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RockResorts, Inc.
New England Ski Presence: 1961-1986
RockResorts was started in 1956 by Laurance Rockefeller as a luxury resort company.
Since his wife Mary was from Woodstock, Vermont, Rockefeller had a special interest in the area. In 1961, he took over Suicide Six and nearby Mt. Tom ski areas. Six years later, he purchased the Woodstock Inn.
Mt. Tom likely closed after the 1977-78 season, when Suicide Six saw a $1 million expansion investment.
RockResorts was sold to railroad company CSX in 1986. The Woodstock Inn and Suicide Six, however, were kept out of the purchase and instead were put in a trust.
RockResorts, Inc. Resources on NewEnglandSkiHistory.com:
Mt. Tom
Suicide Six
RockResorts, Inc. External Links:
Mt. Tom - New England Lost Ski Areas Project
RockResorts International, LLC - official site
RockResorts - Wikipedia
Suicide Six - official site
Last updated: January 21, 2011
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