State ski guide

Best Ski Mountains in Massachusetts

Massachusetts keeps skiing within two hours of Boston for most people. Wachusett, Jiminy, and Berkshire East anchor the list, but the verticals stay modest compared to NH and VT.

Current snow, drive time, pass access, and crowd outlook. Pick your weekend and we'll rank the options.

10Mountains
0Epic Pass
2Ikon Pass
2Indy Pass
9Night skiing
94"Avg annual snow
Pass guide

Epic Pass vs Ikon Pass: Northeast

0 Epic and 2 Ikon mountains in Massachusetts. Compare coverage before you commit to a pass for next season.

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How Massachusetts stacks up

Massachusetts keeps day-trip skiing within reach of Boston and the I-95 corridor. Expect smaller verticals on average, with a few larger hubs anchoring the state.

Biggest vertical: Berkshire East (1,180 ft)2 Indy Pass mountainsNight skiing at 9 areas
Mountain Vertical Trails Avg Snow/yr Day Ticket* Pass Night Skiing Live Data
Berkshire East 1,180 ft 46 110" $80 Indy Pass Yes Open live data →
Ski Butternut 1,000 ft 41 110" $86 Ikon Pass Yes Open live data →
Jiminy Peak 1,150 ft 45 100" $128 Ikon Pass Yes Open live data →
Blue Hills 309 ft 21 90" $69 No Major Pass Yes Open live data →
Bradford 248 ft 19 90" $71 No Major Pass Yes Open live data →
Nashoba Valley 240 ft 19 90" $72 No Major Pass Yes Open live data →
Otis Ridge 400 ft 23 90" $75 No Major Pass No Open live data →
Ski Ward 210 ft 18 90" $68 No Major Pass Yes Open live data →
Wachusett 1,000 ft 41 90" $86 No Major Pass Yes Open live data →

*Ticket prices vary by date, demand, and age. Verify with the mountain before purchasing.

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