"After 61 years of skiing the resort's social media noted that "This will be our last season ever! Unless we have an amazing turnout." Kevin Zimmerman's Mt. Jefferson Ski Resort, LLC, purchased the resort in 2016 and has been in charge of operations ever since. A combination of no snowmaking and minimal yearly snowfall has resulted in decades of delayed January openings."
"Small resorts have to fight to stay alive and Mt. Jefferson is no different. In December 2020 the hill did not open at all due to lack of snowfall, further adding to the difficulties of running the ski area. The resort started a logging business with ambitions of funding a new chair lift and keeping operations going. "That wood you all like to hate on is the only thing keeping the mountain open when you need firewood or lumber. Call us, it could fund the new chairlift we need!""
"Mt. Jefferson features 3 chairlifts with access to 12 different marked runs and a total vertical drop of 432 feet. While the stats remain humble, the loss would be felt in a region with only three ski areas total. The other two resorts in the area are Hermon Mountain and Pinnacle Ski Club. For the Maine resort's last season a full day adult ticket will cost $30. A full list of lift ticket and rental gear pricing is available on its Facebook page."
Mt. Jefferson Ski Resort faces a possible permanent closure after 61 years, with a social media appeal urging an amazing turnout to avert finality. Kevin Zimmerman purchased and has operated the resort since 2016. Lack of snowmaking and minimal yearly snowfall have caused repeated delayed January openings and a complete non-opening in December 2020. Management launched a logging business to generate funds for a new chairlift and to sustain operations. The hill operates three chairlifts, twelve marked runs and a 432-foot vertical drop. A full-day adult ticket for the last season is priced at $30.
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