TewksburyWx
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I just moved to this part of the country and im about 10 miles from Nashoba. How much snow do they get annually vs how much they make? and is it a good place for midweek ski?
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Sky
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Not knowing everyone on this board, I'm not sure who can get you this answer, other than Cubco...an excellent source.
Vortex
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I went there a few nights last year as part of the AZ nights out. Not much vertical, but they make alot of snow. I'll probably go a night or 2 after work this year. They had coupons in the papers for $5 dollars off. Ended up paying 20 per night. Start looking after the 1st of the year for the discounts. Wauchusett is another option near Worcester and Sky521 is as good a source as you will find. Welcome to the forums. past mini trip report
http://forums.alpinezone.com/viewtopic.php?t=3373
ow by the way alot of that is just b- busting in the trip report.
http://forums.alpinezone.com/viewtopic.php?t=3373
ow by the way alot of that is just b- busting in the trip report.
Sky
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Bob R said:
*blush*
...and it's plain old "Sky"...the 521 got added because some schlumper in NH who has NEVER posted scored my moniker. :angry:
If you're new to the area, welcome to the neighborhood.
Certainly living 10 miles from Nashoba will keep you on snow. I've never been so I don't know how busy the slopes get. I know Cubco can give you a much better review than me.
re: Wachusett...is just west of I 190 near/in Princeton, MA.
Wa offers about 1000' of vert, two high-speed quads and other lifts supporting separate learning areas.
www.wachusett.com
There's a pass deal still available (caution...spam alert *smirk*), PM me if you are interested/looking for details ($209 until 9 Dec).
ChileMass
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TewksburyWx - welcome to Massachusetts and AZ.com.
Per Bob's note above, he and I went to Nashoba 2-3 times last winter just to get a few turns in during the week. Nashoba has a number of things going for it, but vertical ain't one of 'em. You can ski that same 250 feet about 30-40 times in an evening, and after a while it gets kinda old. They make tons of snow and groom well. No problems with conditions.
BUT - the positives do outweigh the negatives. The weeknight racing program inspired us (primarily Bob) to organize the new AZ racing team for this year (at Pat's Peak on Mondays if you want to join us), the people I've seen and met there during the week look like they are having a ball, the lodge is nice and modern and has an outstanding bar and restaurant (The Overlook), and the kids I've seen there are SOOOOOOOOOO much better-behaved than the animals at Wachusett. Plus, it's right off 495 on my way home every night.
If Nashoba had even another 250' of vertical, I would make it my weeknight home hill, but again, you will likely get bored skiing it. However, it's inexpensive enough that getting just a few runs (10-20) is worth the money. As Bob said, look for coupons in the Thursday Boston Globe Sports skiing section. Plus, the fun atmosphere is great. I don't go there all the time, but it's a fun place ot meet your friends on a weeknight.
Have I sold you yet? Bob and I and some other AZers will likely make it there a couple nights this winter, so check the Trips & Events forum and you'll know when we are there.
Per Bob's note above, he and I went to Nashoba 2-3 times last winter just to get a few turns in during the week. Nashoba has a number of things going for it, but vertical ain't one of 'em. You can ski that same 250 feet about 30-40 times in an evening, and after a while it gets kinda old. They make tons of snow and groom well. No problems with conditions.
BUT - the positives do outweigh the negatives. The weeknight racing program inspired us (primarily Bob) to organize the new AZ racing team for this year (at Pat's Peak on Mondays if you want to join us), the people I've seen and met there during the week look like they are having a ball, the lodge is nice and modern and has an outstanding bar and restaurant (The Overlook), and the kids I've seen there are SOOOOOOOOOO much better-behaved than the animals at Wachusett. Plus, it's right off 495 on my way home every night.
If Nashoba had even another 250' of vertical, I would make it my weeknight home hill, but again, you will likely get bored skiing it. However, it's inexpensive enough that getting just a few runs (10-20) is worth the money. As Bob said, look for coupons in the Thursday Boston Globe Sports skiing section. Plus, the fun atmosphere is great. I don't go there all the time, but it's a fun place ot meet your friends on a weeknight.
Have I sold you yet? Bob and I and some other AZers will likely make it there a couple nights this winter, so check the Trips & Events forum and you'll know when we are there.
Vortex
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The Overlook bar/ Rest is very nice. Makes for a nice night out.
