What a bunch of jackasses! I'm trying to buy a ticket online and I'm not allowed to unless I give them my date of birth???? Who on earth do they think they are? They have no right to my personal information and jeopardize my online security. Jesus, I'm just buying a friggin ski ticket! I will file a complaint with the BBB! read more

This spot more than exceeded expectations. Great snow making and grooming. The sights and sounds are just wonderful and leave one feeling refreshed. Runs were longer and more challenging than expected. I would come back! #skitheeast read more

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area - Ski Resorts Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

See all

We live in the next town over. It's a good little mountain. It's perfect for our family. We all buy season tickets and it's always a fun time. read more

Been wanting to try snowboarding for a while now. I decided to get their beginner package ($99) which gets you a 1.5hrs lesson, lift ticket (not that I need it cause I'm just learning), carpet ticket (for beginners), snowboard rental (snowboard, boots and helmet). You can save $5 if you buy it online. To be honest, I was a bit scared to try it because I read online that a lot of newbies get injured during their first time. I'm so lucky that my instructor (Anna) was super nice and helpful. She's very approachable and will really help you learn the basics. After the lesson, I just stayed the whole time at the beginner's area to practice. My butt was sore the next day but that was already expected. They have a small cafe that sells pizza, sandwiches, soda etc. I got their grilled cheese and fries for lunch. Nothing special. Any hot food is good when you're tired. read more

See all

I went hiking to Wachusett Mountain for the first time today. Things I hated?!... THE BUGS. Things I loved?!... EVERYTHING. It basically took us 2hrs to get to the top. The scenery it's beautiful. The trial it's well marked, made it super easy for a first timer to go up and down without getting lost and trust me... im pro getting lost. Once you get up the view is breathe taking. Hope you guys enjoy the pics!. read more

See all

Pretty fun time, lift tickets moderately priced, gear rental smooth process. Looooonnnnnggggggg lift lines but it moves pretty quickly. They need to cut down on tickets sold to reduce these 15 min wait time in lift lines Overall great experience though read more

We tried Wachusett for the first time yesterday. The conditions were excellent and despite the holiday crowds, the lift lines were moving. The staff we encountered were all very friendly and helpful. The $10 grilled cheese and creamy basil tomato soup combo was excellent! We were pleasantly surprised that there were plenty of places in the lodge to sit and stow our bags. At the end of the day we sat in the Adirondack chairs and enjoyed our beers by the fire. Our daughter enjoyed a complimentary cocoa with a coupon we received from filling out a survey about our experience. The mountain has plenty of trails for all abilities. Just a short ride from home, easy to have a full day on the mountain and be home in time for dinner! Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Last season my friend broke her arm. The emergency room below the mountain was lacking of first aid knowledge of fix the arm. We have to call the ambulance at last. Due to this case, we quitted that season and an employee told us that we could extend our tickets this season but it was not true, because they were looking for a written note this season. read more

They've handled the pandemic well, everyone wore masks in Winter 2021 as well as Winter 2022 (less so during 2022 of course). Their customer service is excellent at every level - at the ticket counter, Ski School, even the ski shop, and customer service counter (don't ever lose your car keys!! Some amazingly angelic soul turned mine into the counter, b/c dumb me didn't have the keys in a very secure place in my jacket). The instructors are all wonderful, and the most amazing thing I learned about was $29 VIP Parking. Not having to get my 4 young kids and equipment on and off a parking lot shuttle is well worth $29!!! read more

