Mount Sunapee

I went to the Mount Sunapee Craftsmanship fair and saw all kinds of wonderful artwork and craftsman crafts I also stopped at a food truck called Dole Whip . A healthy treat I picked pineapple and banana. You could really taste the flavors all the way to the last spoonful and it also stayed ice cold the while time as well too. Two 👍 👍. I had a great time looking forward to next year!

I have been skiing here for over 5 years and I love it. All different types of terrain. Their snow making is excellent. A great lodge at the bottom and a small one at the top. Make sure you make it over to Sun Bowl.

Great local mountain on thr Epic pass

Mount Sunapee is one of the nicest ski mountains around I recently moved here from Houston Texas. The staff is very nice and friendly. They take good care of the mountain. And it’s nestled on top of an awesome lake so it gets a good amount of snow. Compared to the other mountains around this is great day. And grade AAA.

Short trail loop but definitely worth the trip! The summit has an awesome view of a lake and beautiful horizon. If your up in the area this is a must see.

Ski poles were stolen and another person experienced the same thing. No cameras to capture the theft. Customer service was grumpy and not helpful. Lines were way too long at the lifts, would not recommend

Great ski resort!! Staff is very attentive and friendly and the mountains spectacular to ski / board on. The views from the top are the best !

What a great mountain! Fit for all experience levels and they take great care of the trails. It was snowing all day during my first of 3 days here and the fresh powder was fun!

good homey vibe. thanks to a lady who helped with a ticket discrepancy. We were stoked up for a fun filled day to shredd.

We went for a summer hike (blue trail) and picnic. It was perfect for that. We could have done many other activities and bought their food but we opted for free fun

Went after New Years and it was pretty busy since this mountain is accessible to Epic pass holders. I went with a group of beginners and there were lots of magic carpet runs which was good for them but not many longer greens for more advanced beginners. Tried a blue later in the day but the run was super slushy with lots of crud. The lodge was really nice with lots of seating and a decent number of food options. Also appreciated that there were 2 lodges to break up the crowds. Note if you are renting skis, it's not at the main lodge. Also if you end up parking in lot 2, it's a bit of a long hike. If you end up in lot 3, you will be taking the bus.

It's the two extremes. It's either bunny slopes which are for people that have never skied/snowboarded before, or blue and black. It's good for people brand new or more experienced, but if you are in the middle, then you are better off going to mount snow.

What a laid back and fun ski area! I had never skied the East before, but I had an Epic pass and was in the area and decided to hit it up. We came here on a sunny Saturday morning in late winter. The parking wasn't full, so it was very easy to tote our equipment from the car to the first lift. We skied a large part of the area and grabbed some food and drinks on top of the mountain. The food prices are about what you'd expect for any ski area and I like the Vermont cheddar Mac & cheese. It was also "tropical day" there (apparently they have a few theme days), so that added an extra layer of fun for me to ski in a ridiculous button up. I'll definitely return to Mt. Sunapee in the future when we visit. Side note, it's located within a state park which I also think I would enjoy in warm months.

Beautiful ski resort that is 1 hour or 1.5 hours outside of Boston. The resort was well maintained and the staff was very helpful. The lines were crazy long but we apparently went on the busiest weekends of the year. Schedule lessons and rentals as far in advance as possible.

Pro's: close to Boston (1:45), trails are nicely groomed and you can go as fast as you want; lodge is spacious, good après at Goosefeathers. Con's: parking lot gets filled by 9am (mid-week) and there are no shuttles to the remote lots, trails get very scratchy/icy by early afternoon, the lift stopped 9 out of 10 trips up - once for 20 minutes. One surprise: the ski shop won't do an exchange without all tags attached, full receipt, and not if outside two weeks. This was a problem when I bought a $36 t-shirt as a gift and wasn't planning to go back to the ski hill for a while. They refused to do an exchange by mail. They should let people know that basically ALL SALES ARE FINAL. It's like "We've got your money; what are you going to do about it"?

