Mount Meriam Ski Area is a state-owned ski resort located on Mount Meriam in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, USA. Cannon is located in Franconia Notch State Park and offers 10 lifts serving 265 acres (1,07 km 2 ) skiing (168 with snow making). Cannon has 23 miles (37 km) of lanes and north-northeast exposure and has the only air tram in New Hampshire. Cannon has the most vertical ski area in New Hampshire, 2,330 feet (710 m), and is the seventh largest in New England. US Olympic skier Bode Miller grew up skiing in Cannon.
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Mount Meriam is the first air passenger tram site in North America. From its construction in 1938 to its 1980 retirement, the first tram carried 6,581,338 passengers on a 2.1 mile (3.4 km) route to the top of Mount Cannon. On May 24, 1980, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway II was dedicated. Alexander Bright, a skier involved in sports development in the area, understood the idea of ​​building a tram line in New Hampshire during his trip to Europe as a member of the US Olympic Ski Team in 1933. In Europe, Bright has seen passengers carrying tramways and is recognized that building one in New Hampshire can encourage ski growth and summer tourism in the White Mountains. Bright persuaded L.R. Bateman from American Steel and Wire Company to conduct an initial survey to find suitable locations for tram lines and to estimate construction costs. In November 1933, Franconia Notch's first physical survey was made by Batemen, E.J. Lloyd and Roland Peabody of Franconia, who were called as advisers because of his knowledge of the area and his enthusiasm for recreational development in the White Mountains. Bright's idea attracted the attention of more and more groups with winter sports, and Peabody, through his enthusiasm, aroused support from the New Hampshire legislature.
In the spring of 1934, after estimating the cost of construction, completed research on potential operating and revenue costs, and examined seven promising sites for a tram, a committee appointed by Governor John G. Winant unanimously recommended Cannon Mountain.
Environmental issues are the main reason for choosing Cannon sites. In Cannon, it is possible to build a tramway by simply cutting a little forest and without destroying the scenic beauty of Notch. In addition, the area has become the main route for tourists in the White Mountains.
Legislation was designed and endorsed in 1935, but the project reached a problem when federal funding, legal provisions, proved to be unavailable. In June 1937, a bill was passed by the New Hampshire legislature and signed into law by Governor Francis P. Murphy who authorized a $ 250,000 bond issue to finance tram installations. Then Roland E. Peabody named Managing Director of the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway.
In August, the American Steel Wire Company was awarded a construction contract and the project was quickly formed. When the contractor started the construction of the tram, a 200-person CCC camp began working in the parking area and developed the Coppermine ski trails, Trucker Brook, Kinsman, and Cannon. Old logging roads on the mountain have been used for skiing since 1929, and the famous Richard Taft Racing Course was developed in 1931-1932.
To build the last passenger tramway, first need to build a tramway of goods to bring material. Bringing cement and material with backpacks, four dozen men completed a heavy task in December. Tram construction continues throughout the winter, with almost all work, pouring 32 sacks of cement, assembling 232 tons of steel wires and four miles (6 km), done by hand. It was considered a remarkable technical achievement of that period. On June 28, 1938, after nine months of development and one year after the issuance of the law, the first tram line in North America was dedicated.
The opening attracts journalists, photographers, news cameramen and syndicated writers from across the nation. Then Lowell Thomas made an evening news broadcast from both the valley and the mountain station. The tram line quickly became the main tourist attraction, carrying 163,000 passengers in the first year.
As proponents have predicted, the tram proved to be not only a sound financial investment for the country, but also affirming the feasibility of skiing as an industry in New Hampshire. Mount Meriam, with the highest vertical drop of any ski mountain in the state, became the peak of Eastern skiing. The country's business success attracted private sector investment and investment, and the skiing industry in New Hampshire grew and prospered.
In early 1965, Commissioner George Gilman of the Department of Resources and Economic Development recognized the need to begin planning for the replacement of the original tram line. Although still in prime operating conditions, thanks to a sustained maintenance program, the cost of specially-made replacement parts and limited passenger capacity make the desired and economically practical reimbursement. The replacement project was authorized by the New Hampshire legislature in 1977 after a study by consultant Robert Heron proved the project was viable.
