The 2009-10 snow and riding season will wrap up on March 28, but not before a last hoorah. Black Mountain’s annual Family Fun weekend starts Saturday, March 27. This year’s events are still in the works, but past year’s have included a torchlight parade, a fire hose tug of war, an alpine relay race, a […]
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Ski for free!
Along with area businesses, Black Mountain has put the axe to the old adage… “nothing is free.” For the fourth consecutive year, people can ski or snowboard for free on scheduled Wednesday nights from 4-9 p.m. Developed by our sister operation, Big Rock, in Mars Hill, as a way of re-establishing skiing as a lifestyle […]
Tubing is fun!
Hit The Edge tubing park at Black Mountain. Snow tubing offers fun and adventure for all ages and abilities. There’s no need for special equipment… just warm clothes and a little courage, and anyone can enjoy the thrill of sliding down one of Black Mountain’s groomed tubing runs. Your anticipation begins as the 300-foot handle […]
Planning a special event?
Bring your next event to the beautiful lodge at Black Mountain of Maine for a rustic feel with all the modern conveniences. Whether it’s a formal affair, wedding, party, meeting, conference or casual get-together, let us help you make it a memorable one. Our lodge boasts a beautiful crackling fireplace, expansive views, and a large […]
Junior Race Program
Black Mountain is excited to expand on its Junior Race Program for the 2010 ski season. This new program is geared for the junior skier in grades 3 through 9 who already knows how to ski, but who wants to improve his/her turning skills and learn to race. For as long as Black Mountain has […]
Ski lesson program
KinderKlub: This program is designed for first time skiers between the ages of 3 and 6 years old. These are private, one hour, one on one lessons, once a week for six weeks with the same instructor. Skills learned: Become familiar with equipment, walking and gliding on one ski, balance while snowplowing, developing a gliding […]
Tin Mountain Round Up
The Tin Mountain Round Up is an annual charitable canned food drive that has become a standard on many Maine ski area event calendars. Several area resorts kick off the season with the Round Up on their opening weekend, while others feature the event during the ski season. In the past, these Round Ups have […]
Hill Climb races return to Black Mountain
On Saturday, December 12, snowmobilers from all over New England will gather at Black Mountain of Maine for the mountain’s biggest Hill Climb to date. This year, the race will be an all day event with registration opening at 7:30 a.m. and the first race kicking off at 10 a.m. There will be men’s and […]
2010 Calendar of events
December 12: 1st Hill Climb December 26: Opening Day! January 2: Pub Jam Night January 3: Tin Mountain Round Up January 3: Maine Ski Challenge Alpine Race Series Begins January 8: Teachers Lounge Mafia January 22: 2nd Hill Climb January 29: Pub Jam Night February 5: Table Magic with Scot Grassette February 12: Table Magic […]
Nordic skiing
For over 30 years Black Mountain has been acknowledged as one of the finest Nordic skiing facilities for recreation and competition in North America. Black Mountain’s trails were developed by Rumford’s Chummy Broomhall, a two-time Olympian, designer of the Lake Placid and Squaw Valley Olympic cross-country trails and Nordic snow grooming pioneer. Black Mountain of […]