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Smaller New England Areas - Open or Closed

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ski_it Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 11, 2009 Posts: 185 Location:Near Boston, MA	Posted: Sep 08, 2009 - 4:36 AM GMT I'm interested in the smallest ski areas in New England. I want to determine if any of these areas are still open to the general public. Some were closed but may reopen? Some are private but may occasionally open to the public? I've read the NELSAP info and links, but any additional info would be appreciated. ITEM AREA ST TYPE NOTE2 1 Lakeridge Ski Area Torrington CT PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY 2 Powder Ridge Middlefield CT CLOSED MAY REOPEN? 3 Easton Ski Area - Eaglebrook School Deerfield MA PRIVATE NO WEB SITE INFO 4 Osceola Playground Pittsfield MA SPORADIC Pittsfield Depart of Parks & Rec 5 Waidlich Family Tow Millers Falls MA PRIVATE PRIVATE FAMILY AREA 6 Bauneg Beg 2 Ski Area North Berwick ME SEMI-PRIVATE PRIVATE FAMILY AREA 7 Eaton Mountain Skowhegan ME CLOSED MAY REOPEN? 8 Blackwater - Proctor Academy Andover NH SEMI-PRIVATE OPEN SELECT DAYS TO PUBLIC 9 Clancy Mountain - Cardigan Mountain School Canaan NH PRIVATE FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY 10 Lisbon Tow Lisbon NH SPORADIC LIKELY CLOSED - NELSAP 11 Red Hill Family Ski Area Moultonboro NH SPORADIC PRIVATE CLUB - OPEN SELECT DAYS TO PUBLIC 12 Bellows Falls/Rockingham Recreation Bellows Falls VT SPORADIC TOWN REC DEPT 13 Chapman Hill / Williston Ski Associates Williston VT PRIVATE PRIVATE ASSOC - OPEN IN 2004 14 Hitching Post Farm Tow South Royalton VT PRIVATE OFFICIALLY CLOSED - BUT STILL FUNCTIONS 15 Living Memorial Park Brattleboro VT PUBLIC TOWN REC? 16 Pine Mountain Goshen VT PRIVATE PRIVATE FAMILY AREA 17 Sonnenberg at Twin Farms Barnard VT PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE RESORT $1300 PER NIGHT 18 Strafford Lions Club South Strafford VT SPORADIC OPEN IN 2009 19 Timber Ridge/Glebe Mountain Farm Windham VT PRIVATE NO LIFTS - MAY REOPEN 20 Vermont Tech Ski Tow Randolph Center VT SEMI-PRIVATE GUESTS MAY BE WELCOME __________ Saving Our Ski Areas - I'm Skiing New England - New England Ski Area Project

MissDaEast Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 1786 Location:	Posted: Sep 08, 2009 - 5:59 AM GMT I was at Hitching Post Farm a week ago, checking out their riding facility. I didn't see any ski hill, but then, I wasn't looking for one. I don't recall seeing any "hills" steep enough to ski, but...again, I wasn't looking for that. They had a lovely cross-country equestrian course, however.

mapnut Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 31, 2002 Posts: 3994 Location:New York City	Posted: Sep 08, 2009 - 12:14 PM GMT Edited: Sep 08, 2009 - 1:31 PM GMT Eaton Mountain, ME is definitely re-opening under new ownership. Here's their web site. I'm following their fortunes and rooting for them because it's the first place I ever skied. Most recent topic on Powder Ridge

rickbolger Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Mar 14, 2005 Posts: 1529 Location:Great Gorge, NJ	Posted: Sep 08, 2009 - 1:10 PM GMT Living Memorial is alive and well

