Big Squaw Mountain Resort vs Powderhouse Hill

Big Squaw Mountain Resort (Maine) and Powderhouse Hill (Maine) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBig Squaw Mountain ResortPowderhouse Hill
Vertical drop577 ft (176 m)131 ft (40 m)
Summit elevation1,903 ft246 ft
Base elevation1,325 ft115 ft
Lifts21
Runs263
Beginner terrain5%67%
Intermediate terrain73%33%
Expert terrain22%0%
Night skiing--

Big Squaw Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (577 ft vs 131 ft); Big Squaw Mountain Resort has more runs (26 vs 3); Big Squaw Mountain Resort skews more expert (22% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Big Squaw Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Powderhouse HillNot 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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