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Black Mountain, NH, Reaches Settlement With Town of Jackson After Months of Tension And Announces Celebratory Free Ski Day for Tomorrow

Black Mountain, the historic New Hampshire ski area now operated by the Black Mountain Community Corporation, has reached a sweeping settlement with the Town of Jackson after months of escalating tensions over snowmaking, permits, and mountain operations. The agreement clears the way for a stable season ahead and the mountain is celebrating immediately with a powder day opening and free […]
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Whaleback Mountain, NH, Will Operate This Season After Reaching Fundraising Goal

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Whaleback Mountain is set to operate this winter after weeks of uncertainty, with the community-backed ski area announcing it has reached 95% of its fundraising goal needed to open for the season. The nonprofit ski area, located along Interstate 89 and long considered a local gem in the Upper Valley, launched an urgent campaign this fall to raise $210,000 to […]
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North Conway, NH, Named USA TODAY’s Best Ski Town for 2025

North Conway has been voted the nation’s best ski town for 2025, topping USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second straight year and the fifth time since 2016. The New Hampshire community edged out major destinations across the United States, including Vail, Colorado, and Stowe, Vermont. The 2025 rankings place North Conway at the top of a list […]
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Black Mountain, NH, Opens November 15 as First Ski Resort to Kick Off New Hampshire’s 2025-26 Winter Season

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The upcoming ski season at Black Mountain is set to open on Saturday, November 15, marking the earliest opening in its 90-year history. Black Mountain, New Hampshire, and Indy Pass announced today that Black Mountain will open for skiing on Saturday, November 15, at 7:45 a.m. Eastern time. This will make it the first ski resort in the state of […]
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Wildcat Mountain, NH, Fires Up its Snow Guns in Preparation for the 2025-26 Season

Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire, started its snowmaking operation on Thursday in preparation for the 2025-26 ski season. The mountain saw its first natural snowfall earlier this week. “The energy on the mountain is electric,” Brandon Swartz, General Manager of Wildcat Mountain, said in a press release. “Our snowmakers are working around the clock to transform the terrain and bring us […]
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Ragged Mountain Resort, NH, Sells for $6.4 Million and Transitions to Local Ownership

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[UPDATED 11:46 a.m., November 10, 2025] On November 4, 2025, ownership of Ragged Mountain Resort in Danbury, New Hampshire, was formally transferred to SF Mountain Co., LLC in a real-estate transaction estimated at $6.4 million. The new ownership group was formed in May 2025 and created a dedicated operating entity, Ragged Mountain Resort LLC, last month to oversee resort operations. […]
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King Pine Ski Area in New Hampshire is Once Again Offering its $4 “Ticket Rollback Day”

Families today are seeking ways to make skiing both affordable and enjoyable. That’s why King Pine Ski Area in East Madison, New Hampshire, offers families exceptional deals on lift tickets, season passes, and lodging packages. Their pass options also give savings to frequent skinners, skiers, and riders. 2026 is the winter to save at King Pine. Here’s a round-up of […]
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Black Mountain, NH, Completes Purchase with New Owners Planning for Earliest Opening to Date

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Black Mountain Community Corporation, a cooperative spearheaded by Indy Pass owner Erik Mogensen, has now completed the purchase of the three plots of land on which Black Mountain, New Hampshire, is situated. Along with the purchase of the land, Black Mountain Community Corporation also secured a deal with the owners of communications towers at the mountain’s summit. All of this is […]
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Pats Peak, NH, to Add New Quad Lift, Expand Beginner Terrain for 2025-26 Season

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Pats Peak is preparing for one of its largest seasons of capital investment yet with the installation of a new chairlift and major upgrades across the mountain. The southern New Hampshire ski area said it will replace its Hurricane Triple with a fixed-grip quad for the 2025-26 winter. The new SkyTrac Hurricane Quad will increase uphill capacity by about 25% […]
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Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire, is Set to Retire Its Second-Generation Aerial Tram After 45 Years of Operation

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Cannon Mountain has announced that it is retiring its second-generation aerial tram after 45 years of operation. Cannon was the first ski resort in North America to open an aerial tram back in 1938. The second-generation tramway has carried more than 9 million guests to the top of Cannon to take in the breathtaking views and carve down its iconic […]
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Whaleback Mountain, NH, Hits $250K Fundraising Goal, Lift Repairs set to Begin by July

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Whaleback Mountain has reached its $250,000 fundraising goal, allowing the nonprofit ski area to move forward with critical repairs to its only chairlift, the resort confirmed in a social media post on Sunday. “We asked for help, and you showed up in a big way,” the resort wrote. “Together, we raised over $250,000 to keep Whaleback alive and thriving.” The […]
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Black Mountain, NH, Confirms Record May Closing With $9 Lift Tickets and 90th Anniversary Bash

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Black Mountain, New Hampshire’s oldest continuously operating ski area, will close out its 90th season on Saturday, May 3, its latest closing day, the resort confirmed on social media yesterday. Related: Indy Pass Becomes the Temporary Owner of Historic Black Mountain in New Hampshire Black Mountain remains the last ski area in New Hampshire still spinning lifts and one of […]
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Black Mountain, NH, to Celebrate 90th Anniversary with Fireworks, Live Music, and $9 Lift Tickets on Closing Day

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After a long season and a major push to extend operations, Black Mountain Ski Area in New Hampshire is set to close for the season on Saturday, May 3, nearly two months later than last year. This year’s extended season marks a major milestone for the historic resort, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special Closing Day event […]
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Get Ready for an Action-Packed Weekend: World Pro Ski Tour Comes to Tenney Mountain, NH

World Pro Ski Tour is coming to Tenney Mountain, NH | Image: WPST

From March 14-16, 2025, it is the Tour’s only East Coast Stop Plymouth, NH (February 20, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The excitement is building as Tenney Mountain Resort (Tenney), New Hampshire, prepares to host the World Pro Ski Tour (WPST) from March 14-16, 2025—the only East Coast stop on the circuit! This thrilling event will bring world-class athletes to the […]
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