Arrowhead Recreation Area vs Bretton Woods Mountain Resort

Arrowhead Recreation Area (New Hampshire) and Bretton Woods Mountain Resort (New Hampshire) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatArrowhead Recreation AreaBretton Woods Mountain Resort
Vertical drop138 ft (42 m)1,394 ft (425 m)
Summit elevation738 ft2,992 ft
Base elevation600 ft1,598 ft
Lifts29
Runs290
Beginner terrain100%31%
Intermediate terrain0%43%
Expert terrain0%26%
Night skiing-Yes

Bretton Woods Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,394 ft vs 138 ft); Bretton Woods Mountain Resort has more runs (90 vs 2); Bretton Woods Mountain Resort skews more expert (26% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Arrowhead Recreation AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Bretton Woods Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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