Big Moose Mountain Ski Area | |
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Location | Big Moose Mountain |
Nearest major city | Greenville, Maine, United States |
Coordinates | 45°30′15″N69°42′20″W / 45.50417°N 69.70556°W |
Top elevation | 2,920 feet (890 m) |
Base elevation | 1,300 feet (400 m) |
Trails | 33 |
Lift system | 1 |
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After a chairlift accident and subsequent closure, the ski area operated on a limited basis from 2004 to 2010.
Friends of the Mountain, a community non-profit group (formerly "Friends of Squaw Mountain"), was later formed. It renovated the ski park and currently operates the resort.
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