Submitted by ptcgiong1 t3_10xdcag in CambridgeMA
New to Cambridge and looking to ski for a day somewhere with rentals and lifts. Any recommendations for the nearest places that would work?
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Opposite_Match5303 t1_j7rxqts wrote
Blue hills is the absolutely nearest place, probably fine if you're a beginner. Wachusett, Crotched, Pats peak are a bit farther out.
fencerofminerva t1_j7s06zk wrote
Nashoba Valley in Westford is also an option.
BuckyWunderlick007 t1_j7scipu wrote
Nashoba is it. Easy shot down Rt 2 from Cambridge.
keypusher t1_j7to4on wrote
Depends what you are looking for.
Nashoba - Very close. A small hill (250 ft vertical). Their website says 17 trails but it’s really more like 6. Ok if you are just learning or want to mess around for a day.
Wachusett - A significantly larger hill. 1000 ft vertical. You could spend a day here and not be disappointed.
Waterville Valley / Loon Mnt - The two closest “resorts” to Boston, ~2 hour drive. 2000 foot vertical. Easily spend an entire day here and not get bored, more advanced terrain, etc.
[deleted] t1_j7uz38y wrote
I second Waterville Valley and Loon. Really if you are going to drive to Wachusett, there's no reason not to drive a little longer and do Loon or Waterville.
vt2022cam t1_j7uo9e9 wrote
Most of the MA mountain in the east are getting rain and don’t have any conditions. Mount Snow and Stratton are two and a half hours in VT and Sunapee and Gunstock are a little closer in NH.
Borkton t1_j7w32d7 wrote
The Blue Hills Ski Area is probably the closest, but I doubt it's much good with the lack of snow. Probably better off going to New Hampshire or Vermont.
IamUnamused t1_j7sxfib wrote
New to the internet too I guess
BumCubble42069 t1_j7vol6c wrote
Robbin Farm Park in Arlington would technically be closest
MiddleoEarth t1_j7rucym wrote
Wachusett Mountain:
https://www.wachusett.com