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Skiing

Skiing is a favorite activity in the Berkshires and has been an important component of the local tourism industry for as long as Tanglewood has been. In 1935, the first of the famous "ski trains" left Grand Central Station in New York bound for Bousquet's in Pittsfield, MA, where the rope tow was perfected and night skiing was introduced on Dec. 24, 1936, by U. S. Ski Hall of Fame honoree Clare Bousquet. By 1945, Bousquets featured 10 rope tows. Olympic skiers Heidi Voelker, Krista and Kim Schmidinger began skiing at Bousquets.

Skiing the Thunderbolt trail Mt. Greylock

Berkshires skiing lore also includes the legendary Thunderbolt Ski Run, a world class downhill trail carved into the east slope of Mt. Greylock in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, under the direction of the Mt. Greylock Ski Club. Today, Berkshire county residents and visitors to the Berkshires have several choices for downhill skiing and snowboarding, as well as for cross-country skiing.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, located in Hancock and Lanesbourough, MA and abutting the state of New York, is the biggest ski area in the Berkshires and one of the largest in New England. With a vertical drop of 1,150 feets, 44 trails and nine ski lifts, it has a feel similar to nearby Vermont ski areas. Like other ski areas in the Berkshires and elsewhere, Jiminy Peak now boasts a range of outdoors adventure and sporting attractions all year round, including mountain coasters, miniature golf, hiking, and mountain biking. Visitors from away may be interested in Hancock, Mass hotels. (Image credit: Wikipedia User: Jrclark).

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort contact information

  • 37 Corey Rd.,
  • Hancock, MA
  • Vertical drop: 1,150 feet;
  • trails: 44
  • Night skiing
  • 888-454-6469, 413-738-5500
  • jiminypeak.com

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort driving directions and map

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How to get to the Berkshires

Here are inks for local and regional public transportation depots and stops, plus where to get Peter Pan bus and Amtrak train schedules and tickets: how to get to the Berkshires.