Winter solstice is behind us, the early season is over, and lifts are operating across New England. Even at mountains where the snow is still sparse, snowmaking technology has made it possible to ski or snowboard from top to bottom at just about every resort within 200 miles.
As any skier or rider knows, enjoying alpine sports is not cheap. Decisions about where to travel for your winter adrenaline warrant careful consideration. Factors to consider include: amount of terrain open, lift ticket prices, distance to resort, snow conditions, and so on.
What follows is a helpful guide to some of the key numbers at 10 ski areas in New Hampshire, plus 10 others in surrounding states within about three hours of the Seacoast.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Attitash
Located in: Bartlett
Trails open: 29
Lifts open: 6
Ticket price: $75
Website: attitash.com
Bretton Woods
Located in: Bretton Woods
Trails open: 49
Lifts open: 7
Ticket price: $85
Website: brettonwoods.com
Cannon
Located in: Franconia
Trails open: 78
Lifts open: 7
Ticket price: $74
Website: cannonmt.com
Cranmore
Located in: North Conway
Trails open: 22
Lifts open: 6
Ticket price: prices vary
Website: cranmore.com
Gunstock
Located in: Gilford
Trails open: 22
Lifts open: 5
Ticket price: $78 weekends & holidays, $68 midweek
Website: gunstock.com
Loon
Located in: Lincoln
Trails open: 47
Lifts open: 8
Ticket price: $83
Website: loonmtn.com
Mount Sunapee
Located in: Newbury
Trails open: 33
Lifts open: 8
Ticket price: $82 weekends & holidays, $69 midweek
Website: mountsunapee.com
Ragged Mountain
Located in: Danbury
Trails open: 13
Lifts open: 4
Ticket price: $79 weekends & holidays, $69 midweek
Website: raggedmountainresort.com
Waterville Valley
Located in: Waterville Valley
Trails open: 24
Lifts open: 5
Ticket price: $75 weekends & holidays, $65 midweek
Website: waterville.com
Wildcat
Located in: Pinkham Notch
Trails open: 44
Lifts open: 3
Ticket price: $75
Website: skiwildcat.com
VERMONT
Killington
Located in: Killington
Trails open: 132
Lifts open: 13
Ticket price: $92 weekends & peak, $84 midweek
Website: killington.com
Jay Peak
Located in: Jay
Trails open: 66
Lifts open: 9
Ticket price: $72
Website: jaypeakresort.com
Okemo
Located in: Ludlow
Trails open: 113
Lifts open: 11
Ticket price: $94 holidays, $92 weekends, $82 midweek
Website: okemo.com
Smugglers’ Notch
Located in: Smugglers’ Notch
Trails open: 67
Lifts open: 5
Ticket price: $76 holidays,
$70 regular
Website: smuggs.com
Stowe
Located in: Stowe
Trails open: 103
Lifts open: 10
Ticket price: $108
Website: stowe.com
Stratton
Located in: South Londonderry
Trails open: 68
Lifts open: 6
Ticket price: $98 weekends & peak, $84 midweek
Website: Stratton.com
Sugarbush
Located in: Warren
Trails open: 111
Lifts open: 12
Ticket price: $91 weekends & holidays, $84 midweek
Website: sugarbush.com
MAINE
Sugarloaf
Located in: Carrabassett Valley
Trails open: 136
Lifts open: 9
Ticket price: $84 (early season)
Website: sugarloaf.com
Sunday River
Located in: Newry
Trails open: 75
Lifts open: 10
Ticket price: $89
Website: sundayriver.com
MASSACHUSETTS
Berkshire East
Located in: Charlemont
Trails open: 8
Lifts open: 5
Ticket price: $60 weekends & holidays, $40 midweek
Website: berkshireeast.com
Wachusett
Located in: Princeton
Trails open: 12
Lifts open: 4
Ticket price: $63 weekends & holidays, $58 midweek
Website: wachusett.com
All information was reported as of Monday, Dec. 22. All ticket prices are based on single, full-day passes for adults. Some resorts offer discounts if you order online, as well as discounts for kids, students, seniors, military members, etc. Most resorts offer deals for multi-day or season passes; half-day and night passes are often available. All information is subject to change; visit the resort’s website for up-to-date info.