One of the best places I've ever skied! Huge mountain with lots of runs, fun trails, and a variety of lifts. We had amazing ski conditions and enjoyed the lodges as well. I rented skis and was able to keep them for the entirety of our trip back at our hotel. It was very convenient not to have to go drop off and pick up new rentals each day. The computerized system was fairly easy to use. Ski-wise we noticed a big difference in lineups when the main express wasn't lift open. However we were able to ski up and down the back of the mountain which was even more fun than expected. I loved that people of different levels could ski a similar course, but veer off for a while and end up in the same lift line. Our friends' daughter had a great experience at ski school and got a daily report card of her achievements. The lodge had pretty good food. The first day we ate at the top of the mountain and I had chili in a bread bowl. The next day we are in the main lodge at the bottom of the hill and I had bites of a make your own burrito, a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich. There lots more of a selection compared to the mountain top place. They had pizza, prepackaged goods, as well as a full kitchen made to serve burgers, fries, chicken fingers, etc. Another skier we met said there were warm alcohol adult beverages as well but we didn't get that far. The ski shop was fun to check out with lots of gear, goggles, outfits, cute hats and socks, as well as hand and feet warmers for $2.50. We had a great experience- glad our friends' epic passes pointed us this way. We would definitely ski/snowboard here again in the future. The drive back to NYC was fun as went got to stop in Vermont and Massachusetts.

This was my very first time down hill skiing on the east coast! I was injured halfway through the day and ski patrol was simply AMAZING. Their customer service was impeccable!! Less than 5 minutes after I was injured, ski patrol showed up with their toboggan to take me down to the infirmary. They were very gentle and patient throughout the whole process and made me feel very comfortable. At the first aid zone, the EMT was incredibly gentle and helpful. He made me a DIY splint for my knee and even gave me crutches to take home with me. The food at the top of the lodge was also very affordable! Most things were less than 10$ and I loved the unlimited condiments they provided for hot dogs and cheeseburgers. I was not used to the terrain because it is quite a bit icier and flatter than the west coast. However my local friend said that Sunapee grooms really well which was nice. The only con I would say is that the map is a bit confusing and we got lost on the trails for a bit. Otherwise great experience and worth coming back!

I'm a big fan of this mountain (large hill). It's all these big wide-open trails, which are really nice if you're a risk-averse skiier like I am. Even the black trails are pretty friendly, none of the trails are particularly intense. But I liked that, it felt like I was free to experiment and enjoy without too high risk of head injury. Also, it's really beautiful at the top, so you get all that nice experience with none of the "and now I need to get down" terror. This is where I'd take a new skiier knowing I'd still have plenty of room to play around myself.

I had a private lesson with Tom today and he was so fantastic. He has a lot of respect from his co workers as the near mention of his name results in smiles and oodles of compliments. I highly recommend group or private lessons here. There are plenty of trails for all levels of skiing.

Nice fall foliage hiking! Trail head is hard to find, so I climbed up ski trail. It's steep for some part, but manageable. Easy to moderate. My blog about this hike is here at https://takakohiking.blogspot.com/

I'm boycotting Vail Resorts - I suggest you do too! We arrived at 8:30am on Friday, December 18th after a blizzard that dropped more than 2' of snow to much of New England. But Mount Sunapee was a disaster; they were totally unprepared for a ski-day. Give me a break, it's mid-winter and you'd think it was their first-ever day of operations. Nobody knew what was going on -- traffic was backed up more than a mile; the parking lot attendants couldn't answer basic questions; there were NO shuttle buses from remote parking areas to the main base area; hundreds if not thousands of people were lined-up for hours to obtain their lift-passes that were ordered more than 24-hours in advance, only to have management say they "weren't prepared" for the amount of people who showed up to ski. REALLY, you couldn't see from the previous evening the number of on-line sales of tickets being sold?? And once you finally obtained your lift ticket and looking forward to skiing, only 13 (out of 67) trails ( less-than 20%) of the mountain was open; there were "trail-closed" ropes across almost all the trails and the slopes that were open were dangerously over-crowded, so much so many people left only after a couple of runs. Sunapee had all-night to groom their trails, which they chose not to do! NOTE TO MANAGEMENT: If I'm paying FULL PRICE for a lift-ticket, I expect ALL SKI-ABLE TRAILS TO BE OPEN!! I will no longer ski any Vail Resort, be it Mount Snow or Okemo, etc. until VR no longer owns them.

Sunapee I will miss you. at 104 for a ticket I will drive to Killington, Cannon, and well basically anywhere else. I am very much looking forward to what happens once these corporations have to run these resorts for the profits they expect. We will see a huge correction similar to when American Skiing went down.

I arrived at Sunapee at 9:30am and went straight to the rental cabin, where the line looped multiple times inside and wrapped around the building. I proceeded to wait on that line for over 2 hours, and despite purchasing a full day lift ticket, I did not get on my first lift until 12:30pm. Since I had purchased my rentals in advance I didn't even have the option to leave and go elsewhere to rent.  It's a nice mountain once you can actually ski it, but don't bother renting there.

