Waterville Valley Resort

Cruisers, parks and a village with a Town Square.

Mount Tecumseh’s groomed cruisers sit a few minutes from a compact resort village with a Town Square, an indoor ice arena, tubing and Nordic trails, about two hours from Boston. It suits intermediates, park riders and families, with a six-pack bubble chair, full snowmaking and lights on some evenings. Experts will find the blacks mellow.

The mountain

Vertical drop

2,020 ft

Summit

3,840 ft

Skiable terrain

265 acres

Trails

62

Lifts

10

Average snowfall

148″ a year

Longest run

1.9 mi

Snowmaking

100% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 15%
• Intermediate 59%
• Advanced 26%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Ice skating
• Snowshoeing
• Cross-country
• Fat biking
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

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

• ChristmasWeekends late Nov – Dec, daily Christmas weekUsually

  Alpine Advent holiday market

  European-style market with a dozen wooden chalets of New Hampshire crafts, treats and glühwein in Town Square.

• ChristmasSaturday after Thanksgiving (Nov 29 in 2025)Usually

  Santa Comes to Town Square

  Cold Turkey Plunge at midday, Santa visits in the afternoon, then a tree lighting and fireworks at 7 pm.

• ChristmasDec 24, 6 pm (annual)Usually

  Christmas Eve candlelight service

  Outdoor service under the Town Square holiday lights, hosted by Waterville Valley Community Church. All welcome.

• New Year’sDec 31, 7 pm sharp (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Eve fireworks

  Free fireworks over Corcoran Pond, best seen from Town Square; an early show that works for families.

• EventMLK weekend Saturday, 7 pm (Jan 17 in 2026)Usually

  MLK weekend fireworks

  Another free fireworks show over Corcoran Pond.

Where to stay

• lodgeBlack Bear Lodge

  All-suite family lodge with kitchens, an indoor-outdoor pool, sauna and a free shuttle.

  5 min drive
• condoTown Square Condos

  Resort-run three-bedroom condos (sleep 6–8) right on Town Square, above the shops and the bowling alley.

  5 min drive
• condoGolden Eagle Lodge

  Big all-suite condo hotel in the village with kitchens, a pool, hot tub and sauna, and a game room.

  5 min drive
• condoOwl’s Nest Resort

  Golf-resort condos down in Thornton, a value option off I-93.

  20 min drive
• innSilver Fox Inn

  Resort-owned, dog-friendly 32-room inn with breakfast included.

  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

• Waterville Valley Ice Arena · In the village

  Indoor rink next to Town Square with public skate sessions, rentals and sharpening.

• Nordic Center · In the village

  Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking on the valley’s trail network, with rentals at the Adventure Center.

• Clubhouse tubing hill · In the village

  Old-fashioned walk-up tubing lanes by the Clubhouse, with fire rings for the grown-ups.

• The Loft Entertainment Lounge · In the village

  Game simulators, axe throwing, food and drinks in Town Square.

• Waterville Alley & Arcade · In the village

  Family bowling and arcade games under Town Square, open into the evening.

Après and nightlife

• Freestyle Lounge

  Top floor of the base lodge, with live music during busy weeks.

• Schwendi Hütte

  Swiss-style hut at the summit for a drink with a view before the last run.

• T-Bars Restaurant & Pub

  Base-area pub right below the lifts.

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

Getting there

• Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT) · about 1 hr 15 min drive
• Boston · about 2 hr
• Montreal · about 3.5 hr
• New York City · about 5.25 hr

Directions in Google Maps