The Bousquet Ski Patrol is the 2nd oldest, continuously operated Ski Patrol in the country. Our 60 members are part of a larger team dedicated to serving skiers and riders of the Berkshires and beyond.
The History
As one of the oldest ski areas in North America, Bousquet Mountain has a rich and varied history. More information can be found at:
About Us - Bousquet Mountain and Bousquet Mountain Ski Area History - Massachusetts - NewEnglandSkiHistory.com
The Mountain
Bousquet Mountain, founded in 1932, is the oldest ski area in the Berkshires. The mountain has a vertical drop of 750 feet, twenty-three trails, two chair lifts, two magic carpets, a terrain park, a tubing center, and 90% snow-making coverage.
Bousquet has a rich history and was the first ski area in America to offer night skiing, thanks to its partnership with General Electric. Bousquet's slopes have been graced by the likes of Gerald Ford, and Jackie and John F. Kennedy, and have produced three Olympic skiers.
NSAA Responsibility Code (2022)
- Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
- People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
- Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
- Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
- You must prevent runaway equipment.
- Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
- Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
- You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
- Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
