Any news at Big Squaw?

[Angus]

So what's the deal? Is the mountain operating under a lease arrangement or was there a transfer of ownership? Nice to see the community and Maine organizations chipping in. I bet this makes a huge difference to families living up there year-round.

 

[thetrailboss]

So what's the deal? Is the mountain operating under a lease arrangement or was there a transfer of ownership? Nice to see the community and Maine organizations chipping in. I bet this makes a huge difference to families living up there year-round.

From what I saw in the Bangor Daily News, a $1 lease for one year.

 

[AdironRider]

From what I saw in the Bangor Daily News, a $1 lease for one year.

Doesnt this seem way out of left field compared to the owners previous business dealings? A good thing for sure though.

 

[Mapnut]

It sounds like a great deal for the owner; he gets some maintenance done for free and gets Squaw in the public eye until he's ready to sell it. He tried to lease it to the county but they weren't interested.

It's been 40 years since I skied Squaw but I remember the lower slopes skied very nicely.

 

[thetrailboss]

Just heard on Facebook that the folks at Big Squaw are getting a new Prinoth Groomer. I take it that this is a demo machine or a loaner, in part for the PR.

Either way, it is a nice thing to see folks getting behind this community/volunteer venture.

 

[polski]

On the group's FB they said they're leasing it for the season with option to buy.

edit: FB page updated 15 min ago to say the groomer has arrived!


Great story overall. Hope they resolve the lift issue and get a whole bunch of snow at about the same time. Hell, if that happened I might try to hit the opening ... only a 4.5 hour drive from here

 

[thetrailboss]

On the group's FB they said they're leasing it for the season with option to buy.

Great story overall. Hope they resolve the lift issue and get a whole bunch of snow at about the same time. Hell, if that happened I might try to hit the opening ... only a 4.5 hour drive from here

Nice. Their story is really inspirational.

 

[Breeze]

Current Bangor Daily News

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/...ssues-stalling-opening-of-big-squaw-mountain/

Breeze

 

[JAS90]

Lift dude fixing the lift today (1/27). Do they need load test?

 

[sull1102]

Yes, they're doing the 30,000lbs load test soon.

 

[Mapnut]

And their website now has a Weathercam! http://www.friendsofsquawmtn.org/

 

[Prolifious]

Yo where's my MA homies at??

 

[ScottySkis]

Yo where's my MA homies at??

Are you another ?

 

[sull1102]

Tomorrow is the date for the load test with an opening this weekend if all goes well, fingers crossed!

 

[ceo]

Maine Travel Maven
Only in Maine: 2 mechanics from Sunday River are installing a used drive control from Sugarloaf Mountain on Squaw Mountain's lower

That's not the one they just ripped out of the Superquad, is it? =:-O

 

[billski]

Wow. Go over to their FB page
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofSquaw?ref=stream

The photos they have are incredible. The surface they've laid down is a pro as it goes. Incredible job citizens of Greenville. All through their generosity and hard work!



150 people showed up yesterday

 

[billski]

So, so cool





THIS is OLD SCHOOL. Imagine doing this with leather boots!

 

[riverc0il]

Very nice! I still can't justify the drive just for the lower mountain. Maybe next season I'll get my act together and get over their with my skins. A little lift assistance would be quite nice to increase the amount of laps possible from the summit.

 

[MadMadWorld]

Very nice! I still can't justify the drive just for the lower mountain. Maybe next season I'll get my act together and get over their with my skins. A little lift assistance would be quite nice to increase the amount of laps possible from the summit.

Any idea what the terrain is comparable to off the summit? I'm intrigued.

 

[billski]

Where else can you ski and get a view of Kahtadin?



Work projects are ongoing as we tackle the foundation of the lower lodge. Thank you Kyle Pelletier of helping remove the debris from the former dormitories down below. We are already working to make this a usable space for next season. If you are interested in getting involved in this project, please contact us for more information. It is like a time capsule down here!



Fresh Pow on March 3rd:




Have you ever seen such teamwork?

Thank you to The Wizard, Charlie Lazore, Bruce w/CMP and Woody Bartley for replacing our electrical power supply to the lifthouse. We are back up and running and will be open again on Wednesday, noon-5 for an afternoon of skiing, by donation. THANK YOU! Hope to see you all then!