BLACK MOUNTAIN OF MAINE 2004 Black Mountain of Maine
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Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, November 20, 2004
The skiing history of the Valley to be told in Base Lodge
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fter nearly two years of planning for the new Black Mountain, construction is nearing completion. A new triple chairlift to the summit, new base lodge, paved parking lot, new maintenance garage and the conversion of the old base lodge to a wax building and spill over seating will greet everyone when the snow flies. This is a dream come true for many and is something the entire community can be proud of. I have never been involved with a project that has had only positive comments from the entire Community and the Ten River Valley Communities. Thanks to the Town of Rumford and other communities, The Maine Winter Sports Center recognized the area’s deep support and rich skiing history and heavily invested in the expansion taking place at Black Mountain. We are recreating the new Black Mountain for generations to come. New programs and affordable big mountain skiing will provide healthy recreation for everyone for years to come. I would like to thank the Operating Board for all of their hours of planning and to all of the businesses, volunteers and contractors who have contributed to the success of this great project. Sincerely,
Roger Arsenault
Chairman Black Mountain of Maine Operating Board
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The history of the River Valley is rich with skiing tradition. The Chisholm Ski Club of Rumford and the Pineland Ski Club of Andover were among the earliest in the northeast and created a robust interest in the new sport. Then there were the Winter Carnivals that drew thousands of spectators and some of the top ski jumpers from around the country to the area and helped produce more winter Olympians that any other community in Maine. There are also the stories about the national ski industry leaders from the Valley, to the ski champions, and the incomparable volunteers. The Maine Winter Sports Center is committed to increasing awareness in each community for their role in the rich ski history of the State and the River Valley has more of a story to tell than most. Those stories, and more, will be told in a museum being constructed in the new Base lodge at Black Mountain of Maine. We hope that whether you are a skier of not, you will stop by and help celebrate an historic past.
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he Chisholm Ski Club has a rich tradition which dates back to the early days of the 20th century at its Spruce Street location and its mid 1900’s days at Scottie’s Mountain. Over the years the Club has hosted several world class Nordic skiing events at Black Mountain of Maine. This past January Chisholm hosted another record field in the 2004 Chevrolet US Cross Country Championships. The Chisholm Ski Club enthusiastically supports competitive skiing in the greater Rumford area. We support the River Valley by providing opportunities for its youth by cooperating with and enhancing Black Mountain’s efforts and by providing an economic boost to the area’s restaurants and motels. We also seek to preserve the great local tradition of skiing and ski racing. The Chisholm Ski Club exists to support the youth and school programs in the greater Rumford area. It still has one of the best volunteer corps in the country with its “loyal body of members” just as the Club had when it began back in the ‘20’s.
All skiing enthusiasts are welcome to be members competitions: and of the Chisholm Ski Club. Presently we are made up also the encourageof skiers, parents, former Chisholm Ski Club skiers ment of its members and other people interested in supporting our mis- to participate or to sion. Annual dues of $10.00 per family are due in July make possible for of each year, payable to The Chisholm Ski Club, PO children and others Box 616, Rumford, ME 04276. all healthful winter The Black Mountain mission statement reads: sports such as skiBlack Mountain is dedicated to re-establishing ski- ing, tobogganing, snowshoeing, coasting and horse ing as a lifestyle in the River Valley. We will provide racing. a safe environment for winter activities that is accessible, family-oriented and devoted to making a differVisit our website at: ence in people’s lives. www.chisholmskiclub.org Although the words are different, it is interesting to see that over the years the objectives of the local ski organization was similar to the current mission of the mountain. Chisholm Ski and Outing Club — Certificate of Organization: October 15, 1928: The purposes of the said corporation are the promotion and encouragement of skiing and ski jumping in all it’s branches: the development of skill in skiing among boys and girls in this territory: the promotion of public interest therein by means of contests and Chisholm Jr. Ski Team in the 1960’s
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