Affordable and Fun Place to Ski
Ski Butternut is a local ski area in Great Barrington, MA in the Berkshires. There are some very nice runs with pretty views. This winter the natural snow was great along with their usual good snowmaking. The best part is their non-holiday midweek rate of $20 for a Senior lift ticket! When the conditions are good and the slopes aren't crowded it's a very enjoyable place to ski. There are numerous inns or motels in the area for those who want to stay over.
Fun, Family Ski Mountain
We've been coming here for six or seven years because we like the family atmosphere, the size of the mountain (not too big, not too small), and the reasonable prices. The trails are good greens and blues, but this is not the place if you're looking for serious black diamonds. This is the kind of place where skiers who learned to ski here when they were kids now bring their own kids to enjoy the Butternut experience.
Great Mountain
Great mountain, came here as a kid, and still here as an adult. Snow-making, grooming and overall conditions are usually great. Value is terrific.
I wouldn't drive an hour and a half from central Connecticut for nothing. Yes today was spring conditions but you never would have known. Quads and not high speed but I'm good with that. Their ski school brought my daughter to a a whole new level. So pleased with her progress. Their trails were groomed to perfection. And yes there was a stone snow man trailside.
The best day trip mountain in the tri-state area hands down!
OK so it lacks challenging double diamonds and the single diamonds are really double blue squares, but the snow is top notch and the runs are pretty long.
Everybody I have ever sent there, thanked me.
Bonus: Great Barrington is a great town for eats and a beer. Outside of town you will find the Barrington Brewery, one of my favorite spots.
Butternut is a really nice little mountain for a weekday trip. Only $25 lift tickets and absolutely no crowds. My favorite trail is Freewheeler, serviced by a reliable, if a little slow, triple lift. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Overall a highly recommended pace!
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