2026/27 Guide to New Hampshire's Epic Pass Mountains
2026/27 Guide to New Hampshire's Epic Pass Mountains
ATTITASH | CROTCHED| MOUNT SUNAPEE | WILDCAT
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Four Unique Mountains Delivering Classic New Hampshire Skiing and Riding
ATTITASH | Family friendly skiing and riding in the heart of the White Mountains
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Attitash is a two-peak mountain destination located just outside of North Conway, which has been voted America’s Best Ski Town by USA Today voters two years running. Attitash is known for its diverse terrain, scenic views, glade skiing, and strong ski racing tradition.
CROTCHED | High-energy skiing and riding from first tracks to night laps
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Crotched is a high-energy mountain known for its night skiing, terrain parks, glades, and fun-loving atmosphere that delivers big-mountain excitement in a welcoming community setting.
MOUNT SUNAPEE | Where traditions take flight
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Just 90 minutes from Boston, Mount Sunapee is a welcoming, family-friendly mountain where generations of skiers and riders build lifelong memories, skills, and a love for winter.
WILDCAT | Step into the wild
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Wildcat is a classic New Hampshire ski destination renowned for its stunning Mount Washington views, expansive vertical, diverse terrain, and authentic New England skiing experience.
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Media Contact: Caroline Sweet caroline.a.sweet@vailresorts.com
Located in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, just outside the historic village of North Conway, Attitash offers 68 trails across two mountain peaks. Attitash is known for steep and winding trails that deliver beautiful views of Mount Washington and the neighboring Presidential Mountain Range. Other amenities include 100 acres of hand-cleared tree skiing, and a vibrant and active ski racing culture.
WHAT'S NEW AT ATTITASH MOUNTAIN
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Snowmaking Upgrades: During the offseason, Attitash’s snowmaking system underwent upgrades to improve early-season conditions. These upgrades included the installation of more than 50 new HKD snowguns, new snowmaking pipes on the Saco Trail, and additional upgrades to the pump house.
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Waffle Cabin: Adding to Attitash’s food and beverage offerings, a Waffle Cabin is being added to the Attitash Base Area. The Slopeside Station food truck will be moving to the base of Bear Peak.
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Grandma’s Glade: Attitash is introducing a new beginner-friendly glade trail, Grandma’s Glade, named after the resort’s beloved Grandma’s House in Attitash's beginner area.
MAKE ATTITASH PART OF YOUR WINTER TRADITIONS
Ptarmigan's Pub has been a staple for après in the Mount Washington Valley, making a name for itself with its weekly live music, mug club, and signature events.
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Live Music in Ptarmigan’s and The Den | Saturdays: Enjoy free live music every Saturday at Ptarmigan’s at the base of Attitash Mountain and at The Den at the base of Bear Peak.
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New 90’s Weekend | February 27: Expanding on the popular 70s and 80s theme weekends, Attitash is adding a 90s theme weekend with music, costumes, and more.
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80s Weekend | March 20-21: Kick it back at Attitash for 80's weekend with the raddest 80s cover band, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" in Ptarmigans Pub – complete with costume contest!
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Motor Booty Affair | March 27: A staple for over two decades, our annual 70s weekend at Attitash is a groovy time that guests plan their escape to the mountains around.
LEARNING TO SKI AND RIDE AT ATTITASH
Attitash offers a variety of opportunities to learn and improve your skills on the mountain, from group and private lessons to season-long programs. See below for additional ways to learn to ski and ride at Attitash.
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Women’s Edge Program: An 8-week, half-day program led by expert women instructors that empower women to build confidence, develop skills, and connect in a fun, supportive community.
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T.G.I.F. - Thank God I’m Fifty: This midweek adult season program (50+) offers a fun, stress-free way to improve skills, build confidence, and connect with fellow skiers. All ability levels are welcome.
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Rad Age Classes: For skiers ages 8-11, featuring Skill Quest events, local fun races, and select USSA/NHARA competitions, this program combines limited gate training with guided free skiing and skill-building drills to develop strong fundamentals, versatility, and confidence on the mountain.
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Attitash proudly partners with Mount Washington Valley Adaptive Sports (MWVAS) to offer an adaptive ski program to families and individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. MWVAS offers full and half-day clinics from mid-December through March that utilize both adaptive equipment and adaptive teaching techniques, depending on the student.
ATTITASH MOUNTAIN FAST FACTS
Base Elevation: 600 feet
Summit Elevation: 2,350 feet (Attitash); 2,050 feet (Bear Peak)
Vertical Drop: 1,750 feet (Attitash), 1,450 feet (Bear Peak)
Skiable Acres: 311
8 lifts: 5 quads (3 detachable), 2 triples, 1 surface lift
68 Trails: 27% Advance, 44% Intermediate, 29% Beginner
Terrain Parks: 2
Snow
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Avg. Annual Snowfall: 120 inches
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Avg. Season Length: December to April
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Snowmaking Coverage: 98%
Instagram: @crotched_mountain | Facebook: Crotched Mountain
Media Contact: Caroline Sweet caroline.a.sweet@vailresorts.com
With a 1,000-foot vertical drop and a community of skiers and riders who love every inch of it, Crotched Mountain delivers big thrills despite its small footprint. Thanks to over 100 energy-efficient fan guns, Crotched boasts 100% snowmaking coverage, making it one of the most snow-reliable resorts of its size in the country. And when the sun goes down, the adventure continues – every trail is lit for night skiing, with lifts spinning late into the evening throughout the winter. The mountain’s playful outer space theme adds a unique vibe, with trail names like Galaxy, Milky Way, Shooting Star, and Comet. The high-speed Rocket quad chairlift launches guests into a universe of terrain, including four terrain parks and 80 acres of glades, all designed for out-of-this-world fun.
