# Find ski buddies and snowboard friends in New Hampshire and Maine

> Find ski buddies in New Hampshire and Maine, compare forecasts for Loon, Wildcat, Sunday River and Sugarloaf, and plan a shared mountain day.

Source: https://skibudsapp.com/mountains/new-hampshire-maine

A New Hampshire day at Loon or Wildcat and a Maine weekend at Sunday River or Sugarloaf call for different travel plans. Start with the mountain and date, and say whether you want a day trip or company for a longer stay.

## Make a meetup that fits the journey

If your group travels from Boston or other New England cities, meeting at the base may be simpler than arranging a shared drive. Compare lift access, terrain, and pace, and decide between morning laps and a full day. Plan a regrouping point before splitting into smaller groups.

Use [ski club and community resources](https://skibudsapp.com/resources) to look for existing groups. Our [riding buddy meetup checklist](https://skibudsapp.com/guides/ski-buddy-meetup-checklist) helps you agree on terrain, pace, and a first meeting.

## Read the mountain forecast before confirming

Compare snowfall timing, temperature, and wind with the resort's current surface report; forecast new snow and the depth already on the mountain describe different things. Check New England 511 for the route through New Hampshire and Maine.

[New Hampshire and Maine road updates on New England 511](https://newengland511.org/). Learn [how to read a ski resort snow forecast](https://skibudsapp.com/guides/how-to-read-snow-forecasts), then check the individual mountain pages below.

## A message you can adapt for New Hampshire and Maine

> New Hampshire or Maine ski and snowboard meetup: [resort], [date], [terrain] at [pace]. Meeting at [public base point] at [time]. Happy to start with a couple of runs and regroup for a break; who has a similar plan?

SkiBuds is being rebuilt for iOS and Android, with rider discovery and private and group messaging. You can use these guides now and [follow the app launch](https://skibudsapp.com/#launch-status) for availability.

## New Hampshire and Maine resorts and snow forecasts

- [Loon Mountain Resort](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/loon): Lincoln and the White Mountains
- [Mount Sunapee Resort](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/mount-sunapee): Separate South Peak learning mountain
- [Sugarloaf Mountain](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/sugarloaf-mountain): Carrabassett Valley mountain trip
- [Sunday River](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/sunday-river): South Ridge beginner and school hub
- [Whaleback Mountain](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/whaleback-mountain): Nonprofit Upper Valley community mountain
- [Wildcat Mountain](https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/wildcat-mountain): Views toward Mount Washington