$$

Wildcat Mountain

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

-

4+

Full-Day Program

-

Beginner Terrain

6.5

6.0

Walkability

5.0

5.5

Village Vibe

5.0

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

2,200'

2,112'

Skiable Area

0 ac

225 ac

Green Runs

26%

25%

Trails

81

49

Lifts

13

5

Getting There

Airport

MHT

PWM

Drive Time

2h

1.5h

Road Ease

5.0

7.5

Cost

Passes

None

Epic

Day Pass

$0

$109

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%

Wildcat Mountain

106.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

94.4" total

88%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

107"53"0"

Loon Mountain Resort

Wildcat Mountain

Key Insights

Wildcat Mountain excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

Wildcat Mountain offers more terrain variety (225 acres vs 0 acres)
Loon Mountain Resort has more beginner/intermediate terrain (78% green and blue), while Wildcat Mountain skews more advanced (45% black and double black)

Best For

Loon Mountain Resort

Budget-conscious families

Wildcat Mountain

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (225 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
Budget-conscious families

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Regions

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Guides

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