Hermon, Maine — Last fall, the future of New Hermon Mountain was looking bleak. The ski area had been on the market for years, with little interest. Wanting to retire after one more winter of operating, they issued a warning on their Facebook page. If they couldn’t find a new owner soon, the mountain might close for good.
However, people stepped up. After a failed sale, a new group of locals teamed up to work towards purchasing the ski area.
Last week, NEWS CENTER Maine caught up with the Whitcombs. Bill & Marlene Whitcomb discussed their thinking about selling the mountain and how this season is going. The Whitcombs detailed their excitement about this season and the ownership change. While they will no longer own the place, the couple intends to stay involved on the slopes.
According to WABI, the new ownership group comprises Dave Hart, Hayden Jenkins, Heidi Guerrette, and Tim McClary. These individuals live around the area and want to keep it a family-friendly place. They are also considering adding offseason activities and increasing food options.
“We heard on Facebook people are really interested in things like disc golf, mountain biking, weddings, and events,” said McClary to NEWS CENTER Maine.
About New Hermon Mountain
Situated 10 minutes from Bangor, New Hermon Mountain (also known as Hermon Mountain for some reason) serves as a feeder hill to the bigger options in Maine. The ski area features 20 trails, 3 lifts, a vertical drop of 350 feet, and night skiing. Outside of skiing and riding, there’s also a tubing park. In the summertime, there doesn’t appear to be much going on there, so maybe that’s a future opportunity for new ownership.
In 2022, the ski area was listed for sale. The price point was eventually reduced to $2.1 million to attract more interest. The listing is currently listed as sale pending.
Image/Video Credits: NEWS CENTER Maine, New Hermon Mountain
