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Ski Butternut Overview

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Ski Butternut

Located in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts, Ski Butternut, is an easy trip from Connecticut, New York City and New Jersey. It provides 110 acres of skiable terrain on 22 trails. 100% of Butternut's trails are covered by snowmaking. Ski Butternut prides itself on being an affordable family ski area that offers ski and snowboard lessons, ski rentals, and even a 7 lane tubing center. The town of Great Barrington offers a wide variety of great New England dining and lodging options for guests.

Elevation

Summit

1800ft
Vertical Drop

1000ft
Base

800ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

60%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

Runs

14 MILES

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

2 MILES

Skiable Terrain

110 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 11
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 3
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 6

Tourist Office

380 State Road - Route 23

01230 Great Barrington

Massachusetts

United States

Phone: 413.528.2000

info@skibutternut.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/01/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/07/2013

Projected Days Open: 120

Days Open Last Year: 106

Years Open: 50

Average Snowfall: 115"

Ski Butternut Reviews

by devon 13th February 2012
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 1
Better Hurry, snow will be gone!

Pros: No crowds during the week.
Cons: Stops blowing snow this week!
by alpinetree 22nd December 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 3
Great Mountain

Pros: terrain park, blacks, blues, lifts
Cons: none
by theexperience 11th October 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
A Hidden Gem!

Pros: Price, close, snow quality, beer, views, rustic feel
Cons: Slow zones, no night skiing
by acipparone 10th May 2011
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
A Good Local Place

Pros: The Price
Cons: Choppy Snow, Rusty Lift Supports