Our Story began in 1938
Born from humble beginnings
"You can ski, but please put the fences back up for my cows in Spring."
Harry Douglas, Original Land Owner 1930's.
85 years of memories is a lot, by any standard.
A Timeline Review
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January 23, 1938Official Opening under the name of Pleasant Mountain
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1938First Ski Patrol in Maine
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1954First Chairlift in Maine
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1979Snowmaking followed the year of no-snow
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1983-1984Top to bottom snowmaking installed
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1988Ownership change and name change to Shawnee Peak
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1988Night Skiing installed
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1994Homer Family Purchase
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October 2021The Resort is purchased by Boyne Resorts
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September 2022Shawnee Peak goes back to its roots becoming Pleasant Mountain
Traditions are born here.
For 85 years, we have been home to generations of skiers and riders. Families and friends have grown up side-by-side on the slopes, and every season we commit to introducing the Pleasant Mountain experience to a new group of skiers and riders.