Thursday, March 25, 2010

RED PARKA REGATTA TODAY!!!


Red Parka Regatta Today!!! No lift service but lifts are NOT needed for a great time today! 55 degrees, sunshine and most definitely comedy on tap for this event! The grill will be hot, the Harpoon cold and the laughs many! Open on Saturday with $25 all day lift tickets!!! See you on the mountain!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

WAIT...THIS JUST IN....BLACK IS BACK OPEN!!!!

Okay....I know what you're thinking....'I know they are all crazy up at Black but this crazy? Well, the answer is yes, we are! We all united and decided that Black Mountain was not going out with a whimper... it's just not who we are! So....this is the FINAL FINAL answer...coming straight from the top... we WILL be open this weekend. Bring your skis, bring your boards, bring your best party attitude...but whatever you do -just bring it! Due to the chilly temps we still won't be doing the pond slide but we will be going out Black Mountain style... rippin it up!!! So we will see you on the mountain for the real last hoorah!!!!!

WE THANK ALL OF YOU FOR A GREAT SEASON!

We are sorry to have to report that after tomorrow's Regatta, Black Mountain will be closed for the season. Unfortunately, this does mean that our beloved Pond Skimming Event will not take place on Saturday. We thank you all for a great season and look forward to next winter!!!

Friday, March 19, 2010

SUN, SNOW AND SIXTY........

The three main ingredients for the perfect Deck party are all Teed up for tomorrow! Not to mention WFNX Live, Harpoon Brewery, Games, Contests, Prizes, a Fun Run Race to benefit our Black Mountain Race Team, Live music with Brendan Princi, a BBQ, Ice cold beverages.......all you need to bring is your sun screen! Oh -and don't forget -Grand prize for the most creative Spring attire spotted on the mountain (but also don't forget..... this is a family place!!!)

Sunday, March 14, 2010

IT MIGHT BE WET, BUT IT'S DEFINITELY WHITE!!!!

It is now 3:15pm, we've picked up 5 inches at the summit and it's still coming down hard with no signs of stopping. Granted, it's wet snow and today probably wasn't the most desirable day to spend on the mountain, but the good news is....we not only escaped the damaging heavy rain, the accummulation has now been added to our already strong base, which will help sustain us through the next 2 weeks. The next 2 weekends are absolutely jam packed with some of the very best events of the season....so don't miss out on the fun!

Saturday, March 13, 2010

FOR THOSE WONDERING ABOUT THE WEATHER CONDITIONS....


The same conversation came up over and over again as we served up burgers and ice cold Coronas on the deck this afternoon... 'we can't believe the weather, it's raining at home!' It seems the weather reports were not in our favor and unfortunately, many of you may have stayed at home today becuase of it. The good news? It's only one day lost, so if your stuck at home in the rain right now....why not get in your car because there is still time to salvage tomorrow! Snow is predicted overnight and into tomorrow and Ride and Ski New England will be here hosting an awesome apres party with tons of prizes and the music by our favorite Jeff Conley....see you on soon! Photo: Special thanks to The Murphy and Chapin families, (Black Mountain regular favorites), for posing for the blog photo. Incidentally, they were chanting 'we love Black Mountain' as I shot the picture!

Sunday, March 7, 2010


The First Annual Red Parka Pub Junior Regatta took place on Black Mountain yesterday and was a smashing hit! There were two requirements to compete in the regatta; 1) the snow craft had to be hand made by its team and 2) the craft and its team needed to cross the start and finish line. Finish time was not a factor. Prizes were awarded to six teams in the following categories: Most Imaginative. Best Costume and Best Theme. The winning teams and participants were as follows:
Goldilocks and the Black Mountain Bears –Arianna Bauer
Black Mountain Bobsled Team (aka Black Mountain Race Team) –Matt Synnot, Cole Bradley, Finn Bradle, Will Glasson, Laura Hoy, Connor Hoy, Madeline Pettengill.
Luck of The Irish-Lily Vitale, Lauren Murray, Nick Murray, Matthew Murray
Freckle Express-Finn Van Rossum, Oliver Dirienzo, Jimmi McCarthy
Gilligans Island-Mae Van Rosssum, Liam Van Rossum, Cassie Doucette, Kyle Blakely, Emily Davis
Team USA Skull Force-Clemson McAuliffe, Griffin McAuliffe

Other events going on yesterday at Black included a deck party with a hot grill and cold beverages, live music with musician Sam Chase out of Boston, an Apres’ kids party and snow cat rides. Black Mountain is enjoying spectacular spring conditions thanks to the significant snow fall last week And has fantastic events planned every weekend for the remainder of the season, including deck parties, great live music, pond skimming and so much more. For details visit us on visit blackmt.com.