Lost ski areas

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Bald Mountain (Oquossoc) Ski Area Bald Mountain Skiway Oquossoc, Maine 1960-Before 1973 (Not to be confused with Bald Mountain, Dedham Maine) Thanks to Steve Kijak, we now know the beginning history of this ski area in the Rangeley Lakes region of Maine. Bald Mountain ski area opened on January 31, 1960, following a 3 day opening celebration. The Governor of Maine, John Reed dedicated the mountain on that day. Bald Mountain opened with an 800 foot rope tow that served one slope during the winter of 1960.

Beg was a classic, early ski club operated rope tow hill, that was in operation from 1938 to 1958. It featured a 250' drop, an open slope, a Devil's Den Trail, and was on a NE-SE Exposure. The tow was eventually moved to Bond Mountain in 1958, resulting in the closing of Bauneg Beg.

This pony lift ski area was a rare ski area that operated from the early 1990's until about 2007. It was rare in that brand new ski areas opening past the early 1970's are very uncommon. The area was operated by the Legere Family who had purchased a used handle tow from the town of Biddeford. It was a semi-private area that was sometimes open to the public.

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Stories from Maine's Skiing Heritage", there was a community run ski area in Belfast in the 1960s. Here are Glenn's details: BELFAST-The sign read simply "Ski Area". "The area was a community project in the late 1960s," says Chris Kinney, a high school student at the time. "The rope tow was built by the Lions Club using Central Maine Power and an engine donated by a local machine shop. We skied on three trails, which were really quite steep, and a 15 meter jump. A lot of school ski meets were held at the area. "It was a lot of fun, there was something for everybody." People rode flying saucers…

According to a Ski Maine Promotion, and the book First Tracks, Bell Slope operated from the late 1960's and into the early 1970's with a 460 foot rope tow. We recently heard from Jan Warren who has much more information: 1970 was our school's first year to have a girl's ski team. Our first ski meet was my most memorable ski meet, not only for being my first, but also for being at Bell's. We were told it was called Bell's Ski Farm, but I don't remember seeing any sign.

Prescott wh o pointed out that a ski tow once operated at Rotary Park in Biddeford. You can almost pick out the ski hill in the center of the photo. Betsy McDonough visited the lost area on Sept 5, 2004 and took the following pictures. This is the likely site of the ski area, but there were a few other sides of the hill that could have been it.

During the early 1970's an 850 rope tow operated in the town of East Holden on Big Hill. (1971 Ski Maine Promotion) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

Big Squaw, Greenville, Maine Big Squaw Squaw Mountain at Moosehead Lake Greenville / Big Squaw Township, ME 1963-2010, 2013-Open History ~ Memories ~ ~ Squaw Mountain in Greenville, Maine is planning to reopen in January, 2013! History Big Squaw, later known as Moose Mountain or Big Moose Mountain, was one of the largest ski areas to close in New England. Open from 1963 until 2010, Big Squaw offered skiing on about 18 trails on a 1650' vertical drop. The trails have been described as classic New England trails - narrow and winding, with lots of character.

According to a 1971 Ski Maine Promotion and First Tracks, this ski area operated in the 1960's and into the early 1970's with a 1000 foot rope tow. Cindi Ellen O'Connor has some more information on this lost area: " I saw your web site. Thousands of New Englanders gather on The Hill each year to celebrate Hempstock in August (now in it's 10th year), HarvestFest in October which is a celebration of the marijuana harvest and Freedom Fest in July. All three events are produced by Maine Vocals to benefit the repeal of marijuana prohibition.

Here are his details: I learned to Ski at Black Cat Mountain on the Southern Shore of Millinocket Lake outside of Millinocket. The lodge was built in the late 50's or early 60's and was just off the lake. The rope tow was powered by an old truck engine in a tow shack built always up the mountain from the lake. There was a spectacular view of Mt Katahdin across the lake about 12 miles away (for an awesome view of this, click here - picture by Tom Liba ).

Thanks to Tim Carpenter, we now know of this area that operated in Newfield. Here are his details: In the late 1950’s, a group of individuals who skied regularly with the Bauneg Beg Ski Club arranged to use the land and move their equipment to the mountain in Newfield Maine . Looking at the mountain from Route 11 the smaller slope with the three hundred foot tow was off to the left. The slope to the right was steeper and had a six hundred foot tow for more experienced skiers that went up the hill into the woods.

