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{{Short description|Defunct ski area in New Ashford, Massachusetts, United States}}
{{Infobox ski area
{{Infobox ski area
| name = Brodie Mountain Ski Area (closed)
| name = Brodie
| picture = Brodie-2006-1118a.jpg
| picture = Brodie-2006-1118a.jpg
| caption = Brodie Mountain as seen from Rounds Rock
| caption = Brodie Mountain as seen from Rounds Rock
| location = [[New Ashford, Massachusetts|New Ashford]], [[Massachusetts]], [[United States|US]]
| location = [[New Ashford, Massachusetts|New Ashford]], [[Massachusetts]], [[United States|US]]
| nearest_city = [[Pittsfield, Massachusetts|Pittsfield]]
| nearest_city = [[Pittsfield, Massachusetts|Pittsfield]]
| coordinates = {{coord|42|35|41.58|N|73|15|39.38|W|type:landmark_scale:50000|display=inline}}
| lat_degrees =
| lat_minutes =
| lat_seconds =
| lat_direction =
| long_degrees =
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| vertical = 1,250 ft
| vertical = 1,250 ft
| number_trails = 40
| number_trails = 40
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| liftsystem = 4 [[chairlift|chairs]]: 4 Doubles
| liftsystem = 4 [[chairlift|chairs]]: 4 Doubles
| fast_quadchar =
| fast_quadchar =
| quadchair =
| triplechair =
| doublechair = 4
| snowmaking =
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|}}
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'''Brodie Mountain''' was a ski resort in [[New Ashford]], [[Massachusetts]], in the [[Berkshires]] in the far northwestern part of the state. It opened in 1964 and thrived for a time by using then-cutting-edge innovations like top-to-bottom snowmaking and lighted night skiing. Founder Jim Kelly gave the resort an Irish theme: its nickname was "Kelly's Irish Alps"; the slopes had names like "Shamrock," "Killarney," and "JFK"; and the base lodge housed an Irish-themed saloon that did a rousing business in drinks and live music. But like many small independent ski areas, Brodie lost business over time to larger, higher-capitalized, corporate-owned resorts.
'''Brodie''' was a ski resort in [[New Ashford]], [[Massachusetts]], in the [[Taconic Mountains]] in the far northwestern part of the state. It opened in 1964 and thrived for a time by using then-cutting-edge innovations like top-to-bottom [[snowmaking]] and lighted [[night skiing]]. Founder Jim Kelly gave the resort an Irish theme: its nickname was "Kelly's Irish Alps"; the slopes had names like "Shamrock," "Killarney," and "JFK"; and the base lodge housed an Irish-themed bar that did a rousing business in drinks and live music. But like many small independent ski areas, Brodie lost business over time to larger, higher-capitalized, corporate-owned resorts.


In 1999 the Kellys sold it to the owners of nearby [[Jiminy Peak]], who closed Brodie in 2002 and sold it to a Texas-based condominium developer. The area continued to operate snow tubing, in conjunction with Jiminy Peak, through the 2006-2007 season.
In 1999 the Kellys sold it to the owners of nearby [[Jiminy Peak (ski area)|Jiminy Peak]], who closed Brodie in 2002 and sold it to a Texas-based condominium developer. The area continued to operate snow tubing, in conjunction with Jiminy Peak, through the 2006–07 season.


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With a vertical drop of 1,250 feet and four chairlifts, Brodie is the largest closed ski area in the [[Berkshires]].


==Wind power==
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With a vertical drop of 1,250 feet and four chairlifts, Brodie is the largest closed ski area in the Berkshires. Part of the mountain is now proposed for a [[wind energy]] project.
Part of the mountain is now the site of a [[Wind power]] project: the [[Berkshire Wind Power Project]] is owned by the [[Berkshire Wind Power Project#Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation|Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation]], a non-profit, public power corporation. On November 19, 2010, the last component of the new 10-turbine wind farm was lifted into place, and after the turbines were commissioned and connected to the grid, it began commercial operation on May 28, 2011. The project generates 15MW of power. Members of the cooperative include Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company and the 14 municipal utilities serving these Massachusetts communities:
*Ashburnham
*Boylston
* Groton
* Holden
* Hull
* Ipswich
* Marblehead
* Paxton
* Peabody
* Shrewsbury
* Sterling
* Templeton
* Wakefield
* West Boylston


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.iberkshires.com/story.php?story_id=15250/ Remembering Brodie's Glory Days]
* [http://www.nelsap.org/ma/brodie.html Brodie, MA – New England Lost Ski Areas Project]
* [http://www.newenglandskihistory.com/Massachusetts/brodie.php Brodie Mountain History – NewEnglandSkiHistory.com]
* [http://www.thevoicenews.com/News/2003/0104/Arts_And_Amusements/003.html/ My Years at Brodie Mountain]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110202144732/http://berkshirewindcoop.com/ Berkshire Wind Coop]
* [http://www.nelsap.org/ma/brodie.html Brodie, MA - New England Lost Ski Areas Project]


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[[Category:Defunct ski areas and resorts in Massachusetts]]

[[Category:Sports in Berkshire County, Massachusetts]]
{{ski-stub}}
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[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Lost alpine ski areas and resorts in New England]]
[[Category:Taconic Mountains]]
[[Category:Taconic Mountains]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Berkshire County, Massachusetts]]

Latest revision as of 02:47, 26 January 2023

Brodie
Brodie Mountain as seen from Rounds Rock
Brodie Mountain as seen from Rounds Rock
LocationNew Ashford, Massachusetts, US
Nearest major cityPittsfield
Coordinates42°35′41.58″N 73°15′39.38″W / 42.5948833°N 73.2609389°W / 42.5948833; -73.2609389
Vertical1,250 ft
Trails40
Longest run2 mi
Lift system4 chairs: 4 Doubles

Brodie was a ski resort in New Ashford, Massachusetts, in the Taconic Mountains in the far northwestern part of the state. It opened in 1964 and thrived for a time by using then-cutting-edge innovations like top-to-bottom snowmaking and lighted night skiing. Founder Jim Kelly gave the resort an Irish theme: its nickname was "Kelly's Irish Alps"; the slopes had names like "Shamrock," "Killarney," and "JFK"; and the base lodge housed an Irish-themed bar that did a rousing business in drinks and live music. But like many small independent ski areas, Brodie lost business over time to larger, higher-capitalized, corporate-owned resorts.

In 1999 the Kellys sold it to the owners of nearby Jiminy Peak, who closed Brodie in 2002 and sold it to a Texas-based condominium developer. The area continued to operate snow tubing, in conjunction with Jiminy Peak, through the 2006–07 season.

With a vertical drop of 1,250 feet and four chairlifts, Brodie is the largest closed ski area in the Berkshires.

Wind power

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Part of the mountain is now the site of a Wind power project: the Berkshire Wind Power Project is owned by the Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation, a non-profit, public power corporation. On November 19, 2010, the last component of the new 10-turbine wind farm was lifted into place, and after the turbines were commissioned and connected to the grid, it began commercial operation on May 28, 2011. The project generates 15MW of power. Members of the cooperative include Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company and the 14 municipal utilities serving these Massachusetts communities:

  • Ashburnham
  • Boylston
  • Groton
  • Holden
  • Hull
  • Ipswich
  • Marblehead
  • Paxton
  • Peabody
  • Shrewsbury
  • Sterling
  • Templeton
  • Wakefield
  • West Boylston
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