Waterville Valley is a ski resort in the White Mountain National Forest. Built on Mount Tecumseh, with a summit elevation of 4,004 feet (1,220 m), the ski trails extend to a high point on the south ridge of the mountain at 3,840 feet (1,170 m), offering a vertical drop of 2,020 feet (620 m). The ski area has 11 lifts, including two high-speed quads.