Butternut is one of the staples of skiing in the Berkshires. Its long, winding trails, fixed-grip lifts, and classic lodges give it a character that feels increasingly hard to find at larger resorts. If you're skiing in the Berkshires, it's a mountain worth visiting at least once.
Like many of the smaller independent mountains in the region, Butternut has its own feel. It has become more popular with the New York and Connecticut weekend crowd, but it hasn't lost what makes it distinctive. The addition of Jane's Quad has been a meaningful upgrade, opening up another part of the mountain and giving skiers another place to go when the main lifts get busy.