Information on Berkshire East Ski Area:
Skiers from southern New England enjoy this unpretentious ski area in historical Charlemont as an alternative to the flashy and expensive ski resorts in Vermont. Its 40 diverse trails include steep expert slopes for advanced skiers and snowboarders, as well as forgiving beginner trails for novices. Continuing its expansion efforts, Berkshire East has added another 4,000 square feet to its main base lodge to bring it to 20,000 square feet. With large picture windows on two sides, the lodge offers a panoramic view of the slopes. New is the secondary West Lodge. After undergoing a face lift , the West Lodge is available for private parties and group functions. On-slope condos are available by the night or the week, and historic Charlemont has a variety of accommodations and restaurants a short distance away.
Berkshire East Ski Area Lift closing and opening times:
Mon - Fri: 9am - 4:30pm Sat - Sun: 8:30am - 4:30pm Afternoons: 1pm - 4:30pm Wed - Thu Night: 4pm - 8pm Fri - Sat Night: 4pm - 10pm
Length of Season:
Dec-06 to Mar-07
Types and number of lifts:
1 Rope Tow;1 J-Bar;2 Double Chairs;1 Triple Chair;1 High-speed Quad
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 45
Elevation at base 660 feet and elevation at summit is 1840 feet.
Skiing Options at Berkshire East Ski Area:
Night Skiing: yes
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: none
Snow boarding: yes
Snowshoe trails: no
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Alternate route to Berkshire East Ski Area:
Contact Information:
413 339-6617
413 339-6617
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