Resort Comparison

Cannon Mountain vs Loon Mountain Resort

The Verdict

Cannon Mountain leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Loon Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Cannon Mountain

105.6" average season

Best Terrain

Cannon Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Cannon Mountain

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

Loon Mountain Resort

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Loon Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Cannon Mountain

New Hampshire, USA

$Indy

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

5.5

7.5

—

Walkability

6.0

7.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,180'

2,100'

—

Skiable Area

285 ac

370 ac

—

Green Runs

21%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

MHT

—

Drive Time

1.7h

1.5h

—

Road Ease

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Indy

Epic

—

Day Pass

$99

$139

—

Cost Tier

Budget

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Cannon Mountain

New Hampshire, USA

$Indy

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

5.5

Walkability

6.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical2,180'

Skiable Area285 ac

Green Runs21%

Trails97

Getting There

AirportMHT

Drive Time1.7h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$99

Cost TierBudget

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical2,100'

Skiable Area370 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails61

Getting There

AirportMHT

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$139

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Cannon Mountain

105.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

99" total

94%

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

106"53"0"

Cannon Mountain

Loon Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere. Loon Mountain Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Loon Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Loon Mountain Resort's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Loon Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Loon Mountain Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Cannon Mountain starts at age 4
Cannon Mountain is budget-friendly while Loon Mountain Resort falls in the moderately priced category

Best For

Cannon Mountain

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs
Expert skiers (42% advanced terrain)

Loon Mountain Resort

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)

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Resort Comparison

Cannon Mountain vs Loon Mountain Resort

The Verdict

Cannon Mountain leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Loon Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Cannon Mountain

105.6" average season

Best Terrain

Cannon Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Cannon Mountain

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

Loon Mountain Resort

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Loon Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Cannon Mountain

New Hampshire, USA

$Indy

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

5.5

7.5

—

Walkability

6.0

7.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,180'

2,100'

—

Skiable Area

285 ac

370 ac

—

Green Runs

21%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

MHT

—

Drive Time

1.7h

1.5h

—

Road Ease

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Indy

Epic

—

Day Pass

$99

$139

—

Cost Tier

Budget

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Cannon Mountain

New Hampshire, USA

$Indy

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

5.5

Walkability

6.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical2,180'

Skiable Area285 ac

Green Runs21%

Trails97

Getting There

AirportMHT

Drive Time1.7h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$99

Cost TierBudget

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical2,100'

Skiable Area370 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails61

Getting There

AirportMHT

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$139

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Cannon Mountain

105.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

99" total

94%

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

106"53"0"

Cannon Mountain

Loon Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Loon Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere. Loon Mountain Resort's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Loon Mountain Resort's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Loon Mountain Resort's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Loon Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Loon Mountain Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Cannon Mountain starts at age 4
Cannon Mountain is budget-friendly while Loon Mountain Resort falls in the moderately priced category