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11 mountains

Cannon Mountain ski area

Franconia, New Hampshire · White Mountains

Cannon Mountain

Placeholder guide. State-run mountain in Franconia Notch with serious terrain and wind.

Expert terrainEasy parkingBoot up at the car
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Gunstock Mountain ski area

Gilford, New Hampshire · Lakes Region / New Hampshire

Gunstock Mountain

Big views, varied terrain, and one of New Hampshire's better parking-lot setups for skiers who like to gear up and tailgate at the mountain.

Great tailgatingBoot up at the carFamily friendlyTerrain park
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Killington ski area

Killington, Vermont · Central Vermont

Killington

Placeholder guide. The largest ski area in the East, spread across several base areas.

Expert terrainIntermediate friendlyGood aprèsWeekend destination
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Loon Mountain ski area

Lincoln, New Hampshire · White Mountains

Loon Mountain

Placeholder guide. A White Mountains favorite with multiple base areas and an easy highway approach.

Great for familiesIntermediate friendlyEasy parkingBoot up at the car
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Mount Snow ski area

West Dover, Vermont · Southern Vermont

Mount Snow

Placeholder guide. The closest big Vermont mountain for many southern New England skiers.

Intermediate friendlyWeekend destinationBoot up at the car
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Stowe ski area

Stowe, Vermont · Northern Vermont

Stowe

Placeholder guide. Vermont classic with a polished base village and premium services.

Expert terrainGood aprèsWeekend destination
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Stratton ski area

Stratton, Vermont · Southern Vermont

Stratton

Placeholder guide. Southern Vermont resort with a walkable village and big groomers.

Great for familiesIntermediate friendlyGood aprèsWeekend destination
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Sugarbush ski area

Warren, Vermont · Mad River Valley

Sugarbush

Placeholder guide. Two connected mountains in the Mad River Valley.

Expert terrainGood aprèsBoot up at the car
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Sugarloaf ski area

Carrabassett Valley, Maine · Western Maine

Sugarloaf

Placeholder guide. A destination mountain with above-treeline snowfields and a compact base.

Expert terrainWeekend destinationEasy parkingGood après
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Sunday River ski area

Newry, Maine · Western Maine

Sunday River

Placeholder guide. Eight interconnected peaks with a long access road and several lots.

Great for familiesIntermediate friendlyEasy parkingGood après
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Waterville Valley ski area

Waterville Valley, New Hampshire · White Mountains

Waterville Valley

Placeholder guide. A self-contained valley resort known for family logistics.

Great for familiesEasy parkingIntermediate friendlyBoot up at the car
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