playoutside Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Mar 23, 2007 Posts: 137 Location:Near Boston and Northern NJ	Posted: Sep 08, 2009 - 1:26 PM GMT Edited: Sep 08, 2009 - 7:55 PM GMT I stopped by Eaton Mountain this weekend and they are definitely working to open this winter. They've cleaned out a lot of debris and have some electrical projects to work on, but they are trying. I had never been there before, but have to say I was truly surprised by some of the steeps this small mountain has to offer. I expected it to be more of a hill than a mountain. I really hope they can open this winter. They are planning a job fair in the coming weeks. __________ Blue Hills 12/30\|Nashoba 1/4 1/14 2/3\|Sunapee 1/10\|Ragged 1/16\|Pico 1/23\|Ascutney 1/24\|Breckenridge 2/7 2/9\|Keystone 2/8\|Yawgoo 2/13\|Wachusett 2/20\|Bromley 2/21\|2/27 Middlebury\|Suicide6 2/28\|Burke 3/5\|Sugarbush 3/6\|MRG 3/7\|Sunday River 3/12-13\|Okemo 3/27

Jonni Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Oct 12, 2001 Posts: 2243 Location:Sunapee, NH & Lyndonville, VT	Posted: Sep 08, 2009 - 2:41 PM GMT Blackwater is still open, although I believe it's for Proctor students and races only. Looking at their website you may be able to contact Proctor Academy Admissions to see when the place will be operating and make arrangements to ski there. http://www.proctoracademy.org/podium/default.aspx?t=126590 __________ Fall Line n. Imaginary line following the most direct path down a slope that skiers continuously traverse on a run, often stopping at other invisible slope features along the way like the Tumble Lane, the Stagger Path and the Topple Zone.

johnskiismore Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 29, 2003 Posts: 906 Location:North Woodstock, NH	Posted: Sep 08, 2009 - 7:33 PM GMT The Lisbon Ski Tow in Lisbon, NH is part of NELSAP forever I'm afraid. Add this one to your list as it is operating, the Kancamagus Rec Area in Lincoln, NH. One bad a%$ fast rope tow! __________ Screw My Car, My Body Climbed Mount Washington!

ski_it Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 11, 2009 Posts: 185 Location:Near Boston, MA	Posted: Sep 13, 2009 - 5:01 PM GMT Quote: I'm interested in the smallest ski areas in New England. I want to determine if any of these areas are still open to the general public. Some were closed but may reopen? Some are private but may occasionally open to the public? I've read the NELSAP info and links, but any additional info would be appreciated. ITEM AREA ST TYPE NOTE2 1 Lakeridge Ski Area Torrington CT PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY 2 Powder Ridge Middlefield CT CLOSED MAY REOPEN? 3 Easton Ski Area - Eaglebrook School Deerfield MA PRIVATE NO WEB SITE INFO 4 Osceola Playground Pittsfield MA SPORADIC Pittsfield Depart of Parks & Rec 5 Waidlich Family Tow Millers Falls MA PRIVATE PRIVATE FAMILY AREA 6 Bauneg Beg 2 Ski Area North Berwick ME SEMI-PRIVATE PRIVATE FAMILY AREA 9 Clancy Mountain - Cardigan Mountain School Canaan NH PRIVATE FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY 11 Red Hill Family Ski Area Moultonboro NH SPORADIC PRIVATE CLUB - OPEN SELECT DAYS TO PUBLIC 12 Bellows Falls/Rockingham Recreation Bellows Falls VT SPORADIC TOWN REC DEPT 13 Chapman Hill / Williston Ski Associates Williston VT PRIVATE PRIVATE ASSOC - OPEN IN 2004 14 Hitching Post Farm Tow South Royalton VT PRIVATE OFFICIALLY CLOSED - BUT STILL FUNCTIONS 16 Pine Mountain Goshen VT PRIVATE PRIVATE FAMILY AREA 17 Sonnenberg at Twin Farms Barnard VT PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE RESORT $1300 PER NIGHT 18 Strafford Lions Club South Strafford VT SPORADIC OPEN IN 2009 19 Timber Ridge/Glebe Mountain Farm Windham VT PRIVATE NO LIFTS - MAY REOPEN 20 Vermont Tech Ski Tow Randolph Center VT SEMI-PRIVATE GUESTS MAY BE WELCOME Thanks, that takes care of 4. Anyone else have info on the rest? __________ Saving Our Ski Areas - I'm Skiing New England - New England Ski Area Project