I have been skiing now for over 40 years and skied from Chile's Nevados to Japan's Nagano, and from West Virginia's Snowshoe to Switzerland's Zermatt to Canada's Whistler. Hands down, Sunapee is the friendliest ski mountain around. What it lacks in sheer size, it makes up in family enjoyment and staff dedication to ensuring guests have a superb experience. Most of all, it is hard to find a ski resort that sports the grooming quality of Sunapee. Mount Sunapee is a mid-size area serving the New Hampshire market as well as a sizable contingent from the Boston area, with a location short of two hours from Copley Square. With two high-speed quads, a fixed quad, two triples and a venerable old wooden double, as well as several surface lifts, it can handle a crowd with ease. Its 1,500' vertical is quite respectable, and it spreads over four sides of a mountain complex with an additional expansion in their future master plan. Arriving at Mount Sunapee ski area the visitor drives by Parking Lot #3 on the left side, which is the "busy day" parking area, and then Parking Lot #2, which is used invariably on a daily basis. Then the guest arrives to Parking Lot #1 (usually full by 9:00 AM, flanked on the North by the older and cozier Spruce Lodge, and to the South by the newer Sunapee Lodge. Both lodges have full service dining facilities, guest service counters, rest rooms and bag check rooms. Spruce Lodge also has the Goosefeathers Pub upstairs, the only place on the mountain that serves alcohol. On the other hand, the newer Sunapee Lodge has a large upstairs that serves as overflow and additional seating. It is worth noting that there is still one more lodge on top of the mountain, the Summit Lodge, a two story lodge with amazing views, a full service dining facility and a huge fireplace. Adjacent to the Spruce Lodge, the terrain park is served by its own chairlift, the Spruce Triple, that serves the terrain park, an awesome competition and training run, and a groomed green run. To the South of the Spruce Triple, the North Peak Chair serves two competition runs, an amazing and steep Double Black Diamond run. This chair also serves as the route to the Sun Bowl terrain and the new Sunbowl Express Quad leading to the top of the mountain. Farther along towards the South, the Sunapee Express Quad serves the top-to-bottom runs on the main face of the mountain and they connect to the South Peak terrain with its own fixed quad chair. Perhaps one of the salient points of the mountain is that the official learning areas are totally segregated into its own mountain with its own dedicated quad leading to the top of the South Peak. Yes, the fixed quad runs slower for the benefit of the less experienced skiers or boarders. Yes, you can get warned if you speed down the slopes in the South Peak. But what it creates is a wonderful area for the beginning skier or rider with little interference from experienced skiers and boarders and in turn, allows the folks in the rest of the mountain to enjoy a safe mountain experience. Another magnificent part of Mount Sunapee, and one that is an admirable community service, is the NEHSA program run by the New England Handicapped Sports Association out of its own lodge next to the South Peak learning area. Whatever the challenge for a child or an adult, be it physical, traumatic, psychological or sensory, the NEHSA instructors are experts in their field. The NEHSA lodge has numerous devices to ensure the safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for the skier. Visually impaired, physically challenged and everal times a year, Wounded Warriors come up to Sunapee to enjoy the mountain. The view from the top of Sunapee Mountain is magnificent. To the South, the distinctive shape of Mount Monadnock lies in plain view. To the East, the coastal plains are visible all the way to Maine. To the North, the snow-capped peaks of the White Mountains and Lake Sunapee present a spectacular scenery. And looking Westward, the ski resorts of the Green Mountains of Vermont are visible in a chain, from Stowe in the far horizon to Killington, Okemo, Bromley, Stratton and Mount Snow. The learning center is staffed with superb instructors. We took my 12-year old niece to the Learning Center for two days last year. With the lessons fresh on her mind, the third day she skied a blue run. Just last week, her fourth day on skis, she skied a black diamond run. While I can justly say that she's an able child, the instruction she received was superb. Mount Sunapee can get crowded on holiday weekends, but even so, there seems to be room for everyone on the mountain. The Sun Bowl particularly is quite an attractive, scenic and generally uncrowded area. On the main face, the steeps at Goosebumps, Blastoff and Hansen were challenging and fun. Mount Sunapee is a great place to bring a family for Winter fun.

The ski service went downhill the recent years. It is COVID days, understandably it would be a bit slow or wait for everyone. However, there is extremely long lines, looks like the whole New England came to this mountain. Is there real a cap on how many skiers on the mountain ? All the parking lots are full and many cars are parked along the road. Bring your own food, wait to buy food is slow, getting a table to eat inside is long wait. Skiing condition is reasonable. Always nice views on top.

Awesome summer pit stop or all day stop. The staff, activities, views... everything about this place is amazing! If you take the ride to the top of the mountain, don't let the look of it get you down from the base. It keeps going to the top, far beyond what you see.

