Lifts
Experience the largest and most modern fleet of lifts in the state of New Hampshire.
Loon Peak
The Loon Peak pod of terrain is serviced by 4 lifts—including the iconic gondola.
White Mountain Express Gondola
- Enclosed cabins
- 4-person seating
- High-speed service to and from Loon Peak summit
History
This is the second gondola in this alignment. The original gondola, a Polig Heckel Bleichert, ran from 1966 through 1988.
Construction of the current gondola was completed in July 1988, and uses some of the original tripod towers of the PHB gondola.
East Basin Double Chairlift
- Two-person chairlift
- Services the upper mountain, from mid-mountain to Loon Peak summit
History
The East Basin trail pod was added 1968, along with a Hall Lift double chairlift. This lift provides a cozy alternative route to the Loon Peak summit and some more difficult terrain.
Seven Brothers Express Quad
- Four-person
- High-speed
- Loading conveyor with lights to assist guests
History
The Seven Brothers Express Quad was installed in 2022 and is the third lift in this location. A Hall Lift double chair operated from 1966 through the spring of 1985. A CTEC triple chairlift occupied this location from 1985 through 2022.
West Basin
The Governor Adams Lodge is the home base for this wide variety of terrain serviced by 5 lifts—including the one-of-a-kind Kancamagus 8.
Kancamagus 8
- 8 heated seats
- Weather-blocking bubbles
- Loading conveyor
- Locking safety bar
- Bike Park access (summer & fall)
History
The Kancamagus 8 is the first 8-place chairlift in the East and is the third chairlift in this location.
The West Basin opened in 1978 with a double chairlift. This double chair was half of a pair of double chairs that utilized conjoined towers for the lower lift line. Its sibling was constructed in 1982 and serviced the lower slopes.
The original double chairlifts were removed in 1995 to make way for Loon's first high-speed quad chairlift. From 1995 until 2021 the Kanc Quad occupied this location.
The quad was replaced in 2021 by the Kancamagus 8.
Kissin' Cousin Double
- Two-person seating
- Services beginner trails
History
The Kissin' Cousin Double was installed in 1986 to service a new learning pod of trails in the West Basin.
In 1995, this CTEC lift was realigned to provide a better experience for beginner skiers and riders.
North Peak
Skiing on North Peak opened in 1984 with a CTEC Triple Chair, 5 new trails and the Camp III lodge.
North Peak Express Quad
- Four-person seating
- 1,500 feet vertical
- Impressive views of Mount Washington
- Access to some of Loon's iconic terrain, including Upper Walking Boss, Upper Flume and Sunset.
History
This is the second lift in this location.
After 20 years, the chairlift was retired and a high-speed quad installed to access the North Peak terrain, cutting the ride time to ~5 minutes.
Spotty cell service in this area makes it the perfect excuse to unplug, relax and enjoy the view.
South Peak
South Peak terrain is serviced by two chairlifts—one mile from Interstate 93.
Lincoln Express Quad
- Four-person seating
- High-speed
- 1,400+ feet vertical
- Services intermediate & advanced South Peak terrain
History
Lincoln Express Quad opened in 2007, providing additional skiable acreage. Servicing intermediate and advanced long cruisers, this lift can help you rack up some impressive vertical.
Timbertown Quad
- Four-person seating
- Loading conveyor
- Ergonomic restraint bars
- Doppelmayr Unistar drive terminal
History
Timbertown Quad was installed in 2023.
