Watchusett Ski

Wachusett Mountain has a long history of tourism on the mountain. The first hotel was constructed on the summit in 1882. A new summit hotel was constructed in 1907 and continued operations until it was destroyed by fire in 1970.  Over 600,000 people visit the mountain year round with at least half of that number visiting the Wachusett State Reservation in the summer and fall. Ralph Crowley was awarded  the lease from the state to operate Wachusett Mountain in 1969.  Located within the Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, Wachusett Mountain Ski Area operates in cooperation with the Massachusetts Departmenet of Conservation and Recreation, providing skiing and snowboarding on 100 acres of terrain within a 450-acre lease area. A major expansion was completed in 1982; including the construction of the current base lodge.