Butternut Basin Ski Resort Guide
Butternut Basin, United States
Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 550m |
| Resort Height | 250m |
| Nearest Airports | Rochester and Buffalo Niagara |
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Butternut Basin
The ski area of Butternut Basin is at an altitude of 250m.
Summary
Butternut Basin has direct access to 22 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Butternut Basin offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Butternut Basin offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Butternut Basin.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Downspout'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Butternut Basin?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Butternut Basin.
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Ski Area Stats
Butternut Basin Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 7 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 8km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Butternut Basin Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 550m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Butternut Basin) | 250m |
| Lowest Piste | 240m |
| Max Vertical | 310m |
Ski Slope Aspects
NW
Butternut Basin has ski slopes facing north-west (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers |
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Location and Map
Where is Butternut Basin?
This ski resort is in Pittsford, Monroe, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Butternut Basin is Rochester, 19 minutes drive away.
Buffalo Niagara, Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, Bradford, Jamestown and Williamsport airports are all within three hours drive.
Rochester is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 10,075 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Butternut Basin open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
