Overall Rating
4.6
From 10 Reviews
62
Total Runs
1984
Bottom Elevation
4004
Top Elevation
265
Skiable Terrain
Waterville Valley in New Hampshire offers a charming and comprehensive skiing experience. This resort is known for its picturesque landscapes and well-designed trails. It's a great destination for families, with plenty of activities and ski programs for children. The ski community here is welcoming, and there's a real sense of camaraderie among visitors. Advanced skiers can enjoy challenging runs, while beginners have plenty of gentle slopes to practice on. Waterville Valley also hosts various events throughout the ski season, adding an extra layer of fun. Their commitment to maintaining high-quality trails and facilities makes it a consistently popular choice.
Ranked Highly For

Family Friendliness
3rd of 242 worldwide

Groomed Runs
7th of 249 worldwide

Après-Ski
11th of 223 worldwide

Mogul Fields
20th of 222 worldwide
Recent Reviews
expert skier ⛷️
Joe
Feb, 6 2025
Very friendly mtn. Skiers mtn, not a lot of Joeys and snowboarders. All trails lead to one base area. Great snowmaking and grooming crew.
advanced skier ⛷️ United States
John
Dec, 29 2024
Great resort, family friendly and much more laid back than a lot of the other NH resorts. Lifelong skier but took a snowboard lesson and the instructor was fantastic. Highly recommend.
expert snowboarder 🏂 United Kingdom
paul
Dec, 7 2024
I learnt how to snowboard at the resort and became a better rider year after year great groomed trails and when it snows lot's of powder runs
Coyote grill is a Great place to eat out and the bars on the mountain are great fun with live entertainment on most weekends Legend's 1291 is a sports bar to dance and let your hair down after a good day on the slopes
Coyote grill is a Great place to eat out and the bars on the mountain are great fun with live entertainment on most weekends Legend's 1291 is a sports bar to dance and let your hair down after a good day on the slopes
Waterville Valley Resort Stats
Ski Terrain
10Beginner Runs
35Intermediate Runs
15Advanced Runs
2Expert Runs
1.9 milesLongest Run
265 acresSkiable Terrain
265 hectaresSnow making
Elevation
4004 feetTop
1984 feetBottom
2020 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
4Chairlifts
Lift Pass Costs
$1204Season pass
$791 day
Weather
124 inchesAverage annual snowfall
Waterville Valley Travel Information
Airports
80KMs 90min driveManchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
130KMs 150min driveLogan International Airport (BOS)
90KMs 120min drivePortland International Jetport (PWM)
Train Stations
64KMs 70min drivePlymouth Station (Plymouth, NH)