| Jiminy Peak | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hancock, Massachusetts, US |
| Nearest city | Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
| Vertical | 1150 ft [1] |
| Top elevation | 2375 ft (724 m) |
| Base elevation | 1245 ft (378 m) |
| Skiable area | 170 acres (0.69 km²) |
| Runs | 44 |
| Longest run | 2.0 mi (3.22 km) |
| Lift system | 7 chairs, 2 surface lift |
| Terrain parks | 3 |
| Snowfall | 8.33 ft (2.54 m) |
| Web site | Jiminy Peak |
Jiminy Peak is a mid-sized ski resort in Hancock, Massachusetts in the Taconic Mountains. The peak of Jiminy Peak, which includes the Hendricks Summit Lodge, is located in Lanesborough, Massachusetts. The mountain is owned by CNL Lifestyle Properties but the operating company is owned and managed by Brian Fairbank, the longtime former owner of the Resort. During the winter Jiminy Peak offers activities for the whole family, including skiing, snowboarding, outdoor pools, and various restaurants. There are 45 trails and eight lifts, including a six-person, high speed chairlift. In the summer additional activities are offered at Mountain Adventure Park, such as an alpine super slide, mountain coaster, miniature golf, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Jiminy Peak has installed the second mountain coaster in the country, and first on the East Coast. And is the first Alpine Super Slide in the nation (June 2007).
In August 2007, Jiminy became the first private US business (and only ski resort) to invest in its own megawatt class wind turbine. The turbine generates approximately 35% of the annual energy used at the resort. The winds blow strongest in the winters which is when the resort uses the most energy for things like lifts and snowmaking. This is the largest commitment in Jiminy Peak's ongoing environmental sustainability efforts.
In the past decade the mountain has been increasingly developed for real estate, as the demand for housing and activities has also increased. The mountain is also used for meetings, conferences, weddings, parties, and other events.