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Hitting The Slopes: Skiing & Snowboarding Around Boston

With so many choices, it’s important to weigh your needs against the features of the ski resorts you are considering. The following guide might help you in your decision.

CBS Boston–2011/12/10

Guide To Ski Bradford

Ski Bradford is in Haverhill. It has 15 trails.

CBS Boston–2011/11/12

Berkshire East (credit: berkshireeast.com)

Guide To Berkshire East Ski Area

Berkshire East is a family-run resort that has been around for 35 years. It is located in Charlemont, 17 miles west of Greenfield, just off Route 2. It has 45 trails.

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Guide To Ski Ward

Ski Ward is in Shrewsbury and has nine trails and five lifts.

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Catamount Ski Area (credit: catamountski.com)

Guide To Catamount Ski Area

Catamount is 145 miles west of Boston in Hillsdale, N.Y. It has 33 trails and park areas with six lifts. 40 percent of the terrain rated easier.

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Guide To Ski Butternut

Ski Butternut is in Great Barrington about 15 minutes from the Mass Pike. It has 22 trails and 10 lifts. There is also a seven-lane tubing center.

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Guide To Otis Ridge Ski Area

Otis Ridge started operating in 1946 with two portable rope tows. There are now 13 trails with four lifts.

CBS Boston–2011/11/09

Nashoba Valley Ski Area (File Image Credit: skinashoba.com)

Guide To Nashoba Valley Ski Area

Nashoba Valley Ski Area is 25 miles from Boston and has been open since 1964.

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Blue Hills Ski Area (credit: ski-bluehills.com)

Guide To Blue Hills Ski Area

Blue Hills Ski is in Canton, and the closest ski area to Boston. It’s been around for about 50 years, and is now owned by the state.

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Bousquets Mountain (credit: bousquets.com)

Guide To Bousquet Mountain Ski Area

Bousquet Mountain is in Pittsfield, about two hours west of Boston. It was voted “Best Downhill Skiing in the Berkshires” in the 2010 Berkshire Eagle Readers’ poll.

CBS Boston–2011/11/09

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