Black Mountain of Maine

What Black Mountain of Maine does

Black Mountain of Maine is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ski resort operating since 1948 in Rumford, Maine, governed by an 11-member all-volunteer Board of Directors and serving families, recreational skiers and snowboarders, local Rumford residents, and wedding/private event hosts across Western Maine and broader New England. The resort spans 600+ acres with 1,380 feet of vertical drop (the 4th tallest operating ski area in Maine), 50+ trails and glades, two chairlifts, a T-bar, 17 km of Nordic trails, 75%+ snowmaking coverage (planned to expand by 85%), an Edge Tubing Park, and a designated Osekare backcountry uphill trail system integrated with Mahoosuc Land Trust and Granite Backcountry Alliance.

The core product offering is alpine skiing and snowboarding, augmented by a PSIA/AASI-affiliated Snowsports School delivering daily lessons ($65-$210), seasonal Kinder Club and Snow Kids programs ($395-$595), race programs (Learn to Race, Chisholm Alpine Race Team), equipment rentals, and a backcountry network extending to Whitecap Mountain. Summer operations consist of weddings (May through November, up to 200 guests) and private functions held in the lodge, café, and Last Run Pub. Operations are supported by a third-party White Peaks Technologies e-commerce platform for ticketing, season passes, and gift card sales, alongside integrations with Indy Pass, Best Western Plus Rumford Falls, and L.L.Bean's Winter Across New England program.

The business model blends subscription-equivalent revenue (alpine season passes $385-$570 with a new 0% three-payment installment plan for 2026-27), unit-priced lessons and rentals, transaction-based tubing and F&B, event-based wedding and private mountain rental fees, and a donations/sponsorship layer (Need To Ski Program with 13 named 2025-26 sponsors and ~200 free K-2 passes distributed annually). Customer segments include families with free passes for 2nd grade and under plus Super Seniors 75+, Rumford residents with discounted tiers, Indy Passholders (no blackout dates), and youth via Mountain Valley High School's Ski Patrol Apprenticeship program.

Name

Black Mountain of Maine

Legal name

Black Mountain Ski Resort

Website

https://skiblackmountain.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Black Mountain of Maine is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ski resort in Rumford, Maine offering affordable alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic trails, tubing, lessons, and summer weddings on 600+ acres, serving families, local residents, and New England Indy Passholders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski Resort Operations and Winter Recreation Services

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Guided Backcountry & Off-Piste Services (Ski Touring, Splitboarding, Heli/Cat Skiing) (THAAAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain Safety & Patrol Services (Avalanche Training, Rescue, Medical) (THAAAJAI), Winter & Mountain Guides (Ski, Snowshoe, Avalanche, Ice Climbing) (THAAALAF), Mountain & Ski Luxury Resorts (THAGACAB), Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins) (THAMADAL)

Keywords

• Ski resort operations
• Winter recreation services
• Ski and snowboard lessons
• Mountain wedding venue
• Youth ski programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Rumford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Season Passes: Annual recurring-equivalent pass revenue across resident, non-resident, junior, military, and free-tier (2nd grade and under, Super Seniors 75+) categories with a 0% interest 3-payment plan (May/Aug/Sept). Includes free uphill pass, free nordic pass, and $5 tubing add-ons.
2. Ski & Snowboard Lessons: Single-day private and group lessons ($65-$210) plus 10-week seasonal programs ($550 Kinder Club, $395 Learn to Race, $595 CART) generating one-time and seasonal revenue.
3. Lift Tickets & Daily Admissions: One-time walk-up and online lift ticket purchases; discounted L.L.Bean Days tickets at $30, Indy Pass acceptance.
4. Food & Beverage (Café & Last Run Pub): Full-service café and pub serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and adult beverages including 11 Maine beers on tap; generates ancillary revenue from on-site guests.
5. Weddings & Private Events: Venue rental for weddings (May through November) and private functions (seating up to 150, capacity up to 200 guests), generating event-driven revenue during summer season.
6. Private Mountain Rentals: Exclusive whole-mountain bookings on non-operational days for groups; 50% deposit secures date.
7. Donations & Sponsorships: 501(c)(3) donation revenue and program sponsorship (e.g., Need To Ski Program, Free Ski Nights), with annual distribution of ~200 free season passes to K-2 children.
8. Tubing Park Revenue: Edge Tubing Park daily tickets with $5 add-on tubing for season passholders; rental revenue of $40+tax for ski/board rentals on Free Ski Nights.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Black Mountain of Maine operates a 501(c)(3) non-profit ski resort offering alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, tubing, and snowsports lessons on 600+ acres of terrain with 1,380 feet of vertical drop. Core paid offerings include season passes, daily lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons, equipment rentals, race programs, weddings, private events, and on-site food and beverage service at the Black Mountain Café and Last Run Pub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Last Run Pub: On-mountain full-service pub located upstairs from the Café, featuring 11 local Maine beers on tap and free live music on weekends.
• Black Mountain Café
• The Edge Tubing Park
• Need To Ski Program

