How to Go Skiing in Nashoba Valley, Massachusetts

Nashoba Valley is a small ski area in Massachusetts that's home to 17 trails and nine lifts. Visitors to these peaks will find a top elevation of 440 feet and a vertical drop of 240 feet.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Find Lodging for Your Ski Trip to Nashoba Valley

1. Book lodging near the Nashoba Valley Ski Area through the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site (see Resources below). You can also call the visitors bureau at [phone] to reserve your accommodations in nearby Bedford or Westford.
2. Be close to Boston amenities by staying in Bedford. Ten miles from Nashoba Valley and 18 miles from downtown Boston, Bedford hotels offer guests the chance to sample the slopes while remaining close to the excitement of the city. Expect inexpensive to moderate prices.
3. Stay in nearby Westford to be closest to the slopes. Westford is home to accommodations that range from large chain hotels to small bed and breakfasts. You'll only be 1 to 5 miles from Nashoba Valley, and rates range from inexpensive to moderate.

Travel to Nashoba Valley

4. Book a flight into Boston's Logan Airport and rent a car.
5. Get onto Route 2 West. Take this to Concord Circle, then go west on Route 2A/119. Follow Route 2A for about 6 miles. Exit at Powers Road to access Nashoba Valley.

Enjoy Your Massachusetts Ski Trip

6. Spend the holidays in Nashoba Valley, Massachusetts. Adult weekend and holiday tickets are inexpensive even during these peak skiing days. December 26 to January 1 is considered the holiday week.
7. Add some spice to your week by scheduling a midweek ski trip. You'll save money in the process, since adult weekday ski rates at Nashoba Valley are lower than weekend rates.
8. Save money by skiing after sundown, since twilight tickets are cheap and nighttime tickets are even cheaper. Twilight hours are 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nighttime hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
9. Take five friends and save. Nashoba Valley offers reduced rates for those purchasing tickets in batches of five. Choose from weekday or "anytime" five packs.
10. Keep on shredding by purchasing a season pass. These passes may be purchased online at the Nashoba Valley Web site (see Resources below).
11. Read the ski report before starting your trip. Hold your mouse over "The Mountain" on the main page and click on the "Snow Report" link.

Tips & Warnings

• Book online to reserve a room at any time of day or night.
• Its small size and manageable slopes make Nashoba Valley a great place for those learning how to ski. It's also a good choice for those looking to prepare for ski season. However, those in search of challenging trails are advised to pick another ski location.