Jiminy Peak (ski area)
- This article is about a ski area located in western Massachusetts; for the peak by the same name, see Potter Mountain (Taconic Mountains)
| Jiminy Peak | |
|---|---|
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| 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 | 45 |
| Longest run | 2.0 mi (3.22 km) |
| Lift system | 7 chairs, 2 surface lift |
| Terrain parks | 3 |
| Snowfall | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Website | 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 Och-Ziff Capital Management but the operating company is owned and managed by Brian Fairbank, the longtime former owner of the Resort.[2][3] During the winter Jiminy Peak offers activities for the whole family, including skiing, snowboarding, outdoor pools, and various restaurants. There are 45 trails and nine 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, hiking, and mountain biking. The Aerial Adventure Park is a challenge course up in the trees. Five levels provide both physical and mental challenges for all levels. Courses range from 15–50 feet in the air. 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, 1977)
In August 2007, Jiminy became the first private US business to invest in its own megawatt class wind turbine.[4] 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 February 2012, the Resort installed a CoGeneration Unit in the Country Inn to provide both heat and hot water to the hotel.
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 has 15,000 square feet of meeting space for meetings, conferences, weddings, parties, and other events.
Lifts
| Lift Name | Length | Vertical | Type | Make | Year Installed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Express | 3,922 ft | 1,113 ft | High Speed Six Pack | Garaventa CTEC | 2000 |
| Q1/Whitetail Quad | 2,855 ft | Fixed Quad | CTEC | 1992 | |
| Summit Triple | 4,230 ft | 1,148 ft | Fixed Triple | Riblet | 1983 |
| Q3/Widow White's Quad | 3,005 ft | 902 ft | Fixed Quad | Garaventa CTEC | 1998 |
| Grand Slam Chair | 2,771 ft | 591 ft | Fixed Double | Riblet | 1969 |
| Novice Chair | Fixed Triple | Riblet | 2000 | ||
| Cricket Triple Chair | 650 ft | 56 ft | Fixed Triple | Partek | 1996 |
Past Lifts
| Lift Name | Length | Vertical | Type | Make | Year Installed | Year Removed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper T-Bar | 2,200 ft | T-Bar | Constam | 1948 | 1978 | ||
| Lower T-Bar | 900 ft | T-Bar | Hall | 1959 | 1978 | ||
| Summit Double | Fixed Double | Mueller | 1964 | 1983 | Replaced by Summit Triple, sold to Highmount, NY | ||
| Novice Double | 1,148 ft | 191 ft | Fixed Double | Riblet | 1978 | 2000 | Modified into triple, shares base terminal with Berkshire Express |
| Exhibition Double | 3,820 ft | 1,098 ft | Fixed Double | Riblet | 1978 | 2000 | Replaced by Berkshire Express |
| J-Bar | 329 ft | 28 ft | J-Bar | Borvig | 1987 | 1996 | Replaced by Cricket Triple Chair |
References
- ↑ Cloudy. "Jiminy Peak Ski Reports, Snow Conditions and Weather - SnoCountry Mountain Reports". Snocountry.com. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
- ↑ http://www.cnllifestylereit.com/pdf/CLP-Property-Portfolio.pdf
- ↑ CNL Lifestyle Sells Ski Resorts, Recreation Assets for $830M
- ↑ "Jiminy Peak Installs Wind Turbine · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader". Environmentalleader.com. 2007-08-08. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
External links
Coordinates: 42°33′03″N 73°17′27″W / 42.55083°N 73.29083°W