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Better known for attracting millions of tourists to Boston and Cape Cod during the summer months, Massachusetts becomes a snowy paradise for skiers and snowboarders throughout the season, usually lasting from late November to early spring.

Boston

Right in Boston's backyard, in fact, is where big city dwellers can escape to a getaway at Blue Hills Ski Area at nearby Canton, offering 60 skiable acres of white powder that amounts to almost 50 inches a year!

While skiers come by the busloads each weekend, Blue Hills also caters to young daredevils with extensive snowboard terrain as well as family- friendly snowtubing runs.

If bigger is better, than only an hour's drive from Boston (and also easily reached from Providence and Hartford) will deposit you at the crossroads of state skiing areas at Wachusett (“Wachusett” is the Algonquin Indian word for “The Great Hill.”.) Today one of the best in Eastern Massachusetts, Wachusett Mountain ski area offers 105 skiable areas, 5 lifts, snowboarding terrain, kids-only programs and onsite lodging.

Central Massachusetts

In central Massachusetts, head for Blandford Ski Area, situated 20 miles west of Springfield, for beginner to intermediate ski trails located among 158 skiable acres with snowfall amounting to 50 inches per year. With two lodges and two sundecks, Blandford is one of the best run ski areas in the state, thanks to expert management by the Springfield Ski Club.

The Berkshires

Moving closer to the western border, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort may be the most famous of the Berkshires ski areas, thanks in part to its great reputation with New York City skiers to the south. Boasting a 2,380-foot summit elevation and a total of 156 skiable areas and snowboard terrain, Jiminy Peak Resort offers affordable rates for groups, special rates on season passes and a full season of special events including a New Year's Eve torchlight parade complete with fireworks.

More about Massachusetts skiing and snowboarding around the Web:

Ski Massachusetts - A good directory of major resorts throughout the state with information on local hotels & accommodations, restaurants and dining, related resources.

Massachusetts - Ski Areas - The official New England travel site offering information, photos and maps of major ski areas and resorts by region including the Boston area, central Massachusetts and the Berkshires.

Massachusetts Ski Resorts - Baltimore Sun report on the best skiing and snowboarding around the state with reviews, photos, video, snow conditions.

Mass Ski Areas - A review of favorite family-friendly ski resorts around the state.

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