Resort Comparison

Tenney Mountain Resort vs Waterville Valley Resort

Waterville Valley Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Tenney Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Tenney Mountain Resort

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Waterville Valley Resort

87.9" average season

Best Terrain
Waterville Valley Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Tenney Mountain Resort

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Tenney Mountain Resort

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Tenney Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Tenney Mountain Resort
New Hampshire, United States
$$
Waterville Valley Resort
New Hampshire, United States
$$

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
1,396'
1,967'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
20%
13%
Trails
44
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

Tenney Mountain Resort

68.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

59.7" total

88%

Waterville Valley Resort

87.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

79.6" total

91%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
88"44"0"
Tenney Mountain Resort
Waterville Valley Resort

Key Insights

Waterville Valley Resort excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Tenney Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Waterville Valley Resort has greater vertical drop (1,967' vs 1,396'), offering longer runs

Best For

Tenney Mountain Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

Waterville Valley Resort

  • Budget-conscious families

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