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Waterville Valley Ratings

Overall: 3.2. Based on 11 votes and 1 review.

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Snowsure: 2.6

Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
Is often closed due to a lack of snow
Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
Waterville Valley is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 3.0

The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
Waterville Valley has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Scenery: 2.3

An ugly resort in a bland setting
Average mountain views and resort
A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 4.0

At least one overnight stop
Requires a whole day
Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
There is a main airport within an hour of Waterville Valley

Public Transport: 4.0

There are no buses or taxis to Waterville Valley
There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 5.0

No places to stay in/near Waterville Valley
A few places to stay in the resort
A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 4.0

No budget accommodation available
Just one or two hostels so book ahead
Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 3.0

No luxury accommodation available
Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
Several up-market hotels in Waterville Valley

Snowmaking: 2.6

Waterville Valley relies entirely on natural snow
There are just a few snow cannons
There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Advanced: 2.6

Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Apres-Ski: 2.6

Nothing to do, not even a bar
There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

November 09, 2003
Con from

USA - California

Waterville Valley is one of the best family ski resorts I have ever visited. Trails are great cruisers on beautiful days and trails also offer plenty of steeps and moguls. The views are fantastic and the vertical drop is perfect. Waterville is perhaps one of the best deals in New Hampshire. Take advantage of the threedom pass for season passes. Waterville Valley makes winter come alive!

Waterville Valley Resort Reviews

Visitor reviews for Waterville Valley Ski Resort