Before letting me tell you about the history of Burnt Meadow Mountain, let me first thanks Mr. Charles Harmon , of Brownfield and the librarian at the Brownfield Library. In November of 1998 my friend Chris Vaccaro and I went to find this area, but found it mostly overgrown behind some houses. We stopped by at the town library and met with the librarian.

College operated a typical college ski area in Waterville during the 1960's. I'm sure many Colby College students learned to ski at this affordable area. I asked the the head Alpine Skiing Coach for Colby, Mark Godomsky, on some information about the ski area: "The Colby Ski Area was located 2 miles from the Colby Campus in Waterville, Me. It was opened in 1960 and closed around 1971 with the increase in insurance costs and lack of snow making technology.

Thanks to Dave Hilton , we first heard of this area that operated in Fort Kent. By this picture from Dave, we can tell it had a lodge, at least two rope tows, and a few slopes. Jim Page says: "The picture and listing of "county tow ~ Fort Kent" was of a ski area operated by the Pelletier family during the 1950s. I skied there during my high school years." Does anybody else remember this lost area?

Anybody have any information? 1939 (Eastern Ski Map) Rope tow, slopes, trails (novice and intermediate)

Many thanks to Frank Emery, who received the information from his father, Maine Ski Hall of Fame member Franklin Emery , we now know about this rope tow in Westbrook: "Right here in Westbrook, off lower Main St. It even had lights for night skiing.." If you remember this area and have more information, please let us know.

Operating during the 1960's and into the early 1970's, there was a 600 foot long rope tow operating in Dexter. (1971 Ski Maine Promotion and First Tracks) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

The run was lighted at night and had a maximum grade of 45 degrees. That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

This ski area boasted the longest rope tow in the state in 1939, and at 1700 feet, that's a long tow! There was night skiing and an overnight hut for skiers. 1939 (Skier's Guide to New England) Open Slope 3/5 mile long, 300 feet wide, 400 foot vertical drop 32 degree slope Expert to intermediate. Longest tow in the state, 1700 feet long, lighted for night use. Toboggan chute. 1942 (Complete Skier's Guide) Nothing different from 1939, except for some non specific improvements.

Thanks to Robert Hunt, we now know of this rope tow ski area that operated in Windham, ME. Here are his details: I grew up in Windham Maine and remember skiing at Dutton Hill Ski Area off Route 202 near the intersection of Dutton Hill Rd and Route 202. It had about 300 vertical feet and had 2 trails coming Down to Route 202. the old rope tow poles and engine are still there even though it is overgrown. This area ran ( According to my dad Bob Hunt) from 1930 to 1963.

Thanks to Allen Barry who founded this area, we now know the full story of this small rope tow area. Here are his details and pictures: In 1948 I had a job in Eastport Maine, you can not get further east than that. It was far from any ski area, especially with a young family so I formed a ski club and had a great deal of local support. I flew in a small plane to scout possible ski slopes and found one in Pembroke.

Enchanted Mountain Ski Area Enchanted Mountain Lake Parlin, ME (Near Jackman, Maine) 1966-1974 A medium sized lost ski area in northern Maine whose isolation provided problematic for its success. History ~ By The Year ~ Current Imagery History Enchanted Mountain Ski Area, located in Lake Parlin, Maine (about 12 miles south of Jackman), was a medium sized ski area that operated from 1966 to about 1974. The area was designed to be the Switzerland of Maine, an isolated alpine area with great views and skiing. According to a website entitled "Northwestern Wilderness of Maine" , the first season a…

Here are his details: How many Lost Ski Areas can be viewed from Interstate 95? You get a clear view of the City of Bangor's old slope from the interstate, particularly from the southbound lanes, just south of the Bangor Mall. The 60's-architecture base lodge for this upside-down area is plainly seen at the top of the hill by the water towers. This area ran in the 60's and early 70's and was killed by the combination of bad snow years and liability/insurance issues.

Readers Memories Please note the Evergreen Valley Inn is in operation and is a great place to stay - check it out at Evergreen Valley Inn . Introduction Evergreen Valley was a medium sized ski area with a troubled history, bankruptcies, and a relatively short existence. It was one of the last major ski areas to be developed in New England, finally opening in 1972, and only lasted for ten years (including a closure form 1975-1976). It had a 1050' vertical drop and three Mueller lattice tower chairlifts.

