Resort Comparison

Loon Mountain Resort vs Tenney Mountain Resort

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
Tenney Mountain Resort

$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
$$Epic
Tenney Mountain Resort
New Hampshire, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
3+
-
Full-Day Program
-
Beginner Terrain
7.5
5.0
Walkability
7.0
5.0
Village Vibe
7.5
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,100'
1,396'
Skiable Area
370 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
20%
20%
Trails
61
44
Lifts
11
4

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

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Tenney Mountain Resort

68.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

59.7" total

88%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
95"48"0"
Loon Mountain Resort
Tenney Mountain Resort

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 Tenney Mountain Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Loon Mountain Resort's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Tenney Mountain Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Loon Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Tenney Mountain Resort'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 1,396'), offering longer runs

Best For

Loon Mountain Resort

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere

Tenney Mountain Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

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