Products and services

• Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding The resort's primary winter offering: alpine skiing and snowboarding on 600+ acres of boundary-to-boundary terrain with 1,380 feet of vertical (the 4th tallest operating ski area in Maine), two chairlifts and a T-bar, over 50 trails and glades, 85%+ snowmaking coverage, top-to-bottom night skiing, and 17 km of Nordic trails. Open to the general public via daily lift tickets and season passes.
• Indy Pass Membership Access Black Mountain of Maine is a proud partner of the Indy Pass collective, offering Indy Passholders valid lift access any day of the season with no blackout dates, alongside on-mountain amenities including alpine skiing, glade skiing, uphill access, Nordic trails, tubing, the on-mountain cafe, and live music in the Last Run Pub.
• Snowsports School — Daily Lessons PSIA/AASI-affiliated ski, snowboard, and telemark school offering walk-in-style daily lessons including the Learn to Ski/Ride Package ($100), 1-hour group lessons ($65), 2-hour group lessons ($80), and private lessons ($90/1hr, $160/2hr, $210/3hr). Lessons are now offered Thursdays through Sundays and holidays for all ages and skill levels.
• Snowsports School — 10-Week Seasonal Programs 10-week seasonal youth programs: Kinder Club (ages 5-6 ski) at $550 including a season pass, Snow Kids (ages 7-14 ski/snowboard), and Snowboard Kids (ages 7-14). Programs run every weekend across the ski season.
• Alpine Race Programs (Learn to Race & CART) Race program offering Learn to Race (ages 7-12) for $395 across a 10-week program Sundays Jan 4 - Mar 8, and the Chisholm Alpine Race Team (CART, ages 7-18) for $595 season-long Saturdays and Sundays Dec 27 - Mar 15. Directed by USSA Level 100 certified Head Coach Jeff Farnum. Lift tickets and season passes are not included.
• Alpine Season Passes 2026-27 Annual season pass product with tiered pricing by residency, age, and military status: Non Resident Adult $520-$570, Non Resident Junior $445, Rumford Resident Adult $470-$520, Rumford Resident Junior $400, Military $470-$520, 2nd Grade & Younger FREE, Super Senior (75+) FREE. Includes free uphill pass, free Nordic pass, $5 tubing add-on, and a 0% Interest 3-payment plan (May 16 - July 31).
• 0% Interest Season Pass Payment Plan Installment payment option for 2026-27 season passes, allowing three equal payments (1/3 at checkout, 1/3 Aug 31, 1/3 Sept 30) with 0% APR, automatic recurring charges, no fees, and ability to pay off early. Aimed at lowering the barrier to season pass purchase.
• Mountain Wedding Venue Mountain wedding venue service offering indoor and outdoor event spaces with seating for up to 150 guests and capacity up to 200. Hosted May through November with on-site catering support and coordination with the Events Planning team.
• Private Function Venue Rental Private function venue service for corporate retreats, reunions, anniversary and birthday parties, bridal showers, and celebrations of life. Capacity up to 200 guests with seating for 150, with indoor and outdoor options available May through November.
• Private Mountain Rental (Whole-Mountain) Exclusive whole-mountain rental on non-operational days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays), 9am-3pm, for groups seeking alpine, Nordic, lift, rental shop, café, and Last Run Pub access. 50% deposit secures the date.
• Edge Tubing Park On-mountain tubing park open weekends and holidays during ski season, offering daily tickets and a $5 add-on for alpine season passholders.
• Ski and Snowboard Equipment Rentals On-site ski and snowboard rental service for daily visitors and Free Ski Night participants, with $40+tax rental fees on Free Ski Nights.
• Black Mountain Café & Last Run Pub On-site food and beverage service featuring the Black Mountain Café (breakfast, lunch, dinner, grab-and-go) and the Last Run Pub (11 Maine beers on tap, free weekend live music). Supports on-mountain guests and pub visitors.
• Need To Ski Community Program Community access program that distributes free season passes, equipment rentals, and lessons to RSU#10 and RSU#56 students, funded by 11+ local business sponsors. Enabled 38 students to participate in the 2025-26 season.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4th tallest currently operating ski resort in Maine with 1,380 feet of vertical drop
• +6 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• L.L.BeanflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerL.L.Bean Winter Across New England partnership providing co-marketed $30 lift tickets, $5 uphill tickets, and free Nordic skiing and snowshoeing all winter long on Thursdays and Fridays (excluding school vacation week). Featured as sponsor on Partners page.
• Chisholm Ski ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner for award-winning Nordic ski trails at Black Mountain; co-develops Nordic trail system and racing programs (Chisholm Alpine Race Team). Also sponsors the Need To Ski Program.
• Granite Backcountry AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner collaborating with Mahoosuc Land Trust and the Angry Beavers to develop an extensive backcountry ski network extending from Black Mountain to Whitecap Mountain on Mahoosuc Land Trust property.
• Indy PassflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-resort ski pass partnership; Black Mountain accepts Indy Pass any day of the season with no blackout dates. Indy Passholders also receive 15% off lodging at Best Western Plus Rumford Falls. BMOM season passholders can purchase Indy Pass Add-On at a discounted rate.
• Bangor Savings BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored a Free Ski Night event welcoming over 450 skiers and 110+ tubers, helping drive brand awareness and off-peak visitation.
