Where to Ski and Snowboard in the Northeast
Our skiing and snowboarding guide includes ski mountains in New York and the slopes of Connecticut, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania.
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Mountain Creek Ski Resort
200 Route 94, Vernon
973-827-2000
Features 50 trails, mostly beginner and intermediate, and a large terrain park. Private lessons available. Night skiing and snow tubing for kids ages 5 and older who are at least 42 inches tall. Approximately 50 miles from Manhattan.
What you should know: Face masks and social distancing measures will be in place and mandatory throughout the resort this year.
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Ski Mountains in Berkshires, Massachusetts
Before making plans to ski in Massachusetts, make sure to read the Massachusetts travel advisory as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Berkshire East Ski Resort
66 Thunder Mountain Road, Charlemont
413-339-6618
Trails for all skill levels, and a terrain park. Kids and adult lessons available.
What you should know: Call for information about COVID-19-related safety precautions.
Bousquet Ski Area
101 Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield
413-442-8316
Private and group ski lessons available. Tubing is offered daily with a minimum height requirement of 42”. Flex pricing for tubing starts at $13. for ages 5 and older.
What you should know: Reservations are required. Guests can schedule blocks of time on the mountain. Face masks are required. Check the website for detailed operational updates and changes.
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
37 Corey Road, Hancock
413-738-5500
Features 45 trails, three terrain parks, nine lifts, and night skiing. KidsRule program features lessons for kids ages 6-14. Mountain Coaster rides are available for non-skiers and riders on weekends and holidays, weather permitting.
What you should know: Face masks/coverings required inside and out. Check the website for more information about COVID-related updates.
Otis Ridge
159 Monterey Road off Route 23, Otis
413-269-4444
Group and private lessons available.
What you should know: The resort is following all local and CDC guidelines for COVID-19. Check the website for a full list of safety precautions and operational updates and changes.
Ski Butternut
380 State Road (Route 23), Great Barrington
413-528-2000
Boasts 22 trails, 6 lifts, and an 11-lane snow tubing center for kids and adults. Adventurers ski programs for ages 6-13 and miniRIDERS snowboarding programs for ages 6-13. Reservations encouraged.
What you should know: Check the website for the resort's COVID-19 operating plans and safety guidelines.
Ski Mountains in Poconos, Pennsylvania
Before making plans to ski in Pennsylvania, make sure to read the Pennsylvania travel advisory as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blue Mountain Ski Area
1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton
610-826-7700
Has 40 slopes ranging from beginner to expert. Adult and kids lessons available.
What you should know: Face masks required except when eating or drinking, and social distancing is enforced. There is no ski check this year. Indoor space is limited. Check the website for detailed COVID-19 operating plans and safety guidelines.
Camelback Mountain Resort
301 Resort Drive, Tannersville
570-629-1661
Boasts 39 trails, most for novices and beginners. Learn to ski and snowboard classes for kids ages 4-12. Snow tubing with double tubes available for children as small as 33 inches, accompanied by an adult.
What you should know: Face masks required in all public areas, food and beverage outlets, and in all building facilities. Social distancing is enforced. Check the website for detailed COVID-19 operating plans and safety guidelines.
Jack Frost
434 Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee
Sister resort: Big Boulder, 357 Big Boulder Drive, Lake Harmony
570-443-8425
Offers a variety of children’s ski and snowboard lessons.
What you should know: Face masks required, social distancing enforced. The resort has implemented a reservation system to ensure everyone has the space they need on the slopes. Check the website for detailed COVID-19-related safety precautions and operational updates.
Montage Mountain Resorts
1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton
800-468-7669
Boasts 26 trails and one terrain park. Ski lessons for kids as young as 7. Snow tubing for those 42 inches and taller (32 inches and taller for smaller hills).
What you should know: Face masks are required and social distancing is enforced. Check the website for additional COVID-19-related safety precautions and operational updates.
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
401 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg
570-421-7231
Has 23 trails, two terrain parks, night skiing, and snow tubing, with tandem tubes for one parent and a child shorter than 46 inches. Offers a Mommy/Daddy & Me program for 4-year-olds and one guardian; the SKIwee program, for ages 5-6, is being offered in a smaller class size this season.
What you should know: No 3-year-old programs this year, but will be back next season. Face masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be adhered to. Visitors may ride the lift with the party they are traveling with other than that two people on the quad wearing masks. The lodges will have fewer seats and heated tents outside for extra seating and people who pack their own lunch. The resort suggests tailgating at your vehicle for a safe alternative. The park will be open, as will the top lodge, café and restaurant with limited seating.
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
192 Karl Hope Blvd., Lackawaxen
570-226-8585
Features 18 trails. Specializes in private lessons for children ages 4 and older, which can be purchased in advance by phone. Children 5 and younger receive a free lift ticket with a paying adult.
What you should know: Face masks are required. Social distancing is enforced. Tickets, rentals and group lessons can be purchased online.
Ski Mountains in Southern Vermont
Before making plans to ski in Vermont, make sure to read the Vermont travel advisory as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
3984 Vermont Route 11, Peru
802-824-5522
Boasts 47 trails and nine lifts. Ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults.Children ages 5 and younger receive free lift tickets.
What you need to know: Check the website for detailed COVID-19-related safety precautions and operational updates.
Killington Resort & Pico Mountain
4763 Killington Road, Killington
802-422-3333
Features 155 trails, and several terrain parks. Private lessons for kids 2 and older.
What you should know: Face masks are required and social distancing is enforced.
Mount Snow
39 Mount Snow Road, West Dover
800-245-7669
Spans 600 acres with 20 lifts, 100 acres of terrain parks, and eight lanes of snow tubing for all ages. Lessons for kids as young as 3.
What you should know: Face masks required and social distancing is enforced.The resort is managing the number of guests each day. Pass holders will be given priority access to secure reservations on their preferred days. Lift tickets will not go on sale until Dec. 8, 2020, after all pass holders have had time to secure their preferred reservations. Call for more information about COVID-19-related safety precautions and operational updates.
Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow
802-228-1600
Boasts 121 trails and 20 lifts. Free skiing and riding for children ages 6 and younger. Children and adult lessons available.
What you should know: Face masks required when actively skiing or snowboarding. The resort is enforcing enhanced cleaning protocols and social distancing in accordance with Vermont State COVID-19 guidance.
Smugglers’ Notch Resort
4323 Vermont Route 108 S., Smugglers’ Notch
800-419-4615
This resort spans three mountains and has 78 trails. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, dog sledding, and snowmobile touring are available. Families enjoy court-side pool and kids of all ages play in the FunZone, the family entertainment and recreation center. Ski lessons for kids and adults available.
What you should know: Face masks required at all indoor facilities when social distancing isn't possible. Check the website for detailed COVID-19-related safety precautions and operational updates.
Stratton Mountain Ski Resort
5 Village Lodge Road, Stratton Mountain
800-787-2886
Snow tubing in the Coca Cola Tubing Park (must be at least 5 years old and 42 inches tall).
What you need to know: Call for information about COVID-19-related safety guidelines.
Ski Mountains in New Hampshire
Before making plans to ski in New Hampshire, make sure to read the New Hampshire travel advisory as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cranmore Mountain Resort
239 Skimobile Road, North Conway
800-786-6754
The 10-lane tubing park is open weekends (Friday-Sunday) and major holidays. Lessons available for ages 6 to 12 and 13 and older.
What you should know: Face masks required. Social distancing enforced. There is a reservation system for food and beverage outlets. All ticket and product purchases must be done through the website. Check the website for detailed information about COVID-19 safety precautions and operational updates.