Elevation
1,600'
Base
3,100'
Summit
1,500'
Vertical Drop
Trails
100
464 Acres
Lifts
11
4 Types
Snowfall
158"
Annual Snowfall
12"
Nov
32"
Dec
40"
Jan
39"
Feb
29"
Mar
7"
Apr

Best known for

Bretton Woods
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Bretton Woods RosebrookLodgeWinter2
Bretton Woods 01-30-22 Upper Swoop-RTer
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Bretton Woods RosebrookLodgeWinter2
Bretton Woods 01-30-22 Upper Swoop-RTer
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Where to Stay

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Nov 28, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 12, 2026

Projected Days Open

130

Days Open Last Year

180

Years Open

52

Average Snowfall

158"

Terrain

Beginners Runs
25%
Intermediate Runs
40%
Advanced Runs
25%
Expert Runs
10%
Runs in Total
100
Longest Run
2 mi
Skiable Terrain
464 ac
Night Skiing
25 ac
Night Skiing
2.5 mi
Snow Making
344 ac
Snow Making
16.8 mi

Lifts

11

High Speed Quads
4
Quad Chairs
3
Triple Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
2

Inside Scoop

Reviews

Vinnie I

My son, who just strapped on skis for the first time this year, has completely blown me away. I taught him the basics—pizza wedges, balance, a little courage—and now, after nine days on the slopes, he’s a force of nature. Our wildest adventure yet was a trip to Bretton Woods in Carroll, NH, New Hampshire’s biggest mountain with those jaw-dropping, sky-scraping peaks. We tackled runs that felt like half of Everest’s height from base to summit—an epic triumph for a rookie and his proud dad. We rolled up on Saturday during a brutal ice storm, the kind that makes you question your sanity for leaving the house. Four hours in the car from home, windshield wipers slapping away at the chaos, but we made it safe and early to Bretton Woods—and it was worth every second. The moment we hit the slopes, the storm couldn’t touch us. The snow was unreal, the grooming was top-notch (no surprise there!), and the scenery? It’s like skiing through a postcard. My son was grinning ear-to-ear, weaving down the trails, and I couldn’t stop laughing at how much fun we were having together. I’m beyond proud of him—his guts, his progress, how he took on NH’s gnarliest mountain like a champ. Bretton Woods turned a crazy, icy day into one of our best memories. That 4-hour drive home felt shorter because we were already scheming our next trip back. I’d love nothing more than to return—maybe with a season pass in hand?—because this place isn’t just a ski resort; it’s where my kid became a skier and I became his biggest fan.

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