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Attitash reports on season operations; manager says no date set for summer events
Summary
Attitash General Manager Brandon Swartz told Selectmen the mountain opened on time, remained open through April 5, expanded adaptive sports offerings, and is pursuing utility rebates for low-energy equipment; he said there is no current timeline for summer operations.
Brandon Swartz, General Manager of Attitash, updated the Board of Selectmen on April 15 about the mountain’s season and community activities. Swartz said the ski area opened as scheduled, remained open through April 5, hosted several passholder and charity events, and expanded its adaptive sports programming.
Swartz told the Selectmen the mountain is taking advantage of utility rebate programs to install lower-energy equipment and that police details successfully directed pedestrians through the tunnel between the parking lot and road. When Chair Gene G. Chandler asked whether a rented mobile sign used for traffic control required a state permit, Swartz said the New Hampshire Department of Transportation had told him a permit was not needed because the sign’s messages were directional; Selectman Vicki L. Garland requested written confirmation from NHDOT and Swartz said he would provide it.
Why it matters: Attitash is a major local employer and driver of seasonal traffic; its operational decisions affect local traffic management and seasonal commerce.
What’s next: Swartz will attempt to secure written confirmation from NHDOT regarding the mobile sign and will continue coordination with police on pedestrian routing.
Attribution: Based on statements by Brandon Swartz recorded in the meeting minutes.
