Black Mountain, NH CLOSED

[AdironRider]

The problem is the real estate is worth a pretty decent amount in and of itself, given the access and location within Jackson NH. Dare I say more than the typical pile of dirt that most ski areas sit on (in a general sense) on a per acre basis.

So as a business, no way its worth that, but as an asset, yeah it probably is.

 

[2Planker]

There are a few locals who are trying to put something together....
Not to save the ski resort though

 

[BodeMiller1]

There are a few locals who are trying to put something together....
Not to save the ski resort though

What are they up to? Perhaps at this point we don't know. I thought is was cool when Kellington was bought up, then NO PEAK 360 Cam. We'll see...

 

[skiur]

What are they up to? Perhaps at this point we don't know. I thought is was cool when Kellington was bought up, then NO PEAK 360 Cam. We'll see...

You do realize that powdr still owns Killington?

 

[jimmywilson69]

Peak cam has been down for a while

 

[chuckstah]

Came across this post. Signs of life....

 

[machski]

Came across this post. Signs of life....View attachment 63272

Yup, just got an email inviting me to the same though won't be able to make it.

 

[2planks2coasts]

Back in NH the 6th. May try to watch the livestream.

 

[2Planker]

Yup, just got an email inviting me to the same though won't be able to make it.

We'll be there

 

[chuckstah]

Free beer, pizza and live music at the meeting tomorrow. Too bad I can't make it, but it's being live streamed on their FB page.

 

[thetrailboss]

Any word ahead of time on what the discussion will entail?

 

[2planks2coasts]

Free beer, pizza and live music at the meeting tomorrow. Too bad I can't make it, but it's being live streamed on their FB page.

Things not often seen at a closure announcement. Will take that as a good sign.

 

[Newpylong]

Treats to try to soften the blow. Those guys have no idea how to run a ski area and aren't asking for advice from those that do.

 

[EPB]

Treats to try to soften the blow. Those guys have no idea how to run a ski area and aren't asking for advice from those that do.

Unfortunately, that's the impression I get from my friends that work at neighboring areas too.

 

[eatskisleep]

Treats to try to soften the blow. Those guys have no idea how to run a ski area and aren't asking for advice from those that do.

That’s sad. I hope they will listen eventually before it’s too late. Perhaps you can make some suggestions to them…?

 

[EPB]

That’s sad. I hope they will listen eventually before it’s too late. Perhaps you can make some suggestions to them…?

It's not a secret, but they're in a real conundrum because everything is so old there. Their newest lift is a 40 year old triple, and the snowmaking system is apparently in as bad of shape that one might fear. I've heard they've tried drumming up interest in a sale to other NE ski area operators, but the outdatedness of the infrastructure there could be insurmountable. It feels like a problem that has continued to snowball for 25-30 years now.

 

[jaytrem]

Interesting meeting. Indy buying Black with the intention of turning it into a co-op. New winch cat coming this year and they plan to make a lot of snow.

 

[thetrailboss]

 

[snoseek]

This seems like a great path for the area going forward!

 

[EPB]

Glad to hear it. Hopefully, they can try to drive traffic there thru the Indy pass product.