How to Go Skiing in Ski Bradford, Massachusetts

Situated on a small mountain near Boston, Ski Bradford is a Massachusetts ski area that offers eight lifts, 49 ski-able acres and 11 trails. Skiers at Ski Bradford can expect a vertical drop of 1,549 feet and a top elevation of 2,547 feet.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Find Lodging for Your Trip to Ski Bradford

1. Call the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau at (888) SEE-BOSTON to book your accommodations, or book through its Web site (see Resources below). There is no on-site lodging at Ski Bradford.
2. Be close to Boston by picking a hotel in Andover. The town is home to hotels that offer the best of both worlds, since they're 9 miles away from the rustic charms of Ski Bradford, yet just 25 miles from Boston and all its urban appeal. Rooms tend to be moderately priced.
3. Stay in Haverhill to be just a stone's throw away from Ski Bradford. The town of Haverhill offers accommodations that are just 3.5 miles from the slopes. Rooms tend to be inexpensive.

Travel to Ski Bradford

4. Drive to Ski Bradford from I-495 or I-95. From I-495, take Exit 48. From I-95, take Exit 54 West. If driving in from Boston, take I-93 to Route 125.
5. Find a detailed map on the Ski Bradford Web site (see Resources below). You'll find the map on the main page of the Web site, underneath the ski report.

Enjoy Your Massachusetts Ski Trip

6. Sprinkle your week with powder by purchasing a weekday pass to Ski Bradford. Choose from all-day or half-day lift passes.
7. Spend the weekend on the slopes by purchasing a holiday/weekend pass. Weekend rates are surprisingly inexpensive.
8. Purchase a nighttime/twilight pass and ski under the stars. Weekend twilight tickets are good from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nighttime passes are good from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
9. Hoist yourself up from novice status by scheduling practice time at Ski Bradford. Lift passes to the learning area are available for reduced rates.
10. Save big by investing in a night, twilight or season pass.
11. Buy your passes online by visiting the Ski Bradford Web site. Alternatively, you may contact Ski Bradford at [phone].
12. Begin your Massachusetts ski trip by reading the day's ski report. Locate a current ski report on the main page of the ski area's Web site.

Tips & Warnings

• Take a group along to Ski Bradford and score a deal, since six-packs of passes are discounted.
• Book online for the greatest variety and convenience.
• Ski Bradford is touted by skiers as being an excellent destination for those learning how to ski. Lift lines are reasonably short, and the ski lessons are first-rate.