Maine Ski Resorts
If you’re headed as far north as you can go without bumping into our Canadian neighbors, you’ll find slopes projected to open as early as Thanksgiving week.
- Sunday River: Open
- Sugarloaf: Nov. 21,
- Lost Valley: Dec. 13
- Big Squaw Mountain Ski Resort: Dec. 15
- Shawnee Peak: Dec. 15
Coming up on the Christmas holiday season, you can head to:
- New Hermon Mountain: Dec. 20
- Mt. Abram Ski Resort: Dec. 20
- Camden Snow Bowl: Dec. 21
- Mt. Jefferson: Dec. 27
There’s no shortage of picturesque accommodations throughout the state. For example, the Bethel Inn Resort, situated on 200 acres within Maine’s White Mountains, features a 35km ski and snowshoe center, so you can get your fix without even leaving the property. For those who prefer a laid-back winter experience to high-adrenaline thrills, ice skating and even horse-drawn sleigh rides are an option.
Likewise, Hartstone Inn and Hideaway in Camden, Maine, offers guests access to ice skating, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. End a perfect day out on the slopes with a dip in the Jacuzzi.
New Hampshire Ski Resorts
Beautiful New Hampshire gets a jump on things, with ski resorts opening as early as Nov. 16 and continuing to open every few days throughout the early part of the season.
Scheduled November Resort Openings:
- Wildcat Mountain: Open
- Loon Mountain: Nov. 16
- Bretton Woods: Nov. 17
- Waterville Valley: Nov. 23
- Cranmore Mountain Resort: Nov. 23
- Cannon Mountain Nov. 23.
- Mount Sunapee: Nov. 29
- Gunstock: Nov. 30
Scheduled December Resort Openings:
- Pats Peak: Dec. 1
- Ragged Mountain Resort: Dec. 6
- Granite Gorge: Dec. 13
- King Pine: Dec. 14
- Attitash: Dec. 14
- Crotched Mountain: Dec. 15
- Dartmouth Skiway: Dec. 15
- Black Mountain: Dec. 15
- Whaleback Mountain:Dec. 21
- Tenney Mountain: To Be Announced
Save on your winter fun by booking a ski or snow adventure package at one of the nearby resorts or inns. Jack Daniels Motor Inn in Peterborough offers several options. The Ski, Stay, Spa & Save package includes an anytime pass to Crotched Mountain, plus a 60-minute spa session. If you’d rather feed your hungry stomach than unwind with a massage, the Ski-Stay-Dine and Save package swaps out the spa session for a local dining voucher.
Not sure just yet which slopes you want to hit? The Alpine Ski Package at Wentworth, An Elegant Country Inn, in Jackson, allows you to take your pick from a variety of ski spots — Black Mountain, Cranmore Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Attitash Mountain and Bretton Woods — and bundle your ski pass with full accommodations, daily breakfast and swiss fondue each afternoon.
Vermont Ski Resorts
As you likely know, Vermont is home to some of the most well-loved New England ski resorts.
Early Season Vermont Opening Dates: Stowe Mountain Resort kicks off the season along with Jay Peak. The rest of the month includes openings at more favorites, here is the complete list of resorts scheduled to open in November.
- Killington: Open
- Mount Snow: Open
- Stowe Mountain: Nov. 16
- Jay Peak: Nov. 16
- Sugarbush: Nov. 17
- Okemo Mountain Resort: Nov. 19
- Stratton Mountain: Nov. 21
- Smugglers’ Notch Resort: Nov. 23
- Bromley Mountain: Nov. 23
December Opening Dates: You’ll have to wait until December to enjoy riding the rest of your favorite Vermont snow sports.
- Burke Mountain: Dec. 1
- Bolton Valley: Dec. 8
- Pico Mountain: Dec. 14
- Mad River Glen: Dec. 14
- Magic Mountain: Dec. 15
- Suicide Six: Dec. 17
If you’re itching to get out there, be at Stowe Mountain Resort when it opens in a few weeks, and take advantage of Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa’s Direct-to-Lift Ski & Stay Package. You’ll receive not only lift tickets, but accommodations with daily breakfast, afternoon coffee or tea, fireside hors d’oeuvres and no fees on the resort amenities like wellness center access.
Connecticut Ski Resorts
Comparatively, Connecticut has a smaller ski selection than its New England ski resort siblings, and the various resorts don’t open until December, but that hardly makes them less worthy of your time.
- Ski Sundown: Dec. 8
- Mohawk Mountain: Dec. 8
- Mount Southington Ski Area: Dec. 20
- Powder Ridge Park Dec. 22
- Woodbury Ski Area: To Be Announced
Connecticut also happens to be a great destination if you’re dying to strap on your skis, but your fellow travelers aren’t quite so keen on the idea of spending all day in the snow. At Interlaken Inn, in Lakeville, everyone gets their way. The resort is in just the right location to allow you plenty of access to skiing, cross country skiing, sleigh rides, snowboarding and snowshoeing, but you’re also only a short drive away from luxury shopping, dining and world-class entertainment.
Massachusetts Ski Resorts
There’s a bounty of skiing options when you visit Massachusetts! Plus, the convenience of a major international airport in Boston makes getting to your favorite resort faster a breeze.
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area is projected to open Nov. 23, followed a week later by Jiminy Peak (Nov. 30).
In December, you can expect the rest of the New England ski resorts to open:
- Berkshire East: Dec. 1
- Ski Ward: Dec. 11
- Ski Butternut: Dec. 13
- Blue Hills Ski Area: Dec. 15
- Otis Ridge Ski Area: Dec. 15
- Bradford Ski Area: Dec. 15
- Bousquet Ski Area: Dec. 20
- Nashoba Valley: Dec. 22
- Blindfold Ski Area: Dec. 28
There are easily just as many picturesque resorts and inns to choose from in the state, as there are slopes, and each of them offers something unique to you and your family.
Take, for example, the Beechwood Hotel. Not only is it the only AAA Four Diamond hotel in the Central Massachusetts region, but it provides great access to skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Those in your group who aren’t fans of the cold can enjoy spa treatments and antique shopping, before you all meet up for dinner at the sophisticated Ceres Bistro.
Rhode Island Skiing!
Yes, you can still ski in New England as far south as Rhode Island!
The state boasts one ski resort, Yawgoo Valley, which is projected to open Dec. 8. The resort is one of the southernmost ski areas in New England and doubles as a waterpark in the summer. With 12 trails and 36 acres of skiable terrain, it’s a can’t-miss if you live nearby, or if you just have never been.
Yawgoo Valley, in Exeter, is only a short drive from one of Rhode Island’s most notable destinations, Newport. During winter’s off season, you can have your run of the seaside town, enjoying the extensive dining and shopping options, all with a local flair. When you stay at Castle Hill Inn, you get the best of both worlds — Newport (and all dressed up for the holidays, too!) and the nearby slopes.
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