Last minute decision to stop and ski for the day and what a treat! Wednesday tickets were half off. Everyone we talked to was incredibly nice. My five year old daughter did the Mother Goose program and the daycare workers were amazing. My daughter then took a ski lesson led by Ms. Michelle who my daughter LOVED. Daughters words "Ski teaching is Miss Michelle's destiny because she is SO good at it." Sunapee will now be a regular stop for us when in the Boston area. Oh - and the skiing was great too! Such a chill, happy, family place.

Mount Sunapee is by far my favorite ski mountain in New England! What I'm most excited about for 2018 is the direct-to-lift ticket scanners that let you go from your car directly to the chair lift. They have a great selection of trails for any type of skier. I love that they make the trails only a portion of moguls so you have the option to ski them or not. Their staff is always super friendly and they have the best chocolate covered waffles!

Two for one deal Wednesdays are a steal! $72 for two people all day snowboarding during peak season. Can't get no better than that. Fresh powder, fresh powder! The resort had a decent amount of people even in the middle week, but you'll find older folk and sometimes high schools too that go. What do these people do though? I was on spring break, but heck don't these folk need to work or go to school too??? Anyways, barely any wait, but of course it got busier around noon. The main lot might be full but it'll look sparse all around. My friend and I lucked out when it started to lightly snow during the day so there was some fresh powder! either way, the trails weren't icy and at the beginning weren't full of darn skier bumpers. Green trails are great for a total beginner. Not too long, short, slopped, or level. We stuck to the easy blue trails on the mountain and they were definitely just right for our still learning level, while the trails were very wide to accommodate many skiers and snowboarders. But because we went midweek at times it was just you and the snow and the occasional others. I can't imagine going on a weekend but this is by far my favorite mountain and I can't wait to try the other trails.

Huge lines! We spent 60-70% of our time waiting. These guys are waaay overbooking. The mountain itself is great -- beautiful runs -- but many are closed and you'll spend the majority of your time in lift lines. We've been 4 times this season and it just seems to get worse. I'm done!

Amazing place for Ziplining! This was my first time zip lining. We were in the area on vacation and decided to try it. So glad I did! We called in the morning and they were able to fit us for that afternoon. Our guides were named Suzanne and Lottie. They were hilarious! We ran into a bit of a problem while crossing one of the lines--one of the brakes locked and my sister got stuck in the middle of the line, but she had fun dangling out there as we waited for help and she also managed to get some funny videos of the whole ordeal. We had an amazing time and had a lot of laughs. I highly recommend this park for the zip lining. And a big thank you to Suzanne and Lottie for being such awsome guides!

This was my first time here. While the staff members were nice, the whole trip is extremely disorganized and disappointing. We arrived at 10:00, planning to do a half day of Skiing, they close at 4, but you can start at noon and book a half day for about $45, then with rentals another $40, so you can ski for about $25 per hour. So first we had to get in line to purchase our pass, 3 tellers and a huge line of people, this took about 30 minutes. Then we had to rent equipment, this took 2 and a half hours! Not kidding. Every area seems to be poorly managed. The line was out the door and it wasn't exactly warm just standing outside in the cold. Then you register on a computer, then you wait to try on books, then you "pay". I'm not sure where the problem is, it seems that they cannot process people who are paying fast enough as this seems to be a big bottle neck area. But come on, we spent 3 hours getting ready to ski. It was really upsetting. Some of my friends did the full day but they didn't start skiing until almost 12, so they paid for a full day but were only able to actually ski a half day. It's hard to see all these people standing around but like only a few people are working which seems to be causing the bottleneck. So finally get to ski, some of us were new so we went to the bunny-slope area. So while you are learning, as you get to the bottom of the hill you are met with a 8-10 foot ditch if you go to far, but don't worry because as you race down the hill, the bottom of the ski area is where a huge line of people learning and children classes are, so there is literally no way to avoid these people, maybe they can stop you from falling into the ditch. I would say if you are coming to learn, move along, this was the worst environment to learn in. When you leave you also have to wait inline again while they scan your rentals, are you kidding me? That took another 30 minutes, they are extremely slow and poorly managed here. Last peeve, literally no cell service anywhere, while this might not be the area's problem, they could put in some wifi at the locations so you could meet up with your friends to plan lunch or drinks. They do have wifi, but it does not work. Just really hard to plan anything, especially if you are in a group like we were. I will not be back to this location.

