The ski areas in the Mt. Washington Valley and North Conway area are steeped in rich history and offer options for everyone. Some of the most storied in the country, they also hold a special place in the history of families that ski them.
In addition to seven alpine resorts with over 335 trails totaling 1,600 skiable acres, the Mt. Washington Valley also features six unique cross-country networks with over 450 km of groomed trails. All are within 30 minutes of North Conway village, and three more major alpine resorts are within a one-hour drive.
North Conway is an iconic ski town surrounded by charming mountain villages. The area has been declared a top 25 ski town by National Geographic, as well as the premier American ski town by TripAdvisor.
North Conway was also named the 2026 Best Ski Town in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. North Conway has been on USA Today’s list of best ski towns every year since 2016 and has earned first-place honors six times!
Attitash Mountain Resort
Bartlett, NH
Trails: 68 (29% beginner, 44% intermediate, 27% advanced/expert)
Skiable Terrain: 311 acres
Vertical Drop: 1,750 ft
Black Mountain
Jackson, NH
Trails & Glades: 45 (23% beginner, 30% intermediate, 47% advanced/expert)
Skiable Terrain: 460 acres
Vertical Drop: 1,100 ft
Bretton Woods
Bretton Woods, NH
Trails & Glades: 98 (23% beginner, 30% intermediate, 47% advanced/expert)
Skiable Terrain: 464 acres
Vertical Drop: 1,500 ft
Cranmore Mountain Resort
North Conway, NH
Trails: 60 (30% beginner, 45% intermediate, 25% advanced/expert)
Skiable Terrain: 170 acres
Vertical Drop: 1,200 ft
King Pine Ski Area
Vertical Drop: 350 ft
Pleasant Mountain
Bridgton, ME
Trails: 44 (16% beginner, 58% intermediate, 30% advanced/expert)
Skiable Terrain: 239 acres
Vertical Drop: 1,300 ft
Wildcat Mountain
Gorham, NH
Trails: 48 (20% beginner, 47% intermediate, 33% advanced/expert)
Skiable Terrain: 225 acres
Vertical Drop: 2,112 ft