Thanks to David LaVallee , we now know of this area that operated in Winthrop. I'll let him explain this one: "Gilmour's Hill is located in Winthrop, Maine and was owned by John and Barbara Gilmour. The Winthrop High Ski team, of which my cousin Tim LaVallee and I were members, would cut the brush and maintain it every fall for the upcoming ski season. Alpine races with various high schools would be on Saturdays and then town people could ski on Sunday.

According to 1971 Ski Maine Promotion and First Tracks, this small ski area with a 500 foot rope tow opened in during the late 1950's and closed during the early to middle 1970's. Several

Most skiers on their way to Sunday River pass this small area located on the Sunday River Access Road. In 1971 there was a 500 foot long rope tow operating at this area. The school still uses the area for jumps but the rope tow no longer operates. Most of the wheel hubs for the tow are still visible. (1971 Ski Maine Promotion and Personal Visit) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

The Kiwanis club operated a 550 foot long rope tow during the 1960's and early 1970's in Guilford. (1971 Ski Maine Promotion and First Tracks) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

Thanks to Thomas Liba who got information on this area f rom Warren Brown and Larry McCallister , we now know of this area that operated in Medway. Here's what he found out: Located on the shore of the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Medway, Maine and likely built by Frances Bologne (sic) in the '50s. There was one rope tow running 400' up slope with one main trail and a ski jump. It sounds like the area may have closed briefly in the '60s, but was operating until at least '73.

Academy operated a 1055 foot ski tow from the 1960's until around 1985. The area was primarily used for students and their racing program. Before closing around 1985, the area bought a used T-bar, but never installed it. Here are a few

Thanks to Glenn Parkinson's book First Tracks , we first heard of this area. Here are his details: In the early 1950's, this area, which was part of Augusta's municipal recreation program, had a 400' rope tow, and skiing on several open slopes. Scott Andrews notes that the Lewiston Daily Sun for January, 1942, noted that Hi Point in Augusta opened late that month with a tow, with a clear reference to the area being new that year. Below you can read a clip from Maine Top's write up regarding Hi Point, from Todd Patenaude .

Located in Monroe, the Hillside Ski Area offered skiing on a 975 foot long rope tow during the early 1970's. (1971 Ski Maine Promotion) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

Years operational unknown Thanks to John Pepper , we now know of this lost area in Hiram, Maine. Here are his details: "I just thought of another area in Hiram ME. I know nothing about it other than seeing rope tow wheels on a small hill on route 113 just east of the bridge over the Saco River on the left side heading toward Portland. If you are driving the route sometime you could see the wheels still on the posts." I tried to find this area on Terraserver, but no luck.

This small ski area on Hobbs Hill had a rope tow, tobogganing, and a shelter. Delmore has a few memories of this location: "I remember that it was there and it wasn't very successful. It never had a lodge, just an old farmhouse that may have sold a few hamburgers and hotdogs there. The last time I remember being up in that area when it was open was when I was fifteen (1940)." 1939 (Skier's Guide to New England) Located 1 mile from village, 60 acres of open slopes 500 foot rope tow North exposure - South West Ample space for toboganning and parking Plowed road, shelter, all classes of skiing

Operating in the 1960's and into the early 1970's, Hotham's Slope provided skiing accessed by a quite short 300 foot long rope tow. (1971 Ski Maine Promotion and First Tracks) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

Increased insurance rates closed the mountain around 1973, or shortly thereafter.

Thanks to new information from the Fryeburg, ME Historical Society, we now have the complete story of this historical Maine ski area. Diane Jones and Ted Nixon provided the following information from the historical society. The ski tow was built at Jockey Cap in 1936, and was the first rope tow in the state. Ten young business men in Fryeburg got together and formed a corporation, with each member putting in $25.00, so at a cost of $250.00, plus contributions of considerable labor from the corporation members and many of the townsmen, the Ski Tow, under the direction of Henry McIntire, was bui…

School operates a ski area for students on their campus in Kents Hill, ME. One or two lifts serves a slope complete with snowmaking, lights, and snowboard hits. Glenn Parkinson's book "First Tracks" has some more info on the area: "Bill Dunn wanted Kents Hill School, a private school in Kents Hill, to offer skiing to its students. In 1942 he hired "Peg" Goldthwait from Dartmouth to find the appropriate hill, clear the terrain, and begin a ski program, one of the first coed high school programs in the nation.

