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Mount Sunapee vs Waterville Valley Resort

Mount Sunapee excels for families prioritizing family features, while Waterville Valley Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Mount Sunapee leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Mount Sunapee

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Waterville Valley Resort

87.9" average season

Best Terrain
Waterville Valley Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Mount Sunapee

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Mount Sunapee

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Mount Sunapee

Pleasant base area

Mount Sunapee
New Hampshire, United States
$$
Waterville Valley Resort
New Hampshire, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
6.5
5.0
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
1,465'
1,967'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
31%
13%
Trails
62
82
Lifts
10
10

Getting There

Airport
MHT
MHT
Drive Time
2h
2h
Road Ease
5.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mount Sunapee

66.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

54.2" total

82%

Waterville Valley Resort

87.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

79.6" total

91%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
88"44"0"
Mount Sunapee
Waterville Valley Resort

Key Insights

Mount Sunapee excels for families prioritizing family features, while Waterville Valley Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Mount Sunapee's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Waterville Valley Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Mount Sunapee offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Waterville Valley Resort has greater vertical drop (1,967' vs 1,465'), offering longer runs
  • Mount Sunapee has more beginner/intermediate terrain (85% green and blue), while Waterville Valley Resort skews more advanced (31% black and double black)

Best For

Mount Sunapee

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Budget-conscious families

Waterville Valley Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

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Best For

Best for Beginners
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Best for Toddlers

Guides

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