We are excited to be back at Berkshire East for two Giant Slalom races. Berkshire East is tucked away in Western Mass and has become one of our racer's favorite stops on the circut each season. Berkshire East has a reputation as a great place to ski, but an even better reputation as a race venue among the race community.
RACE REGISTRATION:
- All race registration is facilitated through the NEMS Racing online registration system, AdminSkiRacing (ASR).
- To register, you must have an account/profile on masters.amindskiracing.com.
- If you need to create an account, click here for instructions. It will only take a couple of minutes to set up.
- Once you have an account with ASR, you can register for any NEMS race with a click of a button.
- Race Payment - A valid credit card on file is required. NEMS does not process charges until after the event.
- Race Withdrawal - Racers can withdraw from an event, without penalty, until the date and time listed on the event page.
- Did Not Start Fee - If a racer is registered for an event, and does not attend, they will be charged a Did Not Start Fee of $20.00 in place of the Race Fee. A racer is not charged both fees. For more info on the DNS Fee, please visit the NEMS Policy page: https://nemsracing.org/policies
The Schedule: Friday, January 10th
- 7:30 - 8:30 AM - Registration Open (Crazy Horse - 1st Floor)
- 8:30 AM - Lift Opens
- 8:45 - 9:45 AM - Inspection
- 10:00 AM - Race Start
- Race 2 times TBD
To Register for races: https://masters.adminskiracing.com/
Important Things to Remember:
- USSS Masters License required. Short-term license is allowed.
- Comped (free) licenses are available. Contact Lucy Blake for assistance ([email protected])
- Online Registration deadline is Thursday, January 10th at 12:00 PM (Noon)
- No day of race registration. All registrations must be done online by the registration deadline.
- Race Day Check-In Table will be located in the 1st floor of Crazy Horse Tavern (Next to Base Lodge).
- Lift Tickets are included in the Race Fee.
- A hard-sided, FIS certified, helmet is required.
- Bibs - NEMS will provide bibs to all racers. If you already have a NEMS bib please bring it.
- A valid credit card on file is required. Please be sure to check your CC info on your ASR profile.
- For specific race start times please see the Berkshire Race Info Sheet
Race Communication:
NEMS uses WhatsApp for all race communication. To join a group, please click on the below group links.
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NEMS Race Announcements - Race day info (Start List, Results, Race Updates)
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NEMS Racer Communications- Open forum for racers to connect, ask questions, etc.
Important Venue Locations:
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Awards Party:
Awards will take place approx. 1 hour following the conclusion of the race. Awards are expected to be on the first floor of Crazy Horse Bar & Grill.
Parking
Parking is a breeze at Berkshire East. The main parking lot is open to everyone and is an easy walk to the base loge area.
Home Base / Base Lodge
Berkshire East has a full service base loge with plenty of seats and a cafeteria serving a variety of food and beverage options.
Racers can get ready in the lodge or the first floor of Crazy Horse Bar & Grill.
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Where to Stay:
There are some lodging options in the direct Berkshire East area, however, there are more options in some of the surrounding areas that are close by. Consider looking at Greenfield or North Adams. Both are about 30 minutes away. There are more chain hotel options in North Hampton as well.
Airbnb / VBRO Options
There are a number of short-term rental properties in the general area which could also be suitable options for your trip. Other areas to consider would be Shelburne Falls, Greenfield, and North Adams. All are close to Berkshire East and have a number of rental options available.
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Where to Eat:
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Things to Do:
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Event Sponsors: