Ski Ward
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| Ski Ward Ski Area | |
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| Location: | |
| Nearest city: | Worcester |
| Runs: | 9 |
| Lift system: | 5 chairs: 1 Triple, 4 Surface Lifts |
| Snowmaking: | 100% |
| Web site: | 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 two handle tows. There is a lodge with food service, restrooms, guest services, rentals and ski patrol first aid room.
Ski Ward also has a tubing facility with 5 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 also been host to USASA Boardercross events for the past 2 years.
Ski Ward opened for business in 1939, the land is owned by the Ward Family and has been leased to the owners. You can still see the old truck that once served as the engine on the rope tow off to the right of the Triple.
Trails:
Beginner: 3
Intermediate: 3
Expert: 3
[edit] Snowmaking
Ski Ward has 100% Snowmaking coverage with a most the new fan guns from Areco.
[edit] External links
Ski Ward Official Website
