Nonprofit group Friends of the Mountain have officially announced a push to raise $5.95 million to purchase the 1,216-acre Big Moose Mountain ski property, in addition to an adjacent 500 acres.
The group is partnering with the Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation on the SKI THE VIEW, SAVE THE MOUNTAIN campaign, set to kick off publicly on January 18, 2025. According to a post on the group’s Facebook page, their aim is to provide a permanent nonprofit ski area for the Moosehead Lake Region in Maine.
The redevelopment and operation of the mountain would run through Friends of the Mountain, as they have successfully since 2012. They would continue to keep the mountain affordable, allowing it to continue to act as a major player in the region’s economy.
“Only by placing this mountain in nonprofit hands will we be able to attract funding and build a financially sustainable ski destination for generations to come.” – Amy Lane, Friends Board President.
The campaign is set to officially kick off on January 18, 2025. Those looking for more information or hoping to donate to the campaign should contact skitheview@gmail.com.