Dec 06 2024 50 mins 2
The guest is Andy Shepard, Director of Community Engagement at Black Mountain, New Hampshire. Shepard dives into the rich history of the mountain, its significance in the skiing community, and the newly adopted co-op ownership model aimed at preserving the mountain as a community-centric skiing destination. The discussion emphasizes the importance of affordability, maintaining historical ski areas, and engaging the local community. Shepard also touches on similar initiatives and the broader implications for small ski area sustainability. The episode sheds light on upcoming changes and improvements at Black Mountain, aiming to create a viable model for other independent ski areas.
Topics
00:36 New Ski Boots and Patriots Talk
01:39 Skiing Season Updates
03:25 Michaela Shiffrin and Lindsay Vonn Discussion
04:55 Ski Resort Openings and Operations
06:40 Black Mountain's History and Significance
10:04 Interview with Andy Shepard
23:05 Exciting Developments at Black Mountain
23:25 Role and Responsibilities at Black Mountain
24:14 Challenges and Future Plans for Black Mountain
25:02 Exploring the Co-op Model
26:35 Comparing Nonprofit and Co-op Models
29:04 Community Involvement and Support
31:53 Changes and Improvements at Black Mountain
34:20 Ski Passes and Membership Plans
37:19 The Importance of Community and Sustainability
42:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
