Resort Comparison

Gunstock vs Loon Mountain Resort

The Verdict

Gunstock leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Gunstock

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Loon Mountain Resort

95" average season

Best Terrain

Loon Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Gunstock

$89 day pass

Easiest Access

Gunstock

0.8h from MHT

Best Village Vibe

Gunstock

Pleasant base area

Gunstock

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.0

7.5

—

Walkability

7.0

—

Village Vibe

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,400'

2,100'

—

Skiable Area

227 ac

370 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

MHT

—

Drive Time

0.8h

1.5h

—

Road Ease

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Epic

—

Day Pass

$89

$139

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

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

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

Gunstock

60.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.4" total

85%

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

95"48"0"

Gunstock

Loon Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Gunstock excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere, while Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (370 acres vs 227 acres)
Loon Mountain Resort has greater vertical drop (2,100' vs 1,400'), offering longer runs

Best For

Gunstock

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

Loon Mountain Resort

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

Gunstock vs Loon Mountain Resort

The Verdict

Gunstock leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Gunstock

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Loon Mountain Resort

95" average season

Best Terrain

Loon Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Gunstock

$89 day pass

Easiest Access

Gunstock

0.8h from MHT

Best Village Vibe

Gunstock

Pleasant base area

Gunstock

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.0

7.5

—

Walkability

7.0

—

Village Vibe

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,400'

2,100'

—

Skiable Area

227 ac

370 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

MHT

—

Drive Time

0.8h

1.5h

—

Road Ease

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

Epic

—

Day Pass

$89

$139

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

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

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

Gunstock

60.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.4" total

85%

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

95"48"0"

Gunstock

Loon Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Gunstock excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere, while Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (370 acres vs 227 acres)
Loon Mountain Resort has greater vertical drop (2,100' vs 1,400'), offering longer runs