Whaleback Mountain, United States
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About Whaleback Mountain
Village 349 m. Facts: verified.
A ski resort with its village at 349 m and its top at 545 m. It has 8 km of runs and 5 lifts, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. The runs drop 198 m, from 545 m to 347 m. For beginners and families: 85% of the km of runs are green or blue (beginner to intermediate). For experts: 1 km of advanced, expert and freeride runs. Within 5 km of the village: childcare. It is usually in season from December to April. The snow is usually deepest in February, about 0.3 m at the top (545 m). The town to stay in is Lebanon.
The ski area
Runs from 347 m to 545 m: 198 m of vertical. 8 km of runs and 5 lifts, as mapped on OpenStreetMap for Whaleback Mountain.
| Easy | 3.7 km |
|---|---|
| Intermediate | 3.0 km |
| Advanced | 0.5 km |
| Expert | 0.7 km |
| Chairlifts | 1 |
|---|---|
| Drag lifts | 3 |
| Magic carpets | 1 |
Measured along each mapped run, so it can differ from the resort's own figure. Ski area data © OpenSkiMap.org and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
For families
85% of the km of runs are green or blue (beginner to intermediate).
Within 5 km of the village:
- childcare: Mascoma Cooperative Preschool, 5 km
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From Chicago: about 6 h 45 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to MHT, direct.
See flights MDW → MHT · Skyscanner from about £145 returnAdGetting there. 2 h 30 from the airport to Whaleback Mountain.
Accommodation.
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Typical prices for a double room that month, not a quote.
Room photos are examples, not these hotels (credits).
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Typical prices for a double room that month, not a quote. Drives are estimates.
Hire, lessons and lift passes.
Ski lessons in Lebanon · GetYourGuideAdSki and board hire · SkisetAdLift passes · Resort website
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Whaleback Mountain on Google Maps · Directions
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Lifts closed for the season. They usually open about 25 November.
Forecast
The score, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Fresh72 h | Depthtop, mid, base | Coldestat top | Windat top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | -1°C | wind, 4 knots |
| Mon 19Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | -1°C | wind, 2 knots |
| Tue 20Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 4°C | wind, 8 knots |
| Wed 21Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | -1°C | wind, 4 knots |
| Thu 22Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 4°C | wind, 11 knots |
| Fri 23Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | -1°C | wind, 4 knots |
| Sat 24Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 0°C | wind, 3 knots |
| Sun 25Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 2°C | wind, 5 knots |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to.
Snow by month
| Month | Base349 m | Mid447 m | Top545 m | Coldestat the top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec | 0.2 m | 0.1 m | 0.1 m | -6°C |
| Jan | 0.2 m | 0.2 m | 0.2 m | -9°C |
| Feb | 0.3 m | 0.3 m | 0.3 m | -9°C |
| Mar | 0.2 m | 0.1 m | 0.1 m | -4°C |
Typical snow on the ground in the village, halfway up and at the top: the middle value over 2016 to 2025, from ERA5-Land reanalysis at the grid cell nearest each height. Not a forecast, and not the groomed pistes: resorts make snow lower down.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from Mon 19 Oct, leaving from Chicago. Change dates
- Mon 19 OctTravel out
Direct flight MDW to MHT, then 2h 30 by road. About 6h 45 door to door
- Tue 20 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Wed 21 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Thu 22 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Fri 23 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Sat 24 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Sun 25 OctTravel home
Direct flight MDW to MHT, then 2h 30 by road. About 6h 45 door to door
Rough cost
About £1,890–£2,945 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return MDW to MHT, estimated from distance and season, 1 airline on the route, with a hold bag | £145–£295 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Transfer | shared airport transfer, return | £70–£120 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £215–£360 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £260–£480 |
| Lift pass | 5 days | £1,000–£1,350 |
| Ski hire | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £165–£275 |
| Total | £1,890–£2,945 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
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