Here is the latest Schedule of Events and Competitions for Ski Butternut.
Use available links to learn more about an event or to download forms you'll need to register for the event.
8/20/2011 Great Barrington 250th FIREWORKS & Fireman's Muster
Fireworks will kick off after Dusk. Muster takes place throughout the day.
9/17-21/2011 Tour DaVita Bike Race
A 240 mile race over 4 days through the beautiful MA & CT countryside undertaken to raise funds for kidney disease awareness & prevention. Participants will use the Ski Butternut grounds as a staging area to prepare for the next days race.
9/25/2011 Western Mass Ski Patrol Instructor Refresher
9/30/2011 Butternut Ski & Board Shop - FALL SALE
Opening day hours 10a to 8p. Save up to 70% off.
Ski & Board Shop SALE runs 6 days a week 10a to 5p (Closed Thursdays)
10/1/2011 Private Wedding Reception Upper Lodge
10/8/2011 Private Wedding Reception Upper Lodge
10/8-9-10/2011 Butternut Ski & Board Shop - Used Equipment Sale & Annual SWAP
Bring your gently used ski or snowboard gear skis, snowboards, boots, clothing, jackets, helmets, goggles etc. Our staff will try to sell them for you. You'll get 80% of your sales price back as a check. No question we'll have some great deals on NEW GEAR.
10/15-16/2011 Ski Patrol Refresher
2 days of intensive training to get the Patrol staff ready for the coming season.
10/16/2011 Construct Inc. Walk for the Homeless
Participants meet in the Ski Butternut parking lot where the walk will start.
10/29/2011 Relay for Life Cancer Benefit
11/6/2011 Ski School & HOST Orientation & annual training
Meet in the Upper Lodge at 8:55 a.m. training should be finished by 2 p.m. Bring a lunch.
11/6/2011 Ski Shop FALL SALE - Last Day to save up to 70% off.
11/26/2011 Ski Butternut Tentative Opening Day - (Weather Permitting).
Check the Conditions page for the latest word on opening as we get close.
1/29/2012 Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge. A fun dual GS style race will take place on the Main Street Race course. Prizes, sampling of Mountain Dew & Pepsi products, music and more will resonate from the Upper Lodge.
A fun family event ideal for all intermediate skiers and snowboarders.
2/5/2012 - TriState JIII-V Slalom
2/4-5/2012 - NATO Telemark event
NATO Stands for North American Telemark Organization - Come take a 2 day Telemark clinic.
Cost $190 for 2 days of clinics.
Programs for 1st Timers, intermediates and committed free heelers.
More info on their website: www.TelemarkNATO.com
By phone: 802.496.4387
Email: [email protected]
2/12/2012 - ICE COAST OPEN - Slopestyle Competition
Will take place in our Twisted Terrain Park.
Registration: Lower Lodge 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. day of event.
$1000 in CASH prizes for pro-open category. Prizes for 12 & Under, Women and Intermediate.
ICE COAST OPEN Registration Form - print it off, fill it in and bring it with you.
2012 form Coming Soon
Release for Ice Coast & Final Countdown - print it off, fill it in, if under 18 have parent sign it and bring it with you.
2012 form Coming Soon
2/12/2012 - Einar Aas Memorial Race open to TriState & Interclub racers.
Cost $40 - Advance registration required.
Send Racer Registration Form to: Ski Butternut
attn: Race Secretary
380 State Rd.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
TriState/Interclub USSA Racer forms can be downloaded online: www.TriState.com
2/15/2012 - 70+ Club Race Day
Members of the 70+ Ski Club will take to the Main Street race course. Come participate in this hotly contested race event or come enjoy watching the skill and determination of these veteran racers. Racers will be put into the following categories 70-74, 75-79,80-84, 85-89, 90+. Registration takes place in the morning in the Lower lodge at the Ski School desk. Race usually starts at 11:00 a.m. and runs till finished usually 12:30. Membership in the 70+ Club is required. Sign up the day of the event. Better yet sign up online. More info: http://www.70plusskiclub.org
2/26/2012 - Retro Day
Come dressed in your oldest outfit. Do you have that Neon colored 1-piece, how about that CB Pullover or those oh-so-tight Roffe stretch pants. Wear what you dare. So reach deep into your closet for this one. And if you got it - flaunt it.
3/19/2012 - $25 LIFT TICKETS - every day to end of season.
Lift ticket rates are reduced - yet the snow cover is often still at its best. Sunshine and a deep base are coupled with slightly warmer temps to make for exceptional skiing weather. Come enjoy our affordable end of season $25 Lift Ticket special. Yes the $25 Lift Ticket rate is valid on weekends to right through the end of the winter.
FINAL Countdown Rail Jam -Waiting for Date Confirmation - Tentatively 3/24/2012.
Special course to be built on the lower section of Cruiser just above the deck.
Rail Jam format.
New Entry forms coming SOON as PDF
New Release of Liability form Coming SOON as PDF
Registration: Cruiser Deck 10:30 -11:30 day of event.
Lift Ticket or Season Pass + Terrain Park Pass required to enter the event.
Release must be signed by a parent or guardian (if you are under 18 years of age).
Entry fee: $20 Open & $15 for kids 12 & Under.
Entry fee must be paid in CASH.
Winner take all CASH prizes for open category.
Cool Prizes for the younger category.
All other rules reviewed at the 12:20 competitor meeting.
Competition for 12 & Under starts at :12:30
Competition for Open starts at 1:30.
3/25/2012 - Parrott Head Festival a tribute to Jimmy Buffett & his music.
Where: Lower Lodge back deck
When: High Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Come dressed for the occasion sporting your Hawaiian shirts. Bring a relaxed attitude & come ready to enjoy some Buffett tunes on the deck. We'll be serving up: Cheeseburgers in Paradise, and some other specialty beech foods, Yes there will be: Booze in the blender for the 21 & up crowd. 12 noon to 2:00 Games and activities for kids to include: A limbo contest, Hula Hoop competition, Deck Bowling, and for the entire family an on-mountain Scavenger Hunt with prizes.
4th of July weekend 2012 - Berkshires Summer Arts Festival July ?? - ??, 2012
Where: Upper & Lower Lodge and under 3 large tents that span the base area.
When: July 4th weekend
Admission: Adults $10 • Seniors $9 • Students $5 or Weekend Pass $13 • Children under 10 free!
Hours:
More info - Web: www.BerkshiresArtsFestival.com