Solid choice for a day trip. I managed to get on the slopes by 8:45, and left at 1:30. So I was home by 3:30. It's about 2 hrs from Quincy. It gets crowded and I don't think anyone calls Mount Sunapee a hidden gem anymore. Today things warmed up a bit after the nor'easter, and 97% of the terrain was open. At first we only waited 5 min in lift lines, but when everyone else woke up we ended up waiting more like 15-20. The good news- if you like the park features, the line for the triple is small. Also, they have an inflatable bag you can jump into but it's extra. Check out the Sun Bowl - the snow was better back there (warmer?). Lift tickets are getting steep ($76), but I had a coupon from the ski expo. Anyway, if you have some extra time, this is a better trip than Wachusset. Gunstock is another good option.

Holy smoke, "The Beach". This strip of snow in front of the parking area is the place to set up camp for the day. We arrived at 7 AM and scored the last front spot. Folks set up smokers, BBQ's, gas powered heat lamps, wind shades, tents and full on party camp sites. We had a blast mingling with our neighbors and taking runs to return to our site. Conditions on the slopes were near perfect early on and iced up as the day ended. The top of the mountain at the lifts is packed making for tight entry into the trails. I had two kids collide into me from behind end of the day on two separate incidents. Mid trails, things thin out. I prefer the west side trails for better conditions. Staff are super nice. LOVE Sunapee.

Mount Sunapee, a state-run resort, does a great job at dividing up the different types of terrain. The most noticeable is that the terrain park is segregated to one side of the resort with music jamming out of speakers laid out along the trails. Parents will appreciate this as the family-friend section is located on the other side. In between are differently skilled trails. The chairlifts are a bit old and oddly placed, where you will find some lifts insanely packed such as the Sunbowl Quad, while other lifts are nearly empty (i.e Ducking Double). Trails are well-maintained, making for an overall, ski experience. The lunch room is very old-fashioned and many families bring lunch, making for this to be one very squishy and too close for comfort dining hall. But overall, the crowds are mostly family-oriented and very friendly. The parking lot could be the one atrocity of this place as its located down the long road that leads to the resort. If you don't get into the small main lot by the two base lodges, you will have to take a bus back and forth to get to your car.

As a novice skier I had the best experience here. Being so very nervous, I had a private lesson with Matt Currier and he was patient, knowledgeable and a fantastic teacher. By the end of the day, I felt confidence and safe traveling intermediate trails independently. As someone who doesn't write many reviews, I felt compelled to do so. Would *highly recommend him for all training levels!

This was my second time skiing, so after embarrassing myself falling left and right down the slopes in front of my friends, I decided to take a ski lesson - and it was a great decision. I did one of the workshops and was the only one there, so I ended up getting a private lesson. Jimmy, my ski instructor, was AWESOME! He had so many tips and tricks, and by the end, my skiing had a noticeable improvement (I could slow down and make it down the runs without falling!) And to top it all off, after the lesson, I was able to keep up with my friends again (albeit on the green slopes), but a definite win in my book.

This was our first time going to Mt Sunapee and were pleasantly surprised at the variety of trails offered. Their are great views of the lake and there is direct to lift access this year. The kids enjoyed the mountain. One thing to note is there is not good cell coverage in the lodge but there is good WiFi. We will definitely be back.

Mountain is decent after a good storm.  Customer service is an absolute joke.  If you buy your ticket ahead of time, beware the $5 per ticket charge when you arrive to the mountain. I bouht a 5 pack for the season and was unaware that I had to keep my first physical RFID card to avoid a $5 charge every time I went. (Not written in the fine print BTW) After complaining to two different customer service reps who basically told me tough luck I was told to ski to a different lodge and talk to Dan the resort manager. He finally gave me back my $5 but kept my RFID card and said find the first one we gave you next time you come... (So now if I come again the same thing will happen) Dan, congratulations, you just lost a lifelong customer and the 30 people he skis and blows money at mountains with all winter long. Hope it was worth the $5.  We'll drive the extra 30 min to VT brotha....

