Mt. Eustis is opening

[VTKilarney]

The NELSAP website just got a little smaller. Mt. Eustis in Littleton, NH is opening this weekend. A day pass is only $5. The only bummer is that the rope tow this year will only go part way up the hill. Next year it will go up the entire hill.

A lot of hard work and dedication went into getting the hill open after 30 years of dormancy. It was a three year effort. One of the hardest working people is David Harkless, the owner of the Littleton Bike Shop and Rollickers Bikes and Boards in St. Johnsbury. Even if you don't ski at Mt. Eustis, please try to support these stores because David has given a ton back to the local community. He is a genuine class act. Ron and Herb Lahout were also involved, along with several other people.

Here is their website: http://mteustis.org/

One another note, it appears that Mt. Prospect in Lancaster, NH did not open this year? Is that really true?

 

[thetrailboss]

Such good news. I saw one of the guys on a flight with a Mount Eustis hat and gave him a lot of praise.

Don't forget about the Lyndon Outing Club. My home hill.


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[deadheadskier]

Is that the hill lookers left on 93?

 

[thetrailboss]

Is that the hill lookers left on 93?

Yep


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[SIKSKIER]

Is that the hill lookers left on 93?

Actually,when I-93 was built it went right through the bottom 1/5 of the slope thearby shrinking its vertical.

 

[deadheadskier]

It does look like you can ski right on to the highway

 

[thetrailboss]

Nice article on its reopening

http://caledonianrecord.com/main.asp?SectionID=180&SubSectionID=778&ArticleID=125250

 

[thetrailboss]

Nice video from the Cal Rec:

 

[KD7000]

That's kind of awesome.

 

[River19]

That is a fantastic story......

Trailboss......Lyndon Outing Club......we are literally 1 min from there....

 

[rueler]

The NELSAP website just got a little smaller. Mt. Eustis in Littleton, NH is opening this weekend. A day pass is only $5. The only bummer is that the rope tow this year will only go part way up the hill. Next year it will go up the entire hill.

A lot of hard work and dedication went into getting the hill open after 30 years of dormancy. It was a three year effort. One of the hardest working people is David Harkless, the owner of the Littleton Bike Shop and Rollickers Bikes and Boards in St. Johnsbury. Even if you don't ski at Mt. Eustis, please try to support these stores because David has given a ton back to the local community. He is a genuine class act. Ron and Herb Lahout were also involved, along with several other people.

Here is their website: http://mteustis.org/

One another note, it appears that Mt. Prospect in Lancaster, NH did not open this year? Is that really true?

Kilarney, I am pretty sure that Prospect has opened for skiing this year. When my wife and I headed back towards Burke from Bretton Woods during the holiday break, we stopped at Prospect and checked it out. Since that time, I have followed them on Facebook. They did post something about opening a couple of weeks back.

 

[rueler]

Checked FB quickly. They have all intentions of being open at Prospect. Unfortunately, their rope tow motor is down for the count. They are still hosting their Valentine's Day race at Prospect this weekend…Racers will just have to hoof it to the top of the course.

 

[SmallSkiAreas.com]

Mt. Prospect opened briefly after temporarily resolving their insurance problem. It is a state owned, club operated ski area. The state has a long list of requirements that is making it increasingly difficult for them to operate. It is a fantastic small ski area that skis bigger than one would think.

Mt. Prospect, Mt. Eustis, and Red Hill all suffered lift failures in the past week.

New Hampshire Rope Tow Struggles - NewEnglandSkiIndustry.com News

 

[SIKSKIER]

Actually,Mt Eustis issue was the generator.

 

[thetrailboss]

That is a fantastic story......

Trailboss......Lyndon Outing Club......we are literally 1 min from there....

Have you ever skied there? In a good snow year the skiing is decent.


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[thetrailboss]

So I was fortunate enough to ski here yesterday. What a nice place. The slope has perfect pitch and great views. Nice folks. Come visit!

 

[C-Rex]

Always great to hear things like this. Give me hope for our sports. I really want to move to VT, NH, or ME so I can be more part of things like this.

 

[thetrailboss]

More good coverage:

http://www.wptz.com/news/big-plans-for-mt-eustis/31787738

 

[thetrailboss]

Bump. These folks are getting ready for ski season too:

https://t.e2ma.net/webview/i7vghc/716533b4fa40db7759d13f96e8ceb7cf

They could use a hand too if anyone has time.....

 

[wtcobb]

Work weekend at Mt. Eustis - several poles installed, counterweight buried, and lots of cleanup. Looking good!

https://www.facebook.com/MtEustisSkiClub/posts/927767527303294