Lost Valley Ski Area vs Waterville Valley Resort

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

StatLost Valley Ski AreaWaterville Valley Resort
Vertical drop230 ft (70 m)1,991 ft (607 m)
Summit elevation486 ft3,816 ft
Base elevation256 ft1,824 ft
Lifts310
Runs2784
Beginner terrain36%13%
Intermediate terrain40%56%
Expert terrain24%31%
Night skiing-No

Waterville Valley Resort has the bigger vertical (1,991 ft vs 230 ft); Waterville Valley Resort has more runs (84 vs 27); Waterville Valley Resort skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

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