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Overview

Wachusett (Algonquin for "great hill") has day and night skiing on its runs. Among the many lifts serving the mountain, you will find a high-speed detachable quad. Terrain accommodates advanced, intermediate, and beginners alike, and boasts a vertical of 1,000 feet.

Skiers and riders have access to 110 skiable acres, 26 trails and 8 lifts. Uphill capacity of more than 9,200 skiers per hour is made possible by 3 high speed quad chairs. 

Inside Scoop

Base lodge, cafeteria, snack bar, coffee bar (a newly-enlarged Starbucks counter), restaurant, and two lounges. The Waffle Haus - an outdoor food outlet specializing in Belgian waffles, is a local favorite. Full service shop with demo center. Rental shop, ski and snowboard school with 200+ instructors. State-of-the-art "BYS" system designed to drastically shorten fit time in rental shop. Children's center with nursery and children's ski school. Shuttle service to Wachusett Inn. One-hundred percent snowmaking.

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

31"
19"
13"
7"
1"
5"
Nov
17"
Dec
17"
Jan
25"
Feb
14"
Mar
1"
Apr
Beginners Runs
19%
Intermediate Runs
63%
Advanced Runs
19%
Runs in Total
27
Longest Run
1.5 mi
Skiable Terrain
125 ac

Total Lifts: 8

High Speed Quads
3
Triple Chairs
1
Surface Lifts
4

Elevation

Base
1006'
Summit
2006'
Vertical Drop
1000'

Important Dates

November 22, 20242024/11/22
Projected Opening
April 06, 20252025/04/06
Projected Closing
120
Projected Days Open
N.A.
Days Open Last Year
62
Years Open
100"
Average Snowfall
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