| McIntyre Ski Area | |
| Location: | Manchester, New Hampshire, USA |
| Coordinates: | 43.005°N -71.44°W |
| Number Trails: | 9 90% Beginner 10% Intermediate |
| Liftsystem: | 2 Doubles, 2 Magic Carpets |
| Snowmaking: | 100% |
McIntyre Ski Area is a city-owned 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]
The hill has 180feet of vertical elevation. Like many New England ski areas, it is open outside the ski season to host conferences, weddings and other events.
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.[3] [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]