Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire
Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat faces Mount Washington and the Presidential Range in the White Mountain National Forest. Its summit-to-base Polecat route gives the mountain a distinctive longer green-run option alongside more demanding terrain, making route length as important as trail color when planning with friends.
- Views toward Mount Washington
- Polecat summit-to-base green trail
- Historic gondola cabin at the base
Terrain and ability at Wildcat Mountain
Polecat is marked as novice terrain, but a long descent still asks riders to manage speed, fatigue and changing conditions. First-time skiers and snowboarders should arrange instruction and confirm the available learning terrain before using a summit ride as the group's opening lap.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Review Wildcat's current directions, weather and lesson pre-arrival instructions before driving into Pinkham Notch. Reserve the correct ski or snowboard program and verify lift access and equipment separately. The red gondola cabin at the base is a historic display, not a current enclosed winter lift.
Plan a meetup at Wildcat Mountain
Pick a public base-lodge landmark for the first meeting, with a later time to regroup after mountain laps. Describe whether the group wants a gradual Polecat descent or steeper runs, and let a newer rider finish a lesson before deciding on a summit-to-base outing.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Wildcat Mountain snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Mon, 8:14 PM EDT
- TonightLow 32°F
Mostly Clear
Wind NW 5 to 10 mph
- TuesdayHigh 59°F
Sunny
Wind N 10 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 30°F
Mostly Clear
Wind N 5 to 10 mph
- WednesdayHigh 56°F
Sunny
Wind NE 0 to 5 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 35°F
Mostly Clear
Wind NE 0 to 10 mph
- ThursdayHigh 55°F
Sunny
Wind NW 10 to 15 mph
- Thursday NightLow 33°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind NW 15 to 20 mph
- FridayHigh 46°F
Sunny
Wind NW 10 to 20 mph
- Friday NightLow 32°F
Mostly Clear
Wind NW 5 to 10 mph
- SaturdayHigh 52°F
Sunny
Wind NW 5 mph
- Saturday NightLow 35°F
Mostly Clear
Wind NW 5 to 10 mph
- SundayHigh 60°F
Sunny
Wind W 5 to 10 mph
- Sunday NightLow 40°F
Mostly Clear
Wind W 5 to 10 mph
- MondayHigh 60°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind W 5 to 10 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Wildcat mountain and Polecat information (opens in a new tab)
- Wildcat beginner visitor guide (opens in a new tab)
- Wildcat mountain safety and boundaries (opens in a new tab)
Ride Wildcat Mountain with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Wildcat Mountain with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together.