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tirolski · Nov 18, 2025

Black’s giving free passes to local kids.
Can’t get much cheaper than free.

Black Mountain to offer free skiing to ESSC Junior Program students

JACKSON — Black Mountain has been making a lot of news over the past two years under the guidance of new owner, president and general manager Erik Mogensen — and

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MarzNC · Dec 1, 2025

Common sense seems to have prevailed for Black Mountain. Even if it did take legal hardball before an agreement could be reached.

December 1, 2025

Black Mountain, Town of Jackson Reach Settlement

SAM Magazine—Jackson, N.H., Dec. 1, 2025—Black Mountain and the Town of Jackson have reached a settlement, ending a months-long clash over operations at th

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Black Mountain owner and general manager Erik Mogensen detailed the agreement in a letter to pass holders Monday, saying it resolves “all pending concerns” between the two sides. Black will drop its federal lawsuit alleging the town interfered with the resort’s protected business rights. The town, in turn, will no longer pursue its attempt to withdraw support for the Alpine Cabin’s liquor license and has agreed to work with state agencies on permits for several food-and-beverage venues across the mountain.
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“This is a big win,” Mogensen said in his message to pass holders.

The resolution caps a period of rapid change at Black Mountain. Since acquiring the ski area in late 2024, Mogensen has invested in fixing lifts, adding snowmaking, and other infrastructure—and the ski area was first to open in New Hampshire this winter for limited operations.

“The hardest challenge in this remarkable comeback story has been the tension that we have had with the Town of Jackson,” said Mogensen, adding that “ninety-nine percent of the people and businesses in town have been nothing but extremely helpful and welcoming.”

To celebrate the settlement and an incoming storm, the Thursday – Monday ski area (currently operating a Friday – Sunday early-season schedule) will open Tuesday, Dec. 2, for a one-off powder-day session, offering free skiing to Jackson residents and discounted tickets to the public.

“Do not underestimate the importance of this settlement agreement for the mountain and the town,” Mogensen said to pass holders. “Two opposing sides came together and fought to protect the sport and culture of skiing that Black Mountain now represents locally and beyond.

“Tomorrow, we will celebrate that sport and culture.”"