g g g g g g g g
 
 

            CROSS COUNTRY SKI & SNOWSHOE CENTER

Open Thurs.-Sun. 9am-5pm

 
 
       
  
       Cross country ski and snowshoe with some of the best views of the Berkshires at Hilltop Orchards
 

Trails are groomed within the orchard for both classic and skating-style skiing and snowshoeing - great for beginners and intermediates. The wooded country trails will challenge more experienced skiers.

 
 

John Morton, a seven-time participant in the Winter Olympics as an athlete, coach and leader of the U.S. Biathlon Team, visited us on Jan. 9 for the Grand Opening Celebration of the new trails he designed (the Johnny Mash I and II).

Read the interview published in the Berkshire Eagle.

John Morton's book Medal of Honor is for sale at Hilltop Orchards

  
     

Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe

The scenic 20-mile views into the southern Berkshires are breathtaking and the pristine back country trails are a delight for more adventurous skiers.

Winter hours for skiing are Thurs..-Sun. 9am-5pm, check the home page of this web site for daily updates of snow conditions.

Trails Fees: $10 for adults $8 children under 12. $1 off for seniors (no charge for guests of our Garden Gables Inn) - a season pass is $60.00

Equipment: We have snowshoe rentals on-site for $19

Cross country rentals are available for about $20 at nearby Arcadian Shop in Lenox, Plaine's in Pittsfield or Berkshire Outfitters in Adams.

Hilltop Orchards welcomes skiers and non-skiers alike, the new Barrel Room has comfy leather couches, a huge natural stone fireplace and LCD/ TV. Warm up with some hot chocolate or cider after you ski or just relax by the fire with a glass of wine.

  We rent Yukon snowshoes  
Dan keeps the trails groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoeing

Left - try our new Johnny Mash I and Johnny Mash II trails - designed by Olympian John Morton

Below - warm up by the fire. Free wine tasting.

 

                                      HILLTOP ADVENTURES

Guided Skiing and Lessons

   Holly Brouker, an accomplished athlete and enthusiastic physical educator all her life, will be

   heading up our Hilltop Adventures Guided Back Country Skiing and Instruction. Please contact

   Holly directly by email or phone (413-281-2028) with any inquiries about lessons or guided back

   country skiing or snowshoeing.

 

  Cross Country Lessons

    Cross Country    $45 per hour private
                             $65 semi-private
    Group Lesson     $25 each/hr    

    (3 or more)

  Guided Touring on Woodland Trails

    Private Tours      $95.00 for 2 to 3 hr.
                             $55.00 for 1 hr.
    Group rate          $20 p/p for 1 hr.
    (3 or more)         $30 p/p for 2 to 3 hrs.

TransGif  

"));