Whaleback Mountain Ski Resort

Whaleback Mountain

Projected Opening: Dec 26
Projected Closing: Mar 14
Lifts: 5
Trails: 30
Skiable Terrain: 85 ac
Base: 1,100'
Summit: 1,800'
Vertical Drop: 700'
Average Snowfall: 44"

Snowfall

44"

Annual Snowfall

Dec7"
Jan15"
Feb17"
Mar10"

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Whaleback Mountain was first formed in the 1970's and operated until 2001. On December 8, 2004 the mountain was sold to Evan Dybvig, a 2 time Olympic Mogul Skier. Whaleback boasts 30 trails spread out over 85 acres of skiable terrain that caters to all ages and ability levels. The mountain receives 110 inches of average annual snowfall and has 80% snowmaking capacity. The Whaleback Pub offers a great atmosphere, free pool and a full bar including a pub menu.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Dec 26, 2026
Projected closing date
Mar 14, 2027
Days Open Last Year
105
Years Open
71
Average Snowfall
44"

Terrain

Runs in Total

Longest Run

1 mi

Skiable Terrain

85 ac

Night Skiing

55 ac

Snow Making

60 ac

Lifts

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

Reviews

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'The Whale' is a not-for-profit mountain at the heart of the Upper Valley Community. You will not get more fun skiing when there is a powder day, a variety of trails, and a short chair ride to the summit. pre 2020 there were often issues with the lift and snowmaking. However, with new management and…

Paul

Jan 20, 2025