New Hampshire’s Black Mountain just celebrated a historic November 15th opening day (earliest in their 91 year history), marking a massive victory for the ski resort it is the first to start spinning lifts in the Granite State for the 2025/2026 winter season.
While Black Mountain’s snowmaking team was battling to lay down enough manmade for skiers and snowboarders to ride this weekend, it appears the resort was concurrently engaged in another battle of the legal type. According to the resort, Black Mountain has filed a federal lawsuit against the Town of Jackson, New Hampshire to dispute the revocation of the alcohol license at the Alpine Cabin (aka the Lostbo Pub) a classic slopeside building turned watering hole perched at 1,975 feet:
“The town select board has attempted to revoke our ability to serve alcohol at the Alpine Cabin without due process or discussion. This unprecedented and unlawful action forced us to file a federal lawsuit to protect our business and the future of Black Mountain. Our goal remains to unite the community, not divide it, and to protect what we have all built together.” –Black Mountain
Black Mountain issued an official statement which can be read in its entirety below and encourages guests to review select board meeting videos and agendas to “see firsthand why we were left with no choice but to take legal action against the town of Jackson.” We will be sure to monitor this story and update when more information becomes available. Read Black Mountain’s statement below.
Black Mountain vs. The Town of Jackson
Black Mountain is thriving like never before, having just experienced a record-breaking season for attendance, revenue, and longevity. This success is the result of incredible dedication and teamwork from our community, employees, shareholders, passholders, and guests, all united by a shared belief that Black Mountain was worth saving. The project has not only revitalized the mountain but also brought significant economic benefit and joy to our town. Restoring historic lifts, expanding snowmaking capabilities, and rebuilding our team have required immense financial investment, human capitol, hard work, and a belief that skiing and riding can be different and better. Black Mountain belongs to everyone, and the overwhelming support from residents, businesses, and visitors has been truly inspiring.
However, instead of collaboration, we have faced persistent resistance from the town government. The town selectboard has attempted to revoke our ability to serve alcohol at the Alpine Cabin without due process or discussion. This unprecedented and unlawful action forced us to file a federal lawsuit to protect our business and the future of Black Mountain. Our goal remains to unite the community, not divide it, and to protect what we have all built together. We welcome open dialogue and constructive feedback and will continue to fight for fairness, progress, and the celebration of the skiing culture we cherish. Our team remains committed, optimistic, and determined to ensure that Black Mountain continues to thrive for generations to come.
Below are the select board meeting videos and agendas. Please take a moment to watch the Select Board meeting videos and see firsthand why we were left with no choice but to take legal action against the town of Jackson.