Thanks to Gail Peble, we now know of this unlikely area in Kennebunkport. Here are her details: Kimball's Hill was located in Kennebunk, on the Cat Mousam Road. I am 46 and can remember my parents taking me there on a Sunday afternoon when I was very small. The had a rope tow run by an old car engine and local people were welcome to ski and toboggan, down to the edge of the Mousam River.

Kings Mountain Slope King's Mountain Slope Bangor, ME Before 1949-? In 1949 this ski area offered skiing on a 750 foot long rope tow, which was ideal for novices. Walter Melville hand drew this map of the King's Mountain Slope...many thanks!

This municipal ski area offered skiing lift served by a 700 foot long rope tow during the 1960's and into the early 1970's. (1971 Ski Maine Promotion and First Tracks) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

Andover, ME Years Operational Unknown A rather small area operated on Lone Mountain. Anybody remember this one? 1951-1952 (Eastern Ski Map) Tow, slope, trail (novice through expert), ski jump, skating

August of 1994 while on a Boy Scout canoe trip along the Fish River in northern Maine. I had never heard of it before, but noticed the area from our campsite in Fort Kent. My dad (who was along for the trip) and I checked the area out. I took some pics, which have since disappeared, unfortunately.

Thanks to Missmerlot for pointing us to this lost area! "There was an area on Loring AFB in Limestone, Maine. After seeing you on Chronicle I checked your list for several of the places I used to ski in the late 60s and 70s. Since Loring was missing, I thought I would inform you of its existence. The instructor came over during the week from Mars Hill and many of the military wives took lessons and skied all winter.

Elaine Polakewich, eager to start a business founded this ski area. "There was no Maggie, it was just a made up name." she quoted in First Tracks. It had closed by 1970. (1969 Ski Maine Promotion and First Tracks) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

Augusta, Maine 1951-1955 Thanks to Todd Patenaude for writing up this excellent story on this lost area in Maine. Maine Top Ski Tow was owned and operated by two sisters Cecile Patenaude Morin and Therese Patenaude Rodrigue from 1951 to 1955. They got interested in skiing when their brother Robert Patenaude returned from the service where he was a ski trooper in the 10th Mountain Division during WWII. Hi Point Tow ski hill in the North Augusta, which was run by the Abenaki Ski & Outing Club, closed in 1950.

This small ski area was located on Manor Hill in Rangeley, thats about all I have. Anybody remember this one? 1939 (Skier's Guide to New England) 2/5 mile long 600 foot tow Warming hut 1951-1952 (Eastern Ski Map) Rope tow, slopes, trails (nov and int)

This small ski area with a 700 foot long rope tow offered skiing in the town of Sinclair. (1969 Ski Maine Promotion) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

This small ski area with a 700 foot long rope tow offered skiing in the town of Sinclair. (1969 Ski Maine Promotion) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

The Year ~ Current Photos History May Mountain is a recent lost area, having closed in the mid 1990's. It was a classic community type area for Maine - just big enough to be interesting, but otherwise small and relatively isolated. According to First Tracks, by Glenn Parkinson, the area opened in the late 1960's by two doctors who learned how to ski. The area had a 2800' long T-bar, and served about a half dozen trails.

From the Skier's Guide to New England, these two rope tow areas were located on McFarland's Hill. There were several trails and a 200 foot vertical drop, located on Mt. Anybody remember seeing these? 1939 (Skier's Guide to New England) Open slope--Twenty acres, 75 to 600 feet wide, 15 degree slope. Mount Desert Island Outing Club Trail Length: 800 feet, vertical 200 feet Tow 1949 (World Ski Book) In 1949, a 1330 foot rope tow operated on McFarland's hill.

Agamenticus York, Maine 1966-1974 *This area is flagged for major updates** Before getting into the ski history of Mt. Agamenticus, let me first thank Dave Hilton, who has helped me with the history of this mountain. All of these pictures on this page are courtesy of his homepage, Agamenticus . This page has more great pictures of this mountain, including the development of the mountain in 1965, the opening ceremonies, and while it was active.

This area also had night skiing and had a Meisters Ski Club. (1969 Ski Maine Promotion) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

According to a 1969 Ski Maine Promotion and First Tracks, the East Auburn Community Unit ran a 550 foot long rope tow in East Auburn during the 1960's. The area was run mostly for the children in the community, as residents got to ski for free. Here's a topographic map of the area, courtesy of Terraserver. Here's an aerial map of the area(flipped so bottom of slope is at bottom of photo) courtesy of Terraserver.

