Resort Comparison

Loon Mountain Resort vs Sunday River

Sunday River excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere.

The Verdict

Loon Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Loon Mountain Resort

95" average season

Best Terrain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Loon Mountain Resort

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Loon Mountain Resort

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Loon Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Maine, United States

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

3+

3+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

7.5

8.5

Walkability

7.0

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

7.5

Mountain

Vertical

2,100'

2,340'

Skiable Area

370 ac

870 ac

Green Runs

20%

30%

Trails

61

135

Lifts

11

18

Getting There

Airport

MHT

PWM

Drive Time

1.5h

1.5h

Road Ease

8.0

7.0

Cost

Passes

Epic

Ikon

Day Pass

$139

$139

Cost Tier

Moderate

Moderate

Village

Dining

Good

Good

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Sunday River

84.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

69.4" total

82%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

95"48"0"

Loon Mountain Resort

Sunday River

Key Insights

Sunday River excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere.

Key Differences

Sunday River's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Loon Mountain Resort's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Sunday River offers more terrain variety (870 acres vs 370 acres)

Best For

Loon Mountain Resort

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Sunday River

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (870 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families

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Regions

British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners

Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide

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