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THE RESORT

GET TO KNOW CATAMOUNT
The Best Mix of Terrain

Catamount Mountain Resort is a four-season resort straddling the New York and Massachusetts border, just 2.5 hours from NYC and conveniently located to Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Hudson Valley. Offering some of the most varied terrain in Southern New England, Catamount is suited for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Spring, summer, and fall bring a range of activities, including the longest dual-span zipline in North America and one of the largest aerial adventure parks in New England.

Featuring the some of the most skiable terrain in Massachusetts, North America's longest zip line, one of the largest aerial adventure parks on the East coast, and lots of facilities to host your event or to warm up in after a great day on the slopes. Catamount offers a mountain getaway for everyone.

Bring the kids for summertime fun, your friends for wintertime riding, or the entire staff for a corporate retreat that goes beyond the boardroom. We are close to beautiful Great Barrington, the Berkshires, Hudson, Tanglewood, Mass MOCA, the Clark Art Museum, and many more cool hill towns, activities, restaurants and fun for you and yours.

Trail Ratings

Beginner (Green Circle)

35% Green Circle: 16 trails, including the Snow Sports Learning Area for 1st timers and beginners. Ridge Run to Upper and Lower Promenade is the longest run - 1.75 miles

Intermediate (Blue Square)

42% Blue Square: 18 trails – includes Birch Glade and terrain parks on Bobcat, Panther, Sunrise and Turnpike. Upper and Lower Sidewinder, 1.25 miles from summit to base, is a Catamount favorite

Most Difficult (Black Diamond) & Expert Only (Double Black Diamond)

23% Black Diamond/Double Black diamond: 10 trails, includes double diamond Catapult – the steepest trail in the Berkshires – and our newly cut double diamonds Ripper and Christopher's Leap. 

Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within Catamount and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.

A view of Catamount Ski Resort from above the parking lot

Facts and Figures

  • LIFTS: 8 lifts: 2 Quad Chairlifts, 3 Triple Chairlifts, and 3 Wonder Carpet surface lifts
  • TRAILS: 44 trails: 16 Green, 18 Blue, and 10 Black
  • SNOWMAKING: 93% of our trails
  • NIGHT SKIING: 22 trails
  • GROOMING: 4 Prinoth grooming machines, 1 Prinoth Winch Cat
  • VERTICAL DESCENT: 1,000 feet
  • LONGEST RUN:1.75 miles
A snowboarding shredding fresh powder at Catamount Ski Resort

Summer Fun

A man casually going down the zipline at Catamount Resort

Catamount has activities year round! Soar on the "CataMonster", the longest dual zip line in the United States, at 55+ mph and 250 feet over our ski trails! With a vertical drop of over 1,000 feet, enjoy spectacular views of Upstate NY and the Berkshires of Western MA! Below in the beautiful canopy of our trees is our Aerial Adventure Park. Comprised of 9 aerial courses with varying difficulty, climb, zip, and explore through the trees!

A teenager riding the Zipline at Catamount Resort

CATAMOUNT ZIP TOUR

LONGEST IN THE USA!
Three young kids climbing on the aerial adventure park at Catamount Resort

AERIAL ADVENTURE PARK

EXCITEMENT AWAITS!
Two chairlifts with a view of the valley below Catamount Resort

SCENIC CHAIRLIFT RIDES

TAKE IN THE GREAT VIEWS

Frequently Asked Questions About Catamount

Q: How many trails does Catamount have, and what's the difficulty breakdown?

A: Catamount has 44 trails: 16 green circle, 18 blue square, and 10 black diamond or double black diamond. That works out to roughly 35% beginner, 42% intermediate, and 23% advanced terrain.

Q: What is the vertical drop at Catamount?

A: Catamount has a vertical descent of 1,000 feet. The resort's longest run, from the summit down through Upper and Lower Promenade, stretches 1.75 miles.

Q: Does Catamount offer night skiing?

A: Yes, Catamount lights 22 of its 44 trails for night skiing. Night ticket and season pass details are covered on the resort's Lift Tickets and Season Passes pages.

Q: How much of the mountain has snowmaking at Catamount?

A: Catamount covers 93% of its trails with snowmaking. The resort also runs four Prinoth grooming machines and a Prinoth Winch Cat to maintain conditions across the mountain.

Q: What's the most difficult trail at Catamount?

A: Catapult is Catamount's steepest trail and one of the steepest in the Berkshires; it's rated double black diamond. Two newer double-black trails, Ripper and Christopher's Leap, have also been added to the mountain's expert terrain.

Q: Is Catamount a good mountain for beginners?

A: Yes, 35% of Catamount's 44 trails are rated beginner, including a dedicated Snow Sports Learning Area for first-timers. Ridge Run into Upper and Lower Promenade, the mountain's longest run at 1.75 miles, is rated green circle.

Q: How many lifts does Catamount have?

A: Catamount runs 8 lifts: 2 quad chairlifts, 3 triple chairlifts, and 3 Magic Carpet surface lifts for beginners. Together they serve the resort's 44 trails across 1,000 feet of vertical.

Q: What can I do at Catamount outside of ski season?

A: Outside of ski season, Catamount runs the CataMonster Zip Tour and a 9-course Aerial Adventure Park with varying difficulty levels. The CataMonster reaches speeds over 55 mph across a 1,000-foot vertical drop and about 250 feet above the ski trails.

Q: What towns and attractions are near Catamount?

A: Catamount is close to Great Barrington, the wider Berkshires, and the Hudson Valley, along with cultural destinations like Tanglewood, Mass MoCA, and the Clark Art Museum.

Q: Is Catamount suitable for a corporate retreat or group outing?

A: Yes, Catamount positions itself as an option for group outings, including corporate retreats, in addition to family and friend trips. Specific group rates and booking details are handled through the resort's Winter Groups and Summer Groups pages.