[1] Fray Mountain was discovered as a potential ski area by John (Jack) Falconer Fisher in 1937/38.

After earning his pilot’s license at the age of 16, Fisher flew over mountains in the region, imagining where he might create either a golf course or a ski area.

In 1937/38 Jack and his friends camped out for the summer at the base of the mountain, creating trails and deciding on a vision for what would become one of the first ski areas in the country.

In 1953 Jack married Florence (Flukie) Kendall from New York City and they had two children, Katherine and Barrie.

[3] In May 2018 the Schaefer family of Charlemont MA, longtime owners/managers of Berkshire East Mountain Resort, purchased Catamount Ski Area.

During the 2018-19 season, the main Berkshire Lodge was renovated and a new triple chair was installed on the Massachusetts side.

In the 2019-20 ski season, the new Catamount Lodge opened, with additional seating, a store, and ticketing operations.

Other additions include more snowmaking, a new snow tubing park, a redesigned learning area, and more dining options.