My husband and I are totally new to skiing, and decided to head to Wachusett over the long weekend to take a beginner lesson. It was crowded, but since it was a holiday weekend, I don't really fault Wachusett for that. The cost was $218 for both of us for 1.5 hour ski lessons, passes for the magic carpet lifts (and I believe the lower chairlifts but I'm not 100%) as well as ski, boot, pole, and helmet rentals. Here are my other thoughts: The good: -Our ski instructors were really friendly, and I feel like I learned a lot during the 1.5 hour lesson. -The employees in the ski shop were also friendly, and the whole rental process seemed streamlined and efficient. The not-so-good: -I was given rental skis that were way too short, and since I'm totally new to skiing, I didn't notice. The only reason it got caught is because I checked in with an employee to see if they needed to adjust anything on my skis before I headed out, and he happened to notice that the size was way off. Initially I thought I may have provided my height incorrectly during the check-in process at the kiosk, but later realized I hadn't. -You can't reserve ski lessons in advance. While everything worked out in the end, I didn't love having to drive over an hour to hope we'd be able to get a lesson. -The cafe seating area was a mess. Due to the holiday weekend it was really crowded, which was of course expected, but all the seats that appeared to be empty had been "claimed" by way of people leaving behind their stuff. -Renting a locker was $10, which seemed pretty steep. read more

What an interesting place. Minus one star for raining when i went skiing, I think that was a big mistake that day for them to let it have rain. The lift prices are not so clear. After a brief discussion at the window, we found that I did not need a two session but could have a four hour. I would have bought this on a different occasion if I (or their employee!) knew. The greeter was technically incorrect, he noted that they cared more than I thought they did. You cannot have more if you start with nothing. The rangers are pretty good. they are not everywhere, but are helpful in many ways, and seem well respected and somewhat even liked. the runs were better groomed than I was. I did bring my best negotiation skills, and after being sent to the rental, and back, and to the demo and back, was able to purchase some ski equipment that I needed. I felt a sense of accomplishment that i was able to purchase from them. If I had not intervened twice (and Katie helped, she was the best among them and the youngest), I would not have been able to purchase that day. I would have either rented or just demo'd. What does it say that you have to try to buy something? I may be misguided, but I thought it was in their interest to sell? The mountain is not large, but good to warm up on, and is hours closer than NH. Oh, and you save $3 if you reload their card vs. buying a new one. they make nice book marks. Oh, and call about times. the yelp site says til 7, and I think it is until 9 because their signage says that, and their web site says that, and I skied until 9. read more

I am posting about the Oktoberfest only. Terrible. If you are going to have a German festival please try and put some effort into it. This was all bbq, Italian, French fries and so on. And your "German" booth was just ok. Oh I was able to find 1 German beer. Next year please put some effort into it or call it a fall fest. read more

Short lines, rarely crowded and a cider shack mid run! For the win!! As far as east coast skiing goes, this is a fun little mountain! It's not like the NH or VT mountains, but in its own right is great! It's also a short drive compared to going up north, which is convenient for most of southern New England. Another perk is that they offer night skiing. The groomers are top notch and do a great job trying to keep as much powder as possible. On my last run of the day I rode the lift with a ski instructor. He was really friendly and knowledgeable! He also informed me that they got new snow making machines, so the output would be multiplied! Def worth a trip on a snowy day...or night! read more

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area - Decisions...decisions #pow - Ski Resorts Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

I understand that everyone is losing during COVID but I don't think it's right to over-sell tickets. $59 for a 3 hour session. 30 minutes at least to get on the lift. We basically only got to come down the mountain 3-4 times. I could tell employees at rental were frantic trying to assist everyone. No social distancing. Trails were icy and not well maintained. I still had an enjoyable time but much can be improved. read more

Come ski here with the family. This is a great place to spend the day. My son took lessons with a fabulous instructor and was on the slopes in no times. The rental process is very smooth and the equipment was good quality. The staff at all of the venues were friendly. We ended the day with a visit to the tiny waffle house that is located near the ski lift. We had warm sweet waffles drizzled with melted chocolate. It was the perfect ending to a fun filled day. read more

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area - Ski Resorts Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

