Pats Peak

Family hill near Concord, lit top to bottom.

A family-run hill with 770 ft of vertical, 100% snowmaking and three separate beginner areas. Night skiing covers the whole main mountain from late December, and there is a tubing park and pay-one-price Saturday nights. Best for families, new skiers and after-work laps from Concord and Manchester.

The mountain

Vertical drop

770 ft

Summit

1,460 ft

Skiable terrain

115 acres

Trails

28

Lifts

11

Average snowfall

69″ a year

Longest run

1.5 mi

Snowmaking

100% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 50%
• Intermediate 21%
• Advanced 29%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Snowshoeing
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

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

• ChristmasWeekend before Christmas (Dec 21 last season), 11 am–noonUsually

  Visit from Santa

  Santa by the Valley Lodge fireplace for photos, with cookies and cocoa.

• New Year’sDec 31, fireworks 9:20 pm

  New Year’s Eve Fireworks

  Skiing, riding and tubing until 8:45 pm, live music in the Sled Pub from 6 to 9 pm, then fireworks.

• FestivalNov 1, 11 am–5 pm

  Oktoberfest and Ski & Snowboard Sale

  Free admission, Bavarian music, German food, a beer garden, chairlift rides and the gear sale. Last chance for discounted season passes.

• EventSun Jan 24, 2027, 10 am–2 pm

  Mascot Day

  Boris the Bear and Snowball the Snowtiger host mascots from around the state for photos.

• Pond skimMid-March (Mar 14 last season)Usually

  Pond Skim

  Skiers and riders try to cross a man-made pond, with prizes for best costume, splash and skim.

Where to stay

• hotelThe Centennial Hotel

  Boutique hotel in downtown Concord, near the State House and restaurants.

  25 min drive
• innColby Hill Inn

  Henniker B&B with a farm-to-table restaurant and a fireside wine lounge.

  5 min drive
• innBedford Village Inn

  Boutique inn with a destination restaurant in Bedford, just outside Manchester.

  35 min drive

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

Things to do

• Snow tubing · On site

  Two-hour sessions bought online ahead, Friday nights, weekends and holiday weeks.

• POP Saturday Nights · On site

  One price covers lifts, rentals, lesson tips, tubing and entertainment.

• Snowshoeing · On site

  Snowshoe trails at the mountain.

• McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center · 25 min drive

  Planetarium and space-science museum in Concord, good for a stormy day with kids.

Après and nightlife

• Sled Pub

  The base-lodge pub, with live music and drink specials on event nights.

• Henniker Brewing

  Dog-friendly taproom in town with food and music nights.

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

Getting there

• Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT) · about 40 min drive
• Boston · about 1.5 hr
• New York City · about 4 hr

Directions in Google Maps