Resort Comparison

Ragged Mountain Resort vs Waterville Valley Resort

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

The Verdict

Ragged Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Ragged Mountain Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Waterville Valley Resort

87.9" average season

Best Terrain

Waterville Valley Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Ragged Mountain Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Ragged Mountain Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Ragged Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Ragged Mountain Resort

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

1,100'

1,967'

Skiable Area

0 ac

0 ac

Green Runs

31%

13%

Trails

39

82

Lifts

4

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

Ragged Mountain Resort

65"

avg season

2024-25 season

55.4" total

85%

Waterville Valley Resort

87.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

79.6" total

91%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

88"44"0"

Ragged Mountain Resort

Waterville Valley Resort

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

Ragged Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Waterville Valley Resort's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Ragged Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
Waterville Valley Resort has greater vertical drop (1,967' vs 1,100'), offering longer runs

Best For

Ragged Mountain Resort

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Budget-conscious families
Expert skiers (41% advanced terrain)

Waterville Valley Resort

Budget-conscious families

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