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Blister Hill

Blister Hill
Ski Area

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Blister Hill Ski Area, which was located on Hackensack Mountain, had its ribbon cutting in February of 1970, after six years of meetings plus labor, sweat, blisters and repeated vandalism.  A rope tow provided access to the top of the gentle 500-foot slope with an 80-foot vertical.  The property was donated by Clara King Osborne and Julia King Willett, plus a 16-foot-wide right-of-way by Maurice Ashe.  Spearheaded by the Kiwanis Club, much of the work was accomplished by members of the Jaycees and the Warrensburg Ski  Club.  John Hickey and Harry Demarest (president of  the revived Warrensburg Ski Club) were among those involved.  Many town residents contributed labor, materials and money.  A contest had been held to name the area, and the prize of $10 was given to Maynard Baker for the name “Blister Hill.”  (Let it be noted he donated his winnings back to the Jaycees.).  Heavy vandalism caused permanent closure after the 1978-79 season.  Remnants of the tow can still be seen in the reforested slope along the Hackensack hiking trail that starts at the top of Prospect Street.
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The Warrensburg Heritage Trail takes you  around the streets and avenues of Warrensburg, New York to discover the past of this Adirondack town located at the confluence of the Schroon and Hudson Rivers.   As Warrensburg  evolves  let us remember to be thankful for those who have come before us...those who have created a strong foundation unto which we can build upon. 

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