Arrowhead Recreation Area vs Ragged Mountain Resort

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

StatArrowhead Recreation AreaRagged Mountain Resort
Vertical drop138 ft (42 m)1,102 ft (336 m)
Summit elevation738 ft2,208 ft
Base elevation600 ft1,106 ft
Lifts25
Runs242
Beginner terrain100%50%
Intermediate terrain0%39%
Expert terrain0%11%
Night skiing-No

Ragged Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,102 ft vs 138 ft); Ragged Mountain Resort has more runs (42 vs 2); Ragged Mountain Resort skews more expert (11% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Arrowhead Recreation AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Ragged Mountain ResortIndy Pass: 2 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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