Don’t wait for the weekend, Wachusett Mountain is perfect for MidWeek Skiing!
Most accessible ski resort in New England day or night
So Well Groomed and Ready to Go
Ski Magazine’s #1 ranked resort in Travel Ease and Access, getting to Princeton, Mass couldn’t be easier.
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The new Wachusett Mountain app provides all the intel, from interactive trail map to ski patrol to weather at your fingertips.
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Located just one hour from Beantown, arrival here is just as easy as the drive, with plenty of parking steps from the chairlifts. Pro tip for parking: ski midweek.
A Passion of a Lifetime is a Beginner Lesson Away
“Best Food in the East” Nourishes the Soul
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When It Comes to Personal Safety – Wachusett Has You & Your Family Covered
Lift-Off to Paradise
2020 Ski Magazine’s #2-ranked lift system in the Eastern U.S.
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8 lifts with a combined uphill capacity of 9200 skiers per hour.
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Three express quads spread out across the mountain providing direct access to all 29 named runs.
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#1 On-Mountain Food rating according to Ski Magazine’s 2020-21 readers poll.
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The Black Diamond offers pub grub that ranges from pasta and burgers to the famous NASTAR Nachos. On-mountain, the Bullock Lodge Cider House is the place to go for hot cider donuts and other treats.
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The Café Food Court takes care of soups, chili, salads, all sorts of hot meals and a wide array of Polar Beverages.
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Ski Magazine ranks Wachusett Mountain snow #3 on the entire east coast with snowmaking abilities.
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The Unconditional Conditions Guarantee promises great snow and conditions, whether for weekday or weekend fun.
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Wachusett Mountain has worked with the State of Massachusetts and National Ski Areas Association to prepare a safe environment for your family.
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All COVID protocols are posted on the resort website at wachusett.com
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CDC-recommended social distancing guidelines are in place throughout the resort, from mandatory mask wearing to expanded outdoor seating with heated benches and additional outdoor food service options.
Adult Learn to Ski/Snowboard Beginner Packages take care of everything: lift ticket, 90-minute lesson, and rentals for under $100.
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The kids’ programs start with the 4-8-year-old Polar Kids and Arctic Aces for the ‘tween set.
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Awarded the prestigious 2016 Conversion Cup from the National Ski Area’s Association for offering the best program in the US to convert new skiers into lifelong enthusiasts.
Ranked #2 ranking for its comprehensive grooming operations by Ski Magazine.
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Wachusett grooms 2x’s all day and night whether taking a lesson to perfect those turns or ripping it up down the slalom course.
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Wachusett Mountain is an increasingly rare entity in the ski industry, an independent, family-owned resort that continues to rank among the Top Ten ski resorts in the East. Like it’s exceptional lift service and winter retail outlets, Wachusett has worked tirelessly to keep the lifts rolling day and night Monday thru Friday as well as on the weekend. Arriving skiers and snowboarders can feel confident about social distancing protocols, expanded outdoor food and beverage outlets, reduced class size in the ski school, and a 100% online lift ticket reservation system. Like at other North America resorts, skiers and riders are working their schedules to catch mid-week days and nights with fewer people and more room for everyone, plus shorter lift lines too! This season, Wachusett Mountain has become one of the best places to be, both for prized recreation and outdoor dining. Toss in the excellent retail at MTNside Shop and you can see why skiing at Wachusett Mountain feels pretty darn normal in this most unusual year. Sign up for email updates to stay in the "s-know."
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Keeping up with covid-19
Wachusett Mountain is an increasingly rare entity in the ski industry, an independent, family-owned resort that continues to rank among the Top Ten ski resorts in the East. Like it's exceptional lift service and 100% snowmaking coverage, Wachusett has worked tirelessly to protect skiers and snowboarders during COVID-19. Arriving skiers and snowboarders can feel confident about social distancing protocols, expanded outdoor food and beverage outlets, reduced class size in the ski school, and 100% online lift ticket reservations among other safety measures. Remember, face coverings are required at all times at the resort. With all the recommended precautions in place the 2020-21 Wachusett Mountain season promises a great outdoor recreational experience that will give us a chance to turn our tips downhill and forget our other concerns for a few hours at play in the Massachusetts woods.
A Legacy of Family Ownership
Ralph Crowley Sr. was awarded lease from the state of Massachusetts to operate Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in 1969.
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Today, under the leadership of his children, the mountain has garnered a national reputation for providing one of the best small mountain ski areas in the US.
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In 2020, was recognized as one of Ski Magazine’s Top Ten of all eastern U.S. ski areas.
Staying Green All Winter Long
Wachusett contributes percentage of its gross receipts to a State Land Acquisition Trust Fund dedicated to the purchase and preservation of open space in central Massachusetts.
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From simple environmental protection measures to more comprehensive conservation initiatives, the ski area has a long history of developing programs to protect the natural resources of the region.
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Located within the Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, Wachusett operates in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation providing skiing and snowboarding on 100 acres of terrain within a 450-acre leased area. The Wachusett/DCR relationship has been viewed as a model public/private partnership for ski area operations.
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Wachusett Mountain is an increasingly rare entity in the ski industry, an independent, family-owned resort that continues to rank among the Top Ten ski resorts in the East. Like it’s exceptional lift service and winter retail outlets, Wachusett has worked tirelessly to keep the lifts rolling day and night Monday thru Friday as well as on the weekend. Arriving skiers and snowboarders can feel confident about social distancing protocols, expanded outdoor food and beverage outlets, reduced class size in the ski school, and a 100% online lift ticket reservation system. Like at other North America resorts, skiers and riders are working their schedules to catch mid-week days and nights with fewer people and more room for everyone, plus shorter lift lines too! This season, Wachusett Mountain has become one of the best places to be, both for prized recreation and outdoor dining. Toss in the excellent retail at MTNside Shop and you can see why skiing at Wachusett Mountain feels pretty darn normal in this most unusual year. Sign up for email updates to stay in the "s-know."
One Stop at MTNside Shop for 2021 Winter Gear to Tune-Ups
MTNside Shop stocks latest apparel + 2021 skis, snowboards, boots and kids gear.
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Every day is a “Demo Day” with over 100 pairs of skis, backcountry set-ups, snowboards, and boots.
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Expert techs use state-of-the-art Montana Tuning Machine to set your edges for the season.
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“Best Food in the East” Nourishes the Soul
#1 On-Mountain Food rating according to Ski Magazine’s 2020-21 readers poll.
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The Black Diamond offers pub grub that ranges from pasta and burgers to the famous NASTAR Nachos. On-mountain, the Bullock Lodge Cider House is the place to go for hot cider donuts and other treats.
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The Café Food Court takes care of soups, chili, salads, all sorts of hot meals and a wide array of Polar Beverages.
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