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Berkshire East Overview

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Berkshire East

Berkshire East, a family run resort located in Western Massachusetts, has been offering 35 years of quality skiing and snowboarding at affordable prices. Berkshire East recently unveiled their 900kWh wind turbine that produces 100% of their annual electrical need, making them the first ski area in the United States to produce all of their electricity using an onsite, renewable source. The resort also includes 45 trails covered by 100% snowmaking, as well as affordable lodging and dining options in the surrounding Deerfield River Valley.

Elevation

Summit

1720ft
Vertical Drop

1180ft
Base

540ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

30%

Intermediate Runs

45%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

200 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 6
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 1
Triple Chairs: 2
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 727

01339 Charlemont

Massachusetts

United States

Phone: 413.339.6618

info@berkshireeast.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/15/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 03/31/2013

Projected Days Open: 120

Days Open Last Year: 120

Years Open: 62

Average Snowfall: 120"

Berkshire East Reviews

by CTskinerd 15th March 2011
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 1
Could Be Great

Pros: Great Trail Diversity, Uncrowded
Cons: Slow Lifts, Poor Grooming/ Snow
by MomCT 24th February 2011
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
First Impressions

Pros: Friendly, Not Crowded
Cons: Easy runs somewhat steep in areas
by familyskiers 30th January 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Very Nice Spot

Pros: family uncrowded friendly fun no hassles
Cons: modest size slow lifts
by nyobserver 5th October 2010
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 1
Minor mountain

Pros: Uncrowded
Cons: Nothing worth skiing