LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Windham
Mountain

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality of
life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by the
availability of exceptional recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 50th Anniversary of Windham Mountain, to be celebrated on
January 22-23, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The idea of a ski resort in the northern Catskills was intro-
duced by a New York State legislative committee in the late 1950s; they
considered developing a state-run resort on Cave Mountain, just off Main
Street in the Town of Windham; and
WHEREAS, Although this particular project never advanced beyond the
discussion stage, the idea took hold and a group of private investors
purchased the land for a ski area in 1960 and Windham Mountain was
developed; during its 50 years of existence the resort has become asso-
ciated with customer care and attentiveness to its guests; and
WHEREAS, In 1960 a private group purchased land and opened Cave Moun-
tain Ski Area, which was run by the Macomber family; in 1963, the ski
lodge was built by Avalanche Corporation after ownership was transferred
to Tom and Bob Sheridan; the first snowmaking effort covered 12 acres;
and
WHEREAS, In 1967, residential development began, and club members
owned 58 properties on the mountain by 1975; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the mountain made significant improve-
ments, and by 1998, Mountain Top Adventure Park opened for tubing and
Wanderer Trail was built on East Peak; in 2001, New Windham Mountain
name represented the enjoyment of all snow sports on the mountain; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, a group of local investors, organized by longtime
resort president Dan Frank, purchased Windham Mountain and began plan-
ning more mountain improvements; in 2006, new owners Windham Mountain
Partners invested a significant amount for three new chair lifts
(including a high-speed, detachable quad), three new trails, an ice
skating center and the new Trail's End Tavern & Grill; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, more was invested in Windham's base lodge, including
exterior improvements, an expanded retail shop, new cafe, improved
firepit area, new barbecue and grill on the patio and The Club at Wind-
ham Mountain; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Windham Mountain celebrates 50 years
of alpine history and looks forward to another 50 years of creating
memorable experiences; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Windham Mountain; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Windham Mountain Partners, LLC.