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New England Ski Resorts near Boston

Favorite New England ski areas near Boston including the insider scoop on where to go for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowtubing, more. For more information including photos, resort amenities, trail info, and distances from Boston, visit our handy skiing near boston guide.


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Attitash Mountain Ski AreaNew Hampshire, $$
Attitash is a four season resort located in Bartlett New Hampshire, which is in the heart of the White Mountains. As one of New Hampshire's largest ski areas we offer a variety of terrain and slope side lodging with ski...
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Berkshire East Ski AreaWestern Mass, $$
Berkshire East, located just off the scenic Mohawk Trail, offers 45 trails from beginner to extreme. This uncrowded network of trails is complemented with a 100% snowmaking capacity and 5 lifts.
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Blandford Ski AreaWestern Mass, $$
Home to the Springfield Ski Club, the oldest club owned ski area in North America. Includes ski report and trail map.
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Blue Hills Ski AreaCanton, $$
Blue Hills is a small area just south of Boston with lots of recent updates! It is an inexpensive convenient venue for families with children, and for those living in Boston on on the South Shore.
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Blueberry Hill Cross-Country Ski CenterVermont, $
Set in the Green Mountains, this center has more than 40 years of cross-country ski experience. Spend time on more than 43 miles of trails in lands that are protected as the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area.
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Bousquets Ski & Tubing MountainWestern Mass, $$
Bousquet is a familiy, friendly area offering skiing, bording & snow tubing at affordable rates. We have state ofthe art snowmaking, plenty of night lighting, & a mountain terrain suitable for novice to advanced.
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Bradford Ski AreaHaverhill, $$
Bradford is a small area located north of Boston near the NH/MA border that offers a variety of learning programs for both juniors and adults.
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Bretton Woods Ski ResortNew Hampshire, $$$$
Visit Bretton Woods, NH's largest and funnest ski area with 434 acres of skiing and snowboarding, including 101 trails and glades, as well as four terrain parks! Ten lifts, including four high-speed quads, make your...
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Bromley Mountain ResortVermont, $$
A classic Vermont ski resort must offer variety. From dyed-in-the-wool experts to which-end-is-up tyros, Bromley has the ski terrain you crave to carve.
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Burke MountainVermont, $$$
Enjoy 270 acres of true Vermont skiing and riding, narrow trails that play with the contours of the mountain, separated by deep glades that hide powder for days.
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Butternut Ski & Tubing MountainWestern Mass, $$
A true family mountain offering a variety of excellent trails, ski lessons, tubing center, snowboarding and more.
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Canterbury Farm Cross Country SkiingWestern Mass, $$
Enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Canterbury Farm! You'll find 22 kilometers of beginner, intermediate and advanced trails are machine groomed every day.
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Craftsbury Outdoor Cross Country Ski CenterVermont, $
In the heart of Vermont's unspoiled Northeast Kingdom, you'll find some of the finest cross-country skiing in New England. Winter provides guests the opportunity to ski and snowshoe across nearly 53 miles of groomed...
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Cranmore Ski ResortNew Hampshire, $$
Cranmore Mountain resort offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in New England/New Hampshire. Come enjoy Cranmore's groomed runs, terrain parks, kids programs, ski school, tubing, and much more.
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Crotched Mountain Ski AreaNew Hampshire, $$
Ski & Ride with the whole family in New Hampshire. State of the art grooming and a great family atmosphere make Crotched Mountain a fin destination for skiers.
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Killington Mountain Ski ResortVermont, $$$
Variety is the spice of skiing and riding and it’s the reason skiers and riders of all abilities make the pilgrimage to The Beast. Six mountains. 140 trails. Over 70 miles of terrain. An extensive lift network featuring...
Lodges, Huts and Camps at AMCNew England, $$
From rustic to deluxe, Appalachian Mountain Club destinations provide a range of family-friendly ways to enjoy the outdoors.
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Loon MountainNew Hampshire, $$$
Exceptional New England & New Hampshire ski resort, Loon Mountain offers the perfect ski vacation, ski package & summer vacation in the New Hampshire White Mountains.
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Magic MountainVermont, $$
Magic Mountain offers skiers and riders a true alternative to today's crowded corporate resorts. Magic's original 1960s-style trails deliver a more interesting and fun experience at all ability levels.
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Mass. Ski & Snowboard ClubNew England, $$
Every Winter Saturday, Mass. Ski & Snowboard Club takes youngsters between ages 9 and 18 to the slopes. Parents are always welcome.
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Mount Sunapee Ski ResortNew Hampshire, $$$
Mount Sunapee Resort is located in southern New Hampshire in close proximity to Interstates I-89 and I-91. The mountain offers 65 trails over 230 skiable acres. There is only one high-speed quad lift though (also one...
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Nashoba Valley Snow Tubing & SkiingWestford, $$
Cruise the slopes of Nashoba Valley's Snow Tubing Park seven days and seven nights. Bring the family and enjoy one of the fastest-growing winter recreational activities.
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Northfield Mountain Recreation & Environmental CenterCentral Mass, Free
Northfield Mountain is both a pumped storage hydroelectric facility and a four-season recreation facility that offers a wide variety of environmental and recreation programs.
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Pico MountainVermont, $$$
One of Pico's best aspects is that guests can enjoy the experience of a large mountain with the personal touch of a small ski area. Most of the trails end up at the same base point so it is extremely family friendly.
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Ragged Mountain Ski AreaNew Hampshire, $$
Located just 90 minutes from downtown Boston, Ragged Mountain is the closest place in New England to lose yourself. With lift access to two peaks, 45 trails (30% Novice, 40% Intermediate, 30% Expert; this is a great...
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Saskadena Six Ski Area (formerly Suicide Six)Vermont, $$
Saskadena Six is one of the most family-friendly ski areas in Vermont. With 30% beginner, 40% intermediate and 30% advanced slope ratings, there's a safe trail for the skier of every age and ability.
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Sunday River Ski ResortMaine, $$
Sunday River is a four season resort in the mountains of Maine offering great lodging deals and the best skiing, snowboarding and golf in New England.
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Trapp Family LodgeVermont, $$
Cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing, and snowshoeing are a few of their favorite things at Trapp Family Lodge. More than 37 miles of groomed trails and 62 miles of backcountry trails make this one of the...
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Wachusett Mountain SkiingPrinceton, $$
Wachusett is the highest mountain in Massachusetts east of the Connecticut River and stands some 2,006 feet above sea level at its peak.
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Weston Ski Track - Cross CountryWeston, $$
A ski center designed to give people in the Greater Boston area the chance to alpine ski, cross country ski and snowshoe close to home. Snowmaking begins early December.
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Yawgoo Valley Ski & Sports ParkRhode Island, $$
Yawgoo Valley is family owned and operated, and proud to provide a fun and safe experience for responsible skiers and riders.
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In addition to skiing, ice skating in Boston is another fun way to enjoy the outdoors during the winter. View our handy guide to winter fun for great ideas on the best places to ice skate in Boston.