Monday's Mountain Spotlight: Wachusett Mountain

Wachusett Mountain is located in the towns of  Princeton and Westminster, Worcester County,  Massachusetts. By car, its about an hour and 15 minute drive from Boston or Providence, and about an hour and a half drive from Hartford CT.

2018 official Trail Map

Conditions: (as of 2/11/18)

• 25 trails open
• 7 lifts open
• Snow depth - 12" at the base and 48" at the summit
• 109 Acres open
• snow conditions -Machined Groomed 

Events this week:

• Tuesday March 13th
• Guided Skinning - Join Wachusett early in the morning for skinning adventures for some up hill fun. 
• Thursday March 15th
• Women's Clinic - join other female skiers and riders for an on-snow clinic to improve your skills. 
• Friday March 16th
• Live in the Coppertop - Jeremy Bell performs 6-8pm
• Saturday March 17th
• Local Heroes Day - Military service members past and present and their families are invited for a day of skiing and riding with Wachusett Mountain. 
• Magician Eddie Raymond - catch some of Eddie Raymond's up-close magic tricks and be entertained by his comical personality as he walks around the lodge.   
• Guided Snowshoe Tour - see the mountain in a completely different way and learn interesting facts from the experienced tour guides. 
• Green Day Celebration - celebrate all things green with Wachusett this St. Patrick's Day
• Live in the Coppertop- Boogie chillin' performance from 5-8pm
• Saturday & Sunday March 17th&18th
• Special Olympics - Come cheer on over 100 athletes - opening ceremonies will be outside on the granite room deck starting at 9:15am
• Sunday March 18th
• Polar Family Fun Day's - Polar Beverages host beverage sampling, balloon racing, games and outdoor fun!

View from the base of the Mountain

Where to Eat:

• Base Lodge
• Cafe Food Court - serves hot breakfast items until 10am, then stop by during lunch or dinner for food items such as chili, soups, sandwiches, salads, burgers and more.   
• Balance Rock Coffee Company - Serves Starbucks coffee as well as baked goods, open daily.   
• Black Diamond Restaurant -  Pub style dining that serves lunch and dinner daily and has a great view overlooking the mountain.  
• Coppertop Lounge - perfect apres-ski spot serving a wide variety of draft beers including beers from Wachusett Brewery. 
• The T-Bar - enjoy a fine selection of wines and specialty drinks featuring a Tapas menu. 
• The Core - come to The Core for a quick treat such as cider donuts, fudge, candy and more. 
• On the Mountain
• Bullock Lodge Cider House - open daily serving hot cider donuts, apple turnovers, fresh fudge, hot cider and coffee. 
• Waffle Cabin - enjoy freshly made Belgian Waffles served plain or drizzled with chocolate!  

Belgian Waffle Drizzled in Chocolate