22 DOWNHILL SKI TRAILS / 110 SKIABLE ACRES / 10 LIFTS (3 Quads)/ 240 member Professional SKI SCHOOL /5-Lane TUBING CENTER!

New for Winter 2007-08:
225% MORE SNOW - New Pump House and miles of new 12 & 8-inch snowmaking pipe. A New Pump House may not sound as impressive as a new lift or trail, but it is! This year we will pump 3600 gallons of water per minute (this compares with last year's capability of less than 1600 gallons per minute).
What this means to you: The new snowmaking facilities will allow us to MAKE MORE SNOW, FASTER (225% more, in fact!), building a deeper base overall. As a result, we will have the ability to OPEN TRAILS QUICKER and resurface trails with a fresh blanket of corduroy snow faster, after any adverse weather conditions. Ski Butternut has always had a reputation for high quality snow and fantastic grooming. Now we've got our snowmaking team singing "Let it Snow - Let it Snow - Let it Snow!"

Winter 2006-07: New Ski Patrol Building at the top of the mountain, just to the right of the Top Flight Quad.

Winter 05-06 additions: New Cruiser Quad Chairlift; Located on the Cruiser slope, this makes it our third quad chairlift, increasing the ski area's up-hill capacity to 13,275 skiers per hr. Also new for last winter, 22 additional snowguns, new rubber carpet for the rental area, new Head rental skis (350 pairs), 350 pairs of new boots and 100 new Head snowboards. Also new this year, a Terrain Park pass designed to educate all users on how to enjoy the park safely.

SKI AREA HOURS:

Midweek lifts run 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (buildings open 1/2 hour earlier).

Weekends & Holiday periods lifts run 8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.(buildings open 1/2 hour earlier). Christmas Day lifts run 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
20% Easier     60% More Difficult     20% Most Difficult

Longest Run 1.5 miles  
Vertical Drop 1000 feet  
Elevation 1800 feet  
Snowmaking 100%  
Uphill Capacity 10 Lifts, of which 3 are Quads; 13,275 skiers / hour  
X-Country Re-Opening Winter 08-09  
Tubing Center 5 lanes 500' long with lift  

SKI BUTTERNUT TRAIL MAP - PDF format

TUBING CENTER HOURS: See tubing link above on left for more information on tubing.

TUBING HOURS
10 am - 8 pm - Saturdays
10 am - 5 pm - Sundays* (until 8 pm Dec. 30; Jan. 20 & Feb. 17)
10 am - 8 pm - Over our Holiday periods (Dec. 24 - Jan. 1, Jan. 19 - 21, Feb.16 - 24, except as noted below:)
10:30 am - 5 pm - Christmas Day (Dec. 25)
10 am - 5 pm - Monday (Jan. 1, Jan. 21)

Closed Mon. through Fri., except as outlined above.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE

Skiing can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas, you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country and other specialized ski equipment, such as that used by disabled or other skiers. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others. Be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience.

  • Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
  • People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
  • You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
  • Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
  • Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
  • Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
  • Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
  • Be aware that grooming machinery and /or snowmobiles may be in use on open trails.
  • Designated SLOW ZONES require you to slow down. These are frequently used by beginners and novices.
  • Should you be involved in a collision, do not leave the scene until you are certain that medical attention is not needed.
  • Stay clear of snowmaking equipment, grooming machines, lift towers or other obstacles.
  • The use of alcohol while using the Mountain (skiing or snowboarding or similar activity) is prohibited. The use of drugs is prohibited at all times.

KNOW THE CODE. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!

This is a partial list. Be safety conscious.

Officially endorsed by:
NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL SKI PATROL
&
PROFESSIONAL SKI INSTRUCTORS OF AMERICA.

Any violation of this code, as determined by Ski Butternut management, can result in the loss of lift ticket, without warning and without refund.

Be advised that all poles and or flags, signage and covers on equipment or objects or other forms of marking are used by Ski Butternut to inform you of the presence or location of potential hazards. These markers are no guarantee of your safety and will not protect you from injury. It is part of your responsibility under the Your Responsibility Code to avoid all obstacles or hazard, including those that are so marked.

CAUTION

Your safety will be directly affected by your judgment.

Trail Conditions may vary with weather changes, skier use, and other factors.

Be aware of changing conditions. Natural and man-made hazards and obstacles exist.

Restraining bar must be lowered when riding all chairlifts.

Be aware that snowmaking and grooming may be in progress at any time on open trails.