Nashoba Valley’s 50th anniversary season scheduled to kick off on Saturday
With only four rope tows in place, Nashoba Valley opened for its first season in 1964, an inaugural campaign that lasted all of…yes, 14 days. Today, while the Massachusetts ski area may not enjoy extended seasons that most of its skiing and riding brethren enjoy, Nashoba can certainly boast a season longer than a fortnight, and as they celebrate their 50th anniversary this season, are managing to open fairly early.
After making snow all week, Nashoba is scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, though there is no telling what Wednesday’s weather might do to derail those plans. Still, Nashoba anticipates opening five lifts, five trails, and some terrain park features. (The ski area’s Holiday Festival of Lights also kicks off on Saturday.)
Nashoba will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this season with a host of events, including 50 days of giveaways, where one winner each day can win prizes such as lift tickets, season passes, and iPods. On Feb. 27, lift ticket prices will be $2.50, the price they were when Nashoba opened in 1964, and in March, the annual pond skim will have a 60’s theme.
Visit www.nashobavalley.com for this weekend’s operating updates, as well as more information on the Festival of Lights.
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