Resort Comparison

Loon Mountain Resort vs Mount Sunapee

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere.

The Verdict

Loon Mountain Resort leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Loon Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Loon Mountain Resort

95" average season

Best Terrain

Loon Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Loon Mountain Resort

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Loon Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

New Hampshire, United States

$$

Family

Ski School Age

3+

-

Full-Day Program

-

Beginner Terrain

7.5

6.5

Walkability

7.0

5.0

Village Vibe

7.5

5.0

Mountain

Vertical

2,100'

1,465'

Skiable Area

370 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

20%

31%

Trails

61

62

Lifts

11

10

Getting There

Airport

MHT

MHT

Drive Time

1.5h

2h

Road Ease

8.0

5.0

Cost

Passes

Epic

None

Day Pass

$139

$0

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Good

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

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere.

Key Differences

Loon Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Mount Sunapee's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Loon Mountain Resort's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Mount Sunapee's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Loon Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Mount Sunapee's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (370 acres vs 0 acres)
Loon Mountain Resort has greater vertical drop (2,100' vs 1,465'), offering longer runs

Best For

Loon Mountain Resort

Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (370 acres)

Mount Sunapee

Budget-conscious families

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