Ski Ward

Ski Ward Ski Area
Location Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, US
Nearest city Worcester, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°18′20″N 71°40′30″W / 42.30556°N 71.67500°W / 42.30556; -71.67500 (Ski Ward Ski Area)
Vertical 220 feet
Runs 9
Lift system 1 Triple chair, 5 Surface Lifts
Snowmaking 100%
Website Ski Ward Ski Area

Ski Ward Ski Area is a small ski area located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

Ski Ward has nine trails covering a vertical drop of approximately 220 feet. The summit is served by a triple chairlift and t-bar, while the beginner area has a handle tow and carpet lift. There is a lodge with a bar and grill, restrooms, guest services, rental shop and ski patrol first aid room.

Ski Ward also has a tubing facility with 8 lanes serviced by 2 lifts.

This mountain is popular with high school ski teams, and hosts practices and races on White Out almost every day of the week. Ski Ward has is also host to USASA Boardercross events, rail jams and terrain park competitions and a variety of other special events.

History

The facility began operation in 1939, known as Ward Hill Ski Area (operated by the Ward family). It has been in continuous operation since that time. In 1990 John and Effy LaCroix purchased the area and began an extensive upgrade, including a snow-tubing slope, a triple chairlift, and improvements to the lighting, snowmaking and snow grooming equipment.

The truck which originally provided power for the rope tow is still visible, off to the right of the Triple.

Trails

Snowmaking

Ski Ward has 100% Snowmaking coverage.

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