Guests engaging in uphill travel are encouraged to check the weather and mountain conditions before leaving the base area to become informed of closed terrain or trails, weather and snow conditions, hazards, events, or specific mountain operations. The most up to date mountain conditions can be found at catamountski.com/winter/the-mountain/mountain-conditions.
Guests accessing the mountain through uphill traffic must know that uphill routes may not be patrolled. You must also know that patrol is not guaranteed to be on premises outside of daily lift operation hours. You are responsible for your safety.
- Should the need for assistance arise during the hours of daily lift operations, please call Catamount Ski Patrol directly at 413-232-9405.
- Should the need for assistance arise outside of daily lift operations, please call 911.
- Should the need arise for non-medical assistance or questions during the hours of daily lift operations, please call Customer Service at 413-528-1262.
Guests accessing the mountain through uphill travel are required to stay to the designated side of the trail, to remain vigilant about watching for downhill traffic, and to be aware of blind spots, sharp turns, knolls, and other terrain features that may obscure them from view.
Guests accessing the mountain via uphill travel are asked to wear visible clothing.
Guests accessing the mountain via uphill travel must hike single-file.
Closed trails and terrain parks may not be marked or signed from the bottom, top, or other access points on the trail. It is the responsibility of guests accessing the mountain to be aware of closures and to remain on open uphill and downhill routes and trails.
Any guests accessing the mountain via uphill travel are considered to be skiers and riders. They are held to the same standards and rules as skiers and riders who are descending only. It is your responsibility to know and adhere to ‘Your Responsibility Code,’ which can be found at www.nsaa.org/NSAA/Safety/Your_Responsibility_Code.aspx as well as on the Catamount trail map.
Be warned that snowmobiles, snowmaking equipment, snow grooming, winch cat cables, and other equipment may be encountered at any time on the mountain. You are responsible for staying clear of such equipment.
Travel with another person when possible, especially during nighttime hours.
Catamount mountain staff may request to see your ticket or armband at any time. You are required to show it upon request.
Trails are designed for use by skiers and snowboarders. Any form of downhill descent other than skis or snowboards is prohibited. Sledding or sliding in any form is prohibited.
Those travelling uphill or downhill on trails that are not allowed or are currently closed, accessing the mountain without a ticket or pass, or those deemed to be in breach of policies or rules will be instructed to cease uphill travel immediately and/or leave the mountain. Catamount reserves the right to remove permission to access the mountain.