I had to be crazy to go skiing on Presidents week school vacation. But I did anyway. Had not been Sunapee in a very, very long time. Skied Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Overall I would say that they did a good job. I would give high marks to the lift attendants. They moved the lines quickly and were friendly to all. Even when they had to ask the occasional skier to pull up their face masks. I thought they did a very good job of pairing singles to keep the lines flowing with the restrictions in place. I also give high marks to the ski patrol. They were very busy Monday and you could see that they were very comforting and professional to all of the skiers they were attending to. They were also forceful, we observed a discussion with some skiers who were being asked to leave. The patroller never lost their composer even as the skiers did. I would also give high marks to the groomers. Monday night was rain, sleet and freezing rain. When the top of the mountain opened around 11AM. I found the trails in very good shape considering the weather, and Wednesday as the snow softened the trails were terrific. Where they missed was the food quality, availability and cost. 1st the summit lodge had the bathrooms opened but no food or drink available. Really did you see all the people on the mountain? There should have been some kind of limited food service. In the base lodge I grabbed a cheeseburger $10, chicken tenders with fries $$$$, a gatorade and a hot chocolate for a total of $26.71. I appreciate the sign at the one cashier, short staffed?, who was working that all transactions had to be with a credit card and that I got a 20 % discount with my EPIC pass. Why not charge a reasonable price for food and drinks and not charge such high prices. The burger was dry as it had been made a while ago and the fries were only luke warm. With the restrictions unless you went back to your car for lunch you were forced to pay the high prices for marginal food. This was what brought the overall rating down.

We've been twice this season already and my kids can not wait to go back. The first time, we stayed one night in concord and drove over in the morning--30 min or so. The second time, I did a day trip from Cambridge with kids and got home by dinner time. I highly recommend the ski school. Both times, I put my kids in the full day program and they were able to progress quickly. My son got along with his teachers. They seem patient enough and seem to have fun w the kids out on the slopes. For my 3 yo, the mother goose program was awesome, on a week day it isn't crowded at all. The care takers seemed to have lots of experience--they were middle aged, nice women. The lunch they serve the kids prob isn't the healthiest, but hey I'll take it! Give me 6-8 hours by myself in the lodge and I'm a happy camper. The store has everything you need in case you forgot any sort of equipment and the cafeteria is so-so. There are lots of options, all fairly priced and average quality. Next time I plan on hitting the slopes myself while both kids are having lessons!

Hadn't been snowboarding in a while, but this was a great mountain to start back into. The elevation was moderate, maybe a 10 minute ride from top to bottom, and there were a good number of average level routes available. The conditions at the time were quite nice, having snowed several inches the day before. I would highly recommend skiing or snowboarding toward the edges of the trails, because less people traverse those areas, leaving more undisturbed snow for you to shred! The lifts are all a little slow, so be prepared to hang out for a while on your way up. There are multiple lodges on the premises and each is great for any rest or food needs. They also offer free bag check so you don't have to stick your bag somewhere and hope no one takes it!

The best Guess Service experience ever!! I was sure I had wasted my money, when I was unable to use a couple of prepaid lift tickets by their due date. Not only was I credited dollar for dollar, but the amazing, and attentive staff in guess services shopped around for me, so that I was able to get the best deal. Thanks to their incredible customer service, my son and I will be snowboarding the whole day today. Thank you MSR Guest Services!!! Jorge

It was my first time skiing ever. The service and advice are so helpful. Also, customer service is really fast and nice. I am definitely​ returning every year here with my family.

Fantastic mountain. We were on a school trip yester with my university. They recently introduced an RFID lift ticket system. It is SOO COOL. You simply put it in a pocket, walk up to the gate before the lift, and boom it opens and you wobble ur way up to the chairs. It's like a toll booth but for humans. Fantastic system. Long are the days of 19 year olds randomly stopping you to make sure you have a full day ticket. This mountain has 66 trails. All very very nice. I went on a Saturday and it was packed, but yet there was enough room snowboard down the mountain and not bash into a family. My ONLY COMPLAINT is for the folks at RENTALS. You guys are the first ones interacting with customers. Smile, and be friendly! It's your freaking job. I literally had a small question and this austrailian/british girl was like "go somewhere else, we're busy right now". Really? Where am I supposed to go, it's my first time here, luckily another girl was able to help me out. Food price vs quality, was expected. I mean, can't really complain. They had many different options. Expect to pay 10+ if you're getting food and drink. If you're getting a burger (7.25; 7.75 w/ cheese), fries (small 3.75), and drink (2.25 small, 2.75 large... NO REFILLS though. Just bring your own drinks), It'll run about 15 dollars. Tenders and Fries cost 6.75 for small and 9.75 for large. They have a condiment and toppings station where you can add whatever you want on it. side note: There was a family that brought their own grills and all that, and tailgated right there by the parking/slopes. They were smart. Overall, great mountain. Waffle shop at the summit was great. The lines at the lifts were long, but they did a FANTASTIC job of keeping people moving. Everything was efficient, except for that girl at rentals...

I had the best time with 2 of my friends. It was a "girls weekend ". The guides Jesse and Chris were wonderful and made us feel safe. The rope ladder at the beginning was the hardest part but very doable. I was scared at the first zip but then I relaxed and loved it. I can't wait to do it again!!

