Ski Bradford Officially Kicks Off 76th Season: Opening Day Set for Saturday, Dec. 20

Ski Bradford, one of Massachusetts' longest-running, family-friendly ski areas, will   officially open for the 2025/2026 winter season on Saturday, December 20 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Where: Ski Bradford, 60 S Cross Road, Haverhill, MA 01835
• What: Ski Bradford Opens for its 76th Winter Season 
• When: Opening Weekend, Saturday, December 20 through Sunday, December 21

The resort is welcoming skiers and riders back for its 76th winter of family fun, outdoor adventure, and long-standing winter traditions. Located just north of Boston, Ski Bradford offers New England families an easily accessible winter retreat.

"We're excited to kick off another season at Ski Bradford," said Dennis Gauvin, marketing manager for Ski Bradford. "For many families, the mountain is part of their winter tradition, where generations come together to enjoy time on the slopes and create lasting memories year after year."

Ski Bradford, celebrating 76 years as a family-friendly ski area, is one of Massachusetts’ longest-running and most accessible local mountains, serving generations of families, school programs, and beginning skiers throughout the Greater Boston area and the Merrimack Valley. Encompassing 60 acres of skiable terrain, the resort features nine lifts, including three triple chairlifts, a T-bar, and six surface lifts dedicated to beginners. Ski Bradford offers 15 fully lighted trails with 100% snowmaking coverage, a terrain park with a variety of features, and extensive ski school programs for all ages and abilities. A full-service rental shop and base lodge with dining and amenities make it an ideal destination for day trips and night skiing. The ski area typically opens in December, with the season running into March, and is located in Bradford, Haverhill, Massachusetts, just off I-495 north of Bost 

For opening weekend, lift tickets will be offered at a special rate of $50, allowing families to enjoy the slopes and mark the start of the season.  

Ski Bradford Hours of Operation: 

• Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23, Closed
• Christmas Eve, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Christmas Day, Closed
• Friday, December 26 through Sunday, December 28, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

2025/2026 Mult-Day Pack Tickets Available Online Now

Skiers can purchase multi-day packs now and save up to $70 online. The resort offers a four-pack anytime pass, four-pack night pass and six-pack anytime pass. To purchase tickets, visit the ski area or buy online at. https://shop.skibradford.com/multidaypacks.

Private Lessons Available

Ski Bradford offers private lessons designed to accommodate skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. Students can progress through a structured program that begins with Level 1 for complete beginners and advances to Level 7 for those comfortable on steeps, moguls, powder, and carving dynamic turns. Lessons can be booked ahead online at https://shop.skibradford.com/lessons.

Give the Gift of Ski

Families looking for a last-minute gift idea for the winter sports enthusiast on the list, can purchase a Ski Bradford Gift Card through Dec. 25 and save 10%. Gift cards start at $50 and can be used throughout the resort for lift tickets, rentals and food court. Gift cards cannot be used online.

WEBSITE:

For more information on Ski Bradford call (978) 373-0071 or www.skibradford.com

For a full list of hours this season, visit: https://skibradford.com/hours/.

To stay up-to-date on the latest snow conditions, chairlift, slope and terrain park availability, visit the Ski Bradford Snow Report.