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3.6
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Overall Rating: 3.6

Rated #2 in Berkshires

Rating Details:

Family Friendly
4.0
All Mtn. Terrain
51
Terrain Park
3.3
Nightlife
2.0

Recommended For:

Single/Newlyweds
34%
Beginner
45%
Families
63%
Intermediate
56%
Empty Nesters
34%
Advanced
15%

28 Total Reviews:

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I love the terrain parks at Butternut, its nice that they make you have a pass specifically for the park so that in turn keeps out most amateurs that are not willing to buy a pass....

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4

Closest Favorite Place to Ride

by GOOFY RIDER - Dec 10, 2009

Pros: Nice Terrain Park - Cheap Season Passes -

Cons: Slow Lifts - Nasty Expensive Food - Lift to Terrain Park not open on Weekdays

I went alot last year because lift tickets were cheap. My only problem is that the lift that drops off right beside the terrain park is not open on Weekdays... Full review

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5

GO SKI BUTTERNUT

by planb420 - Nov 3, 2009

Pros: Baller Terrain parks

Cons: old/slow lifts

I love the terrain parks at Butternut, its nice that they make you have a pass specifically for the park so that in turn keeps out most amateurs that are no... Full review

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3

Nice place to stretch your legs

by gma1970 - Apr 11, 2009

Pros: Good job on early season snowmaking

Cons: Uninspired terrain

Went on an early season warmup day. They had more open with better cover than all but a few areas in Northern New England. The hill itself is pretty straigh... Full review

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4

Butternut Rocks

by pattwins - Mar 19, 2009

Pros: Great trails; fun terrain park; huge lodge; well-kept

Cons: little far to travel for us in CT; closes too early. No night skiing.

Ski Butternut is the best resort between CT and MA if you are not going to Vermont. It is accessible from both states, has a great terrain park (must purcha... Full review

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3

Never on weekends

by Downhill - Mar 16, 2009

Pros: Mid week lift tickets

Cons: Slooow lifts

Great place to ski mid week. Week ends and holidays are mobbed, but OK if you are only going to put little kids in lesson, otherwise lift lines are out of... Full review

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4

Good for beginners

by jrizzo - Mar 13, 2009

Pros: friendly staff, easy terrain, family friendly

Cons: rates, lift locations

I ski just a few times a year, so Butternut is a good choice with several easier trails. The staff is very friendly, and it's a good family place. ... Full review

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