NIGHT SKIING AND RIDING AT CROTCHED MOUNTAIN
Crotched Mountain has long been a New England night skiing favorite, known for its legendary Midnight Madness events and vibrant after-dark atmosphere. From Beginner Nights and Community Nights to skiing and riding at midnight, there are evening offerings for all ability levels. Night skiing is offered Tuesday through Saturday throughout the season.
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New Beginner Nights | Tuesday starting at 3pm: New for the 2026/27 season, Tuesday is beginner night at Crotched Mountain. The night offers $45 lift tickets and $12 rentals starting at 3pm until close. This is a great opportunity to try skiing or riding at a discounted price on a quieter mid-week night.
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Community Nights | Thursdays starting at 3pm: Celebrate the Crotched Mountain community with $45 lift tickets and $12 rentals starting at 3pm until close.
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Midnight Madness| Starting December 12: Throughout the season, there will be five nights where we light up the slopes and shred under the stars. Join us for live music, giveaways, and more. Event dates are 12/26, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, and 2/27.
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College Nights | January 24, February 7, February 28: College students get discounted lift tickets and rentals from 5-9pm.
WINTER EVENTS AND TRADITIONS AT CROTCHED
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Adult Race League: Eight weeks of friendly team competition featuring alpine racing, exclusive parties, special offers, and weekly raffles.
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Spring Carnival | March 21, 2027: The Spring Carnival is a weekend of fun on the slopes, giving guests a chance to flex their creativity at the Cardboard Derby and skills at the Pond Skim.
WHAT'S NEW AT CROTCHED MOUNTIAN
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Noodle Bar: A new dining option featuring made-to-order noodle bowls, savory broths, and customizable ingredients, giving guests a warm and satisfying way to refuel between runs.
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Base Lodge Improvements: The staircase to the second floor of the lodge has been replaced and updated.
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Onset Pub Redesign: The Onset Pub has been redesigned, shifting to a new footprint within the Base Lodge, offering the same great après experience with a fresh new look.
CROTCHED MOUNTIAN FAST FACTS
Base Elevation: 1,050 feet
Summit Elevation: 2,066 feet
Vertical Drop: 1,000 feet
Skiable Acres: 100 acres
5 Lifts: 1 detachable quad, 1 fixed gripped quad, 1 fixed grip triple, 1 fixed grip double, 1 surface lift
25 Trails: 32% Advanced, 40% Intermediate, 28% Beginner
Terrain Parks: 2
Snow
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Avg. Annual Snowfall: 200+ inches
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Avg. Season Length: December to March
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Snowmaking Coverage: 100%
Instagram: @mountsunapee| Facebook: Mount Sunapee
Media Contact: Caroline Sweet caroline.a.sweet@vailresorts.com
Just 90 minutes from Boston, Mount Sunapee is where family traditions take root, and winter adventures begin. For generations, it’s been a beloved destination where young skiers and riders discover the thrill of snow sports and build skills that last a lifetime. Beyond amazing terrain, you’ll find passionate, friendly staff at Mount Sunapee who are committed to creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere and delivering the region’s most memorable on-snow experience.
TAKE FLIGHT AT MOUNT SUNAPEE
Mount Sunapee's South Peak is widely recognized as one of the premier learning areas in the East. This dedicated beginner terrain features gentle slopes, multiple magic carpets, and its own chairlift, creating a welcoming environment for new skiers and riders while providing a seamless progression to the main mountain's diverse terrain.
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Lessons and Programs: Beginners can choose from private and group lessons, while skiers and riders of all abilities can continue to build their skills through a variety of seasonal alpine and freestyle programs.
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Women's & Men's Workshops: Mount Sunapee offers a five-week Women's Workshop and Men's Workshop, combining specialized instruction with a fun, social atmosphere.
FAMILY TRADITIONS START HERE
From first turns to après gatherings, Mount Sunapee's recurring traditions and events bring families and friends together all season long.
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Après at Goosefeathers Pub: Enjoy après at Goosefeathers in the Spruce Lodge with live music every Saturday and Sunday.
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Wicked Wednesdays: Enjoy discounted mid-week skiing and riding on Wicked Wednesdays for just $66 when purchased online in advance.
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New Years Bash | December 31: Ring in the New Year with après festivities, live music, the annual bonfire, S’moresmobile, and more.
