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New England has 3 of the country’s most affordable ski resorts

A new ranking by HomeToGo highlights affordable skiing slopes in New England.

Sugarloaf has 2,820 vertical feet, the second highest in New England. The Boston Globe

By Kristi Palma

November 4, 2024

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Skiers and riders will save money on the slopes in Maine and Vermont this season, according to HomeToGo.

5 of the top ski resorts in the U.S. are in New England, according to Conde Nast Traveler readers

The vacation rental search engine released its 2024/25 ski season report naming the most affordable ski resorts in the U.S., and the following spots made the top 10: Maine’s Sugarloaf Mountain ranked No. 4, Maine’s Sunday River ranked No. 6, and Vermont’s Jay Peak ranked No. 8.

The No. 1 most affordable ski resort in the U.S. is Gore Mountain in New York, according to the report.

The report combined the price of an adult one-day lift pass and the median nightly accommodation price per person to determine the total cost per day per person at each spot. At Gore, the most affordable mountain, a lift pass is $107 and overnight stay is $88.02, for a total of $195.02.

At Sugarloaf, the most affordable ski resort in New England, a one-day lift pass is $124 and an overnight stay is $105.37, for a total of $229.37 per person. At Sunday River, a lift pass is $109 and overnight stay is $125.82, for a total of $234.82. And at Jay Peak, a lift pass is $129 and overnight stay is $123.89, for a total of $252.89.

What’s more, Stratton Mountain in Vermont is among the five top trending U.S. ski spots for 2024/25, according to the report. The resort ranked No. 4, with a year-on-year search increase of +51%. Stratton ranked No. 17 on the affordability list, with a lift pass of $159 and hotel price of $172.80 for a total of $331.80.

Check out HomeToGo’s 2024/25 ski season report.

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.