I had a great time at this place. Having gone at Vail and Breckenridge the weekend prior, this place is definitely much smaller, but I actually enjoyed it more. The rental process was fast and painless. I was in and out in 15 minutes. They even wax the rental board--a major plus in my book. The other plus is having chairs for snowboarders to put on their bindings. There are only a few runs, so I would say no more than two days here. But the runs are well groomed, and very in terms of challenge. The blues are definitely greens and the blacks are more like blues. The food is decent as well. I had meatloaf for lunch, which was the daily special, and the girl gave me a ton of food. Great value. Apres-Ski there is live music in one of the bars. All in all, this little place has everything you need. There isn't 10 bars to choose from, but it has one great bar. What more does one need?

Great mountain with well kept trails, quick moving lines, and friendly staff. I took a 2hr private lesson which was taught by a very helpful and friendly instructor. The mountain has primarily blues and blacks on the full mountain and a learning area full of greens for beginners. The lodge was well kept and they have a nice bar & restaurant upstairs which wasn't crowded or loud...definitely a plus. It's not a huge mountain but 65 trails total is pretty good sized. A full lift ticket on weekends is around $70 which is steep but expected for the area. Overall a great experience and I will be back!

I am a skier at Mt. Sunapee and just got married there! Everything about my wedding at Sunapee was perfect. Every. Single. Thing. Support/Customer Service: My main contact there, Rachel Benoit, kindly reached out every now and then to see how my planning was coming along and to remind me about important dates. She was there every step of the way, even on the day of - a quiet presence coming up to me every now and then to check and ask whether there was anything I needed. The planning and organization was, of course, a big deal. Rachel caught every single little mistake I made on numbers or names. She issued me countless quotes as I changed my mind again and again. On the day of the wedding, I knew that I could leave everything in her hands, and everything went perfectly. The Food: I barely ate at the wedding, so I can't be trusted to make an accurate assessment. Many of the guests told me that they enjoyed the food. I will take their word for it. I found the sauces to be a bit heavy. I also didn't like how the scallops in bacon were displayed in a big tin pan instead of a nice bowl or something. The Decorations: Lovely. They do a great job. You have to go see for yourself during the summer when they are setting up for a wedding. In retrospect, I would have paid for the white chairs instead of having the plastic regular ones. The Ceremony: No problem. Went off without a hitch. Highly recommend the summit ceremony. Absolutely breathtaking and all of the guests loved it...even the ones who initially complained about having to ride the chairlift. The Party: Awesome. The bartenders were so cool. The Price: EXTREMELY REASONABLE. I feel like I paid less for my wedding than all of my friends but ended up having one of the best ones. You get a whole lot for your money here. All in all, I am so happy with my choice. I am so grateful to the kind staff at Sunapee, and I would be happy to talk to anyone about my positive experience here.

The mountain is wonderful, but Tami at guest services delayed our ability to get on the slopes in a timely manner. She was rude and abrasive to everyone in line, as we witnessed multiple interactions prior to ours. She seemed to be bothered by having to do her job and made multiple mistakes during our prolonged and dramatic interaction. Everyone else was lovely and helpful.

The staff was not equipped at all to handle the holiday weekend crowd - especially for the ski rentals. Also you should not have to wait in line for 2 hours to rent your skis only to be told you have to go to a different line to get your lift ticket. Not a fun time.

I haven't skiied in probably 10+ years but have picked it up again this winter. While I'm no Lindsay Vonn, I held my own on most of the trails that Mt. Sunapee has to offer. It was a very family-friendly mountain and thus was VERY crowded on Sat. and less-so on Sunday. Lift tickets were reasonable ($52 for a half day adult ticket) though I must confide that some of my peers found it shockingly easy to snag a kids lift ticket for only $45 if you're so inclined. Overall, this was a great beginner-intermediate mountain. If you can get past the monster line for the main chairlift and stick to the mid-mt. Snowbowl lift, you'll be just fine. Not much around for nightlife after the ski day is over but the Goosefeathers lounge at the lodge gets pretty eventful if you wait til the parents clear out all the kiddos.

