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It’s billed as New Hampshire’s solely ski-through lighthouse.
A lighthouse close to the slopes as an alternative of the surf simply opened at Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire.
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Impressed by the lighthouses on close by Lake Sunapee, the black and white construction on South Peak was put in in celebration of the ski space’s seventy fifth anniversary and is billed as New Hampshire’s solely ski-through lighthouse.
Mount Sunapee in Newbury first opened on Dec. 26, 1948 with three trails, two rope tows, the three,300-foot North Peak single chair, and North Peak Lodge. Right now, the mountain, with an elevation of two,743 toes, has 233 skiable acres, 67 trails, eight lifts, and 4 terrain parks.
“I’m so grateful to our staff, who proceed to work laborious to offer an important expertise for our visitors,” mentioned Peter Disch, common supervisor of Mount Sunapee, in an announcement. “There’s something particular about Mount Sunapee and the way it transcends snowboarding and driving, and I’m honored to be celebrating Mount Sunapee’s diamond anniversary this 12 months and placing into place the ski-through lighthouse that was impressed by the enduring lighthouses on Lake Sunapee.”
The mountain’s South Peak, for these new to snowboarding and driving, options extensive trails, three carpets, and the Clipper Ship Quad. The addition of the lighthouse, in addition to interactive signage, will “create a photograph second to make sure visitors keep in mind their day on the mountain for years to come back,” in accordance with the ski space.
Mount Sunapee celebrated the grand opening Thursday morning with audio system, a ribbon chopping ceremony, and an inaugural ski via the lighthouse.
The ski space will have fun its diamond anniversary all season lengthy with particular actions, giveaways, reside music, and extra.