Cannon Mountain vs Waterville Valley Resort
Cannon Mountain 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 | Cannon Mountain | Waterville Valley Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Cannon Mountain
Limited
Waterville Valley Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Cannon Mountain
Very good
Waterville Valley Resort
Good
Experts
Cannon Mountain
Limited
Waterville Valley Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Cannon Mountain
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Cannon Mountain
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Families
Cannon Mountain
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Cannon Mountain
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Budget
Cannon Mountain
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Cannon Mountain | Waterville Valley Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 38.9 km | 31.4 km |
| Vertical drop | 659 m | 616 m |
| Lifts | 26 | 10 |
| Top elevation | 1233 m | 1160 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €145 |
Piste
Cannon Mountain
38.9 km
Waterville Valley Resort
31.4 km
Vertical drop
Cannon Mountain
659 m
Waterville Valley Resort
616 m
Lifts
Cannon Mountain
26
Waterville Valley Resort
10
Top elevation
Cannon Mountain
1233 m
Waterville Valley Resort
1160 m
Snow reliability
Cannon Mountain
variable snow
Waterville Valley Resort
variable snow
Snowiest month
Cannon Mountain
No data
Waterville Valley Resort
No data
Day pass
Cannon Mountain
€180
Waterville Valley Resort
€145
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Cannon Mountain if...
you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Waterville Valley Resort if...
you want better value.