Mount Sunapee

Southern NH’s biggest vertical, with lake views.

A Vail-run state-park mountain with 1,500 ft of vertical, lots of wide blue cruisers and summit views down to Lake Sunapee. Beginners get their own learning area on South Peak, away from the main traffic. A good fit for Epic Pass families from Boston who want a real mountain without the drive north.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,510 ft

Summit

2,743 ft

Skiable terrain

233 acres

Trails

67

Lifts

8

Average snowfall

100″ a year

Snowmaking

97% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 29%
• Intermediate 47%
• Advanced 24%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

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

• New Year’sThu, Dec 31, 5–9 pm

  Sunapee New Year’s Bash

  Live music on the outdoor stage, the annual bonfire and free s’mores from the S’moresmobile.

• MusicA Saturday before Christmas, noon–3 pm (Dec 20 last season)Usually

  Sunapee Base Bash

  Free live music on the base-area patio, with s’mores from the S’moresmobile at 1 pm.

• FestivalOct 11, 10 am–3 pmPast

  Duck Drop and Fall Bash

  The 10th annual drop of rubber ducks from the Sunapee Express onto sponsor targets, raising money for the Boys & Girls Clubs, then a fall party.

Where to stay

• hotelHideaway Inn Mt. Sunapee

  Boutique rooms and a two-bedroom suite at the foot of the resort road, near Lake Sunapee State Beach. Contactless check-in, a game room, a kids’ playroom and fire pits.

  2 min drive
• innThe New London Inn

  Historic village inn with 23 rooms, a hot breakfast, fireplace suites and the Coach House restaurant.

  20 min drive
• innThe Inn at Pleasant Lake

  Ten-room inn with views over Pleasant Lake to Mount Kearsarge, a full breakfast and a five-course dinner by reservation.

  20 min drive
• innFollansbee Inn

  Long-running 18-room inn on Kezar Lake in North Sutton, with breakfast included and free snowshoes for guests.

  25 min drive

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

Things to do

• Bob Skinner’s Ski & Sports · At the resort entrance

  Local ski shop for tunes, rentals and gear, and it runs demo days on the mountain.

• The Fells · 10 min drive

  John Hay’s lakeside estate with woodland nature trails. The house is mostly a warm-season visit, so check winter access.

• Salt hill Pub · 15 min drive

  Irish-style pub in downtown Newport with craft beer and frequent live music.

• The Flying Goose · 20 min drive

  New London brew pub with its own beers and a big menu.

Après and nightlife

• Goosefeathers Pub

  The base-lodge pub, with live music on many winter weekends.

• Bubba’s Bar & Grille

  Casual Route 103 bar and grill a few minutes from the lifts.

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

Getting there

• Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT) · about 1 hr 5 min drive
• Boston · about 1.75 hr
• New York City · about 4.25 hr

Directions in Google Maps