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I agree that Boston doesn't exactly fit the OP's criteria - it's about 2 hours from serious Alpine skiing, snow in the winter is unpredictable (especially in recent years), and the average summer highs are slightly too warm.
Accually you can go dowhill skiing in the Blue hills which get as high as 750ish feet and drop to almost sea level. it is like 8 miles away in Quincy and Milton.
Summers may run hotter for short periods of time but not constant. Snow will vary depending on position versus mountain peak orographics and rain shadows.
Can people here STOP suggesting biased and ridiculous choices to the OP. How can you possibly suggest places like Atlanta, Flagstaff, Salt lake city,..... To the topic starter, temperature wise, Alaska and northern Maine will have your ideal climate. Northern Maine is sparsely populated and will not have the criteria that you are looking for. Alaska is perfect for you. South Central Alaska, Anchorage for example has the summer and winter of your liking, plus a major university and a proximity to skiing areas. One thing to note is that winter in Alaska will typically last longer than 6 months. In exchange, you'll get the cool summer that is perfect for outdoor recreation. If you want summer in the 70s and can tolerate cold winter, interior Alaskan cities like Fairbanks would be very suitable. Any cities in central and interior Alaska will be within close proximity to Denali national park.
Can people here STOP suggesting biased and ridiculous choices to the OP. How can you possibly suggest places like Atlanta, Flagstaff, Salt lake city,..... To the topic starter, temperature wise, Alaska and northern Maine will have your ideal climate. Northern Maine is sparsely populated and will not have the criteria that you are looking for. Alaska is perfect for you. South Central Alaska, Anchorage for example has the summer and winter of your liking, plus a major university and a proximity to skiing areas. One thing to note is that winter in Alaska will typically last longer than 6 months. In exchange, you'll get the cool summer that is perfect for outdoor recreation. If you want summer in the 70s and can tolerate cold winter, interior Alaskan cities like Fairbanks would be very suitable. Any cities in central and interior Alaska will be within close proximity to Denali national park.
Spokane WA is a good choice. But ya a place like SLC or Flagstaff do not exactly have "cool" summers.
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