Cannon Mountain Ski Area vs Waterville Valley Resort

Cannon Mountain Ski Area (New Hampshire) and Waterville Valley Resort (New Hampshire) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCannon Mountain Ski AreaWaterville Valley Resort
Vertical drop2,156 ft (657 m)1,991 ft (607 m)
Summit elevation4,039 ft3,816 ft
Base elevation1,883 ft1,824 ft
Lifts910
Runs10484
Beginner terrain17%13%
Intermediate terrain54%56%
Expert terrain29%31%
Night skiingNoNo

Cannon Mountain Ski Area has the bigger vertical (2,156 ft vs 1,991 ft); Cannon Mountain Ski Area has more runs (104 vs 84); Waterville Valley Resort skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Cannon Mountain Ski AreaIndy Pass: 2 days
Waterville Valley ResortIndy Pass: 2 days

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