Ragged Mountain first opened in January 1965 with a T-Bar lift and a Hall Double Chair. The first winter saw minimal snow and less-than-ideal conditions—one skier even described it as “Ragged,” with water pipes sticking out and non-functional plumbing. Since then, we’ve come a long way. From expanding terrain and adding Spear Peak to becoming the first mountain in New England with a high-speed 6-pack chairlift, Ragged has grown and evolved, and the future is looking brighter than ever.
Six decades of skiing, snowboarding, and unforgettable memories is a major milestone, especially for an independent mountain. Come celebrate with us the only way we know how: an epic birthday bash all weekend long, March 21-23! Mark your calendars – trust us, you won’t want to miss it!
Friday, March 21: Enjoy Throwback Prices
- Celebrate our 1965 opening with throwback prices! Get your lift tickets for just $19.65 – online only, and the first 500 are available at that price. Once those are gone, the remaining lift tickets will be $60 to honor our 60th anniversary.
- This is a birthday bash: extravagance is encouraged! Break out old vintage gear, wear neon colors and jumpsuits!
- DJ Ninjah Nick spinning tracks on the bricks from noon to 3pm
- Media Event: We are hosting industry guests and contributing writers from 10am to 2pm
Saturday, March 22: The Celebration Continues
- Costume theme: 80’s and 90’s ski attire
- Signature Bump N’ Jump event on Lower Exhibition featuring MC – DJ Ras1
- Registration is in-person from 9:00am – 11:00am located just outside the Stone Hearth Bar. The contest will run from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Ridiculous costumes encouraged
- It’s not a birthday without cake! FREE Birthday cupcakes in the lodge from 12pm-2pm
- Art installation with local artist Benjamin Archbald 1pm to 4pm. Help create and contribute to building an iconic masterpiece
- Monster Energy Tasting on the Brix
- Flying Goose/Tamworth on site with drink specials
Sunday, March 23: Final Day Of The Festivities
- Costume theme: 60’s and 70’s ski attire
- Party ski from the summit of the 6-pack at 11am. This includes many families that have significant history with the development or held prominent roles with Ragged Mountain over the years