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Connecticut Man Dies After Fall On Cannon Mountain

By NHPR Staff • Sep 23, 2018

A Connecticut man died after falling down a waterfall on Cannon Mountain on Saturday night.

New Hampshire Fish and Game say 23-year-old Zachariah Peterson of Jewett City, Conn., died after slipping and falling the entire length of the waterfall, which drops about 250 feet.

Balmy Weather Tests Some Ski Areas' Snow-Making Mettle

By Annie Ropeik • Feb 20, 2018

On the heels of this winter's record-breaking cold comes record-breaking warmth.

Temperatures are previewing spring in New Hampshire this week, with forecast highs peaking in the upper 60s for parts of the state Wednesday.

Mount Washington had the warmest Feb. 20 on record Tuesday, notching a 41-degree high at the summit.

The peak's all-time February high is 43, with an all-time winter high of 48. The summit Observatory says on Twitter those records might fall this week, too.

Skier Killed In Crash At Cannon Mountain

By Chris Jensen • Mar 27, 2016

A 29 year-old man from Massachusetts was killed in a skiing accident at Cannon Mountain over the weekend, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game.

Late Saturday,Trevor Hennessey of Holden Massachusetts was reported missing by his family said Lt. James Kneeland. After his vehicle was found in a parking lot, a search was started and continued through the night.

About 8 a.m. Hennessey’s body was found in the woods near the Upper Ravine Trail.

Kneeland said Hennessey missed a sharp turn and struck a tree.

The body was found about 40 feet off the trail.

Cannon's Tram Malfuntion Caused by Faulty Part

By Associated Press • Feb 17, 2016

A spokesman for a New Hampshire ski area says a mechanical malfunction caused two tram cars carrying nearly 50 people to become stuck in sub-zero temperatures over the weekend.

The cars were suspended 40 feet above the ground at the Cannon Mountain Ski Area on Sunday. Crews evacuated the passengers, lowering them with rope from the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway in Franconia. No one was hurt.

State Approaching Decision On Mount Sunapee Expansion

By Sam Evans-Brown • Dec 4, 2014

The Mount Sunapee Ski Resort is asking the state for permission to build new lifts and new trails. It’s a proposal that was stymied by political resistance in Concord for ten years. Now with a change of governors, a court victory, and growing local support for the expansion, the lay of the land for the expansion has shifted dramatically.

Bill Would Increase Allowable Gifts to Legislators

By Chris Jensen • Jan 1, 2013

Among the bills to be considered by the legislature in 2013 is one that would significantly increase the value of a gift that could be accepted by legislators, who are paid only $100 a year.

NHPR’s Chris Jensen reports.

Last year Edmond Gionet, a Republican rep from Lincoln, asked the legislative ethics committee whether it was okay for him to accept free ski passes to Cannon Mountain.

Gionet volunteers on Cannon Mountain’s advisory board and he saw the tickets as a nice thank-you.

Cannon Opens Friday: Ski Economy Fires Up

By Chris Jensen • Nov 29, 2012

The state-owned Cannon Mountain ski resort opens Friday for its 75th season, another step in the annual reawakening of the state’s ski economy.

On average skiers spend about $300 million a year in New Hampshire, according to Plymouth State University.

The snow-making machines have been going all out at Cannon Mountain for several weeks, says marketing director Greg Keeler.

“On Friday for opening day we’re planning on having three trails, that’s roughly two routes, down and two lifts open as well,” says Keeler.

Senate Passes Bill To Explore Leasing Cannon Mountain

By Chris Jensen • Mar 21, 2012

The Associated Press is reporting:

The New Hampshire Senate has approved exploring leasing ski operations to a private vendor at the

state-owned Cannon Mountain.

The Senate voted by voice Wednesday to pass a bill requiring the Department of Resources and Economic Development to develop a master plan for Cannon Mountain and Franconia State Park.

Sen. Gallus: Longtime Fan of Leasing Cannon Mountain Says He Opposes Senate Bill

By Chris Jensen • Mar 20, 2012

For years the North Country’s Senator - John Gallus (R-Berlin) - has favored turning the Cannon Mountain ski area over to a private firm. But Gallus says on Wednesday he’ll vote against a bill that would explore the idea.

Gallus says an amendment to Senate Bill 217 by its sponsor – Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) – badly weakened it.

“I’m certainly not going to support it tomorrow,” Gallus said.