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Slush Cup and Cardboard Derby | March 27: Wrap up the season with a splash at Mount Sunapee’s annual Slush Cup pond skim, then stick around for the Cardboard Derby, where participants race homemade cardboard sleds down the hill in a fun-filled test of creativity and speed.
WHAT'S NEW AT MOUNT SUNAPEE
This offseason, Mount Sunapee invested in guest experience and infrastructure improvements, including a new staircase outside Sunapee Lodge, snowmaking system enhancements, and a main haul rope splice on the Sunapee Express to support reliable operations this winter.
MOUNT SUNAPEE FAST FACTS
Base Elevation: 1,230 feet
Summit Elevation: 2,743 feet
Vertical Drop: 1,510 feet (highest in southern New Hampshire)
Skiable Acres: 233 acres
9 Lifts: 3 quad chairs (two high-speed), 2 triple chairs, 4 surface lifts
67 Trails: 26% Advanced, 47% Intermediate, 27% Beginner
Terrain Parks: 4
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Average Snowfall: 130 inches
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Snowmaking: 97%
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Avg. Season Length: Late-November to mid-April
Instagram: @wilcatmountain | Facebook: Wildcat Mountain
Media Contact: Caroline Sweet caroline.a.sweet@vailresorts.com
Wildcat has long been considered the most scenic resort in the East. Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Wildcat is home to over 2,100 feet of vertical directly facing Mount Washington. Known for challenging and powder-friendly terrain, Wildcat is also a beginner’s heaven with the longest green circle trail in the East, stretching over 2.75 miles. Wildcat is known far and wide for its breathtaking views, thrilling skiing and riding, and an old-school vibe.
WHAT IS NEW AT WILDCAT
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Snowmaking Enhancements: More than 50 new-to-Wildcat snowguns have been added to strengthen snowmaking capabilities across the mountain. Additionally, snowmaking pipes were replaced across the mountain, bringing back snowmaking to the Cap Nap trail.
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Base Lodge Updates: Guests will notice a new bar top in the Wildcat Pub and updated carpeting throughout the base lodge.
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New Waffle Cabin: A Waffle Cabin joins the base area this season, offering a convenient slopeside treat for skiers and riders.
LEARN TO SKI AND RIDE AT WILDCAT
Wildcat Mountain is known for its rugged steeps, but it is also home to some of the best beginner terrain in the area. Wildcat boasts the longest beginner trail in New Hampshire: From the summit, the Polecat trail is 2.75 miles long and is the longest novice trail in New Hampshire and comes with some of the best views in the northeast.
Along with traditional group and private lessons, Wildcat's ski and ride school also offers a variety of seasonal programs:
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New Adult Edge Program: 10-week program meeting on Sunday mornings; The Edge Program is for adult skiers age 18+. Whether you prefer long cruising green trails or steep narrow tree chutes, this program is for you! Groups will be divided by ability levels and goals of the participants.
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All Mountain Kids Team: The Wildcat All Mountain Team is a seasonal development program for children ages 5 to 15 who are looking for a winter full of all-mountain experiences. The variety of terrain at Wildcat offers an amazing opportunity for your children to learn and experience groomers, bumps, glades, gates, and natural snow conditions unrivaled in the East.
OFF THE HILL EVENTS AND ACTIVITES
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Après at The Pub | Friday and Saturday Afternoons: Warm up in The Pub after a day on the slopes with free live music on Friday and Saturday afternoons.
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Mug Club: A long-standing Wildcat tradition!
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Spring Fling | April 10 – 12: Celebrate spring skiing at Wildcat with tropical-themed fun, giveaways, and live après entertainment.
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN FAST FACTS
Base Elevation: 1,950 feet
Summit Elevation: 4,062 feet
Vertical Drop: 2,112 feet
Skiable Acres: 225
5 lifts: 1 detachable quad, 3 triples, 1 surface lift
48 Trails: 33% Advanced, 47% Intermediate, 20% Beginner
Snow
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Avg. Annual Snowfall: 200 inches
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Avg. Season Length: November to April
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Snowmaking Coverage: 90%
EPIC ACCESS TO NEW HAMPSHIRE RESORTS
The Epic Pass is your ultimate key to New Hampshire's iconic mountains. From late-night laps at Crotched Mountain and family-friendly terrain at Mount Sunapee to the legendary scenery at Wildcat, pass holders can enjoy unlimited access while maximizing savings all season long.
The Northeast Value Pass offers exceptional value close to home, with access to top resorts across the region, including Wildcat, Mount Sunapee, Stowe, and Okemo (with some restrictions). It's an ideal option for skiers and riders looking to make the most of winter in the Northeast.
MORE PASS PERKS: Epic Passes also provide savings on other parts of the in-resort experience. Passes come with Epic Mountain Rewards, offering exclusive discounts including 20% off on-mountain food and beverage, lodging, group ski and ride lessons, equipment rentals, and more – all winter long.
MEDIA CONTACT
Please email Caroline Sweet, caroline.a.sweet@vailresorts.com , for image and b-roll requests to be used in editorial pieces or for further information regarding Attitash Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Crotched Mountain, and Mount Sunapee.