Photo: Storylanding / CC0About Bretton Woods
Bretton Woods is a ski resort in New Hampshire. It offers 464 skiable acres, 63 marked runs, served by 9 lifts. The main alpine page also lists 36 glades, a high-speed gondola and 100 km of Nordic terrain.
Why Visit Bretton Woods?
- 63 runs with 1,699ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 80"
- 464 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 9 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Bretton Woods, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Bretton Woods base compared
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Mountain Statistics
3,199ft
Summit Elevation
975m
1,499ft
Base Elevation
457m
1,699ft
Vertical Drop
518m
464 acres
Skiable Area
187.77 ha
63
Total Runs
2.5mi
Longest Run
4km
9
Lifts
80"
Avg. Snowfall
203cm annually
How Bretton Woods compares
Terrain Breakdown
33%
38%
19%
10%
●Beginner
33% of trails
■Intermediate
38% of trails
◆Advanced
19% of trails
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◆◆Expert
10% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 20, 2025
Closing DayApril 10, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Bretton Woods
By Car
Bretton Woods is in New Hampshire, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude44.2622
Longitude-71.4389
RegionNew Hampshire, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Bretton Woods trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Waterville Valley Resort
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2,021ft62 runs
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Cranmore
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1,201ft60 runs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Bretton Woods averages 80" of snowfall a year.
Bretton Woods rates 33% of its terrain as beginner, across 63 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Bretton Woods averages 80" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 3,199 ft.
Bretton Woods is located in New Hampshire, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 44.2622, -71.4389.
Our where-to-stay guide for Bretton Woods compares every base area — who each suits, which lifts it's near, and named places to stay — with live prices. You'll find it in the Where to Stay section near the top of this page.
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