Jackson, New Hampshire — After three seasons of successful operations of Black Mountain, Entabeni Systems has shifted its future plans for the ski area.
Yesterday, Erik Mogensen of Entabeni Systems announced that it has decided against converting Black Mountain into a co-op, which was in initial plan announced in October 2024. Rather, Erik has bought out the initial shareholders, meaning that Entabeni Systems will remain the owner of the New Hampshire ski area. Additionally, he will be moving Entabeni and Indy’s office from Granby, Colorado, to Jackson, New Hampshire. Moving the operation to New Hampshire will add more than 30 high-quality jobs to the Mount Washington Valley.
“In the 18 months since purchasing Black Mountain, we have not only saved a beloved ski area but tested dozens of ideas to help independent mountains tackle the biggest challenges they face,” said Mogensen, CEO of Entabeni Systems, which owns Indy Pass and Black Mountain. “By basing our team here on the mountain, we can develop and test real solutions on the front lines that help the entire industry.”
First opened in 1935, Black Mountain had faced troubles standing out in a competitive ski region that’s become more corporate. After the previous owner announced that Black Mountain wouldn’t open for the 2023-24 season, Erik and Entabeni Systems helped with operations so they could operate. After seeking a new buyer, Enttabeni Systems acquired the ski area in 2024.
Improvements during the Indy tenure have been extensive. These include snowmaking investments, lift renovations, a new hike-to expert-terrain pod, lodge renovations, turning the Alpine Chalet into the region’s best après spot, and technological infrastructure improvements.
Black Mountain has been doing really well this winter. It’s already surpassed last winter’s revenue and has seen more visitors than during the 2024-25 season. It sounds like Black Mountain wants to have another long spring ski season, as it closed in May last year.
While Mogenson intends to keep busy on the mountain, he also intends to shift his focus back towards Indy and Entabeni. A new General Manager of the ski area is expected to be announced in the coming months.
Image/Video Credits: Black Mountain
