Guess a ski area in three clues

[VTKilarney]

Since the "Guess the Ski Area" thread seems to have died, let's try something a little different. Instead of a photo, give three clues. The person with the correct answer gets to provide clues for the next area.

So to kick it off:
1) I was late to the game - opening in the 1960's.
2) I have no detachable quads.
3) The Appalachian Trail crosses my summit - but doesn't cross any of my ski trails.

 

[deadheadskier]

Smuggs

 

[thetrailboss]

Smuggs

I don't think that the AT crosses Smuggs.

In light of that, I'd say Saddleback (ME)


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[VTKilarney]

Smuggs

Nope.

 

[deadheadskier]

Never mind. I was thinking Long Trail

 

[VTKilarney]

In light of that, I'd say Saddleback (ME)

No.

 

[thetrailboss]

No.

Ok, is it NELSAP or active?


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[thetrailboss]

Magic?


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[VTKilarney]

Hmm... I didn't check the Appalachian Trail part, but if that's true then Saddleback is probably correct, but it's not the ski area that I had in mind.

 

[VTKilarney]

Not Magic.

 

[VTKilarney]

Ok, is it NELSAP or active?


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Very active. Very.

 

[thetrailboss]

Hmm... I didn't check the Appalachian Trail part, but if that's true then Saddleback is probably correct, but it's not the ski area that I had in mind.

The AT goes over the top; I don't know when Saddleback opened.


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[VTKilarney]

Saddleback opened in 1960. So you were correct - but it wasn't the one I was thinking of. Still... that's pretty impressive.

 

[thetrailboss]

Saddleback opened in 1960. So you were correct - but it wasn't the one I was thinking of. Still... that's pretty impressive.

Extra points for me

You must be thinking of an area down in PA or lower.

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[ironhippy]

Big Rock (Mars Hill)?

 

[deadheadskier]

Can't be Big Rock. AT ends at Katahdin

 

[ironhippy]

Can't be Big Rock. AT ends at Katahdin

it's a trick question, the international trail goes on for a long time and crosses atop big rock.
I used it to ski their unmarked glades last spring.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Appalachian_Trail

 

[bdfreetuna]

Easy one. Stratton.

My turn

 

[deadheadskier]

Good call. High speed six chairs only at Stratton

 

[bdfreetuna]

I'll let VTK weigh in on the verdict but Stratton does seem to qualify.