Mount Raimer
| Mount Raimer | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,572 ft (784 m) |
| Coordinates | 42°42′59″N 73°17′01″W / 42.71639°N 73.28361°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Williamstown, Massachusetts and Rensselaer County, New York |
| Parent range | Taconic Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Ordovician |
| Mountain type | Thrust fault; metamorphic rock and sedimentary rock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Taconic Crest Trail |
Mount Raimer, 2,572 feet (784 m), is a prominent peak in the
Geography
Mount Raimer is located within
Alpine skiing
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Mount Raimer was home to lift served alpine skiing for nearly two decades. Originally known as Petersburg Pass Ski Area, the base lodge and parking lots were located adjacent to the height of land on New York State Route 2.
Started in 1962, the ski area featured a variety of trails served by a Poma double chairlift. A novice surface lift was added below the base area in 1964.
Due to a variety of reasons, including the steep ascent up Route 2 and the lack of water for snowmaking, the ski area struggled through much of its existence. As a result, the ski area failed to operate for multiple seasons in the 1970s. In addition, Petersburg Pass Ski Area was renamed twice in order to try to rebrand its image. After a short time as Taconic Trails, the ski area was last known as Mount Raimer. An attempt was made to dramatically expand the ski area during its final years, as trails were cut on the western face of the mountain. This expansion was never completed and the ski area went out of business in 1980. Recently, since about 2010, there has been a renewed interest in the area for backcountry skiing on a couple of the defunct trails and glades.
The double chairlift was later sold to Ski Butternut.
References
- Massachusetts Trail Guide (2004). Boston: Appalachian Mountain Club.