North Conway, New Hampshire — Lots of ski resorts are worthy of their own museum. One of the most worthy is Cranmore Mountain Resort.
Created thanks to the work of Harvey Dow Gibson and Austrian ski legend Hannes Schneider, the ski resort has made its mark on the ski industry. One of the lasting pieces from the era is the Gibson Cabin, built in 1939 and situated next to the upper section of the Skimobile. It was built for Harvey’s wife, Helen.
Last week, Cranmore Mountain Resort announced that its Gibson Cabin has reopened. The very old building, which hasn’t been open to the public in decades, has been converted into a museum. The building is now home to several placards and cool artifacts from the past.
If you want to reach the cabin, you can either take the Skimobile Express (the scenic chairlift) up or hike your way up.
While it’s not the most extensive collection, it still gives a broad overview of the history and features one of the classic Skimobile vehicles. For more historical artifacts of New England skiing, be sure to check out the New England Ski Museum in North Conway.
About Cranmore Mountain Resort
Situated in North Conway, Cranmore Mountain Resort has turned itself in recent years into a year-round destination. The ski resort features 60 trails, 7 lifts, and a vertical drop of 1,200 feet. With only 80 inches of annual natural snowfall, snowmaking is important, as they have 100% snowmaking on their trails. During the winter, there’s also snow tubing and a mountain coaster. Summer activities include a mountain adventure park, scenic chairlift rides, and a lift-served downhill mountain biking park.
Recent years have seen the development of the base area. This has brought condos and slopeside lodging to the New Hampshire ski resort.
Image/Video Credits: Cranmore Mountain Resort
