New England is full of ski areas, from single, surface lift fed hills to larger resort experiences. Some of the oldest ski areas in the United States are located in New England, in addition to some of the most well known (to be clear, New England is a set geographic and cultural region that includes Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut). These are the 5 oldest ski areas in the region.
5 Oldest Ski Areas In New England
5. Pico Mountain, Vermont – Opened in 1934
- 6 chairlifts
- 58 trails
- 250 inches of annual snowfall
4. Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire – Opened in 1933
- 5 chairlifts
- 48 trails
- 200+ inches of annual snowfall
3. Bousquet Mountain, Massachusetts – Opened in 1932
- 4 chairlitfts
- 22 trails
- 200 skiable acres
2. Storrs Hill Ski Area, New Hampshire – Opened in 1923
- 1 poma lift
- 7 trails
- 20 acres
- Offering free community skiing during the 2025/26 ski season.
1. Easton Ski Area, Massachusetts – Opened in 1922
- Private ski area connected to Eaglebrook School, a junior boarding and day school for boys in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9.
- 1 chairlift, snowmaking, and grooming.
- Training facility for the school’s ski teams.
