About Windham

The idea of a ski resort in the Northern Catskills was introduced 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. Although this 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 born. During its 50 years of existence the resort has become associated with customer care and attentiveness to its guests.

1960 - Private group purchases land and opens Cave Mountain Ski Area, run by the Macomber family.

1963 - Ski lodge built by Avalanche Corporation after ownership transfers to Tom and Bob Sheridan. First snowmaking effort covers 12 acres.

1964 - Wonderama Trail and new lift added.

1965 - Private Windham Mountain Club established. Skiing celebrities Stein Erikson and Suzy Chaffee are regular visitors.

1967 - Residential development begins. Club members own 58 properties on the mountain by 1975.

1971 - "B" lift installed on Wheelchair.

1981 - Snow Time purchases resort and renames it Ski Windham, snowmaking covers 90% of resort.

1983 - Disabled Program (Adaptive Sports Foundation) begins and "F" lift constructed.

1984 - Wheelhouse Lodge built and "D" lift added.

1985 - Brainard Ridge Townhomes, Windham Mountain Village add more housing on mountain.

1987 - New "G" lift accompanies expansion on mountain's East Peak.

1989 - New 72,000 square foot base lodge constructed, Children's Learning Center opens.

1993 - High Speed Quad installed on "A" lift to whisk skiers up the mountain in record time.

1994 - Windham Arms (Winwood Inn) acquired to expand services and offer lodging to guests.

1995 - Pond installed, increases snowmaking.

1997 - Night skiing and riding extend time on the mountain, terrain park opens

1998 - Mountain Top Adventure Park opens for tubing and Wanderer Trail built on East Peak.

2001 - New Windham Mountain name represents the enjoyment of all snow sports on the mountain. New lodge at tubing park constructed.

2002 - Third lift installed at tubing park and 3500 Club expands space.

2004 - Fully-automated snowmaking arrives.

2005 - New Adaptive Sports Center building, "K" lift and larger beginner area debut. Enclave Club Condominiums open in Fall.

2005 - A group of local investors organized by longtime resort president Dan Frank purchases Windham Mountain and begins planning for more new mountain improvements.

2006 - New owners Windham Mountain Partners invest over $5 million - the single largest year of capital improvements at the resort - 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.

2008 - Another $4.75 million is 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 Windham Mountain.