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Wildcat Mountain Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed April 13
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Resort Guide
Wildcat Mountain is located in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire, offering over 2,100 vertical feet of skiing and riding across diverse terrain with panoramic views of Mount Washington. The resort features a classic New England ski experience with a mix of challenging trails, glades, and groomed runs, as well as a base lodge with dining and rental services. Known for its natural snowfall and scenic setting, Wildcat Mountain stands out for its authentic atmosphere and proximity to the White Mountain National Forest.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Wildcat Mountain
Lifts
5
Skiable area
225 ac
Longest run
4.43 km / 2.75 mi
Runs by difficulty(48 total)
Beginner
12
25% of terrain
Intermediate
22
45% of terrain
Advanced
14
30% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad1
- Triple chair3
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 90% 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
Wildcat Pub – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and classic après-ski fare, Wildcat Pub is a favorite among skiers for its hearty food, local craft beers, and relaxed setting with scenic mountain views, making it the go-to spot to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Sep 22, 02:04 AM UTC
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 276cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 254cm full-season avg
276cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~229.1 cm. That's 17% below the 5-year average (276 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 10% below the 30-year average (254 cm).
Wildcat Mountain Season Snowfall
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Wildcat Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 280cm with an average of 106 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 20% above this average (337cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 31cm | 13 days | 6cm | 18cm | 11cm |
| December | 50cm | 18 days | 27cm | 46cm | 14cm |
| January | 48cm | 20 days | 54cm | 75cm | 13cm |
| February | 49cm | 18 days | 76cm | 95cm | 15cm |
| March | 50cm | 18 days | 79cm | 99cm | 16cm |
| April | 35cm | 12 days | 50cm | 79cm | 12cm |
| May | 7cm | 3 days | 5cm | 24cm | 6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
50 days scored, from 22 Feb
51
Best Day
22 Feb
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 5122 Feb1cm
- 4723 Feb
- 4224 Feb4cm
March 2026
- 4823 Mar12cm
- 4322 Mar
- 4124 Mar7cm
April 2026
- 288 Apr5cm
- 233 Apr
- 237 Apr
February scored highest for Wildcat Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 50 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 22, 2026
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 Wildcat Mountain
- Where is Wildcat Mountain?
- Wildcat Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Wildcat Mountain?
- Wildcat Mountain runs from a base elevation of 610 m (2,001 ft) to a summit of 1,262 m (4,140 ft), giving a vertical drop of 652 m (2,139 ft).
- How big is Wildcat Mountain?
- Wildcat Mountain has 225 acres (91 hectares) of skiable terrain, 48 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Wildcat Mountain?
- Wildcat Mountain 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 Wildcat Mountain?
- Wildcat Mountain typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Wildcat Mountain get in a typical season?
- Wildcat Mountain averages 200 inches / 508 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
