New Hampshire Ski Update: Loon & Black Mountain Open — Wildcat and Attitash Still Waiting
Winter is kicking into gear across New Hampshire, and ski season updates are coming fast. While some mountains are already spinning lifts for early-season turns, others are still holding out for the right weather window.
Loon & Black Mountain Are Open
Two of the Granite State’s most accessible and fan-favorite ski areas — Loon Mountain and Black Mountain — are officially open for the season. Both mountains launched operations this week despite having lower base elevations than some of their northern competitors, giving skiers and riders their first real taste of winter.
Early reports show solid man-made coverage, light crowds, and plenty of buzz for the season ahead. Loon continues to lead southern NH with strong snowmaking, while Black Mountain delivers that classic, old-school ski vibe for locals and weekenders alike.
Wildcat & Attitash Still Await Opening Dates
Up north, Wildcat Mountain, one of the tallest ski area base elevations in the state, is still without an opening date. Even being only about 20 feet shy of the highest ski area base in New Hampshire hasn’t helped — temperatures and natural snowfall just haven’t lined up yet.
Attitash, also Vail-owned, is similarly holding off until conditions improve. Both mountains are expected to open once snowmaking weather stabilizes, but for now, early-season riders are heading to the open resorts.
Winter Weekends & Bachelor Parties Are Already Heating Up
With mountains opening across NH, winter getaway season is officially here:
- Bachelor parties in Lincoln, Conway, and Bartlett
- Ski-and-stay weekends around Loon and the White Mountains
- Holiday parties at rentals, condos, and Airbnbs
- After-ski celebrations for groups spending the weekend on the slopes
If your crew is planning a ski weekend, NewHampshireStrippers.com has you covered with G-rated, professional entertainment options perfect for:
- Ski houses
- Hot tub nights
- Birthday weekends
- Holiday events
- Guys’ trips and bachelor parties
We cover all ski towns — Lincoln, North Conway, Bartlett, Jackson, Franconia, Bretton Woods, Waterville Valley, and more.
Make the Most of Ski Season
As more mountains open, expect bigger crowds, better terrain, and more weekend energy across New Hampshire’s ski towns. Whether you’re riding Loon this weekend or waiting for Wildcat to drop its opening date, winter in the Granite State is officially underway.
Plan your ski weekend entertainment early — peak winter dates fill fast.