Enjoy nature and solitude Experience the exhilaration of cross-country skiing high in the Berkshire Hills. Notchview’s 3,108 acres contain 40 km of trails (27 km groomed) through woods and open fields. Head out to the pristine wilds or explore the spruce forests and old farm trails near the visitor center. More snow at 2,000+ feet Extend your skiing season! Notchview crests out at 2,297 feet and gets more snow than the valleys below. We are skiing more than 80 days a year. Glide serenely or skate hard Enjoy classic and skate skiing at their best, thanks to Notchview’s excellent groomed trails. Ski for fun (we even have a loop where you can ski with your dog), or work on your form, speed, and distance. Go off track and explore the backcountry, or snowshoe alongside the ski trails. Budd Visitor Center and trailside shelters Warm up in the Budd Visitor Center, featuring a masonry heater with toasty soapstone seats, a waxing area, and a stunning view of our woods and fields. Take an energy break with hot drinks and snacks. Along the trail, two Adirondack shelters offer skiers a chance to sit and admire the landscape. Rental equipment & lessons Snowshoe rentals are available from the Visitor Center. Rent Nordic skis from your local ski shop before you come to Notchview. For information about lessons, call 413.684.0148 or email Notchview. Food and lodging Ski for a weekend! Neighboring bed & breakfasts offer warm Berkshires hospitality. Local bed & breakfasts are listed at www.hhbba.com and www.brennansinncatering.com. At Notchview, you can bring your own lunch since there is no cafeteria, or stop in at a hill town restaurant or grocery shop for a picnic lunch or a hot meal.   Wildlife The fields and forests are home to many wild species. Look for tracks of deer, moose, and snowshoe hare as you ski along. Chickadees, barred owls, and pileated woodpeckers live in the forest year-round. Races and special events Click here to view Notchview’s exciting winter season! Winter Trails Day WINTER TRAILS DAY IS BEING POSTPONED TO A DATE IN FEBRUARY DUE TO THE SNOWMELT Winter Trails Day is part of the “Winter Feels Good” campaign to get people to exercise in the winter outdoors.  Take our snowshoes (quantities limited) for a two-hour test drive across Notchview – all for free.  For the skiers we’ll offer free lessons for all abilities – classical and skating technique, a wax clinic, and lots of fun activities! Rates MEMBER STATUS WEEKEND / HOLIDAY FEE WEEKDAY FEE Individual & Family Level Member* Adult: $5 Child: $1.50 (Ages 6-12) Ski Free! Trustees Members at Contributing Level or Higher Ski Free! Ski Free! Nonmembers Adult: $10 Child: $3 (Ages 6-12) Adult: $10 Child: $3 (Ages 6-12) Ski pass stickers for trustees' members: Purchase a Notchview Ski Pass Sticker for just $40. Your Notchview Ski Pass Sticker allows you and your family unlimited FREE skiing all day, every day, all season long. Download the Ski Pass Sticker Form. Conditions For ski conditions, visit www.xcskimass.com or telephone 413.684.0148 for the Notchview conditions daily recording. For weather conditions, view the www.wunderground.com web site. Directions From the Berkshires, take Route 9 east. Go 1 mile past the intersection of Route 8A and Route 9 in Windsor center. The Notchview entrance sign and parking area (for 100 cars) is on the left. From Northampton, follow Route 9 through the scenic hill towns. Notchview is 3.5 miles west of the "Entering Windsor" sign. Turn right at The Notchview sign into the parking lot. Download mapquest road map. New to Cross Country Skiing or Snowshoeing? Check out information on etiquette, rules, and winter tips. Operations Notchview is owned by The Trustees of Reservations and is open from dawn till dusk. Budd Visitor Center is staffed on weekends and most afternoons. Our volunteer ski patrol is certified by the National Ski Patrol. On ski race days, trails not being used by racers are open to the public. Races generally end around noon. Contact Us Call 413.684.0148 for Notchview information or e-mail Notchview@ttor.org