It is clear that the area's enviable reputation among skiers centers on providing the best possible snow conditions in a pleasing, relaxed atmosphere. Historically, the Berkshires have been a year-round vacation area, and over the years Butternut has become a major focus for those seeking a quality ski vacation. Awarded by SKI Magazine for overall area development, environmental planning and excellence of design, Butternut's beautiful and challenging skiing terrain offers novices to experts alike a rewarding skiing experience. For Everyone Butternut is ideal for beginners and families with children. With 22 trails on 110 skiable acres, it is a great place to learn the basics or perfect your turns.
Snowboarders are welcome on all trails, and there is a snowboard park along one side of Cruiser.
And two new snowboard parks have been added. For cross-country skiers, you will find 8 kilometers of wooded touring trails. There are 100 professionally trained instructors who will give you personalized instruction. For children 4 to 12, there is a SKIwee program designed to teach kids the basics and how to have fun, too. Skier services include a Children's Center for youngsters 2 to 6, ski rental and repair shop, ski shop and a cafeteria.