Berkshire East is an old-school gem but with modern facilities, a great snow making system, first class grooming, and all operated by awesome people. Our community is made up of long time locals, first timers, and folks looking to escape the overcrowded mess of northern mountains, but don’t want to skimp on terrain.

Can you hike Berkshire East?

Access to Berkshire East trails is at your own risk. Trails are designed for use by skiers and riders and any form of downhill descent other than skis or snowboard is prohibited with the exception of snowshoeing down Thunder Trail.

Who owns Berkshire East ski area?

Roy Schaefer
Berkshire East is Bought By Roy Schaefer.

How many trails does Berkshire East?

45
Berkshire East Mountain Resort/Number of trails

What time is night skiing at Berkshire East?

The 4 hour time period begins at first use. We will offer morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) tickets on weekends and holidays. Night lift tickets will be offered from 4pm to close on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

What is the vertical drop of Berkshire East?

Berkshire East offers about 1000 feet of true (non-inflated) vertical drop, with about 200 acres (0.8 km2) of skiable terrain.

Who owns Catamount Ski Area?

Schaefer family
In May, 2018 the Schaefer family, of Charlemont MA, longtime owners / managers of Berkshire East Mountain Resort purchased Catamount Ski Area. Integration of the two businesses began immediately.

Is Berkshire East in the Berkshires?

Berkshire East Ski Resort is a medium-sized alpine ski area in the northeastern United States, located in the Berkshires on Mount Institute in Charlemont and Hawley, Massachusetts.

How tall is Berkshire East Mountain?

Berkshire East Ski Resort
Vertical1,180 ft (360 m)
Top elevation1,700 ft (520 m) AMSL
Base elevation520 ft (158 m)
Runs45

What is a direct to lift card?

WHAT DOES DIRECT-TO-LIFT (DTL) MEAN? This is a feature of all Multi-Day Passes (i.e. T Card, 3-Day, 6-Day, 10-Day, Military Card, etc.) which allows the pass holder to simply go directly to the lift without having to add/reserve days to their pass.

What is the steepest ski trail in New England?

With 2,000 feet of vertical, it’s ultra-steep and agonizingly long. The famed White Heat trail at Maine’s Sunday River Resort (207-824-3500, ) is dubbed the “longest, steepest, widest, lift-serviced expert trail in the East.” Hit the mogul side for a sustained knee-crunching, thigh-burning workout.

What is bigger Sunday River or Killington?

WHAT’S the largest ski resort in the Northeast? Killington, right? With 668 skiable acres, it is the Northeast’s second-biggest resort. Sunday River is the behemoth of the Eastern ski industry that only Boston-area skiers seem to know about.

Why work at Berkshire East Mountain Resort?

Berkshire East is the only ski area in the world to produce 100% of its energy from onsite renewable energy. Berkshire East Mountain Resort offers many different types of jobs. Our jobs all focus on the customer experience and cultivating a sense of community that permeates the facility.

Is Berkshire East a good place to go skiing?

Berkshire East is a great place to go skiing. The staff are nice and the food is good. No matter if you’re a professional or a beginner Berkshire East has a place for you. Overall Berkshire East is a great place to hit the slopes. Awesome place for outdoor activities.

Is Berkshire East open on Thursday April 1?

Staff will be monitoring the lift lines for mask wearing and proper social distancing. Berkshire East will be closed on Thursday April 1. We will assess the impact of the storm and update regarding future operations tomorrow.

What is it like to live in Berkshire East?

Berkshire East is an old-school gem but with modern facilities, a great snow making system, first class grooming, and all operated by awesome people. Our community is made up of long time locals, first timers, and folks looking to escape the overcrowded mess of northern mountains, but don’t want to skimp on terrain.