Welcome to the boards,Tewksbury. Though you are not in the snowbelt, fear not. Nashoba gets SOME snow...I lived in Medfud' for two years and learned that the Bostona area doesn't get much snow but when it does come it dumps.
I skied with Bob and Chile this past January at Nashoba and honestly I was impressed. Decent given the area it is in. Lots of lifts and no crowd on our Monday night. It is more like a large meadow that spans the side of the hill...not like trail skiing, but there were some interesting little trails. Whatever little natural snow they get does not matter--it is all groomed. Snowmaking is good there. Good location. Good scene IMHO. I hear that weekends are busy as are many weekdays thanks to school programs. Beats having nothing at all.
I've skied at Blue Hills as well...Nashoba is nicer IMHO. Better run.
Ward Hill is cute, but you'll get bored.
My suggestion is to assess the value of your options. IIRC Nashoba is pricey for season passes...quite pricey considering that you can get a good deal at Crotched, just 60 or so miles north. Wachusett, and Sky is your connection, is much more of a big mtn experience with a good "century pass" program for midweeks and nights. Hell, Pats is close as well and is a great place--I'm a native Vermonter and skied there the last two seasons as a passholder when I lived in Boston, so it's legit. :beer:
So unless you are right there, I'd say give it a shot on the Boston Globe Promo and look to other places for what you like. Decent place to ski...esp. if you are a beginner/intermediate or just don't want to drive.
I skied with Bob and Chile this past January at Nashoba and honestly I was impressed. Decent given the area it is in. Lots of lifts and no crowd on our Monday night. It is more like a large meadow that spans the side of the hill...not like trail skiing, but there were some interesting little trails. Whatever little natural snow they get does not matter--it is all groomed. Snowmaking is good there. Good location. Good scene IMHO. I hear that weekends are busy as are many weekdays thanks to school programs. Beats having nothing at all.
I've skied at Blue Hills as well...Nashoba is nicer IMHO. Better run.
Ward Hill is cute, but you'll get bored.
My suggestion is to assess the value of your options. IIRC Nashoba is pricey for season passes...quite pricey considering that you can get a good deal at Crotched, just 60 or so miles north. Wachusett, and Sky is your connection, is much more of a big mtn experience with a good "century pass" program for midweeks and nights. Hell, Pats is close as well and is a great place--I'm a native Vermonter and skied there the last two seasons as a passholder when I lived in Boston, so it's legit. :beer:
So unless you are right there, I'd say give it a shot on the Boston Globe Promo and look to other places for what you like. Decent place to ski...esp. if you are a beginner/intermediate or just don't want to drive.
riverc0il
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TewksburyWx, welcome to the boards. given the Wx in your user name, i assume you are into the weather. i do not have stats for nashoba, but i do have first hand knowledge of living around 495 in haverhill and college at lowell. 495 acts as a bit of a snow belt. not a huge one, but snow falls are generally significantly larger heading away from boston to the north once you hit 495. inverse is true for the occasional cap cod storm, but other wise the 495 belt could get a foot whereas boston gets a few inches... that sort of thing. i wouldn't expect many powder days at nashoba though, but you can usually expect one or two major dumps in a winter, more if you are lucky.
awf170
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TewksburyWx said:
on average probably like 50-70 inches...
TewksburyWx
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WOW thanks for the warm welcome. Im hoping since i live almost at the top of MA i will get more snow than Boston. I am just getting into skiing and will most likley work my way up to the bigger slopes in NH.
hammer
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Welcome...
I've been to Nashoba a few times, and my kids will be doing the ski school there this year.
One time that I went was in mid-March a few years ago after we had 8 inches of snow...made for a great evening. As others have said, the biggest problem is the vertical...I'd think you would get bored after a few hours.
Given your location, I'd suggest you head to Pats Peak at least a few times this season. They have a nice variety of trails for their vertical, including a few good steeps like the following (courtesy of thetrailboss):
If this is too much, they have plenty of gentler terrain, including a nice green from the summit.
Crotched's another good option, but it's a little more difficult to get to.
I usually go on weekends, so I have seen my share of crowds. Both Pats and Crotched seem to do a good job of keeping things moving, however. My worst experience with lift lines was the one time I went to Wachusett, although going there during President's Day week was asking for it...
If you're still new to the sport, you may not want to go with a season's pass just yet. If you still do (and they may be more expensive at this point), I'd suggest Pats or Crotched -- I think you'll get more value out of passes there that you would to Nashoba.
Good luck and have fun...
I've been to Nashoba a few times, and my kids will be doing the ski school there this year.
