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Schaefer Family Continues at the Helm of Both Mountains Charlemont, Mass. (March 23, 2026) Berkshire East Mountain Resort and Catamount Mountain Resort today announced that they are joining Bear Den Partners, the independent mountain ownership group founded by lifelong skiers and mountain owners Ken Graham and Jon Schaefer. The partnership brings t...

From Jon Schaefer, Operator of Berkshire East and Catamount Ski Areas CEO Bear Den Partners February 11, 2026 All in the family. I am excited to share that Smugglers' Notch Resort has officially joined the Bear Den Partners family and by extension, the Berkshire East and Catamount family. This summer when the Burke snowmakers were knee deep in weld...