McIntyre Ski Area

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McIntyre Ski Area
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Location Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
Coordinates 43°0′18″N71°26′24″W / 43.00500°N 71.44000°W / 43.00500; -71.44000
Vertical180 feet (55 m)
Trails 9
Ski trail rating symbol-green circle.svg 90% Beginner
Ski trail rating symbol-blue square.svg 10% Intermediate
Lift system 2 Doubles, 2 Magic Carpets
Snowmaking 100%
Website www.mcintyreskiarea.com

McIntyre Ski Area is an independently owned ski area adjacent to Derryfield Park in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. It opened in 1971 with two chairlifts and a rope tow, and was operated by the city until 2009, when they leased the area and management rights to McIntyre Ski School, Inc. (now McIntyre Ski Area, LLC) for a 25-year period. [1] The area has a ski school, snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding, and a shop, which opened in 1992. [2]

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The hill has 200 vertical|ft|-1}} of vertical elevation. Like many New England ski areas, it is open outside the ski season to host conferences, weddings and other events.

History

Manchester began seeking a ski facility as early as 1962, when discussions began with the New Hampshire State Parks. Plans for a facility on the nearby Mt. Uncanoonuc fell through, and the city went forward with a development of its own, opening McIntyre a few years later with three runs, two Hall double chairlifts, a handle tow and a brand new lodge. In 1978 McIntyre Ski School, Inc. was formed, to cater to the beginner skier. [3] [4] The area was named after T. Edward McIntyre, the first superintendent of the Parks & Recreation Department, and the main force behind starting the Manchester Babe Ruth League. [5]

Since taking over management, McIntyre Ski School has installed Magic Carpet lifts and snowmaking equipment. A new base lodge was built for the 2010–2011 season.

The opening sequence of In Your Eyes (2014) was filmed at McIntyre on 5 March 2012. [6]

For the 2014–2015 season McIntyre upgraded their snowmaking system, by upgrading the water lines and purchased an additional snow gun. They also added a secondary motor in each ski lift, making them capable of running at a lower speed when necessary. Energy efficient lighting was also installed in some areas. [7]

References

  1. ↑ Beland, Amanda. "McIntyre's general manager touts ski area's benefits". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  2. ↑ McIntyre Ski Area - About Us
  3. ↑ New England Ski History
  4. ↑ McIntyre Ski Area - About Us
  5. ↑ Dunn, Bob (February 2010). "42 budding Rye skiers learn ropes on Manchester slope". Rye Reflections. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  6. ↑ Hayward, Mark (March 5, 2012). "Manchester ski area goes Hollywood with 'In Your Eyes'". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  7. ↑ Cousineau, Michael. "McIntyre Ski Area tickets prices on rise". New Hampshire Union Leader. No. 10-2-2014.
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