Home › New Hampshire › Granite Gorge Ski Area vs WhalebackGranite Gorge Ski Area vs Whaleback Granite Gorge Ski Area (New Hampshire) and Whaleback (New Hampshire) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
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Stat Granite Gorge Ski Area Whaleback Vertical drop 502 ft (153 m) 646 ft (197 m) Summit elevation 1,312 ft 1,788 ft Base elevation 814 ft 1,142 ft Lifts 4 5 Runs 14 37 Beginner terrain 43% 41% Intermediate terrain 36% 46% Expert terrain 21% 13% Night skiing - -
Whaleback has the bigger vertical (646 ft vs 502 ft); Whaleback has more runs (37 vs 14); Granite Gorge Ski Area skews more expert (21% expert terrain).
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