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Richmond Hill
Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania
| Historical Overview - reported by M. Scott Smith, DCSki Editor |
DCSki reader Mark Bedle writes about a lost ski area in PA named Richmond Hill:
- “They had one rope tow and one J-Bar lift and a couple of trails. The elevation was just around 125 feet. This is north of the Whitetail ski area.”
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The views and opinions expressed in DCSki Article Comments are strictly those of the comment authors and have not been reviewed or approved by DCSki. If you believe a comment is inaccurate or inappropriate, please contact DCSki's Editor. Comments on Richmond Hill - posted by Bill P
December 31, 2007 at 8:57 am I remember the place, It was run down back in the late 80s but had a rustic lodge which seemed really out of place for such a small ski area. I was actually searching the net to see if it still existed but, I guess not if you folks do not know about it. It reminded me of that 1972 Disney movie "Snow Ball Express"
Comments on Richmond Hill - posted by Annonomous
November 12, 2008 at 10:31 am Richmond Hill was the very first place I ever skied. I skied there in the late 80's. I think it closed down either in the 1989 or 1990 timeframe. The owners wanted to sell out. They sold out and the new owners renovated the lodge with hopes that it would attract tourists who were going to ski at Whitetail. They apparently had no interest in continuing the ski business. The skiing at Richmond Hill was very "small" is the only way I can describe it. There basically was only one "hill", and it was extremely short. Having never skied before, it was perfect for me, and very cheap. I think you could get a lift ticket for about $12 and rent for about the same. It was a perfect place to learn. The people were very helpful. On a Saturday, there were usually only about 60 people total, I'd guess, sking there. I have good memories of it, but most real skiers would consider it a joke, I'm sure.
Comments on Richmond Hill - posted by Tim G
March 3, 2009 at 3:23 pm This was the first place I ever skied. Winter of 1979-1980. The ski rentals and lift ticket was $7.00. School was closed for a snow day. We called the resort, they said they were not open but if we could gather up 10 people they would open. We called them back with 10 people lined up to go skiing and they opened up the hill, we had a great time. In the 90's you could rent the lodge for parties, I had quite a few good times there.
Comments on Richmond Hill - posted by MK
February 9 at 10:50 am I have great memories of Richmond Hill...I learned to ski at the hill. Many weekends were spent on the hill in the snow and drinking hot chocolate in the great lodge. It was an amazing place. I remember building 3 foot jumps in the snow and having a great time. I am a real skier and I would give anything to spend just one more day at the "hill." It had a bit of magic about it!!!!!
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