JACKSON — For the first time since 1979, and harkening back to the early days of pioneering ski area and innkeeping entrepreneurs Bill and Betty Whitney, Black Mountain and the adjacent Whitney’s Inn are back under one ownership.
On July 10, Black Mountain/Entabeni Systems owner Erik Mogensen, 38, purchased the Inn at Whitney’s Farm from Mark Lahood and partners for an undisclosed amount.
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