Pine Acres ski Area in Oakham, MA. was a small family hill located at the sight of the current Pine Acres camp ground.  I skied there as a young child in the mid 60's to 70's.  I believe the name of the family that ran it was Packard.  It had 2-3 slopes with a rope tow.  I believe that in the later years of operation they also added a T or J bar in the learning area and had plans to add one in place of the rope.  I contacted Delila at Pine Acres who sent some great info and pictures! Also, please visit their website at http://www.pineacresresort.com/.	Here's a map of the campground. Former ski area at bottom.
The ski area opened in 1961 and ran until 1974.  At first it was just one hill, but over time it had a total of 5 trails.  There were 3 ski tows, 2 that went to the summit and one that went to the beginner's hill.  Activities that were held included a yearly winter carnival that we still have, snowmobiling and rentals of the vehicles, local area school groups ski school, and races.  There was a ski instruction school that was headed by Bud Healy, and offered classes and full ski equipment rentals.  Groups were welcome to ski on the weekend or school vacation time with an advanced reservation.  There was also lighted night skiing.  The trails were professionally groomed with Pine Acres Snow Grooming equipment.	Pine Acres also employed a National Ski Patrol, under the direction of Alan Spike Bar.  He had about 20 people working under him.
The ski area closed due to the New England's warming climate.  It is now the area of camping sites and a long hill that is a sledding favorite.  This is the area right by and behind our tennis courts.
Here's a view of the rope tow from 1968 from Pine Acres.  I believe that my brother is in the line, wearing a black and white sweater. If this is correct I am likely there too, just to his left, wearing a hood!  I remember him having a sweater like that and the picture looks like him.  I always skied with him.   Click on the photos to enlarge them. To view more ski area photos click here. To return to the main page click here.