PLEASE READ!!!! If you plan on getting married here!!!! We recently had a wedding at Wachusett... The food was provided by Tim Emerson the "Director" of food and beverage. Unfortunately we decided to pay for the "prime rib" because it was amazing at the tasting. But the food we got at the wedding was not "prime rib" it was tough and grey and had horrible flavor! I brought this to the attention of our wedding planner. She informed me I would have to call Tim Emerson to discuss the matter... Exactly what I wanted to do after getting married!! So I called and left a message... And called and left a message.... And called and left a message... Tim Emerson never returned my calls. After a week or two of calling I was finally able to get a hold of this awful man... Tim was incredibly rude on the phone and also threatening... I barely had a chance to explain our situation before cut me off in broken English to tell me I was completely wrong about the "prime rib" and also that no one complained about the meal... I thought that comment was funny! Imagine a guest complaining to their host(us at our wedding) that the food was barely edible! I informed him that we (the people that paid for the meal were complaining!) and we were extremely disappointed by the "meat" that was served and asked if it was possibly a mistake. He again was not apologetic at all... And at times cursed at me!! The conversation ended by him insisting he would send me pictures of the "meat" (which he never did) to prove it was "prime rib" . Then without a single apology he hung up on me! Tim Emerson in my opinion has no business being in the food service industry... He obviously has a serious angry problem (I honestly felt if our conversation was in person he would of physically assaulted me!). We were never refunded for the disgusting meat we were served! Please do not allow Tim Emerson to ruin your wedding day... Which from our experience he will do without hesitation! Please demand that Tim is removed from is position of "Director" if you plan on getting married at this location! He can not be trusted in our opinion!!! Besides the quality of the food and the actions of Tim Emerson... I would say the staff is great! Sincerely, Where is my refund!!! read more

I have never snowboarded in my life until this year! I would have to say that this is a great place to learn. I took multiple lessons with Geva or Big G, which is what everyone calls him. After the first lesson, I was able to go up the lift to the mountain and come down in one piece, although some falling and bruising were involved! He was patient and spent his time with me. He focused on teaching the basics and ensuring I have a good foundation. Now I am able to go down one of their steepest slopes after only 1 month of practice! The snow is great here. Especially after a day of snowing, the slopes are covered with fresh powdery snow, so it doesn't hurt falling! Sometimes it gets a little icy depending on the temperature outside. On the weekends, certain trails get crowded because they hold skiing/snowboarding lessons there. But there is still plenty of room to have fun! When you get hungry, I recommend trying the delicious Belgian waffles from the cabin outside! It is amazingly delicious. Also when you want to take a break from your activities, there are plenty of resting area inside. I like to rest at the bar area. Prices of beer/wine are reasonable! They also have a great store at the ski resort! In fact, this is where I got my first snowboard. You get discounts on your purchases with your season pass. The prices are competitive and reasonable! So if you forgot some snowboard/ski gears, you can just purchase them at the store without making a dent in your wallet. read more

See all

Even on one of the coldest weekends of the winter, I had a great time here. OK so I'm from the midwest and we don't have great ski places. Wachusett was a great intro to East Coast winter sports. Personally, I'm a beginner/novice snowboarder and I was glad to see that Wachusett had a beginner package. For $85 I got a lower lift ticket, snowboard, boots, helmet and free lesson. I didn't actually ask for the lesson so I can't comment on that. The slopes that I ran were great. Very spacious. The chairlift for the lower lift was pretty slow, but worth the trek. By the time you get to top, you are freezing. Luckily, there is Waffle Cabin at the bottom with Belgian Liege waffles. These doughy waffles with caramelized sugar are delicious, and pair nicely with a cup of hot chocolate. There is also the Coppertop Lounge, where you can get all sorts of great bears, or spiked coffee, hot chocolate or mulled cider. Overall, I had a great time at Wachusett. I can't wait to go back. read more

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area - Ski Resorts Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

See all

A Persons Dream i am a park skier the park is like a "playground" so much room for tricks i met a lot of homies and friends here and now i grew a lot with tricks and learned so much. friendly ski patrol don't care if you build a jump or anything they just say be safe to all the freestyle skiers this mountain is good but if your a racer don't come! read more

