Family activities in the Berkshires

Mar. 17, 2008 MARCH MADNESS - $20 LIFT TICKETS
EVERY DAY right through the end of the season (including weekends). So come out and enjoy Spring Skiing with Deep Snow, Lots of Sunshine, warming temperatures, fewer people, and a season that should run through the 1st or 2nd weekend of April. All for the low cost of a $20 Lift Ticket.

April 6, 2008 (Sun.) - FINAL COUNTDOWN RAIL JAM - To be held in the Twisted Terrain Park provided we are open April 6.
Comp open to both skiers & snowboarders.
Competition will take place on the TWISTED Terrain Park.
Entry Fee $20 OPEN class or $15 for 12 & Under category.
OPEN Class is competing for a CASH Purse.
12 & Under for prizes.
To compete you need to bring the following: Entry Form & Release of Liability (signed by a parent if under 18) to the registration table in the Lower Lodge. You also need to have in your possession a Ski Butternut Terrain Park Pass + valid Lift Ticket or Season Pass. Lift Tickets are only $20. All entry fees must be paid in cash.

April 22-23-24, 2008 - LMS (Lift Maintenance Seminar)
A private gathering for Ski Industry personnel - Ski Area management teams, lift mechanics & snowmakers meet for 3 days at Ski Butternut with the idea of improving the industry and their individual areas through the fundamental belief of "Learning through Shared Knowledge". Click (LMS) to learn more.

July 4-5-6, 2008 - The 7th Annual Berkshire Arts Festival.

July 12-13, 2008 - The 1st Annual Berkshire Green & Healthy Living Festival.

Check back for new events and updates often
or check out the web site for a listing of everything that is happening throughout the beautiful Berkshires.

Below this line is a list of last winters events. We have left them here to give you a feel for what is to come. ___________________________________________________

Jan. 26, 2007 Firefighters & EMS Discounted Ski Day - $25 Lift tickets with rentals if needed and apre's ski fare in the upper lodge. Call 413-528-2000 x 154 for more info.

Feb. 4, 2007 TriState Slalom Race. Call 413-528-2000 x 150 or x 272 for more info. Or check the Butternut Race Club web site.

Feb. 9, 2007 Ski Patrol Western MA ALUMNI Day - Any and all alumni patrollers welcome. Come ski with friends for the day and enjoy a buffet dinner in the Upper Lodge after the slopes close. For more details or to sign up contact: Rick Andriole: rca-nsp@comcast.net

Feb. 10, 2007 Special Olympics Massachusetts - Come cheer on these special athletes as they vie for Bronze, Silver & Gold medals in skiing and snowboarding.

Feb. 24, 2007 Ice Coast Open Slopestyle competition
RESULTS as a PDF file
Event was open to skiers and snowboarders in the TWISTED Terrain Park.
Entry Fee: $20 Pro/Open & $15 all other categories.
7 - Categories in all:
Pro/Open - Snowboard: competing for CASH 1:15 pm Start
Pro/Open - Skier: competing for CASH - 1:15 pm Start
CASH prizes for Pro/Open category determined as follows:
$15 of each $20 entry fee will be put into the CASH pool for the specific category you enter (Skier or Snowboarder).
Winners in their respective categories will receive:
1st Place Snowboarder Pro/OPEN gets 60%, 2nd Place SB OPEN get 30%, 3rd Place SB OPEN gets 10% of the Snowboarder Open entry fees Cash Prize pool.
1st Place Skier Pro/OPEN gets 60%, 2nd Place Skier OPEN get 30%, 3rd Place Skier OPEN gets 10% of the Skier Open entry fees Cash Prize pool.
Intermediate - Snowboard: competing for prizes - No Cash - 10am Start
Intermediate - Skier: competing for prizes - No Cash - 10am Start
Women Combined - Skier & Snowboard: competing for prizes - No Cash - 10am Start
12 & Under - Snowboard: competing for prizes - No Cash - 10am Start
12 & Under - Snowboard: competing for prizes - No Cash- 10am Start
NOTE: 12 & under will compete in the Scooter Terrain Park!

