Mount Snow expands with pools and new lodge feature
Mount Snow Ski Area in West Dover boosts its appeal with two Japanese health pools attached to Snow Lake Lodge and a glassed in enclosure. The resort unveils a 46 acre Snow Dance slope, doubles base lodge size, and plans for 18 000 daily visitors. President Walter Schoenknecht cites talks with the Atomic Energy Commission about using nuclear blasts for earth moving, a notion echoed by Dr. Edward Teller though no specifics are given. A 50 acre residential development, larger parking, and possible gondola lift are also noted amid ongoing expansion.
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Mount Snow
Snow Lake
Walter Schoenknecht
Schoenknecht
Atomic Energy Commission
Edwin Teller
Jiminy Peak Unveils 63 Innovations for Season
HANCOCK Mass Jiminy Peak near Pittsfield expands access with a wider road larger parking area and redeveloped Route 22. T bar unloading area improved and ski school led by John Henderson on Saturdays and Sundays of operation.
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Hancock
Mass
Jiminy Peak
Pittsfield
John Henderson
Hunter Ski School Headed by Plattner in Hunter NY
Hunter Mountain Ski School returns for a fourth year under Karl Plattner, ex Austrian National Team member and former instructor at Mount Snow and Boyne. He leads 15 instructors with Harry Meyer assisting, while Ericksen, a German Alpine champion, is connected to Boyne Mountain. The resort also completed a beginner area and new novice and intermediate trails.
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Hunter, N.Y
Hunter Mountain
Karl Plattner
Mount Snow
Boyne Mountain
Plattner
Harry Meyer
Stein Ericksen
Ericksen
Okemo Expands Lifts and Appoints New Manager
Okemo introduces three Pomalofts on the mountain and doubles its base lodge. Daniel Leary becomes area manager after positions at Jay Peak. Leary is a Natur Teknik instructor and will offer private lessons alongside main ski instruction led by Jerry Hixon. Also new chalet development listed and use of TWX reporting for conditions.
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Ludlow
Okemo
Daniel Leary
Jay Peak
Walter Foeger
Leary
Foeger
Jerry Hixon
Donald Cutter
Hanover
N.H
Vermont
Okemo Corporation
Stratton Ski Resort Moves Toward Year Round Plans
Stratton Mountain enters its second season with upgrades to access roads and lifts, a new novice trail, and cross country routes. A summit sun deck building rises atop the 3,800 foot peak as private chalets spread across West Hill and new lodges and motels prepare for increasing visitors. The ski school expands to 35 instructors on weekends and 15 on weekdays.
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Stratton
Stratton Mountain
Vermont
West Hill
Stratton Mountain Inn
Boston
John Metcalfe
Birkenhaus
Emc Henrich
Bondville
Windhaus
Fundador
Rawsonville
Catamount Adds Steep Steeple Slalom Slope
Hillsdale New York Catamount ski area unveils Steeple the steepest Berkshire slope at 35 degrees cleared by patrol and school. It drops 1000 vertical feet and promises expert level fun while three T bars and a double chair support smoother operations Toni Matt leads ski school now with 25 instructors and a new summit platform for summer lift use.
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Hillsdale
N.Y
Catamount
Berkshire
Toni Matt
Too Early To Predict Vermont Ski Season Revenue
Vermont officials say it is premature to estimate 1961 62 ski season revenue. Economic research chief William L. Wheaton notes weather and snow will determine if earnings surpass last year’s 30 million dollars. After a month’s progress a clearer forecast should emerge. Lodging and lift improvements promise stronger activity despite no new openings this season.
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Montpelier
Vermont
State Development Department
William L. Wheaton
Department
Wheaton
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