Skiing is a beloved winter pastime for many, but it can also be quite expensive. The average cost of a single-day lift ticket at a destination ski resort in the U.S. is a staggering $250. However, there are ways to enjoy the slopes without breaking the bank. Season passes like Ikon or Epic offer great value for skiers who frequent multiple resorts, but for those who prefer to pay per trip, there are plenty of options in New England where lift tickets are priced at under $100 for the 2024-2025 season. In fact, some spots even offer weekly deals for less than $30, and there are a few where skiing is completely free.
Accessible Skiing in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, several ski areas provide affordable lift tickets. Blue Hills Ski Area in Canton offers midweek tickets for $50 and weekend tickets for $59, with a special deal of $20 on Monday nights. Bosquet Mountain in Pittsfield offers online adult tickets for $45 midweek, $79 on weekends, and $89 on holidays. Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford has an adult 4-hour lift ticket starting at $75. Ski Butternut in Great Barrington offers online adult tickets for $40 midweek, $90 on weekends, and $95 on holidays, with a special rate of $25 on Fridays. Wachusett Mountain in Princeton provides adult tickets for $89 midweek or less, and $99 or less on weekends and holidays, depending on the time slot chosen.
Value Skiing in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont
In New Hampshire, Cannon Mountain in Franconia, Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway, and Crotched Mountain in Bennington all offer midweek adult lift tickets for under $100. Gunstock in Gilford has midweek tickets priced at $94, while Loon Mountain in Lincoln offers midweek tickets starting at $71. In Maine, Camden Snow Bowl in Camden provides adult tickets for $41, Mt. Abram Ski Area in Greenwood offers tickets for $39, Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton has adult tickets starting at $50 midweek, and Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley offers midweek tickets starting at $75. Sunday River in Newry has midweek tickets starting at $76. In Vermont, Bolton Valley Ski Area in Bolton, Burke Mountain in East Burke, Magic Mountain in Londonderry, Pico Mountain in Killington, and Smugglers’ Notch in Jeffersonville all offer adult lift tickets for under $100.
Skiing for free is also an option at select ski areas in New Hampshire. Storrs Hill Ski Area in Lebanon is free all season, courtesy of the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation. Mt. Eustis Ski Hill in Littleton operates on a donation basis, with a suggested $5 donation for a day pass. Veterans Memorial Recreation Area in Franklin offers free weekends during Community Free Ski Weekends, thanks to local sponsors. Otherwise, adult tickets cost $15 midweek and $30 on weekends.
For more information on lift ticket prices across the U.S., visit onthesnow.com. If you have discovered an economical place to ski in New England, share your find with us by filling out the survey below or emailing us at [email protected]. Your response could be featured in a future Boston.com article or on our social media channels. Enjoy hitting the slopes this winter and making the most of these affordable options for skiing in New England.
