Berkshire East 3/23/21

[rgrwilco]

I apologize in advance for formatting and grammar issues as I cannot get the website to upload photos, so I’m using the app on my phone instead.

 

By looking at the weather forecast, it was pretty clear that the season is coming to a quick end in our area. My indy pass didn't get much use, and I really wanted to check out another mountain I normally wouldn't go to. The original plan was to go on Thursday to magic mountain in Vermont instead, but they moved to weekends only and I'm glad I didn't wait.

 

Berkshire east looked cool, and there's dispensaries nearby, so why not. 

I left at 430 and made the 4 hour and 30 min drive with ease. no traffic, nothing. The weather got warm and it ended up being a great day. I had never been to the Berkshires before and the area is really cool. Small mountains, but has a way different vibe than the Poconos. After driving along a crystal clear river, I saw some ski trails.

 

 

 

The mountain reminds me of plattekill in the sense that there isn't really any runout. There are 4-5 fall line trails that cut straight down the mountain with good pitch. There are a ton of glades and smaller trails that are obscured by the trees. This place is classic New England. there is really only one trail I would consider wide. the lodge and outdoor area was pretty cool. They had one lift running which was their carpet loading quad. Since the mountain is pretty steep, lift rides were never long.

 

 

 

I started with the runs of to the left and right side of the hill. There are two really long trails that meander around the back of the mountain and around. Really fun long cruisers. The conditions were soft spring snow, or pure ice. The ice was easy to just ride around.

 

 

 

The fall line trails down the front rode like plattekills as well. Just straight down, and not too wide. After reflecting on my day, I realized my favorite days on snow are at ski areas like this. I definitely have a type.

 

 

 

 

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[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Is this from January?  You check out any marijuana stores in Massatwoshits?

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2 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Is this from January?  You check out any marijuana stores in Massatwoshits?

fixed. don't be a masshole.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

That’s far to go for a day trip.  WTGAI!!!  

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

19 minutes ago, GrilledSteezeSandwich said:

Is this from January?  You check out any marijuana stores in Massatwoshits?

Thanks for fixing.  

[mgguy]

This is a really cool area. Skied there a number of times. If you go overnight they own a really great bed and breakfast right across the valley looking at the mountain. Restored old farm. The pizza joint in town is really good too. Mount Snow is only 40 minutes away too.

[trackbiker]

Berkshire East is a really fun, well run mountain. The owners bought Catamount about two years ago and are making improvements there.