To compet you need to bring the following:
Ice Coast Open Entry Form as (PDF) & Release of Liability
Ice Coast Open Entry Form as Word File
& Release of Liability (signed by a parent) to the registration table in the Lower Lodge. You also need to have in your posession a Ski Butternut Park Pass + a valid Lift Ticket or Season Pass. Contestants age 18 and over can sign the liability release and Terrain Park Pass form for themselves - All others require a Parents Signature.

Mar. 4, 2007 EGGS on snow. EGGS = Educational Gifts Grants and Scholarships for Foster kids of Berkshire county! Come help support this worthy fundraiser for foster kids. This year activities take place at the Tubing Park from 2 to 4 p.m.
More info at www.eggsfoundation.org

Friday - May 11, 2007 - Muddy Brook Elementary School - Silent Auction - Roughly 6:30 to 10 p.m. Help raise money for our local elementary school.

The Berkshires Arts Festival hosts a wide range of fine art and crafts that will be on sale in a variety of styles from classic to contemporary; functional to fanciful, and all on display in a lush summer setting.
All 175 artists are jury selected. Live demonstrations, live music and entertainment, gourmet food and activities for children. The show is held rain or shine under tents outdoors as well as in the airconditioned Upper Lodge.

This year's highlights include the new Adirondack Style Tent – featuring superbly refined rustic furnishings by many of the top masters of the Adirondack Style. Meet Bim Willow author of Making Gypsy Willow Furniture. His daily workshops and classes are a must see as he first builds his pieces then offers the opportunity for you to build your own.
Patrons will make a project of their choice – such as Birdhouse Bench, Birdhouse Chair, Arbor, Potting Bench, Loveseat or a Sculpture There is a nominal fee, depending on the complexity of the piece. For more info, visit BimWillow.com

James Mellick will be showcasing his intriguing, whimsical and captivating dog sculptures. There will also be a rare and engaging performance by this accomplished singer, songwriter and storyteller – fun for people of all ages. For more info, visit JamesMellick.com

The Berkshires Arts Festival has become the highlight for many locals over the July 4th holiday. Fast becoming a Berkshire tradition attracting thousands of art lovers who flock to the Berkshires for theater, dance, music and art.
Producers Richard and Joanna Rothbard are the owners of An American Craftsmen galleries in Manhattan and Stockbridge MA. and the producers of many fine art fairs. Richard is an accomplished craftsman working in wood. His amazing as well as intriguing puzzle boxes, which he refers to as Boxology, will also be on display.
Admission: Free Parking!
Weekend pass - $13,
Adults- $10,
Seniors - $9,
Students - $5,
Groups of 25 or more - $7/person,
Children Under 10 Admitted FREE.

Hours:
Fri. July 6th 10am to 6pm
Sat. July 7th 10am to 6pm
Sun. July 8th 10am to 5pm
For additional information contact the promoter at 800-834-9437 or http://www.americanartmarketing.com

Oct. 6-7-8 SKI & SNOWBOARD GEAR & CLOTHING SWAP A SWAP is a place to BUY or SELL your used equipment. Expert instructors will staff our SWAP to help sell your gear. This year, in addition to Skis, Snowboards, Boots, Binding, and Poles we will also be accepting quality Ski or Snowboard Clothing and Helmets. (Good Condition only please). 20% of SWAP proceeds go to the Adaptive program. That means that 20% of what your gear sells for goes to the Adaptive program. You will receive a check for 80% of anything of yours that sells about 2 weeks after the sale.
SWAP volunteers will accept equipment:
Friday Oct. 5th (4 pm to 7 pm) &
Sat. Oct. 6 (10 am to noon)
Unsold gear must be picked up by 4 pm Monday, Oct 8th.
Any unsold equipment or clothing left after 4 p.m Monday will be donated to charity.
Come find a great deal on new to you equipment at our S W A P.
Put the money you make from the swap toward new gear. Call the shop for details.

Oct. 5 - Nov. 4 SKI & SNOWBOARD SHOP - FALL SUPER SALE - Save up to 70%. Sale runs October 5th through Nov 4th.
Hours: 10 to 5, (6 days a week). Shop is closed on Thursdays!

