Small Hill, Big Story
A Pioneer in Snowmaking & Downhill Fun
Blue Hills Ski Area was one of the first ski areas in New England to adopt artificial snowmaking. In the early 1960s, Larchmont Engineering—on lease from the MDC—installed snowmaking on both the main slope and beginner area, using Blue Hills as a testing ground for new designs in hose, gun, and nozzle systems. This innovation revolutionized regional skiing, enabling reliable winter conditions and influencing other mountains.
Blue Hills
Our Local Impact
Why Blue Hills Matters
Trailblazers in technology: among the first to prove artificial snowmaking works—even at modest elevations.
Cultivators of ski talent: home to Olympic-level instructors and the origin point for extreme ski legends.
Community cornerstone: a reliable, welcoming place for families, racers, and ski enthusiasts since the 1930s.
From snowmaking breakthroughs and Olympic pioneers to mountain-making Egan brothers and modern upgrades, Blue Hills lives up to its name.
Our Small Hill Has a Big Story.
Hill LeGENDs
Past & Present
Come experience winter at Blue Hills and take advantage of our excellent snowmaking system to enjoy the snow all winter long!
Penny Pitou & Egon Zimmerman
Olympic medalist Penny Pitou (1960 downhill silver) was named ski school director at Blue Hills around 1960, working alongside her then-husband Egon Zimmermann. Under their guidance, ski instruction at Blue Hills flourished—teaching thousands of new skiers and shaping early ski culture in the Boston area.
Egan Brothers
Dan and John Egan, raised in nearby Milton, made their first turns on Blue Hills’ slopes. They formed the Milton High ski team, cutting their teeth on Big Blue before going on to become groundbreaking extreme skiers, featured in Warren Miller films and inducted into the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame in 2016 .
During a 2023 ceremony, Blue Hills unveiled a plaque honoring the Egan brothers, commemorating the hill that first launched their storied skiing careers .
A New Era
In August 2024, Geoff Homer took the helm and immediately elevated the ski area’s offerings:
These investments bring Blue Hills fully into the 21st-century ski landscape while preserving its local charm.
- Significantly expanded snowmaking infrastructure
- Added two new PistenBully groomers for superior slope quality
- Upgraded key amenities: rental gear, ticketing systems, lodge enhancements, new trail map, small retail shop, entrée of tubing lanes, and boosted F&B offerings
Fun & spectacular winter recreation
NEW
Improvements this year
Under new operation, Blue Hills has made a significant investment into the ski area in advance of the 2025/2026 ski season. Including but not limited to:
Lift Infrastructure
We’re unveiling two new surface lifts this winter, one to service beginner terrain and the other to service intermediate/advanced skiers. Stay tuned!
Rentals
We continue to reinvest in the rental experience, with the addition of more rental equipment and GoreTex rental apparel. Plus, the shop will receive an additional face lift.
Snow Surface
We’ve added more snow guns to the fleet and continue to refine what we did last year!
Please stay tuned for more updates!