At least 1949 From the Skier's Guide to New England, this small rope tow area was found. There were several trails on this mountain, but only one, the Winged Drop trail, was accessible by rope tow. In 1949 a rope tow served an open slope in Casco, probably Mt. Anybody remember this area? 1939 (Skier's Guide to New England) Winged Drop Trail Located on mail route, 0.3 mile from Village Store of Postoffice 2/5 mile long 12-15 feet wide Vertical drop: 450 feet, 45 degree slope Upper part expert, lower part intermediates and novices Emerges into large open slope of 10 to 15 degrees.

Powderhouse sign - courtesy Eric Klemarczyk Powderhouse Hill South Berwick, ME Late 1930's, and again 1964-Present Early Powderhouse Hill History ~ Powderhouse Hill Ski Area History, Placenames of South Berwick Powderhouse Hill Ski Area History, Contributors Version Visit the official website here! Many thanks to Bill Page who works at Powderhouse Hill for submitting the following article on this vibrant open ski area! Powderhouse Hill Ski Area is located on Agamenticus Road where it intersects with Route 4 in South Berwick, Maine . It’s open for business and not eligible for membership in The…

Norway-Paris Outing Club Ski Area NO-PAR Norway, Maine 1947-1967 Efforts underway to reopen! According to Glenn Parkinson's book First Tracks , this ski aera opened in 1947 by Albert Soule, Lester Soule, and Albert's wife, Jeannette. Jim Thorpe was also involved in the constructionThe area operated on Pike's Hill in Norway. During the operation of the area, they discovered that owner's can't get much skiing in while operating the area, so they sold it, and it closed around 1967.

Just a couple of listings on this one, it had a T-bar, slope, and trail. The name changed from Northmen to Caribou Ski Slope around 1970. They offered free skiing to local children which was a terrific idea! It clearly shows the main slope, and a narrower trail on the left.

Norway-Paris Outing Club Ski Area Norway-Paris Outing Club Norway, Maine Late 1930's This small area lasted briefly during the late 1930's. This may have been a precursor to the Nor-Par ski area , which opened in 1947. A 1939 listing: 1939 (Skier's Guide to New England) These twin towns offer open slope skiing. The Norway-South Paris Outing Club has developed novice trails.

Thanks to Greg Kearney , we now know of this lost area that operated in Vassalboro. Here is his information: "As the alumni president for the now closed Oak Grove-Coburn school I bring you word of yet another ski hill run by a private school. The hill at Oak Grove-Coburn school was across US-201 from the main school buildings in Vassalboro, Maine which are now the state police academy. The slope went from the top of the hill down to the playing fields which are still owned by the Oak Grove School Foundation and, as far as a I know, still have the lift equipment in place needing only to be turn…

Thanks to Galen Crane , we first heard of this area that operated in Hebron. First run by the Hebron School at some point in the 1960's, it was taken over by Oxford Hills High School in 1967. Here are his details which best describe this area: "On weekends in 1983 and 84, some of us used to walk with our brand-new wooden Burton snowboards from campus ( Hebron School ) to what I think is called Ben Barrows Hill, about a mile and a half north of Hebron. Here, near a house on a slope in the woods, was the old Oxford Hills High School ski hill, which had one lift and one or two trails.

From the Skier's Guide to New England, this small rope tow area was found. Anybody remember it? 1939 (Skier's Guide to New England) Paradise Park-Length 0.27 miles, 450 feet wide, 28 percent slope, intermediate and novice.

During the 1960's this ski area in Lewiston had a 750 foot long rope tow (1969 Ski Maine Promotion and First Tracks). According to a guidebook from Brian O'Malley , the area was located off Rte. 196 in Lewiston. According to Gary Henault , the area is now a snow tubing park, with all the old grown up brush removed. Two

This area, located in the famous bottled water capital of New England, operated during the 1960's. It had a T-bar, rope tow, and a few slopes and trails on a 350 foot drop. Chris Bradford found this area during the spring of 2000, and his details best describe it. Definitely a "twist" on the TV commercials of people trying to find the source of Poland Spring and getting turned back by bears, etc.

Many thanks to Frank Emery, we now know about this rope tow in Caribou: "Caribou Prestile Slopes, a rope tow near a motel complex. My Dad and Dana Wallace twice drove up to host a one day ski patrol seminar." If you remember this area and have more information, please let us know.

Thanks to David LaVallee, we first heard of this small ski area that operated in Augusta. Here is his information: Sand Hill was actually Blueberry Hill on the west side of the Kennebec in Augusta.

