Resort Comparison

Cranmore vs Gunstock

The Verdict

Cranmore leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Cranmore

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Cranmore

73.7" average season

Best Terrain

Gunstock

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Gunstock

$89 day pass

Easiest Access

Gunstock

0.8h from MHT

Best Village Vibe

Cranmore

Charming, walkable village

Cranmore

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Gunstock

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.5

8.0

—

Walkability

7.5

7.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,200'

1,400'

—

Skiable Area

200 ac

227 ac

—

Green Runs

30%

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

PWM

MHT

—

Drive Time

1.3h

0.8h

—

Road Ease

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

—

Day Pass

$99

$89

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Cranmore

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical1,200'

Skiable Area200 ac

Green Runs30%

Trails57

Getting There

AirportPWM

Drive Time1.3h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$99

Cost TierModerate

Gunstock

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical1,400'

Skiable Area227 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails48

Getting There

AirportMHT

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$89

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Cranmore

73.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

60.2" total

82%

Gunstock

60.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.4" total

85%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

74"37"0"

Cranmore

Gunstock

Key Insights

Cranmore excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Gunstock offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Best For

Cranmore

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Gunstock

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Resort Comparison

Cranmore vs Gunstock

The Verdict

Cranmore leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Cranmore

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Cranmore

73.7" average season

Best Terrain

Gunstock

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Gunstock

$89 day pass

Easiest Access

Gunstock

0.8h from MHT

Best Village Vibe

Cranmore

Charming, walkable village

Cranmore

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Gunstock

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.5

8.0

—

Walkability

7.5

7.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,200'

1,400'

—

Skiable Area

200 ac

227 ac

—

Green Runs

30%

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

PWM

MHT

—

Drive Time

1.3h

0.8h

—

Road Ease

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

—

Day Pass

$99

$89

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Cranmore

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical1,200'

Skiable Area200 ac

Green Runs30%

Trails57

Getting There

AirportPWM

Drive Time1.3h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$99

Cost TierModerate

Gunstock

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical1,400'

Skiable Area227 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails48

Getting There

AirportMHT

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$89

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Cranmore

73.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

60.2" total

82%

Gunstock

60.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.4" total

85%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

74"37"0"

Cranmore

Gunstock

Key Insights

Cranmore excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Gunstock offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.