rstuthill Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1632 Location:Bolton, CT	Posted: Sep 13, 2009 - 10:50 PM GMT Quote: 13 Chapman Hill / Williston Ski Associates Williston VT PRIVATE PRIVATE ASSOC - OPEN IN 2004 Really, you are sure it was open in 2004? Because I doubt that. Barrett Peterson I think is the guy to talk to on North Williston Road. His wife was a state rep for awhile I believe. There is a separate thread on this site if you do a search for it under Chapman Hill. I am also sitting here with a lot of pix from the fall of 1960 when this area was first operated. My take is that it is being mowed or brush hogged every year, but only for sledders. The tow needs a fair amount of work, especially if they are going to bring in inspectors.

ski_it Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 11, 2009 Posts: 185 Location:Near Boston, MA	Posted: Sep 14, 2009 - 1:23 AM GMT Quote: [quote]13 Chapman Hill / Williston Ski Associates Williston VT PRIVATE PRIVATE ASSOC - OPEN IN 2004 Really, you are sure it was open in 2004? Because I doubt that. quote] No I am not sure. Looking for people who have been there since. I took that date from the NELSAP site. Searching the forums is a good idea. __________ Saving Our Ski Areas - I'm Skiing New England - New England Ski Area Project

rstuthill Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1632 Location:Bolton, CT	Posted: Sep 14, 2009 - 1:31 AM GMT Chapman Hill thread

bousquet19 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Feb 21, 2005 Posts: 1344 Location:Shenandoah Valley, Virginia	Posted: Sep 14, 2009 - 2:29 PM GMT Three 2008 reports confirm that Osceola Park in Pittsfield MA was open: Mr. Magic-1 Mr. Magic-2 Woodcore Woody __________ "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

rocket21 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Sep 13, 2001 Posts: 6825 Location:USA	Posted: Sep 14, 2009 - 3:11 PM GMT Quote: I'm interested in the smallest ski areas in New England. I want to determine if any of these areas are still open to the general public. Some were closed but may reopen? Some are private but may occasionally open to the public? I've read the NELSAP info and links, but any additional info would be appreciated. ITEM AREA ST TYPE NOTE2 1 Lakeridge Ski Area Torrington CT PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY 2 Powder Ridge Middlefield CT CLOSED MAY REOPEN? 3 Easton Ski Area - Eaglebrook School Deerfield MA PRIVATE NO WEB SITE INFO 4 Osceola Playground Pittsfield MA SPORADIC Pittsfield Depart of Parks & Rec 5 Waidlich Family Tow Millers Falls MA PRIVATE PRIVATE FAMILY AREA 6 Bauneg Beg 2 Ski Area North Berwick ME SEMI-PRIVATE PRIVATE FAMILY AREA 9 Clancy Mountain - Cardigan Mountain School Canaan NH PRIVATE FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY 11 Red Hill Family Ski Area Moultonboro NH SPORADIC PRIVATE CLUB - OPEN SELECT DAYS TO PUBLIC 12 Bellows Falls/Rockingham Recreation Bellows Falls VT SPORADIC TOWN REC DEPT 13 Chapman Hill / Williston Ski Associates Williston VT PRIVATE PRIVATE ASSOC - OPEN IN 2004 14 Hitching Post Farm Tow South Royalton VT PRIVATE OFFICIALLY CLOSED - BUT STILL FUNCTIONS 16 Pine Mountain Goshen VT PRIVATE PRIVATE FAMILY AREA 17 Sonnenberg at Twin Farms Barnard VT PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE RESORT $1300 PER NIGHT 18 Strafford Lions Club South Strafford VT SPORADIC OPEN IN 2009 19 Timber Ridge/Glebe Mountain Farm Windham VT PRIVATE NO LIFTS - MAY REOPEN 20 Vermont Tech Ski Tow Randolph Center VT SEMI-PRIVATE GUESTS MAY BE WELCOME Thanks, that takes care of 4. Anyone else have info on the rest? 3. Easton - still operating privately for students/alumni 11. Red Hill - still operating as of winter 08-09 __________ NewEnglandSkiHistory.com

