Indy Pass parent company resurrects Black Mountain for the 2023-24 season

One week after announcing it would not operate this season, Black Mountain has come back to life. (Matt Pepin)

Save the obituaries for Black Mountain. 

Only one week after owners of the historic Jackson, N.H., ski area declared that it would not open for the upcoming skiing and riding season, Indy Pass parent company Entabeni Systems announced that it has reached an agreement with Black to remain open for the 2023-24 season.

The Indy Pass, which includes Black on its offerings, will provide resources to operate this season, as well as assistance to find a buyer.

“I am proud to collaborate with the passionate folks at Indy Pass to find a solution for Black Mountain and affordable skiing,” Black Mountain owner and general manager John Fichera said. 

The Fichera family, longtime owners of the resort, announced on Oct. 11 that they could not operate due to “circumstances beyond their control.” The mountain, which has been in continuous operation since 1935, will be offered for sale as an operating ski area. Entabeni founder Erik Mogensen said he will lead an industry-wide effort to find a sustainable solution.

“We all have a role to play in keeping skiing independent, and it is time to step up,” Mogensen said. “We are not interested in owning ski resorts, but are firmly committed to supporting independent operators like Black Mountain. The struggles that John and his family overcame for decades are the same struggles many ski areas across the country are facing everyday.”

Black Mountain will announce an opening date and operating schedule soon. Previously purchased 2023-24 Black Mountain season passes will be honored and available again at Blackmt.com. Indy Pass holders will have access to the standard two free days and one additional discount day all season long.

“John Fichera was one of the first owners to believe in the Indy Pass, and we are privileged to help Black Mountain operate this season,” Indy Pass founder Doug Fish said. “We encourage all Indy Passholders to visit this gem of a ski area this season.”

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