The Thunderbolt Ski Shelter, also designed by Joseph McArthur Vance, was built in 1940 by the CCC to principally serve as a warming hut for skiers using the Thunderbolt Trail.
Also rustic in design and built of stone and wood beams, the interior has four wooden benches built into a large four hearth fireplace in the center.
There has been a resurgence of interest in skiing the Thunderbolt Trail culminating in the 75th anniversary race of February 2010 that commemorated the first downhill race on Mount Greylock on February 17, 1935.
The Thunderbolt Ski Runners have continued the tradition of an annual backcountry ski race each winter, conditions permitting.
As a result, the Trail has experienced an increasing number of backcounty skiers during the winter months.
The Thunderbolt Ski Shelter, also designed by Joseph McArthur Vance, was built in 1940 by the CCC to principally serve as a warming hut for skiers using the Thunderbolt Trail. Also rustic in design and built of stone and wood beams, the interior has four wooden benches built into a large four hearth fireplace in the center. There has been a resurgence of interest in skiing the Thunderbolt Trail culminating in the 75th anniversary race of February 2010 that commemorated the first downhill race on Mount Greylock on February 17, 1935. The Thunderbolt Ski Runners have continued the tradition of an annual backcountry ski race each winter, conditions permitting. As a result, the Trail has experienced an increasing number of backcounty skiers during the winter months.
Mount Greylock