Sunapee for Me! Newbury, NH I hopped in my car and unfortunately timed my departure for the slopes rather poorly, hence hitting the morning rush hour traffic. Once I got on 93, it was smooth sailing. The radio stations got prey sparse up on 89 so country music it was, 93.3 The Wolf! Even on a Wednesday the front lot at Mount Sunapee was already filled due to the 2-for-1 deal. I geared up headed to the ticketing office. Thank you Suffolk ID for getting me a cheaper rate for the day of skiing ahead of me! I decided to do the green trails first just to warm up. That fist run of the day is like the first warm day of spring for me. You feel so free, the smell of the snow and clean air is all around you, you just can't help but smile. Two runs in I was ready to head to the blue squared trails. I decided I'd try to do 20 runs that day. Unfortunately the cold got to me and by run 6 I had to head in and warm up. By run 9 I couldn't help but think about how cold my entire body was. By this time I had moved my car to the front lot and was able to quickly add another layer, grab my soup and change into my snowboarding boots. I headed over to the learning area to get a few practice runs in because I am by no means at all good at this sport. After two runs I couldn't take how slow the Flying Carpet was and decided that I might as well head over to the green runs. If I am meant to fall, I'll fall anyway. Luckily the first run was flawless and I got a little over confident and was brought back to reality when I took a big hit on my second run. It was getting to be 3:30 and and I decided to head on home. It was very relaxing to think about nothing but making sure I don't fall instead of thinking about how no one was answering my applications. So...let's review... 1. If you want to ski but don't want to drive for three hours, head to Mount Sunapee. It's only 90 minutes away from Boston! 2. Look for budget friendly tickets. Mount Sunapee has discounts for pretty much every weekday and for every age group. 3. Take a break and really enjoy the winter before it's gone! Until the next review!

This was a really fun time. This mountain claims they are the best for lots of things and they certainly fit most. The couple times I was there, there were a few races going on. Lines were not bad at all on the lifts. Snow conditions were great. I really loved the South Peak area. The lift ticket price is almost half and you have a dedicated beginner area with several runs. They have 2 greens off the chairlift that are still pretty steep and time consuming. This is an ideal mountain for person just starting out, which at the time was myself. Then also for advanced skiers, with many blues and blacks which dominate the main mountain. They have a good selection of 2012 demo skis if you want to get a little more out of a rental and try something better. The food in the bar was good and the service was excellent. The outdoor upper deck connected to the restaurant was a cool place to chill in the sun. At the end of the day I realized my watch had fallen off and put in a claim with lost and found. I got a call 2 days later it was turned in and they fedex'd it to me that day. That is GREAT service! Can't wait to go back next year! If you are looking for a place to stay nearby, the Sunapee View Bed and Breakfast was TOP notch!

Sunapee is a great option, especially for a day trip from Boston. While it isn't the Matterhorn or something HUGE, I am always satisfied with the amount of skiing I am able to get in. I especially love the blacks off the Express quad and the North Peak triple. My only real complaint is that it gets really crowded, for example, this weekend the lift lines were ten minutes or more. If you hear the words "park near the lake", you might stay want to pick up a rod and go ice fishing. For the uninitiated, if you need to park near the lake that means the other huge lots are already full. Sunapee's beginner area is top notch. This is especially true because it is off on one side of the Mt so the beginners are isolated from the other skiers, which is a "win win" for both groups. The grade of the slopes is absolutely perfect for beginners. Pros Close to Boston Varied Terrain Excellent snow making and grooming Top notch beginner area Cons Can get crowded Typical NH lodge food I will give a five star review when the North Peak Triple is replaced with a high speed quad.

I love this mountain. It is not too crowded and is large enough to provide adequate trails for skiiers and riders of all ability levels. The snow grooming is the best in New England and there are lots of great places to stay nearby. All the staff I have encountered there over the years have been very friendly and helpful and the prices are reasonable, especially if you book your tickets in advance!

Zip line canopy tour....holy cow was it scary!!! BUT also wicked fun!!! We lucked out and had gorgeous weather... A group of 6 seemed like the perfect amount ....but I think they will book up to 8 per tour....it gave the knee knockers (me!) as well as the dare devils time to get comfortable with what was coming next without leaving you waiting on the platforms too long. I had seen rappelling mentioned on the website but forgot all about it until I saw that we had to do it (then panicked!!) Lol. Luckily, Jessica and Mike (our kick @ss guides) were very encouraging and thoughtful in coaxing me to the edge of the platform...once I got there it was a few deep breathes, sat in my "imaginary chair" and I was on my way down....so scary.....but also fun!! The zip lines themselves were awesome! Beautiful views of the slopes of Mount Sunapee while flying high in the trees! There is a total of 8 zips on this tour...they save the best for last....the 1000' long dual zip line (so you can race a friend!...oh yeah! I won!!!)....once you land on that last platform you rappel back down to earth and and still can't believe you just flung yourself out of perfectly good trees and flew through the woods on a wire!!! Can't say enough..... I would definitely recommend this adventure park zip line tour for anyone looking for a day that will take your breathe away but leave you with a smile!!