Wachusett
499 Mountain Road,
Princeton
, MA
(Driving Directions to Wachusett)
Last Updated: 6/17/2013 11:45 PM
Wachusett Lift Ticket and Ski Pass Deals
Wachusett Ski Report, Mountain Conditions and Resort Statistics
- 7 Beginner
- 11 Intermediate
- 4 Advanced
Wachusett Mountain is a medium sized resort in Massachusetts (US). The mountain offers lifts for everyone, with one lift going to a more advanced area, 4 short lifts and 1 chair lift going to easier areas, and 2 lifts going to intermediate areas (which is also where most of the terrain parks are). The Wachusett area offers comfortable mountain lodging
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nearby the resort, and slopeside dining as well. It also includes ski school (also an all day ski school for kids 6 and up, which includes lunch) and ski and snowboard rental. Wachusett Mountain is a beautiful resort with long expanses of trees. It makes a good day trip from Boston and offers a little more variety than some of the other resorts close to Wachusett.
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Wachusett Amenities
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Night Skiing
Night Skiing
Night skiing available; an extra charge may apply. -
Terrain Park
Terrain Park
Ski area offers at least one terrain park. -
Half Pipe
Half Pipe
Ski area offers a half pipe. -
Cat Skiing
Cat Skiing
Cat skiing is available at this resort; may entail an add'l cost -
Snow Making
Snow Making
Ski area offers snow making for additional coverage. -
Daycare Available
Daycare Available
Guests have access to daycare services; an additional charge may apply. -
Slopeside Dining
Slopeside Dining
Resort offers at least one restaurant on the slopes; hours may vary. -
Slopeside Lodging
Slopeside Lodging
This resort has slopeside lodging available; it may or may not be ski in/ski out. -
Tubing
Tubing
This resort offers tubing activities; additional charges may apply -
Wi-Fi Access
Wi-Fi Access
This resort is equipped with internet access; additional charges may apply
Wachusett Operations
Status
Open for Summer Fun
Lifts Open/Total
0 of 8
Weekday Hours
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Trails Open/Total
0 of 22
Weekend Hours
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Wachusett Snow Report & Ski Conditions
Base Elevation
990 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
1,000 ft
Avg Base Depth
0"
Peak Elevation
2,006 ft
Wachusett Ski Pictures and Photos
Wachusett Logo
Wachusett Trail Map
Wachusett Reviews & Tips (9)
i have been a wachusett season pass holder for many years as it is a local mountain and i skirace there. my children learned to ski there and we considered it our home mountain. we have had a number of negative experiences due to lack of staff in the right spots at the right time. it is rare to find a ranger or patroller on the "family trails" and many speed through. yesterday, my son and his friend were harrassed, intimidated and then surprised and attacked by 5 kids at the mountain. we reported it, the others did not, the answer was that my son who tried to defend himself, received the same consequence as the children who attacked him. the mountain stands by this, but did not ask any relevant questions, did not ask if my child was ok physically, did not follow up, did not seem to question the fact that bullies- when questioned- would deny a story. the only person from the mountain who may have seen the situation was one patroller who stopped briefly and kept on going as my son was on the ground being hit by two other kids. though i am not a believer in violence and never tell him to use it...i am glad that he protected himself to avoid a more signficant amount of hitting by the others and was able to get away...the answer from wachusset- he should have told..well, he did..the others didn't ..don't bring your family here...
Wachusett review written Feb 19 2013 - 03:00 PM
i have been a wachusett season pass holder for many years as it is a local mountain and i skirace there. my children learned to ski there and we considered it our home mountain. we have had a number of negative experiences due to lack of staff in the right spots at the right time. it is rare to find a ranger or patroller on the "family trails" and many speed through. yesterday, my son and his friend were harrassed, intimidated and then surprised and attacked by 5 kids at the mountain. we reported it, the others did not, the answer was that my son who tried to defend himself, received the same consequence as the children who attacked him. the mountain stands by this, but did not ask any relevant questions, did not ask if my child was ok physically, did not follow up, did not seem to question the fact that bullies- when questioned- would deny a story. the only person from the mountain who may have seen the situation was one patroller who stopped briefly and kept on going as my son was on the ground being hit by two other kids. though i am not a believer in violence and never tell him to use it...i am glad that he protected himself to avoid a more signficant amount of hitting by the others and was able to get away...the answer from wachusset- he should have told..well, he did..the others didn't ..don't bring your family here...
Wachusett review written Feb 19 2013 - 02:59 PM
This mountain is a great family place! The staff makes everything run smooth and seamless. Our party has all level skiers and boarders and thereis something for everyone. On the busiest day the lift lines are no longer than 10 minutes.The instructors are great.My daughter tried skiing for the first time and had Pete Yvanovich and he was beyond our expectations. We will request him in the future for a private lesson as wellas many others. We are constantly bringing friends to try Wachusette...it never fails!
Wachusett review written Feb 19 2013 - 05:21 AM
50-50 was a great deal and well worth the trip. The lodge staff was helpful but not overly nice, however, the skiing instructor was really great, encouraging and very nice. The trails are perfect for beginners and intermediate.. nothing too advanced. I was impressed with the terrain park and the mountain in general had nicely groomed trails for a great day of easy coasting. I would definitely come back and would make frequent trips if I lived nearby.
Wachusett review written Feb 07 2013 - 06:40 AM
The Wachusett 50-50-50 package was a GREAT deal. I was able to get a few runs in during the morning and my friend received a lesson, rentals and lower level lift ticket. The discounted price definitely made it worth it if you are helping someone to learn to ski in the afternoon on the bunny hill.
Wachusett review written Jan 11 2013 - 02:44 PM
Wachusett skiing was great for a beginning/intermediate skier. There are plenty of blue trails that offer good practice and are also challenging. Was very busy on Saturday, but conditions were great. Also, the 50-50-50 Wachusett deal on Liftopia is great if you have someone in your ski group who needs a ski/snowboard rental. You can upgrade the lower lift ticket to a full lift for $14 more. Wonderful!
Wachusett review written Jan 07 2013 - 02:16 PM
This year I noticed that new snowguns have reduced icy patches. I have heard the stories about the weekend crowds so my experience is limited to weekdays. Long lift lines have never been a problem for me and the quads get you up fast.
Wachusett review written Jan 03 2013 - 02:30 PM
Great lifts, good snow, very busy Sat and Sun after 10 am. If you can only ski at weekends you must arrive very early to get an upper level parking spot and enjoy great crowd free skiing for 2-3 hours. No lift lines, great trail conditions and crowd free trails. Mid week skiing is great and crowd free. It can get icy but not more than any other ski area in the east. Lodge is unbearable during the weekend. Nights get packed with school kids and teenage snowboarders, nothing wrong with that but you must keep an eye out for 'careless' behavior. food is expensive but not terrible and not worse than any other mountain in the east. Staff is fairly friendly and helpful. Overall a good little mountain that does get busy being so close to the city
Wachusett review written Oct 25 2012 - 08:37 PM
The conditions are usually good. They have new snowguns this year. Not at icy as years past. Hard pack groomers. The lift lines are rediculous during Saturdays/Sundays. Night riding has no lift lines and they re-groom before the night session. The lifts are pretty quick and detachables. Good for all abilities. On the smaller side. I visit often. Take a cruise down 10th Mountain and stop in the Bullock Lodge!
Wachusett review written Jan 23 2012 - 01:42 PM