Berkshire East Summer Mode: Bikes Over Skis Until Next Season

Berkshire East is deep into its warm-weather personality right now, so if you’re dreaming of fresh corduroy and storm days, you’ll have to file those thoughts under “next season.” The mountain has shifted from ski mode to bikes, zips, and summer events, and there is no active ski season snowpack to speak of at the base or the summit. In practical terms, that means current snow depth at both base and top is effectively zero, with no new snowfall in the last 24 or 48 hours that’s relevant for riding, and no groomed ski terrain on offer. Lift-wise, the scene is also in off-season configuration for skiing. The chairs that spin for winter laps are either idle or being prepped for their summer roles, such as serving the Thunder Mountain Bike Park on operating days, rather than hauling skiers to the top of Big Chief or Minnie Dole. You won’t find any open ski trails, no park jumps, and no sidecountry lines to poach; all winter routes are considered closed, and any lingering snow patches ...