Waterville Valley Resort Guide - Real Reviews From Real Skiers
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The Skiers' Guide to Waterville Valley

Top Rated for
5 (10 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
5 (7 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
5 (2 Ratings)
Intermediates
5 (1 Ratings)
Snowboarders
4.8 (10 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.6 (10 Ratings)
Overall Rating
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
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Family Friendliness
3rd of 242 worldwide
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Groomed Runs
7th of 249 worldwide
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Après-Ski
11th of 223 worldwide
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Mogul Fields
20th of 222 worldwide

Recent Reviews

Very friendly mtn. Skiers mtn, not a lot of Joeys and snowboarders. All trails lead to one base area. Great snowmaking and grooming crew.
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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.
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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
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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)