Where to ride in Boston/Cambridge,MA - Snowboarding Forum

12-20-2008, 05:05 PM

Hello, everyone!
I have moved to Cambridge, MA, from Russia earlier this year and since my elder kid (13 years old) likes to snowboard, I want to take him to some place to do so. Can you please recommend any places not too far away? (1-hour ride?) Also apart from paid locations, are there any slopes/small hills available to public free of charge fit for snowboarding?
Thank you!

Rip and Ship · 12-21-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hyeparis

Hello, everyone!
I have moved to Cambridge, MA, from Russia earlier this year and since my elder kid (13 years old) likes to snowboard, I want to take him to some place to do so. Can you please recommend any places not too far away? (1-hour ride?) Also apart from paid locations, are there any slopes/small hills available to public free of charge fit for snowboarding?
Thank you!

Honestly MA is really lacking for some slopes. There are a few places in NH within a few hours trip. Check out the map.

New Hampshire Ski Resort Map :: SkiNH.com

But places in MA you can always check out Nashoba Valley or Wachusett Mountain. Though they've had ice all season so far but we just got a fresh foot of snow as you know.

jaybap · 12-23-2008, 11:04 AM

definitley bring him to wachusett. Dont bother with nashoba valley. Wachusett got some great snow and the conditions are decent. If you looking for a daytrip def check it out.

maybeitsjustme · 12-23-2008, 04:14 PM

I live in boston for about 6 years now. best skiing in massachusetts is not actually in massachusetts.

i would recommend traveling to Loon in NH. its about 2 hours away--and the extra hour in the car is well worth it for what you get once you are there.

watchusett is garbage from what i've heard--but i've never bothered going there to see it for myself.

if you want to venture a little further Sunday River is grade A in my book.

Rip and Ship · 12-23-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by maybeitsjustme

I live in boston for about 6 years now. best skiing in massachusetts is not actually in massachusetts.

i would recommend traveling to Loon in NH. its about 2 hours away--and the extra hour in the car is well worth it for what you get once you are there.

watchusett is garbage from what i've heard--but i've never bothered going there to see it for myself.

if you want to venture a little further Sunday River is grade A in my book.

Wachusett is very icy most of the year. I agree make the trip north.

sedition · 12-23-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rip and Ship

Wachusett is very icy most of the year. I agree make the trip north.

I dissent. I think they have pretty decent conditions.

Here is the MA list:
(1) Blue Hills. Very small. Very close to Boston.

(2) Wachusett Mountain. It's about 45 - 60 min down Rt 2 from Cambridge. For a local mountain, I think this place is great. Don't go 8am - 4pm on Weekends. Quite busy.

(3) There is a place called Neshoba Valley. It about as far as Wachuset, but nearly as good. Don't both.

(4) Beyond this, go to New Hampshire resorts.

(5) Local golf courses have some small hills if you want a quick fix, or are going for some "street" riding.

jaybap · 12-24-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by maybeitsjustme

I live in boston for about 6 years now. best skiing in massachusetts is not actually in massachusetts.

i would recommend traveling to Loon in NH. its about 2 hours away--and the extra hour in the car is well worth it for what you get once you are there.

watchusett is garbage from what i've heard--but i've never bothered going there to see it for myself.

if you want to venture a little further Sunday River is grade A in my book.

Shes looking for an hour trip and you recommend sunday river????????

Also for an hour drive wachusett is not garbage. Theyll have 3 parks built by end of january, and did I mention its 45 minutes away!!!!! Until you go there dont knock it. It is small, but not horrible. Go check it out on a wednseday night, I garantee you have fun.

sedition · 12-24-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jaybap

Shes looking for an hour trip and you recommend sunday river????????

Also for an hour drive wachusett is not garbage. Theyll have 3 parks built by end of january, and did I mention its 45 minutes away!!!!! Until you go there dont knock it. It is small, but not horrible. Go check it out on a wednseday night, I garantee you have fun.

OFT, on both counts.

steve_ri · 12-26-2008, 08:08 PM

yeah i live in providence ri, nothing good in mass unless, wachusetts is a nice mtn. if you wana learn with your young kids or your just bored out of your mind, but really just take the extra hour to go to loon or cannon both are only 2 hours max. Actually you could go to jimmny peak, thats up on the new york line in the north west corner of the state, probally from boston only like an hour and a half max. A little better than wachusetts, hope this helps

12-30-2008, 05:56 PM

Is Bear Cage Hill in Franklin Park unplowed/unshoveled during the winter? If so, that'd make a good place for some quick runs. There's two sides to the path on the hill, and it's about the width of a narrow trail. There's also a second, less steep hill at Franklin Park. I'd suggest only riding if there's a good base, b/c the path is made up of small rocks and gravel.

12-20-2008, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
hyeparis Guest Posts: n/a	Where to ride in Boston/Cambridge,MA Hello, everyone! I have moved to Cambridge, MA, from Russia earlier this year and since my elder kid (13 years old) likes to snowboard, I want to take him to some place to do so. Can you please recommend any places not too far away? (1-hour ride?) Also apart from paid locations, are there any slopes/small hills available to public free of charge fit for snowboarding? Thank you!

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12-23-2008, 11:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
jaybap Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: north attleboro, ma Posts: 29	definitley bring him to wachusett. Dont bother with nashoba valley. Wachusett got some great snow and the conditions are decent. If you looking for a daytrip def check it out.

12-26-2008, 08:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
steve_ri Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 27	yeah i live in providence ri, nothing good in mass unless, wachusetts is a nice mtn. if you wana learn with your young kids or your just bored out of your mind, but really just take the extra hour to go to loon or cannon both are only 2 hours max. Actually you could go to jimmny peak, thats up on the new york line in the north west corner of the state, probally from boston only like an hour and a half max. A little better than wachusetts, hope this helps

12-30-2008, 05:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dalau Guest Posts: n/a	Is Bear Cage Hill in Franklin Park unplowed/unshoveled during the winter? If so, that'd make a good place for some quick runs. There's two sides to the path on the hill, and it's about the width of a narrow trail. There's also a second, less steep hill at Franklin Park. I'd suggest only riding if there's a good base, b/c the path is made up of small rocks and gravel.