Bretton Woods
New Hampshire's largest ski area, set below the historic Mount Washington Hotel, with gentle terrain ideal for families and learners.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
446m (1,463ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
985m (3,232ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
488m (1,601ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
508cm (200in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
64
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
11
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
462 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
35%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
Bretton Woods sits in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire, in a broad valley beneath Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern United States. The setting is low and densely forested, with a cold continental New England climate.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Manchester (MHT), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Manchester (MHT)2 hoursDirections
- Boston (BOS)2.5 hoursDirections
- Montréal (YUL)3.5 hoursDirections
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