Easton Ski Area, part of the
Eaglebrook School
Eaglebrook School is an independent junior boarding and day school for boys in grades six through nine. It is located in Deerfield, Massachusetts, on the Pocumtuck Range near Deerfield Academy and sited on an campus which is also preserved by ...
, is a small, private alpine ski area located on the western slope of the
Pocumtuck Range
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in
Deerfield,
Massachusetts
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Eaglebrook School's skiing history dates back to 1923. For many decades, various areas were used around the campus, including a rope tow served slope located near the northern portion of the present day ski area.
In the 1970s, a T-Bar lift was built from the bottom of the ski jumps to the top of the ridge, serving intermediate and expert terrain. A mid station was available for those using the lower mountain's beginner terrain. Years later, snowmaking and machine grooming were added.
In the mid-1990s, a novice trail was blasted just above the dormitories, providing the first top-to-bottom beginner terrain at the ski area.
Around the start of the 21st century, the T-Bar was removed and a slightly longer
Doppelmayr double chairlift, purchased from
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, was installed.
Terrain and lifts
* Macomber Chairlift - serves the entire mountain, including trails of all abilities.
Snowmaking
Most of the trails at Easton Ski Area are covered with
snowmaking
Snowmaking is the production of snow by forcing water and pressurized air through a "snow gun", also known as a "snow cannon". Snowmaking is mainly used at ski resorts to supplement natural snow. This allows ski resorts to improve the reliabilit ...
. The snowmaking fleet includes many fan guns.
References
External links
Eaglebrook School- Official site
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Deerfield, Massachusetts
Ski areas and resorts in Massachusetts
Buildings and structures in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Tourist attractions in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Sports in Franklin County, Massachusetts