One time that I went was in mid-March a few years ago after we had 8 inches of snow...made for a great evening. As others have said, the biggest problem is the vertical...I'd think you would get bored after a few hours.
Given your location, I'd suggest you head to Pats Peak at least a few times this season. They have a nice variety of trails for their vertical, including a few good steeps like the following (courtesy of thetrailboss):
If this is too much, they have plenty of gentler terrain, including a nice green from the summit.
Crotched's another good option, but it's a little more difficult to get to.
I usually go on weekends, so I have seen my share of crowds. Both Pats and Crotched seem to do a good job of keeping things moving, however. My worst experience with lift lines was the one time I went to Wachusett, although going there during President's Day week was asking for it...
If you're still new to the sport, you may not want to go with a season's pass just yet. If you still do (and they may be more expensive at this point), I'd suggest Pats or Crotched -- I think you'll get more value out of passes there that you would to Nashoba.
Good luck and have fun...
hammer said:Welcome...
Given your location, I'd suggest you head to Pats Peak at least a few times this season. They have a nice variety of trails for their vertical, including a few good steeps like the following (courtesy of thetrailboss):
If this is too much, they have plenty of gentler terrain, including a nice green from the summit.
Crotched's another good option, but it's a little more difficult to get to.
I usually go on weekends, so I have seen my share of crowds. Both Pats and Crotched seem to do a good job of keeping things moving, however. My worst experience with lift lines was the one time I went to Wachusett, although going there during President's Day week was asking for it...
If you're still new to the sport, you may not want to go with a season's pass just yet. If you still do (and they may be more expensive at this point), I'd suggest Pats or Crotched -- I think you'll get more value out of passes there that you would to Nashoba.
Good luck and have fun...
Great advice Hammer...and I'm flattered that you used one of my pics!
I love that view and that run...PM me when you are hitting Sunapee, Cannon, or Burke this season. Or I will let you know when I'm doing Pats.
riverc0il
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another good close option for a moderately sized mountina for those developing their skiing is gunstock in NH. i did a lot of my learning at gunstock. ragged mountain and tenney mountain are a little further north and are both moderate sized mountains that offer fairly cheap skiing but enough decent terrain to keep a developing skier busy and happy. :beer: nashoba is definitely a great mid-week option. it's short trails are actually ideal for running drills and working on technique.
Rushski
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As someone previously stated, Wachusett is another option. Midweek nights are good AFTER the busloads of brats head home (7ish).
Crotched has reopened and wouldn't be too bad a trip from Tewksbury.
If skiing midweek days, there are a number of good spots to hit and weekday deals are tough top beat. And the lack of crowds nearly double your runs...
Crotched has reopened and wouldn't be too bad a trip from Tewksbury.
If skiing midweek days, there are a number of good spots to hit and weekday deals are tough top beat. And the lack of crowds nearly double your runs...
hammer
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Only 11 inches in a season? Wow, that seems a bit low to me...:blink:dmo said:
In the past 10 years that I've lived in the area, I can't remember a season when we had less than around 20 inches. In addition, I believe that we've had at least a few years when the overall snow total was closer to 100 inches.
A decent size storm (of which we have at least a few, even in dry years) will net at least 6 to 8 inches in the I-495 belt north and west of Boston. Bigger storms usually net a foot, and a good Nor'easter will be good for 18 - 24 inches...
awf170
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hammer said:
Heres something I said a while ago...
The boston area has been in a really snowy pattern the last 10 or so years...
hammer
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Thanks for the supporting info, awf170.
I remember the '95-'96 season...first winter in my new house, and I made really good use of my snowblower.
I remember the '95-'96 season...first winter in my new house, and I made really good use of my snowblower.
Geoff
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dmo said:
Funny!
The average is around 50" to 60" but it can vary from next to nothing to north of 100".
Nashoba is a useful local hill to teach somebody how to ski or to do beer league club racing but it's too short and too flat to bother with for recreational skiing. I'm typical. I went once with some people from work and never returned.
No disrespect. I was just being sarcastic. Honestly, it's a great place to learn or just enjoy some turns on a night after work.
It's where I learned and it continues to be the only place my (much younger) half-bro skis and learns at.
And let's not forget that Olympian Pam Fletcher first learned there, too.
It's where I learned and it continues to be the only place my (much younger) half-bro skis and learns at.
And let's not forget that Olympian Pam Fletcher first learned there, too.
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