Black Mountain Ski Area in NH and Escape2ski provides info on; vertical drop 1100ft/335m, total trails 45, closest airport 76mi/123km, lifts 5, and lodging.

Black Mountain Ski Area is located in the beautiful community of Jackson, New Hampshire and accessible via the covered bridge just off of Highway 16. During the winter months, the area is big into alpine and cross-country skiing.

Black Mountain opened to the public way back in December 1935 with a rope tow and several trails, thus making it the oldest operating ski area in the state of New Hampshire.

Edwin Moody was the man behind bringing alpine skiing to the Jackson area. He believed it was a way of attracting visitors to the Moody Inn during what would have been considered the off season back then. Not long after the ski area opened, Bill and Betty Whitney, who were avid skiers, purchased all of Mr. Moody’s holdings, including the ski area.

They promptly renamed it, Whitney’s Ski Area and began to experience increased skier visits. With the increased traffic on the slopes, night skiing was added, several new trails were added, and by the end of the 1930’s the ski area was popular not only with the locals but with visitors from afar.

Mother Nature offers no guarantee in regards to adequate snowfall accumulations, so 1957, after several lean snow years, the Whitney Ski Area decided to invest in snowmaking equipment to ensure visitors would continue to enjoy their visit to the slopes.

Not long after this, a marketing decision was made to rename the area Black Mountain Ski Area. The 1960’s were filled with great excitement as a new base lodge was constructed, the first chairlift was installed, and more terrain was opened for all to enjoy.

In 1995, yet another change occurred at Black Mountain Ski Area, when the Fichera family purchased the facility. They have been operating this gem of a ski area ever since and continue to maintain the long-standing tradition that Black Mountain Ski Area has been known for since its inception, and that’s to provide a family-affordable ski area.

On the Slopes

• Black Mountain Ski Area in New Hampshire has a dedicated beginner area complete with a surface lift and wide open trails known as Moody’s Run and Whitney’s Hill.
• Snowmaking covers 98% of the total trails which makes it easier to have a great ride on trails such as White Knuckle, Juniper, and the Big Dipper.
• The ski and snowboard team of instructors has lessons that are suited to all age groups. There is the popular Learn to Ski or Snowboard Programs, Tot Package for ages 3 to 5, the 3 Lesson Package, plus group, private and even semi-private lessons are available.
• Black Mountain Ski Area, features a complete line of ski and snowboard rentals along with a small retail experience, all located in the base lodge.

Off the Slopes

• Need a break from the slopes or a place for après ski at Black Mountain Ski Area, the Lostbo Pub in the base lodge along with the cafeteria is the place where friends meet.
• Off-mountain activities are found throughout the community of Jackson along with North Conway that is only 9mi/15km to the south. Fun can be had snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, snowmobiling and tax-free shopping.
• Lodging, shopping, and enjoyable dining experiences can be found throughout the community of Jackson, NH, where they are many cozy Inn’s to relax after a day on the slopes.
• The alternative is North Conway, NH, where you can find all types of lodging, dining choices including pub style, fast food, local family restaurants and fine dining.