Resort Comparison

Wildcat Mountain vs Loon Mountain Resort

The Verdict

Loon Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Loon Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Wildcat Mountain

106.9" average season

Best Terrain

Loon Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Wildcat Mountain

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Loon Mountain Resort

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Loon Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Wildcat Mountain

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

6.0

7.5

—

Walkability

5.5

7.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,112'

2,100'

—

Skiable Area

225 ac

370 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

PWM

MHT

—

Drive Time

1.5h

—

Road Ease

7.5

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Epic

—

Day Pass

$109

$139

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Wildcat Mountain

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

6.0

Walkability

5.5

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical2,112'

Skiable Area225 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails49

Getting There

AirportPWM

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

7.5

Cost

Day Pass$109

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

Wildcat Mountain

106.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

94.4" total

88%

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

107"53"0"

Wildcat 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 Wildcat Mountain's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Loon Mountain Resort's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Wildcat Mountain's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Loon Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Wildcat Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (370 acres vs 225 acres)
Loon Mountain Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Wildcat Mountain starts at age 4

Best For

Wildcat Mountain

Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs
Expert skiers (45% advanced terrain)

Loon Mountain Resort

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere

Home

Resort Comparison

Wildcat Mountain vs Loon Mountain Resort

The Verdict

Loon Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Loon Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Wildcat Mountain

106.9" average season

Best Terrain

Loon Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Wildcat Mountain

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Loon Mountain Resort

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Loon Mountain Resort

Pleasant base area

Wildcat Mountain

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Loon Mountain Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

6.0

7.5

—

Walkability

5.5

7.0

—

Village Vibe

5.0

7.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,112'

2,100'

—

Skiable Area

225 ac

370 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

PWM

MHT

—

Drive Time

1.5h

—

Road Ease

7.5

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Epic

—

Day Pass

$109

$139

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Limited

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Wildcat Mountain

New Hampshire, USA

$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

6.0

Walkability

5.5

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical2,112'

Skiable Area225 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails49

Getting There

AirportPWM

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

7.5

Cost

Day Pass$109

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

Wildcat Mountain

106.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

94.4" total

88%

Loon Mountain Resort

95"

avg season

2024-25 season

88.3" total

93%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

107"53"0"

Wildcat 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 Wildcat Mountain's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Loon Mountain Resort's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Wildcat Mountain's (5.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Loon Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Wildcat Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Loon Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (370 acres vs 225 acres)
Loon Mountain Resort's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Wildcat Mountain starts at age 4