mike strassman

Review of Ski Ward Ski Area

Went here the day after Christmas with new snow on...

Went here the day after Christmas with new snow on the ground. The beginner area had only the magic carpet open and both a rope tow and T-bar closed for no apparent reason, with no warning, and full price. Ludicrous and infuriating. In the lodge I get harassed for bringing my own food--a peanut butter sandwich for mid-morning snack for my son--something that has never happened to me in 45 years of skiing, including the past 2 years I've spent skiing Wachusett....where I will be returning. The lodge is extremely cramped with too much seating and no room to get on gear or shelving/hooks to stow your bag. Ward seems to have good terrain--I couldn't get to most of it, for some reason--but it is run like amateur hour.