About Franconia's Cannon Mountain Ski Area

State & Federal Land Swap Doubles Cannon Mt. Ski Area.

Upon receipt of a $40,000 federal Check the Swapping of Lands was completed. The 244 acres in Piermont (NH) was appraised for a higher amount than the 100 Acre parcel in Franconia (NH) making up the $40,000 differance in the swap.

A formal Ceremony is scheduled for the Governor’s Office Wednesday, to mark the completion of this 10 year project. with all concerns met to the satisfaction of the Audubon Society and the White Mountain National Forest (liaison Susan Mathison) the transfer was put on record coinciding with the first day of spring.

This appears to be a win – win agreement between the federal governments which manages the Majority of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine (as the Piermont land has a quarter mile section of the trail running through it) and the State of New Hampshire which owns the abutting Cannon mountain Ski area, and will be allowed to expand their ski terrain due to this transfer.

The state will have restriction on ski operations; in that they will only be allowed to cut above 2,500 (elevation) where the Mittersill trails existed prior to 1989. The state will be further monitored by joint efforts between NH fish and Game and the Audubon Society.

If the ski operation proves to be successful this will double the ski-able terrain at Cannon Mountain, one of the oldest continuing downhill ski areas in the United States. State and Federal Officials decided a full environmental impact statement was not required after completing an environmental site assessment on the properties.

Development Parcel Available offering 114 acres @$499,900

Realtor Steve Loynd of Alpine Lakes Real Estate in Lincoln NH, Tells the White Mountain Post and Ski Times, he has listed an amazing site with Water frontage and views of the existing Cannon Mountain Ski Slopes. The News of the land swap is not only good for the state of New Hampshire but could prove to be a boost for Local Realtors as well. The Town of Lincoln which abuts Franconia Offers an existing bed base, year round activities and amenities for the visitors expected to be draw to the expanded state forest acquisition.

All Listings Currently Available in the area can be seen through our Web Site. www.alpinelakes.com

Further details: steve@alpinelakes.com / toll free 800-926-5653

Cannon is located in the Fanconia Notch State Park. It is unique in the fact that the State of New Hampshire still owns and operates it (so far). There has been legislation and attempts to lease the recreation area to a private firm to run the ski operation. So far the efforts have failed. The State land is also surrounded by White Mountain National Forest, so there is virtually no private development in view of the slopes. Cannon is the oldest ski area in the country, and remains very much an unspoiled wilderness. Many local skiers love the mountain for it's no frills rustic charm, or the fact that it is harsh and formidable so many fair weather novices stay away. What ever the reason the mountain offers steep, tough terrain and wicked winds. So if you are a whiner this mountain is not for you. If you wish to try your hand at old style skiing get on Interstate 93 and stay on it until the mountains get tall dark and scary..then you'll know you have arrived. The area offers a Aeriel-Tram for fast top to bottom maximum runs and a modest cafeteria, if you are looking for a sunning deck and cracked crab keep going pass this exit.

Same photos: Looks much scarier in the winter doesn't it? Believe me it is, just driving through the Notch can be frightening on the wrong day. Have fun Skiing everyone, nervous Try the Bunny Slopes somewhere else.

This Photo taken from a 114 acre site I have for sale, a couple of miles from the base lodge $499,900 with 2,000 feet of riverfrontage and this view. www.alpinelakes.com Search MLS #2706971 Franconia NH