Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
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| Mohawk Mountain Ski Area | |
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| Vertical: | 650 ft |
| Runs: | 24 |
| Longest run: | 1.25 mi |
| Lift system: | 5 chairs: 1 Triple, 4 Doubles, 1 Surface Lifts |
| Snowmaking: | 95% |
| Web site: | Mohawk Mountain |
Mohawk Mountain is a small ski area located in Cornwall, Connecticut. The ski area was built on the northeast slope of Mohawk Mountain by Walt Schoenknecht in 1947. It is a popular destination for both day and night skiers and snowboarders in the Connecticut area. It is also a popular day skiing destination for the metro NYC/Westchester County demographic as it is only a 100-mile ride to Mohawk Mountain. This resort is also famous for its pioneering efforts in creating and popularizing the snow gun and artificial snow.
[edit] History
Mohawk Mountain ski area was first opened by Walt Schoenknecht, later of Mount Snow fame, in 1947.
In 1969, a new Carlevaro-Savio double chairlift was installed.
In 1978, a new Hall triple chairlift was installed.
In 1989, a tornado destroyed many of the ski area's lifts and trees. While the lifts were reconstructed, to this day the tree destruction is still visible from the base area.
[edit] External links
- Mohawk Mountain - Official site
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