Author Jeremy Davis will give an illustrated talk, Lost Ski Areas of the Berkshires, on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Lee Senior Center, 21 Crossway Street, Lee (look for the lantern near the entrance). From the 1930s to the 1970s, forty-four ski areas were developed throughout the Berkshires, ranging from community rope tows to all-inclusive resorts. Only seven remain today. This presentation, based on Davis’s 2018 award winning book Lost Ski Areas of the Berkshires, explores the histories of these former ski areas and their contributions to the ski industry, including areas near Lee. Before and after photographs, trail maps, personal stories, and their new roles in the landscape will be shown to bring these mostly forgotten areas to life. He will have copies of his book available at the conclusion of the presentation.
This presentation is free and open to the public and is part of the Lee Historical Society Speaker Series. Parking is available along the North entrance to Crossway Village as well as on Academy Street. Refreshments will be served.