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Berkshires


NOTCHVIEW

WINDSOR

3,108 acres






Renowned for its Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, Notchview also entices
year-round adventurers for hiking and bird watching.


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Plan Your Visit
 * Overview
 * Ideas for Your Visit
 * Admission & Hours
 * Directions & Contact Info
 * What You'll Find
 * Facilities & Accessibility
 * Property Map
 * Regulations & Advisories


OVERVIEW

 

Early Bird Passes

With more than 3,000 acres of rolling terrain and 25 miles of groomed ski
trails, Notchview, a part of the Hoosac Range in the Berkshire Hills, offers an
idyllic escape all year round—but especially in winter. Much of Notchview sits
above 2,000 feet; Judge’s Hill, the highest point, is 2,297 feet. Most of the
reservation is covered with a red spruce and northern hardwood forest.

*NOTE: Normal Winter hours of operation are 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Please check our
report for daily weather and grooming updates.

During the 2023-2024 ski season, trails will be groomed Thursday-Tuesday. Please
continue to check social media and the below link for the most updated snow
information. Our grooming season ends March 15, 2024.

Snow Report

Notchview’s original acreage was a bequest, with endowment, by Lieutenant
Colonel Arthur D. Budd in 1965. Additional land was given by F. Sydney and
Rosamond J. Smithers in 1993, and acquired from Lisa and Kenneth Estes in 2022.


IDEAS FOR YOUR VISIT

Trails: Notchview offers over 25 miles of trails to explore. Almost half of the
trails are groomed and track-set for classical cross-country skiing and 5 miles
are groomed for skate skiing. A separate trail system is for “skijoring,” or
skiing with dogs. You can also snowshoe alongside the ski trails or go off track
and explore the backcountry.

During ski season, the Budd Visitor Center—named for Lieutenant Colonel Arthur
D. Budd, who established Notch View Farm—provides a warm respite from the winter
chill. During the ski season a limited amount of concessions are available for
purchase at the Visitor Center, we encourage guests to BYO lunch and snacks to
enjoy in the warmth of the lodge.

During the 2023-2024 ski season, trails will be groomed Thursday-Tuesday. Please
continue to check social media and the below link for the most updated snow
information. Our grooming season ends March 15, 2024.

Need a place to stay for your ski getaway? Book a room at the Guest House at
Field Farm in Williamstown, the Berkshires favorite authentic mid-century modern
B&B and historic house museum.




ADMISSION & HOURS

The reservation is open year-round, daily, sunrise to sunset. Given size of
reservation, allow a minimum of 3 hours.

During the 2023-2024 ski season, trails will be groomed Thursday-Tuesday. Please
continue to check social media and the below link for the most updated snow
information. Our grooming season ends March 15, 2024.

SNOW REPORT

Plan your day: The Budd Visitor Center is open year-round, daily from 8:30 to
4:30. We are anticipating a busy ski season, so please show up early if you are
planning to rent equipment.

Equipment Rentals are available on site, weekends and holidays only.


DIRECTIONS & CONTACT INFO

83 Old Route 9
Windsor, MA 01270
Telephone: 413.684.0148
Ski Conditions: www.xcskimass.com
Ski Rentals and Lodge E-mail notchview@thetrustees.org
Ski School & Programs E-mail NVprograms@thetrustees.org

Get directions on Google Maps.

Notchview is located is on the north side of Rt. 9 in Windsor. From the West:
Follow Rt. 9 1 mi. past the Rt. 8A intersection. From the East: Follow Rt. 9 3.5
mi. beyond the Windsor–Cummington town line.

 


WHAT YOU'LL FIND

IMPORTANT- What to Expect

 * Tickets are available at the center.
 * Rental equipment is available on weekends and holidays during the winter.
   Please come early; we sell out quickly.

We highly encourage advance tickets be purchased online to help minimize lines
and get you out to the trails as quickly as possible. We will have a “skip the
line” option to purchase passes on-site through a QR code that you can scan with
your phone.  

Weather: Be aware of the weather and check the conditions report for potential
closures. Notchview gets more snow than the valley towns (an average 45″ more
snow each year than neighboring Dalton). The average temperature is 10 degrees
colder than the valleys, and temperatures tend to drop quickly after sunset. So,
dress appropriately by bring layers of clothing in the winter months and, at
minimum, a windbreaker or sweater in the summer.

What to Wear in the Winter: The key is to wear just enough to avoid getting cold
without winding up overheating on the first hill. Unless you’re doing a lot of
standing around, you likely don’t need more than two layers each on your top and
bottom. Below are some tips:

 * Base Layer: Moisture-wicking base layer that covers all skin
 * Jacket: Great cross-country ski jackets are lightweight, stretchy, slightly
   wind blocking and moisture resistant, and have several pockets for snacks. If
   it’s cold, add a light vest as well. You do not need a heavy parka on top of
   fleecy layers.
 * Pants: Good cross-country ski pants are light and breathable- typically made
   of a stretchy soft-shell material so that they’ll wick moisture and move with
   you.
 * Neck gaiter, hat, and gloves. Light Lycra neck gator with no fleece are best,
   except on extra cold days when you might want additional insulation.
 * Socks: you’ll want a pair that’s lightweight and not wooly. You’ll also want
   socks that rise above your ankles to keep out snow.
 * Hydrate and Prepare: Bring a soft day pack to carry a lunch, water, and extra
   clothing while keeping your hands free.


