Wildcat

Wildcat is a very special ski mountain, particularly because of the old-timey character of the terrain; curvy runs with blind drops, unexpected glades, secret frozen streambeds, huckable rock outcroppings, and more. Not as big as some of the major VT resorts, but you'll get quality over quantity skiing. It is one of my favorites in the Eastern US. Good vertical (~2000'), one well placed high speed quad chair to serve that full vertical, moderate-light crowds, longish runs (~50 of them) with interesting terrain variety mostly in the vein of hard blue/easy black. There are a couple of long, wonderful green runs (Polecat, Wild Kitten) for strong-legged beginners. This ski area is set among some of the best if not THE best mountain scenery in the East and faces Tuckerman's Ravine and Mount Washington. No lodging or commercial development at the base. This is a pristine, beautiful place, usually with relatively good snow conditions. Wildcat can be very cold in the dead of winter, but is highly regarded as a top Eastern spring ski destination. There are many motels, restaurants, and shops about 20 miles to the south in North Conway, some to the north in Gorham too. There are several other good ski areas within 30-60 minutes drive time. 

Trip report with three photos from a two-day visit in 2005:  http://www.dcski.com/articles/view_article.php?article_id=838&mode=headlines

Wildcat is one of the toughest mountains in the east.  It has steep downhills and very tough conditions.  If you can ski this you can pretty much ski anything.