Reserve your lodging by calling the Central Massachusetts Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-231-7557 or reserving through its Web site (see Resources below). Book a stay in a budget chain hotel, or splurge on a pricier bed and breakfast. Some of the local inns are very charming, with on-site comedy shows and theatrical performances.
Book your room by clicking on the 'Lodging and eSource Guide' of the Wachusett Mountain Web site (see Resources below). Stay in a Colonial hotel that is distinctly New England, or book a room in a hotel that offers package deals for skiers.
Travel from Boston to Wachusett Mountain on the Ski Train, which is for free on weekends during ski season. The Ski Train was introduced by Wachusett Mountain in collaboration with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company.
Take the Ski Train from Boston's North Station to Fitchburg. The train leaves at 8:35 a.m. and arrives in Fitchburg at 10:06 a.m.
Look for the Wachusett Mountain shuttle, which will take you on an approximately 20-minute drive to the mountain.
Get picked up at the end of the day by the shuttle, which will take you back to the Fitchburg station. You'll be back in time for a 5:35 pm departure from Fitchburg, arriving in Boston at 7 pm.
Ski Wachusett Mountain on New Year's Day. Holiday and weekend passes are reasonably priced, and half-day tickets cost even less. They're good from 8 am to 12:30 pm, or 12:30 pm to 4 pm.
Plan a midweek getaway and save. Choose from full- or half-day passes. Weekday half-day tickets may be used from 9 am to 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm to 4 pm.
Initiate a nighttime ski rendezvous. Nighttime passes at Wachusett Mountain are good from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Hit the slopes all season long by purchasing a season pass. These passes also entitle pass-holders to benefits and privileges at other ski areas.
Visit the Wachusett Mountain Web site to get an early start by ordering your passes in advance online.
Read the ski report on the main page of the ski area's Web site before embarking on your trip.
