Ragged Mountain

What Ragged Mountain does

Ragged Mountain Resort is a privately held, independently operated ski resort located in Danbury, New Hampshire, operating continuously since January 1965. The resort spans 250 skiable acres across three peaks (Ragged Mountain, Spear Mountain, Pinnacle Peak) with 57 named trails, 1,250 feet of vertical drop, five lifts including a high-speed six-person and high-speed four-person chair, and 85% snowmaking coverage. Core offerings include lift-access products (day tickets and season passes such as the $559 Stash Pass with no blackout dates), equipment rentals via a Rossignol partnership, ski and ride school lessons, USASA-sanctioned competition programs, three terrain parks, and tuning services through Ragged Edge Tuning Shop. Year-round operations include slope-side lodging (Cardigan Cabins), three dining venues (Stone Hearth, Harvest Café, Birches), weddings and corporate events (capacity up to 200 in Elmwood Lodge), and a summer/fall event series (Kinfolk Music + Arts Festival, Brews & Grooves, Harvest Party). Distribution combines direct e-commerce via axess.shop, on-site sales, and reciprocal access partnerships through Indy Pass (250+ resorts, where Ragged is a Top 5 Most Redeemed resort), Pacific Group Resorts properties, and a New England reciprocal network with four additional mountains. The resort was acquired in November 2025 by SF Mountain Co, LLC, a local ownership group of six friends with lifelong ties to the mountain, who launched a multi-year capital plan covering snowmaking expansion, base-area improvements, and lift upgrades. A mobile app provides iOS and Android access to digital trail maps, mountain reports, and ticketing. Real estate monetization at Forest Knolls West (lots from $209,000) is handled through Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty. The company has no disclosed AI/ML or software-product revenue line and operates primarily as a destination-experience business serving regional New England consumers and event/wedding hosts.

Name

Ragged Mountain

Legal name

Ragged Mountain Resort

Website

https://raggedmountainresort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ragged Mountain Resort is a privately held New England ski resort in Danbury, New Hampshire, operating since 1965 across 250 acres with 57 trails, offering lift tickets, season passes, rentals, lessons, lodging, weddings, events, and real estate to regional consumers and event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski Resort and Mountain Recreation

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (713920), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ski Areas & Lift Operations (Independent Mountains) (THAAAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins) (THAMADAL), Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE), Winter Adventure Experiences (Ski Touring, Snowshoeing, Dog Sledding) (THAJABAH)

Keywords

• Ski resort operations
• Winter recreation services
• Mountain lodging rentals
• Ski school lessons
• Event venue hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Danbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Lift Tickets & Season Passes: Core revenue from day lift tickets (adult, junior, senior pricing tiers) and season passes (Mission Affordable, Stash Pass). RFID cards for access control. No blackout dates on most pass products.
2. Equipment Rentals: Ski and snowboard rentals including boots, poles, and helmets. Full day and high-performance rental packages. Equipment repair and tuning services through Ragged Edge Tuning Shop.
3. Food & Beverage: Three dining venues: Stone Hearth (flatbreads, pizza, bar), Harvest Café (grab-and-go, breakfast, quick service), Birches (full-service dinner restaurant). Mug Club membership program.
4. Lodging: Cardigan Cabins slope-side rental units (1-3 bedrooms, sleeps 4-14). Partnerships with 12+ local inns and hotels in surrounding Danbury area.
5. Real Estate: Forest Knolls West residential lot sales through Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty. Lots starting from $209,000 in exclusive mountain community.
6. Events & Weddings: Event venue rentals including Kinfolk Music + Arts Festival, Brews & Grooves, corporate events, and weddings. Catering for groups up to 200 individuals in Elmwood Lodge.
7. Ski & Ride School Lessons: Instruction for all ages and skill levels including private and group lessons. Competition programs with developmental and full-season options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Ragged Mountain Resort operates a 250-acre ski and snowboard mountain in Danbury, New Hampshire, offering 57 trails, high-speed lift access, terrain parks, and ski school instruction. The resort generates revenue through lift tickets, season passes, equipment rentals, dining, slope-side lodging (Cardigan Cabins), weddings and events, and on-site residential real estate (Forest Knolls West). It operates as a year-round destination with summer festivals, weddings, and corporate events supplementing winter operations.