Oct. 6-7-8 SKI & SNOWBOARD GEAR & CLOTHING SWAP
A SWAP is a place to BUY or SELL your used equipment. This year, in addition to Skis, Snowboards, Boots, Binding, Poles, quality Ski or Snowboard Clothing and Helmets were accepted.
20% of SWAP proceeds go to the Adaptive program.

Dec. 23, 2007 - RAIL JAM #1 was held in the Twisted Terrain Park.
Rail Jam #1 - Results
12 & Under Snowboard -1st Place: Brian Eddy, 2nd Eitan Kiin
Open Snowboarders - 1st Westly Hart, 2nd Chris Winig, 3rd Jack Lee
Open Skiers - 1st Eliot DeLeo, 2nd Charles, 3rd, Peyton O'Connor

Dec. 27, 2007 DEMO DAY - SNOWBOARDS Arbor Snowboards will be here to Demo on 12/27/07.
BURTON CALLED & CANCELLED on 12/24.

Dec. 28, 2007 DEMO DAY Skis: Test the latest from Atomic, Rossignol, Salomon & Volkl. Demo the latest and greatest for free. If you like what you try then slide on over to the Butternut Ski & Board Shop and make a purchase. Special prices available. Valid lift ticket or Season Pass required. Drivers license and Credit Card required for security.

Jan. 13, 2008 - The Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge Race Series comes to Ski Butternut. This is a free, fun race open to all ages and abilities. Bring your friends, bring your family and join in the fun and the excitement of this race series. Do The Dew! Valid Lift ticket required. Goggles & Helmets suggested. Registration in the Upper Lodge from 8:00 to 10:00.

Jan. 27, 2008 - Interclub GS Race For more information on this or any other races our Interclub kids will be attending click above to see The Butternut Race Clubs web site.

Feb. 1, 2008 - SKIS - BOARDS & BADGES a fundraiser for M.S. Also a Discounted Ski Day for Police & Law Enforcement - see below. Join Police & Law Enforcement as they have a fun day on snow with the purpose of raising money for M.S. - More info at www.SkisBoardsandBadges.com

Feb. 1, 2008 - Police & Law Enforcement. Discounted Ski Day - $30 paid that day at the group booth, or $25 paid in advance and you'll receive a lift ticket, rentals if needed and the apres ski fare in the Upper Lodge. More info at www.SkisBoardsandBadges.com or Call 413-528-2000 x 154.

Feb. 9, 2008 - ICE COAST OPEN - (RESULTS click here)
A Terrain Park Competition open to Skiers & Snowboarders. NOTE All contestants (including 12 & Under) will be competing in the TWISTED Terrain Park.
Entry Fee: $25 Pro/Open, & $15 all other categories.
Details are covered on the Ice Coast OPEN Entry Form.
To compete you need to bring the following:
Ice Coast OPEN Entry Form & Release of Liability Release needs (signed by a parent) to the registration table in the Lower Lodge between 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. You also need to have in your possession a Ski Butternut Terrain Park Pass + a valid Lift Ticket or Season Pass. Contestants age 18 and over can sign the liability release form for themselves - All others require a Parent's Signature. Discounted Lift tickets will be available for only $32 to contestants at registration. This is our standard Saturday Group Rate.

Feb. 10, 2008 (Sun) Norwegian Seamans Group Gathering If you are from Norway conside joining this group for their annual ski outing where you can meet other Norwegians who like skiing and Butternut. Enjoy low group lift ticket, rental and lesson rates. Click on their link above to learn more.

Feb. 9, 2008 - ICE COAST OPEN - (RESULTS click here)

Feb. 13, 2008 (Wed) 70+ Ski Club RACE - Coming Back Next Winter! Anyone age 70 years and over can participate, you just have to join the club. Club fee is about $10 for the year. Registration opens around 9:30 in the lower lodge, Race Starts at 11:00 on the Main Street Race Hill.
For membership info visit www.70PlusSkiClub.com or call Dick Lambert 518-346-5505 to learn more. Come cheer on these dignified athletes as they vie for Bronze, Silver & Gold medals in their respective age categories. Participants are usually fond in every category: 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, & 90+ age categories.