Massachusetts

Berkshire East, nicknamed the "Beast," is located on Mt. Institute, alongside the Deerfield River, in historic Charlemont Massachusetts. Boasting 45 trails, 6 lifts, two lodges, and a warm family friendly environment, Berkshire East offers guests remarkable winter time value in the overpriced world of modern skiing. The Beast offers many options for children and is also one of the premier racing facilities in Southern New England.

Owned and operated by the Springfield Ski Club since 1936, Blandford has earned a venerable place in New England skiing history. A mere 30 minutes west of Springfield and even closer to the city's western suburbs, Blandford has been teaching area families how to ski or snowboard since its beginning. Blandford has 465 feet of vertical, some two dozen trails, a ½ pipe, a terrain park and offers night skiing. All trails and slopes lead down to a base lodge with a view up the hill.

Take a small hill just minutes from downtown Boston, add lifts and snowmaking, a busy race schedule and a lesson plan for nearly everyone, and you've described Blue Hills. 8 trails, 4 lifts, great teaching facility, night skiing, and a tubing park with its own lift. Six trails are served by two doubles, a magic carpet, and a learning carousel in the novice area. With Boston's skyline dominating the view, it almost goes without saying that tiny Blue Hills may arguably have the biggest choice of après-ski fun in New England.

Bousquet boasts an enviable location a few miles south of Pittsfield, the largest city in the Berkshires. With 21 trails almost evenly divided by ability level, two double chairs and three surface lifts, and most of the terrain available after dark, the mountain hums day and night to the sound of happy kids and adults. The kids may be laughing and learning in Bousquet's Ski School, a fixture since 1935. The adults may be getting ready to hit the gates in a night racing league.

North Shore skiers and riders who don't want to go north can head instead to Bradford, right off of 495 & 95. One hundred percent snowmaking helps ensure that you will find reliable cover. Three triples, a T-bar, Carpet lift, and four rope tows serve 13 trails, including a glade and a mogul field. There is also a terrain park and half pipe. What Bradford lacks in vertical it makes up by providing consistent conditions and a full range of services, from ski and snowboard lessons, a popular racing series, special events, freestyle competitions and rentals.

Located on the NY/MA border. Enjoy a 1,000' vetical drop with 32 trails and terrain park areas. The fabulous variety of terrain includes The Meadows beginner area with 6 green circle trails, several blue square cruisers, challenging black diamonds, double black diamond Catapult, The Terrain Park, The Meadowlark Adventure Park with a bordercross track and a 400' halfpipe. The longest trail is 2 miles. There are 4 chairlifts including 1 quad , 1 triple and 2 doubles. A 300' Wonder Carpet services the Snowsports Learning Center. 98% snowmaking. Open daily. Night skiing Wed.-Sat.. $15 lift tickets Mon.-Thurs. non-holiday.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is the largest ski and snowboard resort in southern New England, summer home to Mountain Adventure Park and the only mountain resort in North America to generate its own energy using alternative wind power. Jiminy features extensive conference and wedding facilities for groups up to 400 people. Since opening in 1948 Jiminy Peak has evolved to become a 4 season resort, offering something for everyone. Our mission is to provide positive, memorable, Mountain Resort experiences with outstanding, friendly and helpful service in remarkably beautiful surroundings; inspiring guests to return again and again.

Nashoba Valley is a year-round destination located just 25 miles from Boston. Nashoba boasts New England's largest snow tubing park along with a huge ski school (over 250 instructors) with lessons for all ages and abilities, a terrain park, an on-site restaurant and lounge, 100% snowmaking, night skiing, an uphill capacity of 11,600 skiers/hr and the latest in grooming techniques. During the summer, the action doesn't stop, with catered functions, private swim club, multi-session day camp, and an adult volleyball league and in October Nashoba Valley is home to New England's Premier Haunted Hayride and Halloween Screampark - Witch's Woods.

Described by SKI Magazine as "A True Family Mountain" & "Family Gem" is conveniently located in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of S.W. Mass, close to NY & CT. Offering: 22 Trails, 10 Lifts, 3 quads, 100% Snowmaking, Terrain Parks, Tubing, XC, Full-service Ski Shop with an industry-leading Demo Center so you can try before you buy, Rentals, Private & Group Lessons from Professional Instructors. Ski Butternut - dedicated to being the best family mountain in the Berkshires.

Conveniently located in Shrewsbury, MA; Ski Ward is a family owned and operated ski, snowboard and tubing facility offering nine beautifully groomed trails, 4 lifts, mogul field, and grill/snack bar, snow school lessons and programs for all ages. With our state of the art snow making and grooming equipment, you can show up any time and enjoy the thrills of beautiful skiing conditions without the long lift lines. Ski Ward; where it all begins! Minimum time required: 1.5 hours.

With 22 trails cascading down from the 2,006 foot summit, Wachusett combines a big mountain resort atmosphere with a convenient close-to- home ski area. With 100% snowmaking and night skiing daily until 10 p.m., Wachusett is near Worcester, Boston and Providence so it’s convenient for skiers and snowboarders from throughout southern New England. Wachusett features 8 lifts - including 2 high speed quad chairlifts and 2 triple chairs - and a spectacular base lodge with private Mountain Suites. Getaway packages also available at the Wachusett Village Inn.