Mount Greylock Ski Club

The Mt. Greylock Ski Club started in the mid-1930's and helped lay out the original "Thunderbolt" ski trail, on the eastern side of Mt. Greylock. The Club also helped clear trails at the nearby Bousquet ski area in Pittsfield. The club was able to purchase a farm site at Goodell Hollow, and trails were cut in the late 1930's/early 1940's. An original 800' rope tow was installed in the 1940's. General Electric was a large employer in Pittsfield from the 1940's through the 1970's, and this helped lead to the growth of the ski club. During this time, there were 1000 members and a waiting list! A jump was built, as were two other rope tows. More trails were cut from the summit, with the area reaching nearly full size during the 1970's.As with many other similar small ski areas, competition and changing technologies took their toll on the area. Snowmaking allowed other nearby areas such as Jiminy and Brodie to open even when Mother Nature wouldn't cooperate. Both areas had night skiing as well. Membership unfortunately slipped, and is now close to 150 members.The area has now evolved into a unique "niche" ski area - basically, a private club that anybody can afford. With memberships at $60 for an individual and only $120 for a whole family - who can't afford to become a member here! Compare that to $14,000/year memberships at the Yellowstone Club out West. The area thrives today on the fact that members help take care of the area - from trail maintenance, to ski patrol, to running the lis.