• Best Western Plus Rumford FallscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClosest lodging partner (50 Prospect Ave, Rumford, ~8 minutes from Black Mountain); offers Ski & Stay packages by calling (207) 507-4061 and 15% discount for Indy Passholders.
• Swift River SuitesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal lodging partner (~5 minutes from Black Mountain) at 867 Route 120, Rumford; offers Ski & Stay packages and 10% Indy Passholder discount.
• Coos Canyon Campground and CabinsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYear-round cabins lodging partner (~20 minutes from Black Mountain); promoted on Free Ski Nights page and Partners page.
• Knotty Moose CabinsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLodging partner (~10 minutes to Black Mountain); rustic cabins near Roxbury Pond at 1359 Roxbury Notch Road, Roxbury.
• Lone Mountain CampingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor4-season A-Frame Cabin lodging partner (~25 minutes from Black Mountain) at 439 South Main Street, Andover.
• The Rangeley Inn and TavernminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAward-winning historic inn lodging partner centered in Rangeley at 2443 Main Street; promoted on Partners and Free Ski Nights pages.
• Gorham Bike and SkiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers free season pass at Black Mountain with a junior ski or snowboard lease package.
• Green Machine Bike ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal business partner listed on the Partners page.
• Ski DepotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal business partner listed on the Partners page.
• Brick and Stone TavernminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal tavern partner listed on the Partners page.
• Oxford Federal Credit Union (OFCU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal financial partner listed on the Partners page; also sponsors the Need To Ski Program.
• Sun CruiserminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage partner listed on the Partners page.
• SyscominorOthersFoodservice distributor partner listed on the Partners page; supports café and pub food operations.
• Mahoosuc Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLand trust neighbor whose property abuts Black Mountain's; co-developed with Granite Backcountry Alliance and the Angry Beavers an extensive backcountry network extending over to Whitecap Mountain on Mahoosuc Land Trust land.
• Mountain Valley High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed the Ski Patrol Apprenticeship program with Black Mountain's head ski patroller John McElrath and MVHS principal Matt Gilbert; 60+ hours of learning time during second trimester Fridays.
• Need To Ski Program Sponsors (2025-26)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor collective funding free season passes, rentals, and lessons for RSU#10 and RSU#56 students. 2025-26 sponsors include Chisholm Ski Club, Erik & Carrie Hayward, The Fitch Company, Friends of the River Valley, HBC Maine, Meader and Son Funeral Home, Mooselook Acres Mountain View EyeCare, Naples Packing, Oakdale Country Club, Oxford Federal Credit Union, Perrault Property Management, Professional Vehicle Corp, and Rumford Power LLC. Enabled 38 students to participate.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lost Valley: Small Maine ski area in Auburn that is a reciprocal season-pass partner with BMOM. Comparable in scale, family-friendly positioning, and independent Maine ski market focus.
• Saddleback Maine: Independently operated Maine ski area in Rangeley with comparable vertical and family-friendly focus. Direct Maine market peer since BMOM's territory borders the Rangeley region.
• Titcomb Mountain: Small, family-owned Maine ski area in Farmington and a reciprocal pass partner with BMOM. Highly comparable in scale, market, and community ski area positioning.
• Mad River Glen: Cooperative-owned ski area in Vermont with a mission-driven ethos to preserve an authentic, uncrowded ski experience. Strongly comparable to BMOM in nonprofit/community ownership model and anti-corporate-resort positioning.
• Camden Snow Bowl: Municipally operated ski area on the Maine coast and BMOM reciprocal partner. Comparable in scale, community-oriented operation, and Maine independent ski positioning.
• Mt. Abram: Independently operated Maine ski area in Greenwood and a reciprocal pass partner with BMOM. Comparable small-mountain, family-friendly positioning in the Western Maine market.
• Big Rock Ski Area: Small Maine ski area in Mars Hill and a reciprocal pass partner with BMOM. Comparable in scale, Northern New England independent ski market, and lesson-driven offering.

Broad incumbents

• Sunday River: Largest ski resort in Maine, owned by Boyne Resorts, with 8 peaks and full destination amenities. Broad incumbent competing for the same Western/New England skier demand with vastly greater scale and capital.
• Sugarloaf: Maine's largest ski resort by skiable acreage, also owned by Boyne Resorts. Broad incumbent competing for Maine destination ski demand with substantially larger terrain and on-mountain lodging.
• Smugglers' Notch Resort: Family-focused, independently owned ski resort in Vermont. Comparable family-friendly positioning, lesson/snowsports school programming, and independent (non-corporate) ownership ethos, though significantly larger in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BlackMountainME
• Facebookfacebook.com/skiblackmountain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-mountain-of-maine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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