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Loon Mountain Resort vs Waterville Valley Resort

Waterville Valley Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Waterville Valley Resort leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Waterville Valley Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Loon Mountain Resort

95" average season

Best Terrain
Loon Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Waterville Valley Resort

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access
Waterville Valley Resort

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe
Waterville Valley Resort

Charming, walkable village

Loon Mountain Resort
New Hampshire, USA
$$Epic
Waterville Valley Resort
New Hampshire, USA
$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
8.0
Walkability
7.0
8.0
Village Vibe
7.5
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
2,100'
2,020'
Skiable Area
370 ac
255 ac
Green Runs
20%
20%
Trails
61
50
Lifts
11
11

Getting There

Airport
MHT
MHT
Drive Time
1.5h
1.3h
Road Ease
8.0
8.0

Cost

Passes
Epic
Ikon
Day Pass
$139
$109
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Waterville Valley Resort

87.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

79.6" total

91%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
95"48"0"
Loon Mountain Resort
Waterville Valley Resort

Key Insights

Waterville Valley Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Waterville Valley Resort's walkability score (8.0) exceeds Loon Mountain Resort's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Waterville Valley Resort's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds Loon Mountain Resort's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (370 acres vs 255 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

Waterville Valley Resort

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

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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