Catamount Ski Area is a ski resort located in the Berkshire Mountains in Hillsdale, New York and South Egremont, Massachusetts. It is one of the few remaining family-owned ski areas. While in comparison to "big" mountains in the Northeast, it is small, but it provides some of the best skiing close to New York City (a mere two hours away). While many families tend to prefer nearby Butternut, Catamount has a more diverse and challenging range of trails, including Catapult, one of the steepest trails in the Northeast. In addition, because Butternut now has multiple High-Speed Quad Chairlifts, it is often too crowded. Catamount lifts have short lines and the trails have less people, which means more skiing.