Resort Comparison

Cannon Mountain vs Mount Sunapee

The Verdict

Cannon Mountain leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Cannon Mountain

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Cannon Mountain

105.6" average season

Best Terrain

Cannon Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Mount Sunapee

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Cannon Mountain

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Cannon Mountain

Pleasant base area

Cannon Mountain

New Hampshire, USA

$Indy

Mount Sunapee

New Hampshire, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

5.5

6.5

—

Walkability

6.0

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,180'

1,465'

—

Skiable Area

285 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

21%

31%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

MHT

—

Drive Time

1.7h

—

Road Ease

8.0

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Indy

None

—

Day Pass

$99

—

Cost Tier

Budget

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

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

Mount Sunapee

New Hampshire, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,465'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs31%

Trails62

Getting There

AirportMHT

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Cannon Mountain

105.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

99" total

94%

Mount Sunapee

66.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

54.2" total

82%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

106"53"0"

Cannon Mountain

Mount Sunapee

Key Insights

Mount Sunapee excels for families prioritizing family features, while Cannon Mountain offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Cannon Mountain offers better value, while Mount Sunapee caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Mount Sunapee's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Cannon Mountain's walkability score (6.0) exceeds Mount Sunapee's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Cannon Mountain offers more terrain variety (285 acres vs 0 acres)
Cannon Mountain has greater vertical drop (2,180' vs 1,465'), offering longer runs
Cannon Mountain is budget-friendly while Mount Sunapee falls in the moderately priced category

Best For

Cannon Mountain

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (285 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 4)
Budget-conscious families

Mount Sunapee

Budget-conscious families

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Resort Comparison

Cannon Mountain vs Mount Sunapee

The Verdict

Cannon Mountain leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Cannon Mountain

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall

Cannon Mountain

105.6" average season

Best Terrain

Cannon Mountain

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Mount Sunapee

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Cannon Mountain

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Cannon Mountain

Pleasant base area

Cannon Mountain

New Hampshire, USA

$Indy

Mount Sunapee

New Hampshire, United States

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

5.5

6.5

—

Walkability

6.0

5.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,180'

1,465'

—

Skiable Area

285 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

21%

31%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

MHT

—

Drive Time

1.7h

—

Road Ease

8.0

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Indy

None

—

Day Pass

$99

—

Cost Tier

Budget

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

—

Grocery

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

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

Mount Sunapee

New Hampshire, United States

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,465'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs31%

Trails62

Getting There

AirportMHT

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Cannon Mountain

105.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

99" total

94%

Mount Sunapee

66.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

54.2" total

82%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

106"53"0"

Cannon Mountain

Mount Sunapee

Key Insights

Key Differences

Mount Sunapee's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Cannon Mountain's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Cannon Mountain's walkability score (6.0) exceeds Mount Sunapee's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Cannon Mountain offers more terrain variety (285 acres vs 0 acres)
Cannon Mountain has greater vertical drop (2,180' vs 1,465'), offering longer runs
Cannon Mountain is budget-friendly while Mount Sunapee falls in the moderately priced category