Wildcat is one of the best-known alpine skiing resorts in New England, with lifts from the base on NH 16 in Pinkham Notch 2,112 feet (644 m) up to the summit ridge.

[4] Wildcat's 1,950-foot (590 m) base elevation and proximity to Mount Washington produces an annual natural snowfall of over 200 inches (5,100 mm).

In October 2010, they signed a deal to sell the ski area to Peak Resorts subject to approval by the U.S. Forest Service which owns the underlying land.

[4] The new operators decided to not honor lifetime passes sold under previous ownership, resulting in possible legal action.

Wildcat Mountain was the first ski area in North America to have a gondola lift, which opened on January 25, 1958.