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LOON MOUNTAIN

📍Lincoln, New Hampshire, USA

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🏞️ Scenic Cruiser🟢 Beginner Friendly7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Own work · Public domain · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,190 ft
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Skiable terrain
403 acres
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Avg snowfall
132 in*
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Lifts
13

Loon Mountain Ski & Snowboard Lessons

South Peak dedicated learning area

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsPrivate LessonsKids Programs

Loon lists group, private, and season-long ski and snowboard programs for multiple ages and abilities. Private lessons begin at age 4, accommodate one to three people of similar age and ability, and can run from one to six hours.

Why we like it

The dedicated South Peak learning area has its own Timbertown Quad and beginner terrain, while the product list lets visitors compare session types and age ranges.

Best for:

South Peak learning areaPrivate groups of one to threeGroup and season-long programs
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, private lessons, kids programs.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Visit Website

Village Ski and Sport

173 Main Street, Lincoln, New Hampshire

RentalsDemosTuningBoot Fitting

Village Ski and Sport rents downhill, touring and cross-country equipment in Lincoln. It also offers ski demos, ski and snowboard tuning, and custom boot fitting.

Why we like it

The shop is on Main Street across from South Peak. It’s a practical pickup if you want to try touring skis alongside downhill gear or arrange a tune for your own board.

Best for:

Touring and cross-country rentalsSki demosTuning and boot fitting
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, phone, rentals, demos, tuning, boot fitting.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Visit Website(603) 745-8852

Loon Mountain Resort Rentals

West Basin, next to Governor Adams Lodge at Loon Mountain

Rentals

Loon’s West Basin rental shop carries HEAD skis and Burton snowboards in standard and performance options, with boots, helmets, and poles available.

Why we like it

The operator identifies the exact rental base and equipment tiers, letting visitors choose a setup before arriving at Governor Adams Lodge.

Best for:

West Basin pickupStandard or performance gearSki and snowboard packages
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Visit Website
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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Loon Mountain Resort

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source 1 ↗Schedule source 2 ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.loonmtn.com
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Mountain biking, gondola sightseeing, summit hiking and glacial caves, disc golf and ziplining.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Hours and operating dates differ by activity; check the summer schedule before visiting.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2190
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
403
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
13
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
73
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
860
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
3050
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Loon ski base access and parking ↗The resort is reached from I-93 via Lincoln. Shuttles serve the open bases, including Octagon, Governor Adams and South Peak. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Loon activity calendars ↗The resort lists the Gondola Skyride under spring, summer and fall activities and provides a separate winter calendar. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Kancamagus Lodge – about the lodge ↗Family-operated lodge in Lincoln at the entrance to the Kancamagus Highway. Indoor pool and game room. Breakfast and dinner are served at Brittany’s according to seasonal hours. Pets are prohibited on the property and in rooms. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Loon Mountain Resort – Quality Inn & Suites ↗Quality Inn & Suites at 381 US Route 3 in Lincoln offers continental breakfast, heated indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool and guest laundry. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Choice Hotels – Quality Inn & Suites Lincoln I-93 ↗Brand identifies the hotel, continental breakfast and requirement to reserve a designated pet-friendly room when bringing a dog. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Loon Mountain Resort – RiverWalk ↗Resort places RiverWalk in the centre of Lincoln at 22 South Mountain Drive. It lists shuttle service to Loon. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mountain Club Resort in Lincoln, NH | Mountain Club on Loon ↗Loon's only Slopeside Resort · At the Base of Loon · guestrooms and suites · full-service spa and wellness center · farm-to-table dining · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Riverwalk Resort at Loon Mountain - Lincoln, NH ↗RiverWalk Resort at Loon Mountain · Studios to 3 bedroom Penthouse Suites · full kitchens · lagoon pools · spa · two restaurants · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Welcome to The Village of Loon Mountain | The Village of Loon Mountain ↗Village of Loon Mountain · White Mountains · sparkling pools · bubbling hot tub · owned and operated by a third party · complimentary access · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Village Ski and Sport ↗The shop across from South Peak offers downhill, touring and cross-country rentals, snowboard rentals, demos, ski and snowboard tuning, and custom boot fitting. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Village Ski and Sport contact details ↗The Lincoln store lists 173 Main Street and 603-745-8852. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Summit Cafe | Dining | Loon Mountain Resort ↗Summit Café sits on Loon Peak with gondola and hiking access and serves lunch with high-elevation views. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Loon Mountain · Paul Bunyan Room ↗Winter-only après bar upstairs in Octagon Lodge with draft beers and a large deck overlooking the slopes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

La Vista - Italian Cuisine, Restaurant ↗La Vista is RiverWalk Resort’s Italian dinner restaurant at 22 South Mountain Drive in Lincoln. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Flapjacks ↗Flapjack’s serves a country breakfast made from homemade recipes and locally sourced ingredients, including pancakes, omelets and bacon. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Woodstock Inn Brewery ↗A North Woodstock brewery with restaurant and pub service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Ikon Pass opening dates — September 29, 2026 ↗

    The official 2026–27 table lists opening as TBA; no closing date is provided.

  • Loon 2026/27 lift tickets ↗

    The current-season ticket page explicitly says opening day TBD.

  • Summer Activities ↗

    Mountain biking, gondola sightseeing, summit hiking and glacial caves, disc golf and ziplining.

  • Loon Mountain — Mountain Stats ↗

    The operator publishes acreage, trails, lifts, vertical, base, and summit figures.

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