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Wachusett Mountain Ski Area Reviews

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Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Wachusett Mountain Ski Area to better plan your ski trip. Wachusett Mountain Ski Area reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 3.8

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 4.0
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 52.5
  • Terrain Park
  • 3.1
  • Nightlife
  • 2.1

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 38%
  • Beginner
  • 56%
  • Families
  • 62%
  • Intermediate
  • 46%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 36%
  • Advanced
  • 13%

Helpful Highlights:

as SHAKESPEARE said " comparisons are odious " . one can have a total bliss day at WACHUSETT . the unecessary comparisons to NH or COLORADO is irrelevant ....

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  • 3

    Nice Learners Mountain

    by daxg - 30th January 2011

    Pros: close to boston, easy terrain

    Cons: lift lines, crowds

    Midsize mountain close to Boston. Easy for beginners; but the long lift lines were a real turn off. Night skiing is nice.... Full review

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  • 5

    Great for what it is

    by herzogone - 17th December 2010

    Pros: Well run, well groomed, affordable, nice vibe

    Cons: Crowds, smaller than stuff further north, not much advanced terrain

    I am a season pass holder here since it's half an hour from my house and it is really quite affordable compared to most mountains. Although Wachusett is a r... Full review

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  • 4

    Best feeder hill out there

    by skigenome57 - 15th December 2010

    Pros: Close, good vertical for the location, fast lifts, terrain park, reliable conditions, amenities, decent value

    Cons: Crowded, the best trails are congested with beginners, groomed flat

    Keep in mind that the ratings I give are based on my expectations, NOT as a comparison to other resort's I've reviewed. Wachusett never claimed to be anythi... Full review

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  • 5

    Great local option

    by medford_mike - 13th February 2010

    Pros: 1000 ft. vertical 1 hour from Boston

    Cons: Crowded on weekends

    Wachusett is my "home mountain". I am a season pass holder and I enjoy skiing there. They do a great job of grooming and snowmaking. There is only 22 trai... Full review

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  • 4

    I've had a pass for 4 years. Good place, but not perfect.

    by Chris185 - 17th January 2010

    Pros: Whole mountain grooming twice a day, clean, kept up trails.

    Cons: Crowded days and vulgar rude school kids detract from a 5 star review.

    I've had a night season pass for the past few years so they are doing something right. That is the basis for my review, given a choice, I'd head up north ... Full review

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  • 4

    Great for a day trip

    by BrendanM - 1st January 2010

    Pros: 1,000 ft of vert in MA

    Cons: Crowded during vacation times

    Wachusett was the first resort that I went to when I moved to MA and I was very impressed. Early in the morning, it was uncrowded and great. By about noon, ... Full review

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