Thorn Mountain was a "lost ski area" in Jackson. (TOM EASTMAN PHOTO)Below is a partial list of ski areas that once flourished in the region, listed from north to south. It is compiled from Jeremy K. Davis' book, "Lost Ski Areas of the White Mountains," and his website.
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