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| Mt. Greylock Ski Club |
| Williamstown, Massachusetts |
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Open
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| First Season: | 1940s |
| Vertical Drop: | 350 feet |
| Standing Lifts: | Surface lifts |
| Past Lifts: | Surface lift |
| Left: Chute and Tow 1 (2002) |
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Located on a western subpeak of Mt. Greylock, the Mt. Greylock Ski Club facility has hosted lift served skiing for decades.
The Thunderbolt
The Mt. Greylock Ski Club dates back to the 1930s, when members were involved with the storied Thunderbolt trail on the east side of the mountain. During the 1930s, the Thunderbolt was considered one of the top ski trails in the country. The ski club was formally established as a Massachusetts organization on May 5, 1937, with all of its officers residing in Pittsfield. James Stack was the first President.
Goodell Hollow
Circa the early 1940s, the club installed a rope tow in the Goodell Hollow area on the west side of the mountain. During its heyday, the ski area operated at capacity and the club had a waiting list. By the 1970s, there were three rope tows and a ski jump.
The economic downturn in Berkshire County, as well as other issues plaguing the ski industry in general, slowed down the Mt. Greylock Ski Club soon thereafter. While larger nearby areas such as Brodie and Berkshire Snow Basin have ceased to exist, devoted members have been able to keep the Mt. Greylock Ski Club operating.
The ski area continues to operate to this day for members (and prospective members) with no electricity, no snowmaking, two rope tows, and a one-way dirt access road.
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Year by Year History
Adult Weekend Full Day Lift Ticket; Adult Full Price Unlimited Season Pass
| 2020s |
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Season Pass Price |
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Opening Day |
Closing Day |
Skier Visits |
| 2022-23 | |  | | | | December 17 | | | | | | 2021-22 | | | $85.00 | | | January 22 | | | | | | 2020-21 | | | $85.00 | | | December 19 | | | | | | 2019-20 | | | | | | December 7 | | | | |
| 2010s |
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Season Pass Price |
Pass Payback |
Opening Day |
Closing Day |
Skier Visits |
| 2018-19 | | | $85.00 | | | January 20 | | | | | | 2017-18 | | | $85.00 | | | December 30 | March 31 | | | | | 2016-17 | | | $85.00 | | | | | | | | | 2015-16 | | | $85.00 | | | | | | | | | 2014-15 | | | $85.00 | | | November 28 | | | | | | 2012-13 | | | | | | December 29 | | | | |
| 2000s |
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| 2000-01 | | | | | | | April 14 | | | |
| 1970s |
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| 1976-77 | | | $40.00 | | | | | | | |
| 1960s |
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| 1959-60 | | | $10.00 | | | January 1 | | | | |
| 1950s |
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| 1952-53 | | | | | | January 4 | | | | |
Visitor Memories
| "Learned to ski there in late 60s and early 70s along w my dad and 4 siblings. Hiked up to tower out of goodwill hollow numerous times. Great memories, no amenities." | | Gerard Harvey, Jun. 13, 2020 | | "Lived with family from 1947 nine years old until 1958 my family continued to live there for some time There was only one tow there across the road from the house I lived there when they built the ski jump and when they the collages used it for computations sadly when my mother died all the pictures somehow were lost although the picture you use as your cover was taken by me I have one hanging in my home and I gave that one to the club the day my sisters children had a service for my sister the club was kind enough to let us have the get together at the ski lodge I never miss a visit to my favorite place in the world when I visit Mass just luck the gate is open and I get to hang out there I am amazed how the other side of the brook has grown up my timeline is Carolynne Dunn Porter on face book " | | Carolynne Dunn Porter , Jul. 14, 2019 | | "I am the MGSC Membership Secretary. I have never seen any photos of the ski jump we used to have here until the 1970s. If any photos come to your archive please contact me, so I can share with the membership." | | Ilona Sherratt, Dec. 20, 2017 | | "I'm just converting some old movies to DVD, and have a few hundred feet of action at Goodell Hollow. In 1959-61 a family membership was $15,a great bargain for a full winters activity. We lived in Dalton, I worked at the GE Ordnance Dept on Plastics Ave in Pittsfield, and my wife, Millicent taught math at the Dalton schools. Son Douglas learned to ski when he was 3, and we went to Goodell Hollow every weekend during the Winter. The road up the hill to the ski area was a challenge, and most folks parked at the base of the hill and walked up. The second season, I was driving an old 1930 Model A, and during the winter I installed wider 16 inch wheels, and with chains was able to chug up the hill. Incidentally, the pulley's on the rope tows were old Model A wheels. We would bring a pot of chili and have lunch out in the sunny snow. By the way, part of the membership deal was that members needed to donate some time to the running and maintenance of the area. It was certainly a great area for young families." | | Alan Taplow, Sep. 11, 2015 |
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External Links
Mount Greylock Ski Club - official site
Mount Greylock Ski Club - New England Lost Ski Areas Project
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Last updated: November 19, 2016
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