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Bradford Ski Area
4 reviews for Bradford Ski Area
I brought my two boys (5 & 3) here to learn how to ski. The lessons are pretty affordable, especially when given as a gift by Nana. The groups they are in a generally small, about 5-6 "little bees" per group. The instructors are mostly young and energetic, which is necessary to work with 6 kids skiing for 45 minutes.
The thing i don't like about the lessons is that it is very chaotic when you first get there. They have a lot of groups running at the same time. Eventually everything evens out, but if the instructor is missing or you are late, then it gets tricky.
The lodge is the other thing that needs some work...It is always too crowded. The tables are spaced too close together and my boys are constantly bumped by people who are not paying attention.
otherwise it is the perfect mountain for learning to ski and i will continue to go there to do it.
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Wouldn't really call it a mountain but just a giant hill with 8 trails.
But they work with what they have very well. Beggars can't be Choosers .
I think that this is the perfect place to learn how to ski/snowboard.
The instructors are great and they really make sure that you are getting a hang of it. They are so nice.
I really felt comfortable with the instructor and really trusted him. He was also a friend of mine from work, so that added to the trust factor.
I knew he wouldn't let me do anything that would hurt myself.
They run an after school program for all the local school districts which is cool as well.
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The Bump. The Hill. Call it what you will but don't call it a mountain. The three stars is solely based on value, not on fun factor. Where else in northeastern MA can you say on a weekday night at 5pm "I want to go skiing" and actually go skiing? Why Ski Bradford of course.
The Bump is home to 5 trails (even though they try to make it seem like there is more, there isn't) and has a whopping 350ft vertical drop. That's what I'm talking about! But on the serious side, it is a ton of fun. They do a great job dealing with the elements and working with what they have.
I used to basically live in the park some winters and it has been turned into a pretty good park. Better than any others in MA. Theres three kickers, a "half pipe" but there isnt enough natural snow to ever make it good, and a bunch of jibs.
The ski patrol is great and instructors are even better. They actually care if you aren't doing well and use different strategies to try to explain things to teach you. It is a great place to bring young children to learn because no one cares if you are sitting in the middle of the trails because the lift ride is so short. A great place for beginners and park rats at night. If you are a speed demon...you will be disappointed and if you go weekdays between 3-6 be prepared for the worst as school ski programs take over.
Yes, it's barely a hill, but it caters to the day crowd, not those who are looking for a fancy lodge and a week long getaway. My 12 year old is a much better skiier than I am or than any of his friends, so he wants to out on his own. I can't do that at a big mountain, but I have no fear here, as I can see all the trails from wherever I am. I agree with the previous reviewer on instruction - I took a lesson with an instructor who was excellent. It is a fun and friendly place and you don't have to drive two hours from Boston to get there.
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