ski_it Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 11, 2009 Posts: 185 Location:Near Boston, MA	Posted: Sep 19, 2009 - 12:14 AM GMT Great info folks, thank-you. Anybody else have any info? __________ Saving Our Ski Areas - I'm Skiing New England - New England Ski Area Project

ski_it Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 11, 2009 Posts: 185 Location:Near Boston, MA	Posted: Sep 19, 2009 - 12:14 AM GMT Great info folks, thank-you. Anybody else have any info? __________ Saving Our Ski Areas - I'm Skiing New England - New England Ski Area Project

rocket21 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Sep 13, 2001 Posts: 6825 Location:USA	Posted: Sep 19, 2009 - 12:29 AM GMT I don't have a link handy, but do a search for Adopt A Ski Area. In 2007-08, a bunch of forum members 'adopted' a small ski area by visiting it and writing a trip report. __________ NewEnglandSkiHistory.com

phil Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jan 29, 2008 Posts: 95 Location:Near Baltimore, MD	Posted: Sep 22, 2009 - 2:06 AM GMT Would Titcomb in Farmington, ME qualify for the list?

ski_it Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 11, 2009 Posts: 185 Location:Near Boston, MA	Posted: Sep 22, 2009 - 5:34 PM GMT Quote: Would Titcomb in Farmington, ME qualify for the list? For my list here, no it would not. I know Ticomb was open last year, as I skiied it. This list is just to clarify some places I am not sure about. It might be on the NELSAP Adopt-A-Ski-Area 2008 list, I haven't fully read that link yet. NELSAP Adopt-A-Ski-Area-2008 Maybe a NELSAP Adopt-A-Ski-Area 2009 list is needed. Although, I could knock off a few area on their 2008 list from trips I made in 2008 before I was a member. Need more info on these: 1 Lakeridge Ski Area Torrington CT PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY 2 Powder Ridge Middlefield CT CLOSED MAY REOPEN? 3 Easton Ski Area - Eaglebrook School Deerfield MA PRIVATE - FOR STUDENTS ONLY? 5 Waidlich Family Tow Millers Falls MA PRIVATE PRIVATE FAMILY AREA 6 Bauneg Beg 2 Ski Area North Berwick ME SEMI-PRIVATE PRIVATE FAMILY AREA - CLOSED? 9 Clancy Mountain - Cardigan Mountain School Canaan NH PRIVATE FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY 12 Bellows Falls/Rockingham Recreation Bellows Falls VT SPORADIC TOWN REC DEPT 13 Chapman Hill / Williston Ski Associates Williston VT PRIVATE PRIVATE ASSOC - OPEN IN 2004 - CLOSED NOW? 14 Hitching Post Farm Tow South Royalton VT PRIVATE OFFICIALLY CLOSED - BUT STILL FUNCTIONS? 16 Pine Mountain Goshen VT PRIVATE PRIVATE FAMILY AREA 17 Sonnenberg at Twin Farms Barnard VT PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE RESORT $1300 PER NIGHT 18 Strafford Lions Club South Strafford VT SPORADIC OPEN IN 2009 19 Timber Ridge/Glebe Mountain Farm Windham VT PRIVATE NO LIFTS - MAY REOPEN 20 Vermont Tech Ski Tow Randolph Center VT SEMI-PRIVATE GUESTS MAY BE WELCOME __________ Saving Our Ski Areas - I'm Skiing New England - New England Ski Area Project

nelsap Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 21, 2001 Posts: 2742 Location:Saratoga Springs, NY	Posted: Sep 22, 2009 - 7:54 PM GMT #6 Bauneg Beg is now closed. __________ Jeremy Davis

rocket21 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Sep 13, 2001 Posts: 6825 Location:USA	Posted: Sep 22, 2009 - 9:04 PM GMT Quote: Maybe a NELSAP Adopt-A-Ski-Area 2009 list is needed. We didn't do one in 2009, but I do think a 2010 Adopt-A-Ski-Area program would be a good idea. __________ NewEnglandSkiHistory.com

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