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    New Hampshire, USA

    Cranmore Mountain

    200 acres, 57 runs in North Conway. Historic Skimobile heritage, family-friendly White Mountains skiing.

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    Season 2026 - 2027
    Opens
    4 Dec 2026
    Closes
    3 Apr 2027
    Days open
    120
    Annual snow
    45in
    The Overview
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    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    Cranmore Mountain's summit reaches 2,000 feet, dropping roughly 1,200 vertical feet to a base at 600 feet across 57 runs spread over 200 acres in North Conway, New Hampshire. Terrain splits 44 per cent intermediate and 28 per cent each for beginner and advanced, with no expert-rated runs, and average annual snowfall of roughly 45 inches. Nine lifts, including two quad chairs and two triple chairs, serve the mountain alongside one double chair, three surface lifts and one t-bar.

    Cranmore holds a storied place in American ski history, having pioneered one of the sport's most distinctive early lift technologies and helped establish North Conway as a genuine skiing destination. Its historic Skimobile Road, still bearing the name of the resort's famous vintage lift, remains a visible link to this heritage today.

    Local businessman Harvey Gibson founded Cranmore, opening the resort for the 1937-38 season with a single rope tow after purchasing land parcels on the mountain's west side. For the 1938-39 season, Gibson introduced the Skimobile, a distinctive lift consisting of 60 small cars travelling on a wooden track, designed by area mechanic George Morton, which carried skiers from the base to roughly halfway up the mountain. In 1939, at Gibson's invitation, prominent Austrian skier Hannes Schneider moved to Cranmore after being briefly imprisoned in Austria for his anti-Nazi views, and Schneider's arrival spurred further expansion, including a second Skimobile stage to the summit and additional trails.

    The Skimobile operated as a beloved, if unusual, piece of Cranmore's identity for decades before being fully abandoned by 1988, giving way to more conventional chairlift infrastructure. Adult daily tickets run from 79 to 109 US dollars, with a discounted beginner-terrain-only ticket also available.

    1,401ft
    Vertical
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    Runs
    200 acres
    Skiable
    45in
    Annual snow
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    The Terrain

    57 runs across 200 acres skiable

    Cranmore Mountain sits in the village of North Conway, New Hampshire, with 57 runs on 200 acres (81 hectares). The mountain rises from about 600 ft (183 m) to 2,000 ft (610 m), a vertical of 1,400 ft (427 m). Terrain is 28% beginner, 44% intermediate and 28% advanced, a balanced spread that suits mixed-ability groups. Snowfall averages around 45 inches a year, lower than most White Mountains neighbours. Runs are short to mid-length and close to town, which makes Cranmore an easy day for families and a handy warm-up before bigger mountains.

    Skimiester is a winding blue trail that steepens toward the end, with Bandit and Lower Arlberg as easier options and Lower Hurricane carrying on to the base. The Darkside Terrain Park covers 17 acres and is served by two lifts, giving freestyle riders a proper zone of their own. The mountain also has a long history, with its famous Skimobile lift debuting in 1938. Advanced skiers get some steeper pitches but no big challenge, so Cranmore suits families, beginners finding their feet, park riders and anyone basing themselves in the Mount Washington Valley.

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    57 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner16 runs · 28%
    Intermediate25 runs · 44%
    Advanced16 runs · 28%
    Expert0 runs · 0%
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    When to visit Cranmore Mountain

    The 2025-26 season at Cranmore Mountain ran from 6 December 2025 to 5 April 2026, a roughly seventeen-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 45 inches. Extensive snowmaking supplements natural snowfall considerably, supporting consistent conditions throughout the season given the resort's comparatively modest natural totals.

    Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions to Cranmore's intermediate-weighted terrain. Given the resort's location in North Conway, a considerable regional tourism hub, Cranmore draws strong visitation from visitors combining skiing with the area's well-known tax-free outlet shopping.

    As an independently operated resort offering its own daily tickets alongside White Mountain Super Pass access, Cranmore's visitor base draws heavily from families and beginner-to-intermediate skiers given the resort's terrain profile and learning-focused amenities, including the Mountain Adventure Park. School holiday periods bring substantial family visitation given this accessible terrain mix.

    Specific event programming beyond standard operations and the Mountain Adventure Park is not confirmed in available resort information. Cranmore's history, dating to Harvey Gibson's 1937 founding and the Austrian influence brought by Hannes Schneider in 1939, continues to inform its identity as one of North Conway's most historic ski destinations. The resort's family-friendly, accessible character remains central to its seasonal appeal.

    Season 2026 - 2027
    4 Dec 2026
    Opens
    3 Apr 2027
    Closes
    120
    Days open
    45 in
    Annual snow
    Getting there

    Getting to Cranmore Mountain, and where to stay

    Cranmore Mountain sits in North Conway, New Hampshire, in the heart of the Mount Washington Valley, with a base elevation of 600 feet and a summit at 2,000 feet across a roughly 1,200-foot vertical drop over 200 acres. This setting places the resort within one of New England's most popular tourism destinations.

    North Conway itself offers extensive lodging, dining and the region's well-known tax-free outlet shopping, all within a short walk or drive of the resort. The broader Mount Washington Valley surrounds Cranmore with additional attractions and outdoor recreation options across the White Mountains region.

    New Hampshire State Route 16 provides direct access to the resort through the centre of North Conway. Winter driving conditions on this route can include snow and ice, though the well-travelled state highway is regularly maintained given the area's status as a major regional tourism destination. There is no direct public transport service to the resort, though North Conway's walkable village centre reduces the need for driving once visitors arrive.

    Specific nearest commercial airport details are not confirmed in available resort information, though Cranmore's North Conway location keeps it within a reasonable drive of the greater Boston metropolitan area's major airports for visitors travelling from further afield.

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    4 Dec 2026 - 3 Apr 2027

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    Temp61° / 41°°F
    Snow0.0"(2%)
    Wind11 mph S

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    Understanding the Cranmore Mountain snow report

    Track current conditions at Cranmore Mountain in New Hampshire. This report covers snowfall totals, base and summit depth, and the forecast across 57 runs.

    Snow measurements

    Our snow reports measure snowfall in centimeters over multiple time windows — last 24 hours, last 7 days, and the season total. Base depth reflects accumulation at the 183m base area, while summit depth captures conditions 427m higher at 610m, where snow typically stays colder and lingers longer. Imperial conversions are shown alongside for convenience.

    Weather conditions

    Snow quality tracks closely with temperature and wind. We surface both alongside the snowfall data so you can judge whether conditions at Cranmore Mountain are holding up or starting to soften.

    Data sources

    Snowfall and depth figures for Cranmore Mountain come from official mountain sources; weather and outlook data comes from independent forecasting services. The mountain is served by 9 lifts, including 2 quad chairlifts.

    When to check

    Snow reports are typically updated early morning and late afternoon. For the most current conditions, check back regularly, especially if a winter storm is approaching.

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