Bousquet Mountain Ski Area Nears 100-Year Milestone as Massachusetts’ Oldest Ski Destination

Founded in 1932, Bousquet Mountain Ski Area in Pittsfield, the oldest ski area in the state, is quickly approaching its centennial of service.

According to a Telegram & Gazette report, the ski area began when a mink farmer allowed the Mount Greylock Ski Club to cut a 750-foot slope on Yokun Ridge, leading to the opening of Bousquet's Ski Grounds that offered 25-cent lift tickets.

Several milestones throughout the years have defined the history of Bousquet Mountain Ski Area. For example, in 1935, the ski area added a rope tow. That addition expanded to four rope tows by 1938—the longest in the world at the time. In 1936, night skiing with floodlights debuted.

Today, Bousquet Mountain remains a popular winter destination for families throughout the region. It offers skiing, snow tubing, lessons, and two on-site dining venues. Lift-ticket options include four-hour, eight-hour, twilight, and lower-mountain runs. Prices also vary by dates selected. Complete ticket pricing information is available on the Bousquet Mountain Ski Area website.

Current hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bousquet Mountain is at 101 Dan Fox Drive in Pittsfield.