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
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 Wildcat meetup
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 snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Sat, 2:20 PM EDT
- TonightLow 30°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind SW 5 mph
- SundayHigh 62°F
Widespread Frost then Mostly Cloudy
Wind SW 5 mph
- Sunday NightLow 46°F
Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain Likely
Wind SW 5 mph
- Columbus DayHigh 64°F
Partly Sunny
Wind NW 5 to 10 mph
- Monday NightLow 39°F
Rain Showers
Wind NE 5 to 10 mph
- TuesdayHigh 50°F
Rain Showers
Wind SE 10 to 15 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 43°F
Rain Showers
Wind S 10 mph
- WednesdayHigh 55°F
Rain Showers Likely
Wind W 10 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 38°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind NW 10 to 15 mph
- ThursdayHigh 50°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind NW 10 to 15 mph
- Thursday NightLow 34°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind W 10 mph
- FridayHigh 49°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind SW 10 mph
- Friday NightLow 37°F
Rain Showers Likely
Wind SW 10 to 20 mph
- SaturdayHigh 47°F
Rain Showers Likely
Wind W 20 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 with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Wildcat 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.