McIntyre Ski Area
Ski area in New Hampshire, United States
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McIntyre Ski Area is a ski area adjacent to Derryfield Park in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. It opened in 1971 with two chairlifts and a rope tow, and was operated by the city until 2009, when they leased the area and management rights to McIntyre Ski School, Inc. (now McIntyre Ski Area, LLC) for a 25-year period.[1] The area has a ski school, snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding, and a shop, which opened in 1992.[2]
90% Beginner 
10% Intermediate| McIntyre Ski Area | |
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| Location | Manchester, New Hampshire, USA |
| Coordinates | 43°0′18″N 71°26′24″W |
| Vertical | 200 feet (60 m) |
| Trails | 9 90% Beginner 10% Intermediate |
| Lift system | 2 Doubles, 2 Magic Carpets |
| Snowmaking | 100% |
| Website | www |
According to its website, the ski area has 200 vertical feet (60 vertical meters) of terrain.[3] Like many New England ski areas, it is open outside the ski season to host conferences, weddings and other events.
History
Manchester began seeking a ski facility as early as 1962, when discussions began with the New Hampshire State Parks. Plans for a facility on the nearby Mt. Uncanoonuc fell through, and the city went forward with a development of its own, opening McIntyre a few years later with three runs, two Hall double chairlifts, a handle tow and a brand new lodge. In 1978 McIntyre Ski School, Inc. was formed, to cater to the beginner skier.[4] The area was named after T. Edward McIntyre, the first superintendent of the Parks & Recreation Department, and the main force behind starting the Manchester Babe Ruth League.[5]
Since taking over management, McIntyre Ski School has installed Magic Carpet lifts and snowmaking equipment. A new base lodge was built for the 2010–2011 season.
The opening sequence of In Your Eyes (2014) was filmed at McIntyre on 5 March 2012.[6]
For the 2014–2015 season McIntyre upgraded their snowmaking system, by upgrading the water lines and purchased an additional snow gun. They also added a secondary motor in each ski lift, making them capable of running at a lower speed when necessary. Energy efficient lighting was also installed in some areas.[7]