Butternut Basin Ski Resort Guide
Butternut Basin, United States
Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 550m |
| Resort Height | 250m |
| Nearest Airports | Rochester and Buffalo Niagara |
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Butternut Basin
Ski Butternut is a mid-size ski area with a reputation for excellent grooming and snow-making as well as nice facilities and a learning environment. Known for it's quality ski and snowboarding experience and healthy learning environment, it is close to the New England town of Great Barrington with its appealing shops and restaurants. Currently building a reputation for hig value, affordable ski tickets.
Summary
The American ski resort of Butternut Basin is at an altitude of 250m.
Butternut Basin has direct access to 22 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Butternut Basin offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Butternut Basin?
The next notable snow forecast is 6cm, expected on 3 December.
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Ski Area Stats
Butternut Basin Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 7 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 8km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes
Butternut Basin Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 550m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Butternut Basin) | 250m |
| Lowest Piste | 240m |
| Max Vertical | 310m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers |
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Butternut Basin Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Downspout'.
Snowboarding
The two terrain parks usually features some quarter pipes, table tops, launch ramps and seven rail slides.
Location and Map
Where is Butternut Basin?
This ski resort is in Pittsford, Monroe, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Butternut Basin is Rochester, 19 minutes drive away.
Buffalo Niagara, Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, Bradford, Jamestown and Williamsport airports are all within three hours drive.
Rochester is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 10,075 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Butternut Basin open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Butternut Basin, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Butternut Basin Tourist Office for the latest.