In July 1978, a contract for the replacement project was granted to Nuova Agudio. Initial construction began in July 1978, with the lower terminal completed in April 1979. During the summer of 1979, the helicopter was briefly used to transport several major components. Unlike the original construction project in 1937, there was no need to establish tram lines because existing tram lines could be used as workhorse to move the material to the mountains. Even as construction continues the heavy summer passenger traffic is maintained. Construction continued through a cold winter but almost without snow in 1979-1980. In February 1980, the tramway successfully passed a series of rigorous operational tests conducted by Nuova Agudio and was approved for passenger traffic by the State of New Hampshire. Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway II climbs the famous slopes of Mount Cannon at 5,359 feet (1,633 m). Two cabins, each with a capacity of 80 passengers and one officer, travel at 1,500 feet (460 m) per minute, with an hourly passenger capacity of 1,540, or 770 in each direction, more than three times the capacity of the original tram line.
Until 1984, the north-northwestern face of the Cannon was operated under the name of Mittersill Ski Area (The Cannon Mountain Ski Area occupies the north-northeast face). The line is often bypassed by people who know the area as a result of their ease of accessibility (only a short increase is needed from Taft Slalom to find them). However, in the late 1990s/early 2000s (decades), the state of New Hampshire announced plans to buy north-western faces and use cut lanes as an extension to the current ski area. The purchase was completed in 2008. A doppelmayr double chairlift worth $ 2.6 million has been booked, to be installed in the 2010-2011 ski season.
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Path
- Beginners and Timers - 21%
The Tuckerbrook Quad Chair serves the beginner path (Bear Paw, Deer Run, Fleitmanm and Coyote Crossing) separated from the top of the mountain. The lower half of the Cannon has four long runs suitable for beginners (Lower Cannon, Parkway, Gremlin and Turnpike). This area is most easily accessible via the Eagle Triple Chair, from the Peabody Base Area. Brookside learning area, beginner ski area, separated from the rest of the mountain. It is serviced by its own three chairlifters as well as two surface lifts. Its location allows students to advance to the nearest beginner lane from the Tuckerbrook quad seat.
- Intermediate - 47%
Although touted as an expert mountain, the ski area offers slopes for lower ski levels. From the top, Vista Way, Tramway, and Upper Cannon descended through the forest. These baits become a collection of middle lanes, including Middle Cannon and Middle Ravine. Alternate routes, Cannonball Express Quad, are also available. The Tram Cutback is the middle-of-the-road route to the tram from Gary, which is considered the easiest of the Five Fronts.
- Expert and Advanced - 32%
Expert trails include Tramline DJs, narrow paths that descend through a series of cliff steps. The trail is rarely open due to the amount of snow it takes to cover the rocks and cliffs scattered along the road. Tramline DJ has been included in Vermont Sports Magazine's "Gnarly 10 Toughest Trails in the East". There are no Double Black Diamonds in Cannon Mountain, only Black Diamonds, although the color nomenclature/shape for the rating trail is always relative to other paths on the mountain. Tramline, for example, can obtain multiple black diamonds on another mountain, and the same may be the case otherwise. Therefore, it is recommended that skiers pay close attention to the challenges of the average mountain, and proceed with caution when trying to run newly labeled as "proficient" or "expert only". In addition to Tramline, Landslide is the steepest run, measuring at a 31 degree vertical field level. Paths like Paulie's Folly and Hard Scrabble also have a high vertical tone. The Mittersill area consists of some of the only skiers in New Hampshire. Many glades and mogul runs can be found here. One of the longest glade in the east is Kinsman Glade, to the right of skiers from tramline. Five Front Line is accessed via Paulie Extension or Lower Cannon. Three of them, Avalanche, Paulie's Folly and Zoomer, are marked black. The other two, Rocket and Gary, have less pitch and no bumps. From the top, the path includes Cannonball, Skylight, or Upper Ravine.
Awards
In the 2013 edition, SKI Magazine is named Cannon # 1 in New Hampshire for value, challenge, lift/lift, and overall satisfaction. In the same issue, Cannon is listed in the Top 10 in the East for value, access, challenge, character, elevator/lift service, and overall satisfaction.
Rent and ski school
Brookside Learning Center offers youth programs throughout the day and part-time, plus parenting for six months and older. Seasonal programs are available. Cannon offers PSIA Ski and Snowboard School with full service. Mountainside ski shops are located at Peabody Base Lodge and Tram Base; Ski/snowboard rental and service shop are at the Peabody Base Lodge. The High Performance Tuning Center of slopeside is located in Peabody Base Lodge. All rental skis are "shaped" skis; All rental snowboards feature "step in" bindings.
References
External links
- Official website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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