Loon Mountain Ski Resort facts for kids
Loon Mountain Ski Resort is a popular place to ski and snowboard in New Hampshire, United States. It's located in Lincoln, within the beautiful White Mountain National Forest. Loon Mountain is known for its big vertical drop, which means you can ski down a long way from top to bottom! It's one of the largest ski resorts in New England.
Many people love to visit Loon Mountain. It welcomes more skiers than any other resort in New Hampshire. The resort first opened its doors in the 1960s.
Quick facts for kids Loon Mountain Ski Resort |
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View from the North Peak
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| Location | Lincoln / Livermore, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Nearest city | Lincoln, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 44°2′10″N 71°37′18″W / 44.03611°N 71.62167°W |
| Vertical | 2,100 feet (640 m) |
| Top elevation | 3,050 feet (930 m) |
| Base elevation | 950 feet (290 m) |
| Skiable area | 370 acres |
| Runs | 61 20% Beginner 60% Intermediate 20% Expert |
| Longest run | 2.5 miles |
| Lift system | 12 total: - gondola - 3 high speed quad chairs - 1 quad chair - 1 triple chair - 3 double chairs - 1 rope tow - 2 wonder carpets |
| Lift capacity | 15,152 skiers/hour |
| Terrain parks | 6 |
| Snowfall | 163 inches (4.1 m) |
| Snowmaking | 99% |
History of Loon Mountain
Loon Mountain has had a few different owners over the years. In 1997, a company called Booth Creek Ski Holdings bought the resort. Later, in 2006, they sold it to CNL Lifestyle. However, Booth Creek continued to manage the resort's daily operations.
New Management and Growth
In 2007, another company called Boyne Resorts took over the job of running Loon Mountain. Boyne Resorts is a well-known company that manages many ski resorts.
Loon Mountain continued to grow and improve. In 2011, the resort added four new ski trails. They also greatly increased their snowmaking ability. They added 170 new snow guns, bringing the total to 600. This helps make sure there's plenty of snow for skiing, even when nature doesn't provide enough.
Recent Ownership Changes
In 2016, Loon Mountain was part of a group of resorts sold by CNL to a company called Och-Ziff Capital Management. Then, in March 2018, Boyne Resorts, the company that had been operating the resort, finally bought the ski area completely. This means Boyne Resorts now owns and operates Loon Mountain.
