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Black Mountain, New Hampshire, has announced it will close for the season on Sunday, May 17, marking the latest closing day in the resort’s history and capping off a remarkable seven-month winter. The ski area operated more days this season than during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 winters combined. Black Mountain’s revival has been one of the most notable comebacks in recent East Coast skiing.
“I am beyond thankful and grateful to everyone who has been a part of this remarkable season,” Erik Mogensen, President and General Manager of Black Mountain Community Corporation, wrote in a press release. Mogensen, who is also the CEO of Indy Pass, acquired the New Hampshire resort in 2024. “Together, we smashed every record one could possibly find,” Mogensen added. “I can tell you that this little mountain is nowhere near done making big news, and I have more coming soon. But first, we will celebrate the sport and culture of skiing with a closing weekend that will not soon be forgotten. It is a fitting end to an extraordinary season and yet another page in this incredible comeback story.”
The resort is now one of just three ski areas still operating in the East, alongside Vermont’s Jay Peak Resort and Killington Resort. Jay Peak is also expected to close this weekend, leaving Killington to carry the late-spring torch for the region.
Forecasts for closing weekend are delivering classic spring conditions, with sunny skies and temperatures approaching 70°F. The resort plans to operate the Double and Triple chairs from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, with four fully groomed trails expected to hold up through the morning before soft spring bumps develop into the afternoon.
Closing Weekend Events
On Saturday, live music kicks off at noon with Matt & Friends. My last Champagne DJ set of the year runs from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Alpine Cabin with resident saxophonist Matt Dolliver accompanying. Country Ham rocks the back deck at the base from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The main event starts right after on the new flagship main stage. The one and only Motor Booty Affair will shake this place, only to be interrupted by a world-class fireworks display after dusk.
On Sunday, the ski resort will celebrate closing day with live music all day. Joe Agnello starts at 11:00 a.m. Fan favorite Diana’s Bath Salts jumps into the mix at 1:30 p.m. The Jonathan Sarty Band takes us all the way to the last chair at 7:00 p.m. The second annual end-of-season champagne toast is on the back deck shortly after.
Black Mountain plans to have food, beverage, and retail offerings all weekend long. The alpine cabin will be fully stocked for sunny fondue and champagne deck lounging. The Base Lodge buffet will run nonstop from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, featuring dozens of your Black Mountain favorites across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Pizza and wings will be served until the music ends. On Sunday morning, the ski resort will have its headache brunch and lots of leftovers all day.
The resort’s entire retail store will be 50% off all weekend.
Black Mountain has become one of the most compelling stories in American skiing. A historic New Hampshire hill that nearly disappeared, brought back to life under new ownership, and now leading by example with exactly the kind of community spirit that makes independent ski areas worth fighting for. Once facing an uncertain future, the resort has re-established itself as a model for independent skiing in the East, with a renewed focus on affordability, community, and year-round engagement.
Founded in the 1930s, Black Mountain remains New Hampshire’s oldest continuously operating ski area, and its recent revival has become one of the most closely watched stories in American skiing.
