A Letter From The GM - April 10th

Hello Black Mountain Family,

Last year, Black Mountain was the first ski area to close for the season in New Hampshire on March 7th, 2024. Today is April 10th, and our snowmaking system is roaring at full capacity, with our small team pulling all-nighters to make it happen while mixing in a little bit of the Champagne we have become known for. Not only are we making snow—we’re also hard at work in the snowcats, pushing and consolidating snow from all over the mountain onto our main route. That’s where we’ll make our last stand on May 3rd for Black Mountain’s 90th birthday celebration—a day packed with spring skiing, a huge party, and a fireworks finale to honor 90 years of fiercely independent skiing.

Until then, we plan to be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. Lift tickets have been reduced to 49 dollars for adults and 29 dollars for kids. If you are an Indy Passholder we hope you can use up your two days over these final few weekends, and if you need more days, your third 25% off visit will be honored on top of the reduced pricing. Remember our season passes are on sale, offer a no-interest payment plan, and are valid for the remainder of this season.

In addition to the historic double chair running top to bottom with all our core trails open, we have pieced together enough snow to operate the platter lift for this weekend as well, keeping beginner terrain available. Uphill traffic is back on. Thanks for being patient while were doing so much work on the hill this week.

We continue to jam up every weekend with the rowdy events that make Black Mountain the place to be. Friday, April 11th, we have our second-to-last Friday Night Lights, with live music at the Alpine Cabin, followed by a full band at the base. The lifts will spin until 7 pm, and lift access is available to all pass types, including uphill.  Saturday, we are bringing back the DJ Snowcat (and adding a saxophone for good measure) at the Cabin from 1-7, and we don’t care if it rains, snows, or anything else; the Champagne will be flowing, and people will be dancing. Sleep in on Sunday and come back for evening skiing and music till 7.

Looking to Easter Weekend, our final Friday Night Lights will feature an unforgettable after-party with Motor Booty Affair at the Base Lodge on April 18th.  Saturday, we light it up again with the DJ at the cabin. Easter Sunday, we will host a summit service at 1 pm, led by Jackson Community Church Pastor Gail Pomeroy Doktor followed by (surprise surprise), a Champagne toast at the Alpine Cabin. To top it off, the kids can enjoy both an on-mountain and base area Easter egg hunt. 

It has been a remarkable season so far. This little ski area, and everyone at it, is going to do whatever it takes to keep it going.

Thanks for being here.

Erik Mogensen

General Manager, Black Mountain