Bretton Woods Ski Area vs Waterville Valley Resort
Bretton Woods Ski Area and Waterville Valley Resort are neighbouring resorts in New Hampshire - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Bretton Woods Ski Area | Waterville Valley Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Bretton Woods Ski Area
Good
Waterville Valley Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Bretton Woods Ski Area
Good
Waterville Valley Resort
Good
Experts
Bretton Woods Ski Area
Limited
Waterville Valley Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Bretton Woods Ski Area
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Bretton Woods Ski Area
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Families
Bretton Woods Ski Area
Limited
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Bretton Woods Ski Area
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Budget
Bretton Woods Ski Area
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Bretton Woods Ski Area | Waterville Valley Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 41.2 km | 31.4 km |
| Vertical drop | 418 m | 616 m |
| Lifts | 9 | 10 |
| Top elevation | 906 m | 1160 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €145 |
Piste
Bretton Woods Ski Area
41.2 km
Waterville Valley Resort
31.4 km
Vertical drop
Bretton Woods Ski Area
418 m
Waterville Valley Resort
616 m
Lifts
Bretton Woods Ski Area
9
Waterville Valley Resort
10
Top elevation
Bretton Woods Ski Area
906 m
Waterville Valley Resort
1160 m
Snow reliability
Bretton Woods Ski Area
variable snow
Waterville Valley Resort
variable snow
Snowiest month
Bretton Woods Ski Area
No data
Waterville Valley Resort
No data
Day pass
Bretton Woods Ski Area
€180
Waterville Valley Resort
€145
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Bretton Woods Ski Area if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Waterville Valley Resort if...
you want better value.