Other names · Wildcat, Wildcat Ski Area
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Typically mid 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 ↗- Official website
- https://www.skiwildcat.com/
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Scenic chairlift rides; Hiking; 18-hole disc golf.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Summit elevation (ft)
- 4062
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Base elevation (ft)
- 1950
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Vertical drop (ft)
- 2112
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Skiable area (acres)
- 225
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Reported average snowfall (in)
- Over 200
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
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.
Wildcat Mountain Info ↗Wildcat Express quad replaced the gondola. Polecat is the green summit-to-base route. Resort elevations are 1,950 and 4,062 feet. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Wildcat Mountain Safety ↗Polecat is the novice summit-to-base route and Lynx an intermediate winding run. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Wildcat winter trail map ↗Operator map identifies Upper Catapult and Middle Catapult as intermediate and shows lifts and base layout. Historical cartography only. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Wildcat parking and directions ↗Mountain is on Route 16 between Jackson and Gorham, just north of the AMC visitor centre; A accesses the lodge, B the learning centre and C the Wildcat Express. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Mount Washington Observatory annual report ↗Observatory reports closure of North Conway Weather Discovery Center. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Mount Washington Observatory visitor information ↗Extreme Mount Washington Museum is at summit; North Conway is the library and administrative office. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Town and Country Inn and Resort: Family Friendly Lodging in the White Mountains of NH ↗Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire · comfortable & clean rooms · pool and hot tub · on-site restaurant · Gorham, NH · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Visit New Hampshire – Omni Mount Washington Resort ↗State tourism locates the historic 1902 landmark in Bretton Woods and lists its spa and multiple dining options. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
AMC Joe Dodge Lodge ↗AMC operates the lodge at the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, with private rooms and bunkrooms and breakfast-only or dinner-and-breakfast meal options. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Quality Inn & Suites Gorham Riverside ↗Choice Hotels identifies the current name at 130 Main Street, Building A. The hotel offers hot breakfast, an indoor heated pool, and restaurants within walking distance. Legacy Royalty Inn listed the same address. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Royalty Inn – historic directions ↗Legacy operator gives 130 Main Street as the Royalty Inn address, matching the current Choice Hotels property. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Moose Brook Motel ↗Family operator describes a May–October seasonal motel in the Gorham area with an outdoor pool. The town also lists it at 65 Lancaster Road. No winter stays are promised. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Wildcat lesson meeting and rental pickup guide ↗Children’s groups check in at the Lion’s Den on the lodge’s lower floor. Adults and private lessons meet beyond the bridge behind the lodge. Rental pickup is on the lower floor and all lessons require lift access. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Mountain Sports Lab | NH Ski & Bike Shop | Welcome ↗Current identity, main-shop address, phone and advertised bootfitting, ski tuning/mounting and rental categories. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Club Sponsors & Friends | Mount Washington Valley Bicycling Club ↗The shop's community partner explicitly identifies Mountain Sports Lab as formerly Stan and Dan Sports. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Sun & Ski Sports North Conway shop services ↗The North Conway store offers daily or seasonal ski rentals and workshop tuning, waxing and mounting. Turnaround depends on workload and equipment condition. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Wildcat Cafeteria ↗Wildcat Cafeteria Find a variety of grilled items, snacks, ice cream, soft drinks, coffee and cocoa. Serving breakfast & lunch on the main level of the Main Base Lodge. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub ↗Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub Glen New Hampshire. Food that hits. Drinks that lift spirits. Live music • Ski-town energy. Where the Mountain Ends and the Night Begins. The Red Parka Pub is the heartbeat of ski-town life. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Wildcat Basecamp ↗The operator lists the Wildcat Pub and Cafeteria in the Base Lodge, and points guests down the valley toward Jackson and North Conway. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
