A Mass. destination was just named the best ski area for beginners in North America

You'll find it in the Berkshires.

Skiers hit the slopes at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock on Nov. 28, 2021. Gillian Jones / The Berkshire Eagle via AP, File

By Kristi Palma

April 19, 2024

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If your bucket list includes learning how to ski, the Berkshires is the place to be, according to OnTheSnow.com.

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The website just named Jiminy Peak in Hancock the best ski area for beginners in North America in its annual Visitors’ Choice Awards. It is the second year in a row that Jiminy Peak has won the award.

The mountain, with an elevation of 2,380 feet, offers 45 trails covering more than 167 acres, nine lifts, two terrain parks, and night skiing.

“Jiminy Peak prides itself on its offerings for beginners, featuring terrain-based learning to create a dedicated learning environment designed for beginner skiers and snowboarders,” wrote OnTheSnow.com. “More than one-third of Jiminy Peak’s ski trails are beginner trails, while it also has several low intermediate trails for those who are progressing from green to blue runs.”

Winners in the categories of best ski area for beginners, overall resort, terrain, family-friendly activities, après ski, and more were determined from ratings and reviews by visitors and app users.

Check out the winners of the Visitors’ Choice Awards.

Kristi Palma

Travel writer

Kristi Palma is the travel writer for Boston.com, focusing on the six New England states. She covers airlines, hotels, and things to do across Boston and New England. She is the author of the award-winning Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.