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Welcome to the blog of Catamount Mountain Resort. Here you will find news, updates and stories about what is happening at Catamount.

A Message From Jon Schaefer

To our Berkshire East and Catamount pass holders: You know how much my family cares about independent mountains, about community, and about doing things the right way. We love the hill towns of western Mass because they helped shape us as adults by giving us that awesome mix of great communities, with great adventure sports and filled with great pe...

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Catamount Athletes are Going to Nationals!

Catamount athletes Kellan, Jack, Jake, and Ronin have qualified for the USASA Freeski and Snowboard National Championships! The competition takes place at Copper Mountain in Colorado at the end of the month, and they're currently raising money to help with the costs of entry and travel, and we're helping them get the word out! Read on below for mor...

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Ridge Run 10th Mountain Division Re-Dedication

Catamount – Tuesday, February 18, 2025 On the night of February 18, 1945, soldiers from the now fabled 10th Mountain Division began a daring assault on German fortified positions atop Riva Ridge, located in the Apennines Mountains of Italy. Recruited largely from the ranks of the National Ski Patrol, these "ski troopers" would climb 2,000 feet to v...

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New Apparel with a Classic Twist

The Catamount Gear Box retail shop is freshly restocked with new gear and apparel. This latest round of apparel features some fun and classic Catamount designs that you may recognize, or you may not. For those looking to learn a little more about it, we put together a brief history. Snuffy the Cat Snuffy the Cat takes us back the farthest of any of...

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Glade Triple Chair Update From Jon Schaefer

We know this isn't the news anyone wanted—least of all us. Like you, we're frustrated by the situation, but we're committed to doing this the right way. At this time, we are still awaiting a repair plan from the lift manufacturer. What we do know is that the repair will require a large crane at the summit. Unfortunately, current snow levels make it...

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The Legend, Toni Matt

December 12th, 2024You may find the name Toni Matt to be inexplicably familiar without being sure where you've heard it. This was the case for me when I first heard Matt's name mentioned in conjunction with Catamount, and the answer took me all the way back to a short paper I wrote in high school about the history of skiing. Amongst all the tidbits...

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What Is the Cat's Eye?

November 11th, 2024  Founded in the 1939/40 season, Catamount has a longer history than most ski areas, and with that history comes an immeasurable array of runs skied, memories created, and stories told. That history also brings a long list of logos, brochures, photos, and other marketing materials from across the decades. One such marke...

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Letter to Catamount From Jon Schaefer

December 7th, 2023 Dear Catamount Skiers and Snowboarders, I've shared a few letters with you over the past couple of seasons, and unfortunately (for all of us), it was to stand in front of the truck while explaining some of the trials and tribulations of rebuilding an aging ski area while maintaining operations. Today, I am writing a differen...

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Catamount Mountain Resort Hosting Summer Music Series on Friday Nights

Live music, quality food & drink, and fresh mountain air round out this free 7-week concert series Hillsdale, NY/Egremont, MA – June 20, 2023 Catamount Mountain Resort is thrilled to announce the lineup for it's first ever Summer Music Series. The Catamount Summer Music Series, presented by Claverack Well & Pump Service, will take place ove...

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Catamount Mountain Resort to Host Inaugural Thirsty Cat Beer, Wine and Music Festival

50+ beers and ciders, selection of wines, family fun and 5 bands highlight 2-day event July 22-23, 2023 Hillsdale, NY/Egremont, MA – June 20, 2023 Catamount Mountain Resorts' base area will play host to a brand-new family-friendly beer, wine and music festival on Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23, 2023. Dubbed "The Thirsty Cat" Beer Wine a...

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