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Another season on bikes has come to a close! We can’t thank you enough for continuing to be a part of the Highland Family. This year saw record growth across the mountain biking industry, and if you stood in our lift line on a weekend this fall you’ll know that we certainly felt it here at Highland. As we head into the winter, we’re looking forward to tackling some mountain improvement projects that will help accommodate the growing population of downhill riders. We know you’re going to ask, and no, a new lift is not in the cards—yet. However, we have gotten our hands on a bunch of new chairs and bike carriers that will be added to the existing lift. We’ll be welding and flipping and reattaching for the next few months so that when you roll in for the 2020 season our uphill capacity will have increased by…

We are looking for lift attendants available to work Thursday-Sunday for the remainder of the 2019 season, particularly Thursday and/or Friday.   Qualified candidates will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the bike carrier lift. Responsible for the compliance of ANSI B77 standards, New Hampshire Tramway rules and regulations and all Highland Mountain policies and procedures. Must be attentive and accountable for operational and emergency procedures of the lift, the loading and off-loading bikes from chairlift attachment and able to lead a team in a lift evacuation if needed. Applicants will be working in adverse outdoor weather conditions at times. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift. Dependability and excellent customer service and communication skills are required. Previous lift operating experience preferred but not mandatory. Must be 16 years or older to apply. Please send your completed application to josh@highlandmountain.com.

#EnduroEverest at Highland Mountain  On Tuesday, September 17th, Highland Trail Builder and Coach Justin Lagassey mounted his bike with one goal in mind. He’d been plotting and preparing for weeks, and the day was finally here. Over the next twenty-four hours, on the strength of maple syrup and grit, he planned to ride the vertical equivalent of climbing Mount Everest from sea level to summit.  Back in January, Justin had read a story on Pinkbike from Henry Quinney about ‘Everesting’ Skyline Bike Park in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Read that story here.) The idea took hold. How fun would it be to take on that same challenge at Highland, with a few Justin-style twists? So fun! Is he crazy? you might be wondering. Sure. We all are. Next question.  The Rules: Climb 29,029 vertical feet in a single ride No changing No sleeping No shuttles No whining No cheating  The original…

The bridge on Shaker Road in Northfield will be closed until further notice. If you are traveling to or from Highland via Route 140, please follow the posted detour. Highland will still be easily accessible from Exits 19 and 20. From Exit 20, turn right to follow Route 3 through downtown Tilton, then turn left onto Park Street and left onto Bean Hill Road. From Exit 19, turn right onto Highland Mountain Road then left onto Bean Hill Road. We appreciate your consideration for our neighbors in following the speed limit and obeying posted warnings. See you on the hill!