Wawa is a very family- friendly place, which has its highs and lows (as someone without kids). Pro: - great variety of easy trails for true beginners to get their "mountain legs" - night skiing option is not available everywhere. - about an hour or so from PVD - new faster quad lift. - discount available if you are a AAA member, or if you join the text mailing list. - the lodge bar has the local Wachusett beers on tap. Con: - a little expensive for what it is (but skiing ain't a cheap hobby) - smallish - gets crowded quickly on ideal days (hence why I like the nighttime option) If you can play hooky and be there during the weekdays (non-holiday), you'll have great space to yourself. Especially good if you are practicing or trying to improve a skill. Also can't beat the easy drive from PVD. read more

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area - Night skiing awaits. - Ski Resorts Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

Although I was originally supposed to hit up Waterville Valley in New Hampshire, we settled for Wachusetts instead because a) we didn't want to be in the car for a minimum of five hours total - b) because we got lazy - c) I had to be back in time for the elite event at Teatro So yeah, we slept in a tad later and then hit up Wachusetts. The drive wasn't bad, about an hour from Boston and we managed to arrive there at around 9:35AM on a Monday morning and snuck into one of the last available spots in the main parking lot there. Had we not gotten one of those spots, we would have been stuck into a satellite lot and would have had to wait for the shuttle to bring us up to the main skiing area. We purchase our lift tickets and our rentals, each being quite expensive compared to what I've seen in other resorts and once we got all geared up, made our way to the lifts. The snow was pretty good and some of the runs were cool. There's a great view of the lake and the valley from the summit too! The staff is friendly and efficient but there's a lot of beginners at the resort which make it tricky to ski or snowboard without having to dodge the few that fall off the lifts or on the slopes. It can get annoying. Is it worth it? Well if you don't have a car, sure, why not. Beats driving to New Hampshire or Vermont - it definitely has the convenience factor. But if you do bother to drive to New Hampshire or Vermont, chances are you will get a bigger mountain with more runs and less traffic in one area as everyone will be more spread out. Without food, the total costs were of about $85 and I had a good time, especially when they opened up one of the lifts early in the afternoon which relieved traffic and gave us access to some really good snow! The food available at the resort is mediocre, just like in most resorts. Be warned! So if you ever do consider this place to go skiing be warned that it does get very crowded because of its proximity to Boston and it's also a popular place for beginners! They do have night skiing though and although we didn't participate in that, it seemed better lit than other places I've seen and could be worth it. read more

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area - Ski Resorts Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

Three stars is generous. Spent a day here skiing and lt was like rest of Massachusetts came too. KIDS and PEOPLE EVERYWHERE!! So many people and not enough staff, tables, lifts, changing area, bathrooms, lockers, you get the picture. The lift lines you wait 30 minutes, unless you get in the singles line which we did so we could get more then 5 runs in. The trails were mostly intermediate to easy. Only 2 black star trails which were decent. They do maintain and groom here. Plenty of snow and snow-making. Not a big mountain but okay for families that are learning or just getting started in skiing or boarding. read more

Specifically their Apple Fest is an absolute waste of time and money. They packed so many people in we couldn't even get in the sky ride that we paid for in advance. We were refunded for the sky ride portion of our ticket thankfully. The food vendors had 45+ minute lines there were so many people you could barely move. Never again. read more

Little kids left all alone and treated like garbage! I went along with my 2 little cousins (4yo + 8yo) for their very 1st skiing lesson. They were so excited! Not even 15min later, the mom got a call to come pick up the little girl (8yo) who she found laying in the snow crying. The instructor told her the girl wasn't listening to instruction bc she wouldn't stand back up. This is a little kid! Help her stand up! It's so difficult to stand back up on skiis for even an adult and this asshole teacher wouldn't show her how nor help her back up on her feet. Then the mom found the baby boy (4yo toddler) sitting all ALONE in the snow far away from the class! When confronted with how she could leave a toddler all alone, the instructor had the same response "oh well. He wouldn't get back up. Nothing I could do. I'm not helping kids get back up bc of the risk of covid." If you won't help little kids back on their feet when they fall on skiis then don't take the $$ and offer lessons. Nobody naturally knows how to get up instinctively on skiis! On the trip back to the car, I saw my little cousins crying and with tears in their eyes they asked us "why was the teacher so mean to us? We did everything she said. Why?" It broke my heart read more

