Summer Operations

Community Owned and/or Not-For-Profit Ski Areas
The relationship of the ski area to the community is an important factor in the continuing operation of the facility. Community support
comes in the form of volunteer work, sponsorships, funding from businesses, ski racing organizations, private donations, foundations, grants
and financial subsidies. The facility provides a beneficial recreational outlet for community members while creating job opportunities and
supporting the local economy through guest visitation.
Alpenglow Ski Area (Alaska)
Eaglecrest Ski Area (Alaska)
Loup Loup Ski Area (Washington)
Antelope Butte Ski Area (Wyoming)
Gunstock Mountain Resort
(New Hampshire)
McIntyre Ski Area (New Hampshire)
Black Mountain of Maine, Big Rock Ski Area
and Quoggy Jo Ski Area (Maine)
Hickory Hills Ski Area (Michigan)
Mt. Eyak Ski Hill (Alaska)
Bogus Basin Mountain
Recreation Area (Idaho)
Hogadon Ski Area (Wyoming)
Mt. Spokane Ski Area (Washington)
Howelsen Hill Ski Area (Colorado)
Sleeping Giant Ski Area (Wyoming)
Anthony Lakes (Oregon)
Camden Snow Bowl (Maine)
Ski Cooper (Colorado)
Diamond Peak Ski Resort (Nevada)
Hilltop Ski Area (Alaska)
Hurricane Ridge Ski Area (Washington)
Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area (Minnesota)
Leavenworth Ski Hill (Washington)
Mt. Ashland (Oregon)
Mt. Sima (Yukon, Canada)
Soldier Mountain Ski Area (Idaho)
Villa Olivia (Illinois)
Winter Park Resort (Colorado)
These communities all have an extensive tradition of skiing and most of the ski areas are located a very short distance from town. The North
American ski industry has its roots in the development of community ski areas which later became incubator areas for larger resorts.
Many of these areas have established, or are in the process of evaluating the opportunity for establishing summer operations. Summer
operations provides additional amenities for the community, utilizes existing facilities that would otherwise lie dormant for the summer
months, and establishes additional revenue to support community services.
Summer Operations: Gunstock Mountain Resort
Gunstock Mountain Resort is owned and operated by Belknap County in New Hampshire. The resort has operated a campground for many years, and
has hosted a number of local and regional festivals in the base area. In 2010 Gunstock initiated a significant expansion to its summer operation, which
now includes the Aerial Treetop Adventure Park, ZipTour zip lines, off-road Segway tour, and a number of kids-oriented activities located in the base
area. This year Gunstock hosted its first Tough Mudder event.
Summer Operations: Eaglecrest Ski Area
MASTER PLAN
Exploring Opportunities
JULY 2013
Eaglecrest is owned and operated by the City and Borough of Juneau in Alaska. Juneau is a popular destination for cruise ships—seeing approximately
1 million visitors during the summer months. In the summer the ski area is a popular destination for locals who take advantage of the mountain road
for hiking and biking. The area also hosts the Alaska Zipline Adventures and Cycle Alaska operations, both of which are offered as shore excursions for
many of the visiting ships. Eaglecrest is investigating opportunities for additional summer operations, with the goal of generating additional revenue
without compromising the local recreational experience.