Here are his details: "An area which does not seem to be on your list is Scottie's (sp) in Rumford Maine. This was a 1300' dog legged rope tow about a mile out of town along the Swift River, run by the Chisholm Ski Club. It was very active until the Black Mountain area was built as its replacement about 1960. There were also three ski jumps located there, the so called grammar school, high school, and the 55 Meter Suicide jumps.

Thanks a few sources, some information was found about this area: David LaVallee : "Silver Hills in Chelsea near Augusta also had a rope tow and several intermediate trails and was family oriented. Grady Erickson was the Cony High ski coach and enjoyed some local success and fame during the 60's and early 70's." First Tracks: "Three rope tows ran on weekends at this area in Augusta. In the 1960's the area offered free ski school clinics and specialized in skiing clinics." Dave Leach: Silver Hills ski area also featured a small building where you could buy snacks and drinks and generally "warm…

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Originally we had little information on this lost ski area in Fryeburg. I'll let him tell you the story of Ski-W: "I am one of the old owners of Ski-W, which operated on Starks Hill in Fryeburg, ME. Fryeburg Academy had a rope tow in place on the single slope in existence when we acquired rights to the mountain from John Weston in 1972 or so. We [My Step-father, Keith Hodsdon and my brothers Wayne and Joel] began by clearing additional trails and clearing the land for the new lodge.

SkyHy Ski Area Sky-Hy Park Topsham, Maine 1960's - 1970's History By the Year Memories Current Photos Ski Area is on Private Property - Please Do Not Trespass History Sky-Hy park located in Topsham, Maine, was another one of those small local areas that introduced many skiers to the sport. Originally open as a family area by Howard and Lois Babbidge, the area was sold to new owners in the early 1970's. These new owners wanted to appeal to nearby military bases and acquired a liquor license. Unfortunately, this drove away many families, and the area folded.

Thanks to Leslie and Garry Schneider , we now know of this ski area that operated in Winterport, Maine. Here are their details: We used to live in Winterport, Maine. There was a former ski area in that town called Snow Mountain. It was operating when we first moved there in 1972 and folded up a few years later.

During the 1960's this ski area in South Berwick offered on skiing with two rope tows of length 480 and 500 feet. (1969 Ski Maine Promotion) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

Thanks to Paul Jones , we now know the full history of this lost ski area. Here are his details: This ski area existed in Rumford for more than thirty years in many forms. For many years it hosted the outstanding winter carnival of the winter season in Maine. It was the precursor to the Scotty's Mountain Ski Area that was developed starting in 1946 The first ski area in Rumford was located along Spruce Street from the Aker�s Lumber Company (next to what was Puiia�s Hardware) to Breau�s Dairy (next to what is now Community Energy).

Many thanks to Frank Emery, who received the information from his father, Maine Ski Hall of Fame member Franklin Emery , we now know about this rope tow in West Falmouth: "In West Falmouth, Adjacent to Hurricane. Paul Stultz of Stultz Electric became interested in skiing and designed a carriage, towers and shives to hold the rope tow. Paul and his brother Phil became involved with Pleasant Mtn and lost interest in this lift and it closed.." If you remember this area and have more information, please let us know.

Thanks to Nick Malczyk , we first heard of this lost ski area that operated in Alexander, ME on Breakneck Mountain. Here are his details: Back in 1994 while in high school I went with a friend to his family's camp in Alexander, Maine. From what I remember there was an overgrown ski area across the lake from their camp. I think the ski area was probably about 4-500 vertical feet and had about six trails, give or take.

During the 1960's this 300 foot vertical drop ski area had 2 rope tows, 600 and 1200 feet long. There was also a 1400 foot long trail. (1969 Ski Maine Promotion) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

In the 1960's a small ski area with one rope tow operated in Veazie. (1969 Ski Maine Promotion and First Tracks) That's all I have on this one, anybody have anything else to add?

According to a 1969 Ski Promotion and First Tracks, in the 1960's a 1200 foot long rope tow operated at the Western View Golf Course in Augusta. One

This was a small ski area located in Fort Fairfield Maine, that first operated in the late 1970's. White Bunny's heyday was during the 1960's until the mid 1970's. In 1976, Wendell Pierce, who had bought Burnt Meadow Mountain and currently runs Mars Hill, purchased the area. Many people living in the area of Fort Fairfield fondly remember this ski area.