If you happen to be a first-time, adult skier like myself, I highly recommend Wachusett! I was so impressed with the level of customer service every step of the way - from the shuttle bus driver, to the rental equipment people, Brian who helped me put on my boots, and VJ the ski lesson instructor, plus the concession workers at the coffee shop and the bartender at the tavern - without exception every employee was friendly and helpful. It's so rare to get this level of customer service and it made my first time skiing so enjoyable. read more

We had a a fantastic day at the mountain. Skied 1145-345 session 2 . Parked in lot 3.. Many shuttle buses available for crowd. Only 2 families in the school bus we took up to the gate. Ticket line long but went fast.. conditions great even after the rain we had. Sold out but not overly crowded. Great job with food and tables! We are usually in NH this week but staying in MA due to covid. Don't hesitate to buy your tickets ! read more

They do a good job for beginners and families with young kids. We went on Sunday of President's Day long weekend and were pleasantly surprised that it wasn't more packed with families out for the school vacation. Guess they all took the drive to bigger mountains. All the facilities are modern and everything is geared to avoiding those frustrating long lines to buy lift tickets, get fitted for ski rentals and get on lifts. I was especially impressed with the ski rentals--they have one brand of skis, all premeasured for boots so once they know your boot size they just hand you the skis, adjust the bindings for skill level and you're done. There was good snow cover on the slopes considering how bad the snowfall has been this year. Icy patches appeared as the afternoon went on but it was better than I expected and they groomed again at 4 pm. There are basically two big lifts that go to or near the top that go to blues and a couple of blacks. There is also one that only goes to a couple of green runs plus there are two carpet lifts. Two in our group were beginners and they got an $89 package that included ski or snow board rentals, lesson and lift tickets that are only good for the green run lift and carpets. They were able to upgrade them later to the full mountain for $16 so it was a pretty good deal. We wanted to stay past 4 pm so we all upgraded our tickets until 10 pm for $10 for lift ticket and $5 for ski rental. The only miss was the food in the lodge. Mostly pre-made, heat lamped and expensive. At least the lodge is spacious and we could find a table for six people even during lunch rush. At other times there is plenty of space and a couple of nice fireplaces to warm yourself. Most of the parking is on a lower lot for free and you take a shuttle bus. You can pay $12 to park next to the lodge and walk but you can't pay there, you have to buy the ticket online by 8 pm the night before. The shuttle bus wasn't a big deal and there were plenty of pay lockers at the ski rental and lodge. All in all, we enjoyed ourselves. It's not a big mountain and we didn't think it was worth the expense of coming back for a second day but got our fill by staying late--the $15 extension is a great deal. read more

This mountain is great if you're new to skiing or snowboarding very family oriented and the lines move fairly quickly. The lift operators are extremely nice and kind and so is the ticket counter people. The bar in the food area was extremely crowded the waitstaff sucked I was sitting at the bar and Josh was talking to me and seemed ready to take my order event decided to turn around answer the phone and walk away as if I didn't even exist anymore. He came back and started talking with his coworkers and laughing. After about 15 minutes of me sitting at the bar I was finally able to get a drink. Most of Wachusett is absolutely amazing however the restaurant and bar need some work especially the bartenders. read more

Very disappointed with the condition on Tuesday, if they were gonna be open and they were they should have groomed the slopes. No grooming but they certainly had all the ticket windows open so they could take your money. The deep snow made it very dangerous for smaller children, we didn't realize there was no grooming until we get off the chairlift for a first run it ended up we had to abandon our skis and walk halfway down the slope. We won't be visiting Wachusett in the future read more

Absolutely disgusted with Wachusett mountain right now. I have been buying season passes for myself and my daughter for the last 10 years. My daughter grew up skiing on that mountain from 6 years old. we ski there every single weekend !!! I bought them during the pandemic when the mountain was struggling And here it is August and the season passes are sold out and I'm told there's nothing I can do. How is that for taking care of your loyal customers. So I guess in order To buy a season pass there you have to buy it and may. Well I really would have loved an email like I received last year. Clearly they are drifting away from the family run place that they used to be and not taking care of their loyal customers read more

