Cranmore Mountain Resort

In-town skiing with tubing, a coaster and night laps.

Cranmore sits at the edge of North Conway village, so you can walk to dinner after a day on its sunny, mid-sized slopes and glades. Beyond skiing there’s lift-served tubing with Arctic Lights night sessions, a mountain coaster, a zip ride and night skiing on select evenings. It’s a great fit for families and mixed groups, and Ikon holders get two bonus days.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,200 ft

Summit

2,000 ft

Skiable terrain

170 acres

Trails

60

Lifts

7

Average snowfall

80″ a year

Longest run

1 mi

Snowmaking

100% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 30%
• Intermediate 45%
• Advanced 25%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Mountain coaster
• Zipline
• Snowshoeing
• Kids programs
• Nightlife
• Indoor waterpark

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDec 18–19, 4:30–6:30 pm

  Cocoa & Cookies with Santa

  Evening chairlift ride to the summit Meister Hut for cocoa, cookies and a story with Santa.

• New Year’sDec 31, about 4:30–7:30 pm; fireworks 6:30 pmUsually

  NYE Glo Party & Fireworks

  Base-area party with a DJ and glow games, then an early fireworks show that suits kids.

• New Year’sDec 31, fireworks 9 pm (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Night Out

  Free evening of music and raffles in North Conway village, ending with fireworks in Schouler Park.

• EventSaturdays, holidays and vacation weeks from late DecemberUsually

  Cranapalooza

  Family après on the Fairbank Lodge patio with a DJ, games, s’mores and C-More the penguin.

• RaceMid-March (Mar 13–14 in 2026)Usually

  Hannes Schneider Meister Cup

  Long-running race weekend honoring the Austrian ski pioneer who taught at Cranmore.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outKearsarge Brook condos

  Cranmore’s own ski-in/ski-out condos at the base, from single rooms to three-bedroom units with full kitchens.

  Slopeside
• base villageFairfield Inn & Suites North Conway

  84-room Marriott at the resort base with a pool, hot tub, lobby bar and a resort shuttle.

  At the base
• hotelEastern Slope Inn Resort

  Historic resort in the middle of North Conway village with kitchenette suites and an indoor pool.

  5 min drive
• hotelBirchmont Resort

  Rooms and townhouses attached to the Kahuna Laguna indoor water park.

  10 min drive
• b&bCranmore Mountain Lodge

  Highly rated country B&B on Kearsarge Road, a couple of minutes from the lifts.

  5 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Tubing Park & Arctic Lights · At the resort

  Lift-served tubing in two-hour sessions ($49 for 2026-27); after dark the lanes glow with LED lights and music on select nights.

• Mountain Adventure Park · At the resort

  Winter rides on the Mountain Coaster, the Soaring Eagle zip ride and the Giant Swing ($39 for two hours).

• Settlers Green outlets · 5 min drive

  North Conway’s tax-free outlet center, with dozens of brand stores.

• Kahuna Laguna Water Park · 10 min drive

  Indoor water park at the Birchmont Resort.

• Conway Scenic Railroad · 5 min drive

  Historic station in the village with Santa trains on late-November and December weekends.

• Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel · 1 hr drive

  Hands-on dog sled tours in Jefferson, from a family Mini Mush to a 13-mile run.

Après and nightlife

• Koessler’s Bar

  Second floor of the Fairbank Lodge, with local brews, outdoor fireplaces and live music.

• Moat Mountain Smokehouse & Brewing Co.

  North Conway brewpub for a tasting flight and smokehouse plates.

• Barley & Salt

  Tap house with about 30 rotating beers and creative bar food.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Portland International Jetport (PWM) · about 1 hr 20 min drive
• Boston · about 2.75 hr
• New York City · about 6 hr
• Montreal · about 4.25 hr

Directions in Google Maps