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Loon Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • 7 award-winning terrain parks
  • Authentic American towns

Great for

  • Families
  • Freestyle

Ski Holidays in Loon

Loon is “New England's most accessible big-mountain skiing”. With a 2100 foot vertical and 61 trails across 3 peaks, it’s the biggest resort in New Hampshire. It might not be the most famous place to ski in the States, but with knock-out views, two towns and the best freestyle offerings for miles around, there’s fun to be found here.

  • Flight Time
  • 9 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Denver, Jackson Hole etc.
  • Time zone
  • GMT -5 to -8 hours
  • Language
  • English
  • Currency
  • US Dollar
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Loon Stats

Top Altitude
3050ft / 930m
Bottom Altitude
950ft / 290m
Resort Altitude
950ft / 290m
Total Piste
370 acres / 61 runs
Longest Run
2.5 miles
Slope Orientation
N S W
Vertical Drop
2109ft / 643m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

It’s said that sailors pulling into harbour on the US’s eastern shore often mistake the pale peaks of the White Mountains for clouds. This is the highest range in the northeast and the peaks are wide and white.

It’s hard not to fall for Loon, on the western edge of the range. Skirted by the powerful Pemigawasset river, it’s not a huge ski area by any stretch, but there’s enough to have a good time. 2 hours from Boston, Loon proudly announces the fact it’s the “most accessible” resort in New England, with easy access to neighboring Cannon, Bretton Woods and Waterville Valley for more ski fun further afield.

The pretty base village has restaurants and large, luxurious condos. If you like to stretch your legs, it’s connected to two adjoining New Hampshire towns, Lincoln and North Woodstock. These offer up an assortment of open-air malls along the ever-present “Main Street”, as well as intimate, locally-run eateries and stores - an all-American experience. Even if you’re staying slopeside, you’ll want to head into the towns (only a few minutes’ walk) for a swell time on their bustling main drags.

The mountain above consists of three peaks: North Peak, Loon Peak, and the recently opened South Peak with top-to-bottom runs and top-to-bottom snowmaking on each. Each also has its own base area: Octagon Lodge, Pemigewasset Base Camp and Governor Adam’s Lodge. Did you SNO: the last is named for the Whitehouse Chief of Staff and Governor of New Hampshire who founded the resort. Like the town and the trails, Loon is full of surprises.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Loon Transfer Times

Boston Logan International Airport 135 miles, 2 hours

What's the ski area like in Loon?

At 370 acres, the ski area isn’t overwhelming - an expert will be a very big fish in a small pond. But exceptionally well-kept trails and consistent snow conditions (plus almost obsessive investment in snowmaking) mean intermediates and beginners have always enjoyed themselves. Glades, bump runs, steeps and gentle beginner runs are all features. For freestyle fanatics, Loon has 7 award-winning terrain parks, including a 425ft Superpipe with 18ft walls, while kids will have a whale jibbing and jiving on the innovative Burton Riglet Park and Lil' Stash.

Beginners have everything they need to make progress in a short space of time. Start out on the carpet lift at Sarsapilla and work your way up the mountain. For an end of the week challenge, the longest run in resort, Bear Claw, is 2.5 miles of green from the top of Loon Peak. The Ski School’s Get Good Quick method aims to get you up and running in the shortest possible time.

Intermediates are in their element at Loon with 60% of the trail map, and over 35 blues wind their way down through forest. The newest addition to the map, the area below South Peak, has its own base which can only be reached by shuttle. This was a deliberate design feature which means these slopes are often nice and quiet - check out Cruiser for a long blue bathed in beautiful views.

Loon's expert terrain has several highlights. Runs like Upper Walking Boss and Upper Flume have some of the best snow on the mountain, and the blacks from South Peak are some of the quietest in the resort.

If you’re yet to try cross-country, this is a good place for it. 35km of groomed and tracked trails wind along the Pemigewasset River and climb through the forest.

Always up for some fun, the resort also has some unique annual races including the annual March Briefcase Race, where competitors go head-to-head dressed in full business attire (briefcase and all).

Which other ski resorts are near to Loon?

The nearest ski resorts to Loon include Stowe, Sunday River.

Ski Area Facts

LocationNew Hampshire, USA
Established1966
Downhill370 acres / 61 runs
Lift Pass$85-95 (single day adult pass)

Beginner Slopes

20%

Intermediate Skiing

60%

Advance & Expert Terrain

20%

Snowboarding Trails

370 acres / 61 runs100%

Loon Restaurants

Loon Après Ski

Loon Activites for Non-skiers

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Best Time to Visit Loon

Obsessed with snowmaking, 99% of Loon’s trails are covered by snow guns, with the resort having invested several million dollars into snowmaking capacity over the last few years. 163 inches of snow a year is helped hugely by the fact that the mountain is predominantly shaded, north-east facing terrain.

What's Loon like at Christmas?

With everything from Ugly Sweater Parties to kids’ karaoke, Christmas in Loon has festive fun for all.

What's Loon like in the New Year?

An annual bash at the Bunyan sees New Year in Loon light up with live tunes, a champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres and a whole lot of horse play.

What's Loon like in Half-Term?

Thanks to state-of-the-art snowmaking and great natural conditions at this time of year, Half Term in Loon works well for families and teachers alike.

What's Loon like at Easter?

Candy filled eggs are often strewn about the slopes for Easter in Loon, a sweet treat for rugrats taking a break from the Riglet and Lil' Stash parks.

Loon Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Loon snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Loon snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Loon snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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One of the first people to ever ski Loon Mountain, a former Olympic skier, came down with the verdict it would "not be an Olympic mountain, but the kids, mothers and fathers would love it". How right he was. With lots of ski-in/ski-out accommodation, lovely Loon is a big hit with the families. As the ski area isn’t massive, it’s easy to keep track of everyone. After lessons (available from as young as 3), kids will adore picking up tricks on the Riglet and Lil' Stash parks, soaring high on the 700ft zipline, rock climbing and night tubing.

If your little one isn’t ready for ski gear, day care’s available with the Children’s Center for sprogs from 6 weeks to 6 years.

A beautiful resort, with plenty of eateries and exciting stuff like “alligator sausages”… This resort has all the ingredients for a great group trip. If you manage to get through all of Loon’s 371 acres within a day or two, easy access to neighboring Cannon, Bretton Woods and Waterville Valley opens up the options.

Wanting to keep group trips hassle free, Loon likes to sweat the small stuff for you. In previous years, it’s offered group lunches like pizza bars and deli platters, and après spreads waiting to greet you fresh off the mountain. For groups of 20 or more, it also often offers group rates for lift passes and discounts on everything from rentals to food.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Loon

Maximum and minimum adult Loon lift pass prices ranged from to for 6 days access to the Loon ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Loon holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

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Getting to Loon

Most of our ski holidays to Loon packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Loon from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Loon from the UK?

Flights from London take about 9 hours to Denver, Jackson Hole etc.. This table shows approximate transfer times to Loon from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time

How long is the transfer from nearest United States train station to Loon?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Loon transfers.

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Loon Ski Holiday Resources

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