I love Wachusett, simply bc of the location. It's close enough to do a day-trip from Boston, but far enough to feel "removed" and like you are really in the mountains. The Polar Kids club is not bad. It's not THE best ski-school, but for the price and the sign up process, staff, and kid satisfaction, I would put my kids in it over and over again. Plus, if you go on a weekday, it's really not too crowded and your group lesson could potentially turn into a semi-private or private lesson. Oh, also, one time we went on a bad storm day and my 3 yo's lesson was cancelled after she was suited off and dropped off. They attempted to go out for the lesson but the snow was just too deep. They babysat her for the full lesson period and ended up refunding me the entire fee. I felt like that was very gracious of them and handled very professionally. I would say some of the runs are not as extreme as some other resorts. There are a couple black diamonds that seem more like blues, but enough variety around the mountain for a full day and then some. If you are renting equipment, do give yourself enough time since the staff isnt the MOST organized, but you'll eventually get your stuff :) I guess with all rentals, you just have to be patient. I just LOVE the log cabin in the middle of the mountain with hot drinks and sweets and two burning fire places. Do not miss this, or better yet, have your child hunt for it and they will feel extremely pleased when they find it as if it were their own discovery skiing down the mountain! read more

This place is awesome! Went snowboarding for the first time here and everything about this place was great. The lodge was fantastic and great for families and young adults offering plenty of food options along with restaurants catering to craft beer selections. As for snowboarding, I took a beginner lesson and my instructor, Mitch, and he was fantastic! Really made sure the 6 people in my group understood the fundamentals and did not try to rush anything. Especially with the beginner package Wachusett offers, this experience was worth every penny! read more

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area - By the bunny slopes! - Ski Resorts Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

I can't say enough how much I enjoy it here. Prior to this season I'd never ski'ed Wachusett. Figuring with Covid and the out of state travel restrictions I'd give a try. So I bit the bullet and bought a bronze pass and it's already paid for itself twice over. I'm fortunate to be able to go during the week, so I don't know anything about what might happen on the weekends, but during the week it's great. Conditions are always good, lift lines move quick, everybody is very friendly and is never what I would consider busy. There were multiple occasions yesterday, 01/26/21 where I was the only person on a trail, not often I can say that. Not sure what some other reviews are complaining about no Covid precautions. Every time I've been, everyone is masked up, keeping their distances, and less people on lifts at a time, etc. so it seems like their doing a pretty good job at that. I've eaten at O'Brien's and the cafeteria, and both are good, no complaints at all, (I'd recommend the beef stew at O'Brien's). Overall it's just a nice place with a good vibe. All the hours wasted driving to NH and VT when this is just over an hour from home, wish I tried it sooner. read more

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area - Clever spin on chicken and waffles. - Ski Resorts Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

Worst experience i've ever had. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Came here with friends at the end of last season. All but one of their lift was out of service that day. However the ticket office did not mention this to us at all and we only found out about this after purchasing tickets. The staff refused to refund us and only offered to give us a voucher to come back for that season, which was to end soon. 3 weeks later they closed for the season. They basically stole $200 from us through deceits and lie. Never going there again. A part from all this the facility itself is pretty old too. read more

So we packed up the family to go ski tonight 12/29/19 my son wanted to rent a pair of skis from The demo shop as we head in to the demo shop the Marijuana fills the air. Well let's just say it took 30 mins to get a pair of skis because everyone behind the counter is laughing and texting and also probably extremely hungry. He finally gets the skis. skied 4 times and heads back to the demo to exchange the skis. Knowing that it would cost another 40 bucks to change them out for a different pair because they where sized up for an elephant not an14 year old. Again the stoners. Stoned out of there mind said no. Well maybe you should smoke weed after work instead of at work! read more

Friendly, amazing, and fun!!! We have never been snow morning before, so we got lessons here, and it was the best experience ever! I can't say enough good things about this place and there amazing employees!! read more

