Skiing in New England isn’t typically associated with super high altitude, at least not when compared to the Rocky Mountains or the West Coast. Mount Washington, the tallest mountain in New England, only climbs to 6,288 feet, not quite high enough to experience any sort of altitude sickness (in most cases). That said, there are still a handful of fairly high ski resorts and there are some ski areas that start higher than you might expect. These are the 5 highest starting altitudes at ski resorts in New England.
(Numbers are based on the ski areas highest point to their lowest point, not necessarily their base lodge.)
5 Highest Base Altitudes at Ski Resorts in New England
4. (Tied) Wildcat Mountain Resort, New Hampshire – 1,950 feet
- Highest elevation at 4,062 feet.
- Vertical drop of 2,112 feet.
- 225 acres of skiable terrain.
4. (Tied) Bromley Mountain Ski Resort, Vermont – 1,950 feet
- Summit elevation of 3,284 feet.
- Vertical drop of 1,334 feet.
- 47 trails over 178 acres.
3. Waterville Valley Resort, New Hampshire – 1,984 feet
- Summit elevation of 4,004 feet.
- Vertical drop of 2,020 feet.
- 265 total skiable acres.
2. Pico Mountain, Vermont – 2,000 feet
- Summit elevation of 3,967 feet.
- Vertical drop of 1,967 feet.
- 468 skiable acres.
1. Saddleback, Maine – 2,120 feet (base area at 2,460 feet)
- Summit elevation of 4,120 feet.
- Vertical drop of 2,000 feet.
- 600+ skiable acres.
