West Mountain vs Whaleback
West Mountain (New York) and Whaleback (New Hampshire) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | West Mountain | Whaleback |
|---|
| Vertical drop | 1,004 ft (306 m) | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Summit elevation | 1,440 ft | 1,788 ft |
| Base elevation | 440 ft | 1,142 ft |
| Lifts | 6 | 5 |
| Runs | 23 | 37 |
| Beginner terrain | 35% | 41% |
| Intermediate terrain | 57% | 46% |
| Expert terrain | 8% | 13% |
| Night skiing | Yes | - |
West Mountain has the bigger vertical (1,004 ft vs 646 ft); Whaleback has more runs (37 vs 23); Whaleback skews more expert (13% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
One pass covers both: Indy Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →
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