New England Ski Update

Just over a week ago I posted about the slow start to this ski season in New England. Since then, some things have changed and a few ski areas have had their opening days.

Killington, the typical first mountain to open in New England, had its opening day on November 20. Right now, the mountain has 13 trails and 3 lifts open, and its webcam is showing some snow showers at upper elevations.

North Ridge Cam (Killington)

Wachusett Mountain, located about 45 minutes outside of Boston also opened on the 20th, with 4 trails. The mountain will close for the start of the week and reopen the day after Thanksgiving.

Lastly, Maine's ski season kicked off today, with Sunday River and Sugarloaf opening this morning. Sunday River currently has 11 trails open, compared to Sugarloaf's 5. 

While it has been a slow start to the ski season in New England this year, it's good to see some mountains starting to open up. More will look to open soon as temperatures cool tomorrow and snowmaking efforts can really ramp up. Here is a photo from Jay Peak yesterday, looking very snowy!

(Jay Peak)