New Hampshire’s Downhill Ski Resorts Had One Of Their Best Winters Ever
New Hampshire — Much like its neighbors, New Hampshire had a great ski season.
Last week, Ski New Hampshire (SkiNH) announced its skier metrics for the 2025-26 season. Total visits at alpine ski resorts were 2,283,539 during the 2025-26 season. This made it the fourth-best season over the past two decades. The only winters that were better included 2000-01, 2007-08, and 2010-11. Overall, it was a 5% year-over-year increase in visitation.
“Early-season snowfall and consistently favorable snowmaking temperatures in the Northeast during peak snowmaking periods allowed New Hampshire ski areas to establish a deep, resilient base of snow that supported exceptional conditions throughout the winter,” said Jessyca Keeler, President of SkiNH. “Combined with the continued investments our members have made in snowmaking, grooming, lifts, and guest amenities, these advantages helped drive the increased skier visits we observed in the Granite State last winter.”
New Hampshire ski resorts saw some noticeable upgrades for the 2025-26 season. This included a new high-speed quad at Bretton Woods, snowmaking upgrades at Loon Mountain, and a new quad chairlift at Pats Peak.
The one caveat with this tally is that it doesn’t include Black Mountain. Black Mountain was a former member, but isn’t now. This isn’t uncommon in the ski industry: a ski resort may not be included in a state membership group. For example, Vail Resorts properties aren’t a part of Colorado Ski Country USA. To ensure accuracy, SkiNH didn’t include Black’s prior metrics when they were a part of SkiNH in the comparative visitation totals. Based on what we know about Black’s season, it shows how strong the winter was for New Hampshire downhill ski resorts.
Cross Country and Tubing
Cross-country ski centers reported mixed metrics. Some saw major gains in visitation, while others saw notable losses.
Meanwhile, snow tubing venues did really well. So well, in fact, that it was the second best on record for SkiNH. There was a total of 125,314 tubing visits, representing a 21% increase over the previous season. Nearly half of snow tubing operators saw increases of over 30% from the prior year.
“These outstanding tubing numbers highlight the growing popularity of winter recreation beyond traditional skiing and snowboarding,” said Keeler. “Tubing continues to be an accessible and memorable way for families and first-time visitors to experience winter in New Hampshire.”
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