Black Mountain: The History From a True Skier's Perspecrive

Black Mountain: The History From a True Skier's Perspecrive
Pocket watch laying on a map with a worn historic book
Black Mountain in Jackson, New Hampshire is a welcoming and unpretentious ski area where generations of skiers have taken their first runs. Its innovative beginnings in the winter of 1936 combined many elements of the modern ski experience, including a ski hill, ski tow, nearby lodging, night skiing and professional instruction. These early features helped shape the direction of the American ski industry. This course traces the evolution of the resort from its beginnings on the Edwin Moody farm through its recent revitalization as part of the Indy Pass network.
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Presenters | Tom Eastman & Jeff Leich

Tom Eastman is an award-winning journalist who has covered the Mount Washington Valley for 47 years, first with the Mountain Ear for 28 years and since 2007 with the Conway Daily Sun. He is a member of the North American Snowsports Journalists Association and has authored two books on the ski history of Cranmore Mountain.

Jeff Leich is executive director emeritus of the New England Ski Museum. From 1997 through 2022, he oversaw the overall operation of the member-supported nonprofit organization and curated the museum’s annual rotating exhibits. Leich continues to serve as editor of the museum’s quarterly Journal of the New England Ski Museum. He is also a member of the North American Snowsports Journalists Association and writes on skiing history for the museum’s quarterly publication.