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

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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