Arrowhead Recreation Area vs Mount Sunapee Resort

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

StatArrowhead Recreation AreaMount Sunapee Resort
Vertical drop138 ft (42 m)1,453 ft (443 m)
Summit elevation738 ft2,713 ft
Base elevation600 ft1,260 ft
Lifts210
Runs277
Beginner terrain100%28%
Intermediate terrain0%57%
Expert terrain0%15%
Night skiing-No

Mount Sunapee Resort has the bigger vertical (1,453 ft vs 138 ft); Mount Sunapee Resort has more runs (77 vs 2); Mount Sunapee Resort skews more expert (15% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Arrowhead Recreation AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Mount Sunapee ResortEpic Pass: unlimited days

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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