The profile of ski area locations in Massachusetts is very distinct: almost all ski areas are in the central and western region of the beautiful and historic Berkshire Mountains, reaching nearly to the border with upstate New York. An important exception is the small but very dynamic Blue Hills ski area in Canton, just 10 miles from Boston and a great resource for people on a vacation or ski trip in eastern Massachusetts.
In addition of several solid and well-serviced downhill ski mountains in the Berkshires, the areas is also awash in excellent cross-country (Nordic) skiing, much of it at farms that have groomed and prepared fields, trails and woodlands for cross-country skiing. The Western Massachusetts Cross Country Ski Areas Association is a great resource for that sport, which is great for all ages.
37 Corey Road -- Route 43 Hancock, MA, 01237 Phone: 413-738-5500 Toll-Free: 800-882-8859
Skiers of all levels will love this Berkshire resort
66 Thunder Mountain Road Charlemont, MA, 01339 Phone: 413-339-6617
1000 Main Street Shrewsbury, MA Phone: 508-842-6346
Route 23 Otis, MA, 01253 Phone: 413-269-4444
79 Powers Road Westford, MA Phone: 978-692-3033
14 trails; 1 terrain park; snow tubing; 52 acres skiable terrain
South Cross Road Haverhill, MA, 01835 Phone: 978-373-0071
380 State Road (Route 23) Great Barrington, MA, 01230 Phone: 413-528-2000
22 trails; 2 terrain parks; 110 skiable acres; snow tubing; 100 percent snow making
41 Nye Brook Road Blandford, MA Phone: 413-848-2860
29 trails; 2 terrain parks; night skiing; 465-foot vertical drop; 80% snow making; 2 lodges; 132 acres of skiable terrain
4001 Washington Street Canton, MA, 02021 Phone: 781-828-5070
12 trails for skiing and snowboarding; 1 terrain park; night skiing on 50% or terrain; 309-foot vertical drop; 60 acres of skiable terrain; 90% snow making
101 Dan Fox Drive Pittsfield, MA, 01201 Phone: 413-442-8316
24 trails; 3 terrain parks, 200 skiable acres; 85 percent snow making
