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Crotched Resort Guide
Projected to open Dec 11
Projected to open December 11, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, March · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Dec 11 — closed March 28
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Resort Guide
Crotched Mountain Resort is located in Bennington, New Hampshire, and offers 100 acres of skiable terrain with 25 trails and five lifts. The resort is known for its Midnight Madness program, providing late-night skiing and riding, and features a variety of terrain for all abilities, including a dedicated learning area and terrain parks. Key amenities include a base lodge with dining options, equipment rentals, and ski and snowboard lessons, creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and night-skiing enthusiasts.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Crotched
Lifts
5
Skiable area
100 ac
Longest run
2 km / 1.2 mi
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad1
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair1
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Onset Pub – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and live music events, Onset Pub at Crotched Mountain is a favorite après-ski spot where guests gather for craft beers, hearty food, and socializing after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Oct 17, 06:03 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 144cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 165cm full-season avg
144cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~119.5 cm. That's 17% below the 5-year average (144 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 28% below the 30-year average (165 cm).
Crotched Season Snowfall
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Crotched Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 159cm with an average of 28 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 10cm | 2 days | 1cm | 7cm | 5cm |
| December | 34cm | 6 days | 9cm | 23cm | 13cm |
| January | 34cm | 6 days | 17cm | 32cm | 12cm |
| February | 33cm | 6 days | 23cm | 37cm | 12cm |
| March | 33cm | 5 days | 19cm | 37cm | 13cm |
| April | 13cm | 2 days | 4cm | 19cm | 7cm |
| May | 1cm | 0 days | 0cm | 4cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 11, 2026
Through Mar 28, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Crotched
- Where is Crotched?
- Crotched is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Crotched?
- Crotched runs from a base elevation of 320 m (1,050 ft) to a summit of 630 m (2,067 ft), giving a vertical drop of 310 m (1,017 ft).
- How big is Crotched?
- Crotched has 100 acres (40 hectares) of skiable terrain, 25 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Crotched?
- Crotched is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Crotched?
- Crotched typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Crotched get in a typical season?
- Crotched averages 63 inches / 160 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
