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Bucksteep Manor

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Trails: 25 km (15 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing. There are also plenty of backcountry ski trails in the adjacent October Mountain State Forest.
Trail fees: $12 (winter 2002-3)
Tel: 413-623-5535
Snow report: Western Mass XC Ski report
Nearest town: Lee, MA
Web site: Bucksteep Manor
Trail map: Available at the center
Equipment rentals: Yes
Ski lessons: Yes
Other winter activities: Sleigh rides, snowshoeing
Facilities: Day lodge, waxing room, restaurant, bar (open Friday to Sunday)
Lodging on site: Century-old inn has 22 rooms, 1-800-645-BUCK
Lodging nearby: Pittsfield/Lee area has several inns, hotels and other accommodations
Location of trails: The inn is about 13 miles northeast of Lee. See the inn's website for directions.
Tourism info: Berkshires Visitors Bureau | Lee Chamber
Weather report: for Lee
Map of local region: Lee area

Rate this XC Area

Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 3.25  

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Name of XC Area: Bucksteep Manor
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Feb, 2005
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Poor
Trail grooming: Poor
Rating: 2 stars
What I liked: Some were scenic and nicely wooded.
What I disliked: Trails not wide enough and they were tracked on steep up hills and down hills making it difficult to get an edge or snow plow. The track setter could not be pulled up so tracks also set during grooming.
Comments: the snack area was great and the food also. The tavern also was very nice. If they just did a better job on the trails it would be a great place.
Submitted by: JET
from: Southington, CT
Date submitted: March 4, 2005

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Name of XC Area: Bucksteep Manor
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2004
Trails that I skied: 0, 2, 4
My favorite trails: 4
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: The scenery is wonderful. The trails take you through the beautiful forests of the berkshires. Bucksteep also has wonderful lodging and I highly recommend this ski area.
What I disliked: Not much
Comments: Bucksteep has lodging and rental facilities. This is a great resort and I highly recommend this ski area to anyone who wants a weekend getaway in the berkshires.
Submitted by: S.T.W.
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Date submitted: Aug 17, 2004