New England is known for having some of the best alpine skiing and elevation in the East. The area is filled with charming ski towns, peaceful valleys, and picturesque mountains blanketed with snow.
| 💳 Highest rates | in August |
|---|---|
| 🥳 Busiest month | November |
| 🛏️ Popular home types | House rental and Apartment rental |
| 🌡️ Hottest months | 79 °F in July and August |
| ❄️ Coldest months | 14 °F in January and February |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | 17 rainy days in December and February |
New England ski vacations are likely best in January each year, when the temperature is around 14 degrees.
There is a lot of House rental and Apartment rental that are great for Skiing in New England.
The average price for a vacation home in New England is usually around $388 and $501 per night.
Usually the size of a House rental is 203 m² and can fit 8 people on average which is ideal for large groups.
How much is a ski trip in New England? From Stratton Mountain to Stowe, HomeToGo has put together a special deep dive into the most affordable ski areas in New England. This year's report compares 35 of the biggest and best ski resorts from across New England, so that you can carve out your winter travel plans without getting buried by debt.
Scaling mountains of data and research, this year's report compares the affordability of lift tickets and overnight accommodations, as well as the search trends of skiers planning their vacations. Ski resorts provided their latest pricing data for lift tickets during peak season periods and HomeToGo data was used to find the average price per person to stay in a 6-person vacation rental. So strap on your skis and get ready to drop into HomeToGo's 2023 New England Ski Price Index!
Jay Peak, Vermont has the highest annual snowfall of any resort in our index with an average snowfall of 349 inches per season.
Killington, Vermont has the largest ski area in our ranking. The resort features 1,977 acres of skiable terrain and 28 lifts and chairs.
Sugarloaf, Maine is one of New England's steepest mountains with an astonishing 2,820 vertical feet from top to bottom.
Stowe, Vermont is one of America's oldest ski towns. The area is also home to America's first National Ski Patrol, founded in 1934.
*accommodation prices are per-person per-night in a +6 person rental.
Based on HomeToGo’s research, here’s an idea of the most affordable ski slopes to visit in New England:
Located near Madison, New Hampshire, King Pine Ski Area has a rich history of delivering family-friendly enjoyment on the gentle learning terrain while also providing more advanced skiers and snowboarders with challenging terrain parks, steep trails, and tree-skiing zones. Within its 50 acres of skiable land, it has 17 trails for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers, and a 350-foot vertical drop. King Pine also offers regular lift-serviced snow tubing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating and family events. As part of a larger community of outdoor resorts, King Pine holds endless opportunities for adventure.
Adult Lift Ticket Price: $75.00
Median Accommodation Price: $48.34/person
Total: $123.34
Located in western Massachusetts, Berkshire East Mountain Resort is a leading adventure sports scene on the East Coast. The mountain getaway prides itself on being a fun winter experience for everyone as its ski trails features paths for all experience levels: its 45 ski trails are rated beginner to expert: green circle to double black diamond. Glide down the resort’s longest run at 13,200 feet, dare to attempt the vertical drop at 1,180 feet, or explore the 180 acres of skiable area. Eco-conscious travelers will also be happy to know that Berkshire East boasts its reputation as the first ski area in the world to produce 100% of its electricity from on-site renewable energy. Berkshire East is truly a choose-your-adventure winter wonderland experience.
Adult Lift Ticket Price: $79.00
Median Accommodation Price: $64.82/person
Total: $143.82
Burke Mountain, VT
Nestled in the heart of northeast Vermont, Burke Mountain Resort features 270 acres of narrow, winding trails and steep pitches. With an annual snowfall of 217 inches, Burke Mountain includes a vertical rise of over 2,000 feet, 50 trails and glades, and three freestyle terrain parks. Whether guests are life-long enthusiasts or recent beginners, there’s snow worries as the resort offers equipment rentals, skill clinics and lessons, as well as children’s programs to ensure everyone is having a great time. As an official training and development site for the U.S. Olympic Ski Team, guests could even find themselves riding to the slopes with an Olympian.
Adult Lift Ticket Price: $79.00
Median Accommodation Price: $65.33/person
Total: $144.33
Ski areas were selected based on HomeToGo's most searched ski destinations in New England for the 2023 season. From those top searched destinations, a short list of the top 35 ski areas was created.
Prices for lift passes were collected from the ski area websites. The lift pass price is for a full day’s skiing for an adult during the 2023 ski season. When date selection was required for ticket purchases, February 18, 2023 was selected as the date. These prices were researched in November of 2022 and may include discounts that are offered to customers who buy in advance.
The accommodation price is the average price per person to stay in a 6-person vacation rental found on HomeToGo within 2 miles of the ski area, for one night between the dates of December 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023.
Ski slope length was gathered from ski-resorts-stats.com and the ski resort websites themselves.
All prices in USD. Please note that this is a forecast and that prices may change between now and the upcoming season. Prices exclude sales tax.
Search trends are based on travelers searching for vacation rentals using HomeToGo.com at one of the ski destinations in our report with a check-in from December 1 to March 31 of 2021-22 / 2022-23.
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