Best Ski Resorts near North Conway - NH

Touting itself as New England’s most accessible ski resort, Loon Mountain is just two hours from Boston, making it a popular weekend getaway. It’s also ideal for families, with 20% of the marked trails designed for beginners and two terrain parks designated for kids. More advanced powder hounds will find plenty to keep them busy here, too. Loon Mountain houses the only superpipe in the state, as well as eight designated tree-skiing areas. And thanks to a recent $3 million investment in snowmaking, Loon Mountain’s runs are always covered in fresh powder.

New Hampshire’s largest ski area encompasses more than 460 skiable acres, 62 marked trails and one terrain park. Needless to say, you’ll have plenty of room to master the slopes. But if you’re seeking even more space to carve powder, sign up for a guided backcountry skiing excursion. Or enjoy Bretton Woods’ runs after sundown on Fridays and Saturdays, when the resort offers night skiing. For the best snowfall, plan to visit Bretton Woods in February. The resort receives around 200 inches of fresh snow each year, much of it falling in late winter.

Wildcat Mountain’s nearly 50 marked trails run the gamut in terms of intended skill level. While newbies can tackle the longest beginner trail in New Hampshire, more practiced skiers and riders can test their skills in Wildcat’s tree-skiing areas and on its moguls. Meanwhile, take the time to slow down on the Lynx trail, said to be the most scenic run in the region. You’ll find plenty to keep you busy on Wildcat’s 225 skiable acres, but should you need more, Wildcat’s lift ticket is also valid at its sister resort, Attitash, just a 20 minute drive away.

A short drive from its sister resort, Wildcat, Attitash sprawls across two peaks in New Hampshire’s picturesque White Mountains. Together, the two mountains feature nearly 70 marked trails on more than 300 skiable acres. When it comes to skill range, almost half of Attitash’s runs are designed for intermediate skiers and riders, but there are plenty of runs for those who need more of a challenge, or an easier ride. Attitash also features three terrain parks ideal for perfecting tricks. And should you need a little coaching, the resort offers lessons for all ages.

Surrounded by White Mountain National Forest, King Pine is an excellent place to learn to ski or snowboard. The majority of the resort’s trails were designed for beginner and intermediate-level powder hounds, and the resort’s ski school offers lessons for every age and skill level. Parents can also choose to enroll their youngsters in King Pine’s Ski & Snowboard Camp, where kids will learn to carve powder, as well as have access to the resort’s other amenities. King Pine also features opportunities to cross-country ski, ice skate or go snow tubing.