Product overview

Ragged Mountain Resort is a ski and snowboard resort offering a comprehensive winter recreation portfolio centered on skiing/snowboarding across 57 trails and 250 acres. The core offering includes lift access via lift tickets and season passes (Mission Affordable pass at $559 for 2026-27), ski and ride lessons through the Ski & Ride School, equipment rentals via Rossignol partnership, and three terrain parks (Barnyard, Lower Chute Boardercross, Wild Side). Year-round offerings include weddings and events at Elmwood Lodge, slope-side Cardigan Cabin lodging, and real estate sales at Forest Knolls West. The resort operates multiple dining venues (Stone Hearth, Harvest Café, Birches) and hosts seasonal events including Kinfolk Music Festival and Brews & Grooves. A mobile app provides digital trail maps and ticketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skiing & Snowboarding Access Skiing and snowboarding on 57 trails across 250 acres with terrain parks, glades, and groomed runs for novice, intermediate, and expert skill levels. Open to individual consumers and families.
• Season Passes (Mission Affordable & Stash Pass) Annual season passes providing unlimited skiing access with no blackout dates. Includes the Stash Pass at $559 with 4 Buddy Tickets and reciprocal access to Jay Peak, plus the Mission Affordable pass with no blackout dates.
• Lift Tickets Full-day and half-day lift tickets with RFID card access for chairlift rides, including beginner-only lower mountain tickets. Available to walk-up and online consumers.
• Ski & Ride School Private and group ski/snowboard lessons for all ages and skill levels, including beginner instruction and the Bebe Wood Free Learn to Ski & Ride Program.
• Equipment Rentals & Tuning Shop Ski and snowboard equipment rentals in partnership with Rossignol, including high-performance packages, twin tip skis, helmets, and tuning/repair services at Ragged Edge Tuning Shop.
• Competition Programs Developmental and competitive ski and snowboard programs for ages 6 through adulthood, including Lil Rippers, Lil Riders, Alpine Race Programs, Freestyle programs, and Master's Program. USASA-sanctioned.
• Cardigan Cabins Lodging

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 consecutive years of operation since 1965, celebrating 60th anniversary in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Franklin Savings BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain Stage Sponsor of Kinfolk Music + Arts Festival taking place July 25th. President & CEO Brian Bozak stated pride in supporting community event that brings people together for music and local business connection.
• Indy PasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndy Pass provides reciprocal ski access to 250+ family and independent-owned ski resorts. Ragged Mountain is a Top 5 Most Redeemed resort on the pass. No reservation required for Indy Pass users.
• RossignolcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment rental partner providing top-notch rental equipment including high-performance skis, snowboards, and twin tip options for resort guests.
• Four Seasons Sotheby's International RealtyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive listing broker Anita Billado handling Forest Knolls West residential lot sales. Lots range from .30 to .97 acres starting at $209,000 in mountain enclave community.
• Pacific Group Resorts (PGR)minorOthersPrevious parent company that managed Ragged Mountain until November 2025 sale to SF Mountain Co, LLC. PGR assisting with transition through 2025-26 season. Reciprocal benefits honored for PGR resorts (Jay Peak, Wisp, Mt. Washington, Powderhorn, Wintergreen) for entire 2025-26 season.
• Jay Peak, Wisp, Mt. Washington Alpine Resort, Powderhorn, WintergreencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPacific Group Resorts properties with reciprocal access for Ragged Mountain pass holders. Jay Peak included in 2026+27 Stash Pass benefits (5 days access). All PGR reciprocal benefits honored through 2025-26 season.
• Dartmouth Skiway, Pats Peak, Ski Butternut, WhalebackminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew England resort reciprocal program offering 50% off full price midweek lift tickets for Ragged Mountain pass holders.
• Helly HansenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate brand partner displayed on website with logo link.
• Ski NHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMountain partner and industry association member representing New Hampshire ski areas.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Loon Mountain: Major New Hampshire destination resort and the source of new GM Alan Wickstrom's recent experience. Operates as a much larger, full-service resort competing in the same New England market segment at a higher price point.

Direct peers

• Bretton Woods: New Hampshire's largest ski area and another central-NH regional competitor. Useful peer for understanding how a larger NH mountain packages lodging, snowmaking, and ski school — services Ragged also offers at smaller scale.
• Bolton Valley: Independent Vermont ski resort of similar size and family-friendly positioning. Highly comparable as an independent mountain competing on value, snowmaking reliability, and community programming rather than destination scale.
• Pats Peak: Family-owned New Hampshire ski area of comparable size, also part of the New England reciprocal program with Ragged Mountain. Competes for the same southern/central NH day-trip and learn-to-ski skier with a similar no-frills value proposition.
• Ski Butternut: Family-friendly Massachusetts ski area and reciprocal program partner with Ragged Mountain. Comparable in scale and family/learn-to-ski positioning, competing for the same southern New England family day-trip market.
• Cannon Mountain: Franconia-area New Hampshire ski area operating under state ownership. Similar in scale to Ragged and competes for the same New England regional ski audience with a comparable lift ticket and lesson offering.
• Whaleback Mountain: Small independent New Hampshire ski area and a direct reciprocal partner of Ragged Mountain. Comparable in scale and operating model as a community-oriented independent mountain targeting local and family skiers.
• Smugglers' Notch: Family-oriented independent Vermont ski resort. Comparable to Ragged in independence, family-focused programming, slope-side lodging, and learn-to-ski emphasis, making it a strong analogue for a community-driven independent mountain business model.
• Waterville Valley: White Mountain-area New Hampshire ski resort with comparable lodging and ski school offerings. Competes for central-NH and Boston-weekend family ski demand overlapping with Ragged's geographic catchment.
• Mount Sunapee: New Hampshire ski area in the same central-NH draw zone as Ragged. Larger in scale and now operated by Vail/Epic Pass, making it both a competitor and a useful comparison for how an independent mountain sits next to a corporate destination resort.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/raggedmtnNH
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbUFhTHDcHBdg2dGfLfUOew
• Facebookfacebook.com/RaggedMountainResort
• Instagraminstagram.com/raggedmtn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ragged-mountain-resort

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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