Erich Wenis

Review of Butternut Ski Area

Family friendly and perfect for beginners. We've ...

Family friendly and perfect for beginners. We've been at the resort 2X this season and hope to come back once more before the end.
The rental line can be a lengthy wait, but the gear is quality and not beat up like other locations.
Lockers are also available, but these can can be on the small side (1x2?,) and cost a dollar every time you want to unlock it.
As with New England, skiing and boarding is best with fresh snow, but hard pack isn't as bad as you might think.
I loved that the longest lift dumps out into options for both advanced and beginning snowboarding, and allowed my new learners to advance their skills faster with a longer slope.
A decent mix of trail ratings gives enough variety to keep things fun.
Food choices are limited, with prices as you would expect, but are adequate, tasty and filling.
One more reminder to plan accordingly, since the lifts shut down at 4pm.