RUMFORD – Black Mountain of Maine announced Tuesday it has been awarded a major grant from the Libra Foundation.

The grant will fund the installation of lift to the summit of the mountain, a 12,000 square foot base lodge, a paved parking lot and a waxing facility. The result will be a mountain that has grown from a modest 470 vertical feet to over 1,100 vertical feet.

The addition of a new 4,200 triple chairlift to the summit will bring the area a new big mountain skiiing experience at affordable family prices. Plans for the new base lodge call for expanded seating capacity and full skier services.

Black Mountain of Maine was founded in Rumford 45 year ago under the ownership of the Chisholm Ski Club.