Mount Snow

Ski industry recalls life, legacy of legendary leader Chris Diamond

Note: This article first appeared in the online edition of Ski Area Management magazine (saminfo.com). Special thanks to SAM editor Dave Meeker for allowing this reprint. Diamond’s obituary is on page B5.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO- Chris Diamond, former Mount Snow general manager, Steamboat...

The deck area at Carinthia Base Lodge. A New Jersey couple has filed suit after a fall on ice left Anna Niewodniczanska with a broken leg. File photo

Ice on base lodge deck claimed to be reason for fall, broken leg

BURLINGTON- A New Jersey couple are demanding a jury trial in a lawsuit filed against Mount Snow in the US District Court for Vermont last month.
The couple are seeking an unspecified amount of compensation in excess of a $75,000 federal minimum jurisdictional requirement, claiming Mount...

Above, the Sundance lift upper terminal is where Faith Keresztessy fell after climbing the metal ladder to reach the platform. The lift has since been removed to make way for a new six-passenger lift. Courtesy NewEnglandSkiHistory.com/Ian Clesla

Woman seeks $50 million after fall from platform

BURLINGTON- A Rhode Island woman is seeking $50 million in damages from Mount Snow and Vail Resorts in a suit filed in federal court last week.
Faith Keresztessy, of Coventry, RI, accuses Mount Snow and Vail Resorts of negligence for failing to take steps to prevent a fall from a...

Engineer Peter Smiar of VHB explains planned work at Mount Snow’s Snow Lake to the District 2 Environmental Commission on Thursday, October 27. Lauren Harkawik

Mountain to drain lake; other projects on hold

DOVER - On Thursday, October 27, Mount Snow officials and members of the public gathered for a pre-hearing conference with the District 2 Environmental Commission. Mount Snow is seeking renewal of its master plan, which was approved in 2011. At the conference, those speaking on behalf of Mount...

Vail to limit day tickets

Mount Snow slated to open November 11 VERMONT - Vail Resorts recently announced the opening dates of its 37 North American resorts, offering skiing and riding coast-to-coast and one of the longest seasons in the country for its Epic Pass holders. Additionally the company said...

Kayakers enjoy a leisurely paddle on Snow Lake in front of Snow Lake Lodge. Mount Snow’s master plan calls for the elimination of the lake, as the water is no longer used for snowmaking and is having negative effects on surrounding river ecosystems. Randy Capitani

Mount Snow’s new master plan will have few changes

DOVER- Mount Snow held a virtual public meeting Monday evening to discuss their Act 250 master plan renewal application. Peter Smiar, a civil engineer with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, or VHB, in Burlington, explained that the master plan document was required of large developments such as Mount Snow...

Mount Snow General Manager Brian Suhadolc

McLean keeps board’s full support, new Mount Snow GM introduces himself

DOVER- Selectboard members met Mount Snow General Manager Brian Suhadolc, heard economic development updates and requests, and read a response from a Dover resident regarding a previous board meeting.
Selectboard chair Vicki Capitani read aloud a letter from Keith Sullivan regarding a...

The summit will be held at the Grand Summit Resort at Mount Snow on Thursday, May 12.

Economy conference won’t shy away from difficult questions

DOVER - Meg Staloff is settling into a new role at Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation. Her first task: coordinate the upcoming Southern Vermont Economy Summit, which will be held at Mount Snow on Thursday, May 12. As a longtime attendee of the summit, Staloff, who is in the process of...

Seeking vendors for Wine & Harvest Festival

DEERFIELD VALLEY - The Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking vendors for the 2022 Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival. This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, September 24, at Mount Snow Resort in West Dover; and will be preceded by the Wine Stroll...

End of the season, end of an era

DOVER - Skiers made the most of the remaining snow at Carinthia before the mountain closes this Sunday. A skier at Carinthia enjoyed the last of the snow. Big changes were already underway at Mount Snow, seen in picture three with a disassembled Tumbleweed lift.