Affordable Family Skiing

At Waterville Valley Resort

More Skiing. Less Family Spend.

Waterville Valley Resort is making it easier for families to call the mountain home, with Kids Ski Free benefits, unlimited access with no blackout dates, and added season pass flexibility through First Ride, Then Decide.

Flexible & Affordable

KIDS 6-12 SKI FREE

One complimentary Junior Plus Pass with every Adult Plus Pass.

Only $2,714 FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR

Two Adult Plus Passes + two complimentary Junior Plus Passes at current pricing.

0 BLACKOUT DATES

Unlimited skiing and riding all season long.

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Let’s Break it Down…

What Does a Season of Season Cost for a Family of Four?

2026 Adult Plus Pass: $1,357

Junior Plus Pass, Age 6-12: INCLUDED

TOTAL FAMILY SEASON PASS COST: $2,714

That’s only $678.50 per family member for unlimited skiing all winter long.*

*Based on a family of four consisting of two adults and two children ages 6–12 purchasing two Adult Plus Passes at the current $1,357 price. Current pricing available through October 12, 2026.

Kids Ski Free

Two Adults. Two Kids. Two Junior Passes Included.

At Waterville Valley, every Adult Plus Pass includes one complimentary Junior Plus Pass for a child ages 6–12.

That means a family with two adults and two children ages 6–12 can purchase two Adult Plus Passes and receive season passes for both children at no additional cost.

BOTH ADULT PLUS AND JUNIOR PLUS PASSES INCLUDE:

Unlimited skiing and riding at Waterville Valley Resort
No blackout dates
Access throughout the 2026/27 winter season
The flexibility to make Waterville Valley your family's home mountain

And children age 5 and under ski free.

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First Ride, Then Decide

Ski First. Decide Later.

Buying season passes is a big commitment—especially when you're buying for an entire family.

First Ride, Then Decide gives eligible Waterville Valley passholders another layer of flexibility.

DAY 1
Use your pass and ski Waterville Valley.

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BEFORE DAY 2
Decide whether you’re ready to use your pass for the season.

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NEED TO DEFER?
Submit written notice to the Season Pass Office by March 1, subject to program terms.

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More than a season pass. A home mountain.

The First
CHairlift

That nervous first ride eventually becomes routine.

The Favorite
Trail

Kids learn where they want to go before they even unload.

The Familiar
Faces

Friends, instructors, lift operators and other mountain families become part of winter.

The First
Independent Run

Milestones happen throughout the season, not just during one ski vacation.

Ski days become ski seasons. Ski seasons become family traditions.

Why Waterville for Families

Built for Family Ski Days

✔️ 265 Skiable Acres
Enough terrain for families to progress and explore together.

✔️ Terrain for Progression
Beginner through advanced terrain lets families grow into the mountain.

✔️ No Blackout Dates
Holiday weekend? Saturday morning? Surprise powder day? Passholders can ski.

✔️ A Walkable Mountain Community
Waterville Valley's village environment extends the experience beyond the lifts.

✔️ Seasonal Programs
Opportunities for young skiers and riders to progress while becoming part of the mountain community.

✔️ 71 KM of Nordic Trails
Additional winter recreation throughout Waterville Valley.

✔️ Stay & Play Packages
A variety of lodging options to fit all families needs, right in the center of the Valley.

✔️ Family Fun Off the Mountain
Activities including arcade, bowling alley, axe throwing, gaming simulators, tubing, biking, snowshoeing, hiking.

“Family skiing has always been an important part of who we are at Waterville Valley, and we want to make it easier for families to spend more days together on snow.”

Tim Smith
President & General Manager
Waterville Valley Resort

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Waterville Valley Resort: Fast Facts

Location: Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
Founded: 1966
2026/27 Season: 60th Anniversary Season
Skiable Terrain: 265 acres
Alpine Peaks: 2 (Tecumseh & Green Peak)
Nordic Terrain: 71 km
Adult Plus Pass: $1,357*
Junior Plus Pass, Ages 6–12: Complimentary with Adult Plus Pass
Age 5 & Under: Ski Free
Blackout Dates: None for Adult Plus/Junior Plus
Current Pricing Deadline: October 11, 2026
Price Increase: October 12, 2026