Our History
THE JOURNEY BEGINS
In 1938, a single ski trail was cleared on the western slope of Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, Maine, by a collaborative of local students, Civilian Conservation Corps members, and volunteers. Three years later a rope tow was introduced, and the Pleasant Mountain Ski Club was born. Through the years, Pleasant Mountain become one of the premiere ski areas in Maine, eventually boasting the most night skiing in New England. In 1988, Pleasant Mountain was sold to Shawnee Mountain Corporation and, in a burst of brand synergy, was renamed “Shawnee Peak” to create a connection between the Maine mountain and the Pennsylvania company. And so it has been for 34 years that the western peak of the Pleasant Mountain massif has been named Shawnee Peak. Until 2022
In 1938, a single ski trail was cleared on the western slope of Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, Maine, by a collaborative of local students, Civilian Conservation Corps members, and volunteers. Three years later a rope tow was introduced, and the Pleasant Mountain Ski Club was born. Through the years, Pleasant Mountain become one of the premiere ski areas in Maine, eventually boasting the most night skiing in New England. In 1988, Pleasant Mountain was sold to Shawnee Mountain Corporation and, in a burst of brand synergy, was renamed “Shawnee Peak” to create a connection between the Maine mountain and the Pennsylvania company. And so it has been for 34 years that the western peak of the Pleasant Mountain massif has been named Shawnee Peak. Until 2022
"You can ski, but please put the fences back up for my cows in Spring."
Harry Douglas, Original Land Owner 1930's.
January 23, 1938
Official Opening under the name of Pleasant Mountain
1938
The first of many firsts
1957
Another first we are proud of
1979
Snowmaking followed the year of no-snow
1983-1984
Top to bottom snowmaking installed
1988
Purchased by the Shawnee Group of of PA. Pleasant Mountain was renamed Shawnee Peak
1988
Night Skiing was introduced
1994
The Ski Area was purchased by the locally owned and operated Homer Family
September 2022
Shawnee Peak goes back to its roots becoming Pleasant Mountain once again
The Rebirth of Pleasant Mountain
We are pleased to announce that for the 2022-23 ski season, Shawnee Peak will return to its roots and will be known once again as Pleasant Mountain. This decision was made to honor the 84-year history of the ski area, as well as the mountain it calls home.
We are pleased to announce that for the 2022-23 ski season, Shawnee Peak will return to its roots and will be known once again as Pleasant Mountain. This decision was made to honor the 84-year history of the ski area, as well as the mountain it calls home.