FACILITIES & ACCESSIBILITY

Accessibility:

There are accessible parking spots available and there is a ramp leading into
the Budd Visitor Center.

Visitors center:

During ski season, the Budd Visitor Center—named for Lieutenant Colonel Arthur
D. Budd, who established Notchview Farm—provides equipment rentals (on select
days), restrooms and a warm respite from the winter chill. Outside of the ski
season, the Budd Visitor Center is open for restroom access only.

The lodge will be staffed Thursday through Tuesday, unless otherwise indicated.
Day passes can be purchased online or via QR codes on site. On Wednesdays, the
lodge will remain open as a place to warm up and use the restrooms, but other
amenities will be unavailable.


PROPERTY MAP

Printed trail maps are distributed free from the visitor center and bulletin
board outside the visitor center. One map is for hiking (spring, summer, fall)
and the other is for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (winter). We recommend
that you download a trail map before you visit.

Trail Map


MOBILE MAP: Download our new live Mobile Map through Avenza maps. Track where
you are at any moment of your adventure at Notchview:

Apple:  Notchview Mobile Map- Apple

Google: Notchview Mobile Map- Android


REGULATIONS & ADVISORIES

Notchview is owned by The Trustees and is open from dawn till dusk. Budd Visitor
Center is staffed Thursday-Tuesday during the ski season, with restrooms
available every day. Notchview is large and has a complex system of trails;
please carry a trail map.

Our volunteer ski patrol is certified by the National Ski Patrol. On ski race
days, trails not being used by racers are open to the public. Races generally
end around noon.

Rules for Skiing at Notchview Reservation

 * Classical Skiers: All trails, whether groomed with tracks or smoothed for
   skating, are open to classical skiers.
 * Skate Skiers: Please use the trails designated and marked as skating trails.
   Skating over prepared tracks ruins the skiing for others.
 * Snowshoers: Please use snowshoe trails keep to the side of the ski trails.
   Walking on the groomed ski tracks ruins the skiing.
 * Dog Owners: Skiing with dogs is allowed only in the area south of Route 9.
 * Everyone: Return to the Visitor Center before dusk.

Winter tips

 * Care for your feet. Avoid blisters and cold feet – wear well-fitting,
   waterproof boots. Avoid too many layers of socks, which can impede
   circulation.
 * Watch the weather. Temperatures drop quickly after sunset. Be aware of the
   wind chill factor.
 * Dress for winter. Wear layers that can be added or removed –a base layer to
   wick moisture from your body; a warm middle layer; and an outer layer that is
   wind and water resistant.
 * Carry a daypack. Include a space blanket, first aid kit, matches,
   pocketknife, whistle, map, extra clothing, and water.
 * Stay hydrated. Do not drink from the streams; potable water is available at
   the Budd Visitor Center.
 * Know where you’re going. Study the map and determine a route. Landmarks can
   be deceiving. Sign in at the Visitor Center. If you get lost, stay on the
   trail, if possible, or follow a stream downhill to a road. Route 9 is very
   noisy, so listen for trucks, and there are houses at the ends of Shaw and
   Bates Roads. After dark, seek shelter and stay put.
 * Avoid skiing alone.

Dogs

 * Dogs are not allowed north of Route 9 during ski season.
 * Dogs are allowed off-leash, under voice command, south of Route 9 only.
 * From April 1 – August 15 dogs must be kept on-leash in managed grassland
   habitat.

Biking, Hunting

 * Mountain biking is allowed only on town gravel roads within the Reservation
 * Hunting is permitted at this property north of Bates Rd and south of Route 9
   only, subject to all state and town laws. It is recommended to wear brightly
   colored clothing like an orange vest or hat during the hunting season.
   Hunting is not allowed on Sundays. Learn more about hunting on Trustees
   properties, and read safety tips for non-hunters.

Photography

We ask that photographers or their clients become Contributing Level Members
before conducting portrait sessions at this property.  Click here for more
information, and to request permission for any portrait sessions. The Trustees
of Reservations reserves the right, and may give permission to its designated
photographers and videographers, or to outside media, to photograph or video
visitors and program participants at all its facilities and properties.



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HISTORY OF NOTCHVIEW

Winding stone walls and lonely cellar holes tell tales of the hope and
disappointment that European settlers dealt with as they cleared this rugged
upland to farm during the early 19th century. Rocky soils and a short growing
season ultimately discouraged efforts to cultivate these lands, and by 1900, the
farms within Notchview were consolidated into larger estates.

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> WINTER WONDERLAND! SNOW CONDITIONS HERE ARE GOOD EVEN WHEN YOU MAY NOT HAVE
> ANY SNOW OUT YOUR WINDOW! WHICH IS THE CASE THIS YEAR (2020), GRASS AT MY
> HOUSE BUT 15" OF SNOW HERE. TRAILS FOR ALL ABILITIES AND THE GROOMING IS TOP
> NOTCH.
> 
> – JOHN D, TRIP ADVISOR

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