Arrowhead Recreation Area vs Whaleback
Arrowhead Recreation Area (New Hampshire) and Whaleback (New Hampshire) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Arrowhead Recreation Area | Whaleback |
|---|
| Vertical drop | 138 ft (42 m) | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Summit elevation | 738 ft | 1,788 ft |
| Base elevation | 600 ft | 1,142 ft |
| Lifts | 2 | 5 |
| Runs | 2 | 37 |
| Beginner terrain | 100% | 41% |
| Intermediate terrain | 0% | 46% |
| Expert terrain | 0% | 13% |
| Night skiing | - | - |
Whaleback has the bigger vertical (646 ft vs 138 ft); Whaleback has more runs (37 vs 2); Whaleback skews more expert (13% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
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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