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PITTSFIELD — Bousquet Mountain recently announced a new management agreement with the McNinch Restaurant Group to operate all food and beverage services at the mountain beginning this winter season.

These two Berkshire-based organizations aim to create a refreshed dining experience that reflects the energy and spirit of Bousquet — approachable, flavorful, and distinctly local. The collaboration builds on Bousquet Mountain’s continued transformation under the ownership of Mill Town Capital, whose ongoing investments in the mountain and the Greater Pittsfield area reflect a long-term commitment to revitalizing recreation and community spaces across the Berkshires.

“We’re excited that this new partnership will allow us to focus even more on what we do best — creating an exceptional mountain experience,” said Kevin McMillan, general manager of Bousquet Mountain. “From snowmaking and lifts to lessons and on-mountain programming, our team provides the best possible day on the slopes. Partnering with McNinch Restaurant Group ensures our guests will enjoy that same level of quality and care in their food and beverage experience.”

Beginning with the 2025-26 winter season, John and Tucker McNinch will oversee all on-site dining, including Drifters, the mountain’s full-service base lodge restaurant and bar, as well as the first-floor quick-service window — a convenient, cafeteria-style grab-and-go option for fast, casual bites and snacks. The team plans to introduce refreshed menus and expanded après-ski and family-friendly offerings throughout the season.

“We’re thrilled to partner with such an iconic Berkshire destination,” said Tucker McNinch, partner at McNinch Restaurant Group. “Our team shares Bousquet’s commitment to quality and community. This partnership lets us focus on what we do best — creating welcoming, memorable dining experiences — while supporting Bousquet’s mission to deliver an exceptional on-mountain experience. Together, we’re building something that reflects the best of Berkshire hospitality.”

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PITTSFIELD — Bousquet Mountain is opening the first floor of its new base lodge today, Jan. 7, for ski operations. Tickets, rentals, bootup and warmup areas, and restrooms will be available in the lodge from noon to 9 p.m. today. Food trucks will be available at the mountain until food and beverage service in the building launches.

The 17,500-square-foot building features a multi-purpose area for comfortable breaks from the slopes, a quick-service dining option in addition to the full-service restaurant, a rental shop with full-service ski-tuning operation, and retail space. Multiple high-definition screens are featured throughout the lodge, enabling live streaming of on-mountain races along with viewing of high-profile sporting events. Heated walkways, firepits, and a large patio area provide numerous options for outdoor enjoyment of the base area in addition to the second-floor outdoor deck.

Bousquet will launch Lift Bistropub, a full-service bar and restaurant, on the second floor of the lodge in early February. Open year-round, Lift Bistropub expects to provide service to both indoor and outdoor seating, with the second-floor deck providing panoramic views of the mountain.

The lodge is part of a substantial investment in the nearly 100-year-old ski area by Mill Town, the owner of the mountain. Other new features this year include new terrain, added tubing lanes, upgraded lighting, and a full overhaul to the mountain’s snow-making system.

Lift tickets, rentals, lessons, and tubing tickets are available to purchase on site and at bousquetmountain.com.

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PITTSFIELD — Mill Town, a community-impact investment firm, announced it has acquired Bousquet Mountain, one of the oldest ski areas in the country and a training ground for many top U.S. ski racers, from the Tamarack Ski Nominee Trust and owners Sherry and P.J. Roberts.

The sale includes 155 acres across four parcels, including the summit of Yokun Ridge, 22 trails, multiple buildings, and operational equipment.

“We are excited to keep Bousquet as a vital recreational resource for the region,” said Tim Burke, Mill Town’s CEO and managing director. “A significant focus of our work is to invest in and improve businesses, real estate, and outdoor recreational assets in Pittsfield to make it a stronger city and an appealing place for families and employers. Bousquet met all of these criteria. We plan to invest in the ski-operation infrastructure and the lodge, and we are excited to work with strong partners to enhance the on-mountain experience.”

On that front, Mill Town and Berkshire East Mountain Resort of Charlemont announced a collaboration agreement. As part of this agreement, Berkshire East and Catamount management, including owners Jon and Jim Schaefer, will advise Bousquet on capital and operational decisions and investments. Bousquet will also be a component of the Berkshire Pass, joining Berkshire East and Catamount as the third mountain to be featured as part of this season-pass program.

“We are thrilled to partner with Mill Town to ensure Bousquet will be a respected skiing and outdoor-recreation asset for years to come,” Jim and Jon Schaefer said. “Positioned between Berkshire East and Catamount, we feel that Bousquet will provide significant value to Berkshire Pass holders as another great skiing and riding option in Western Massachusetts. We think there is a great future here.”