All the heating lamps outside were out of propane. Not acceptable ever! The fire pits were almost out. All employees should have Walkie-talkies since the can't leave their assigned areas. It took me forever to find someone to help answer questions. The 7:30 to 9:30 session should be just as good as any other ones during the day. After all the children and I needed to go to the bathroom. All the doors were locked to the building so we had no choice but to use the Porta potty and that is not OK when it's 19° out. Very bad experience. read more

About 1000 ft of vertical. It is not a big mtn but of it's peer mountains around the same size it is the best. The snowmaking capacity is good, covers most of the trails and the mtn is consistently open from Mid Nov to early April. Live close by and have been skiing here for years with entire family. Love the vibe at the mtn, in the bar etc. the outside eating area with the fire pit has been an awesome addition in recent years. Great place to grab a beer / sandwich and enjoy some outdoor space especially on sunny days. Weeknights it kinda has a townie feel the racing crowd in general is a nice chill, relaxed group. weekends typically crawling with folks who don't ski too much. This might annoy a lot of hard core skiers and if this is you recommend you avoid weekends between 10am and 2 pm. Currently the season pass at WAWa gets you a nice discount at both killington and Sunday river among others (50% off walk up price at SR) adding some nice value if you like to take road trips. To summarize I love the place and it has become a fixture for our family. To echo some other reviews I have one recommendation to improve the experience. One thing I hope the mtn will do is to stop the table hoarding. Some guests think you can toss a bag on a table or a note and that table can not be used by anyone else all day!? Signage saying "TABLES ARE COMMUNAL: ALL BAGS/GEAR LEFT ON TABLES OR CHAIRS WILL BE TAKEN TO LOST & FOUND" or similar would stop the behavior. Mgt / Crowleys : Please consider doing this. read more

Great place for night skiing. It's typically not crowded and a very family friendly place. Wachusett is a great family friendly place for new years eve read more

A ski mountain only 1 hour and 11 min away from Boston? YEAH! But my first thought were... its gonna be horribly crowded. I will fall becuase people will ski into me becuase there is no space to ski. Well, I was wrong wrong wrong. I was pleasantly surprised by how pleasant this mountain was. There was space to ski, so if you need to make extra wide turns, don't worry. Also, it wasn't overcrowded so nobody skied into me. There was a line for the chairlifts in the morning, but the lines got shorter in the afternoon. Note that there is night skiing here too. Everyone will get a card that you can put in your pocket, which acts as your lift ticket, and the machine will automatically scan your card, and the gates will open, so that you can get on the ski lift. No need for a human to manually check your lift ticket and to scan it manually. Here is what you need to know about the mountain: It is a fairly easy mountain and great for beginners. The blues are not hard, it would be the equivalent of a green out west. The easier green is Ralphs' Run. Ralphs's Run (blue) is fairly wide and flat. Its a pretty easy blue run. If you've mastered Ralph's Run, try Look Mom (blue). Look Mom is a tiny bit steeper than Ralph's Run, but its not a huge jump. Connifer (blue) is much harder. There are quite a few steep drops, but the path is wide enough to make wide turns. A lot of people stop right before the steep slopes (including me) to stare at it and ponder how you will get down. Logistics: You can buy your lift ticket online and save a little. When you get your ski lift card at the counter, remember to return it at the end of the day to get $3 back. Alternatively, if you bring back the card next time, you will get $3 off your lift ticket. There are lockers to store your things but lots of people leave their bags and shoes in cubby holes. Therefore, if you do not plan on using a locker, carry a cheap bag, or no bag at all! Food: There is an area to get food, cafeteria style, as well as a separate area where you can get table service and alcohol. Please see my other review for the CopperTop Lounge if you want to know more about the sit down, drink beer option! There is even a place outside the lodge that will store your skis or snowboard for free, its almost like a valet for your equipment. You will get a number on a card, which you can hang around your neck. Parking: We parked at a parking lot and took a shuttle bus to the base lodge. If you do not have a car, you can get to Wachusetts by the MBTA! Make sure you check out the schedule as i believe the service is only available during the weekends. read more