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Stark’s Hill ski jump:

K-Point:	20 m
Hill record:	21.9 m (72 ft)

Further jumps:	no
Plastic matting:	no
Year of construction:	1961
Operating until:	1970s
Status:	destroyed
Ski club:	Fryeburg Academy Ski Team
Coordinates:	44.006209, -70.983472 ✔

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The ski jump on the slope of Stark’s Hill (also known as Stark’s Mountain) was built in 1961 with the aim of developing Nordic skiing as part of Fryeburg Academy’s sports program. Its construction was made possible thanks to the involvement of Erlon “Bucky” Broomhall – a former Olympian and biology teacher who was a leading promoter of winter sports in the region.
Due to the natural shape of the hill, the construction required leveling part of the slope. This work was carried out locally, with support from the school community and students’ parents. The jump was part of a larger Nordic complex that also included approximately 3 km of cross-country ski trails. In its early years, the ski jump was regularly used for interscholastic and state-level competitions. Its record distance was around 22 meters (72 feet). Students trained in both ski jumping and cross-country skiing as part of an integrated classical skiing program.
In the early 1970s, Stark’s Hill entered a new phase as the recreational ski area “Ski‑W” – the name derived from the Weston family, owners of the land. New infrastructure was introduced, including a Volkswagen-powered T-bar lift. The slopes were reshaped with two main downhill runs (up to 38 meters wide), and a wooden ski hut was built to serve as a base for skiers. The ski jump continued to operate as part of the complex. The ski area ceased operations in the spring of 1975 or 1976, when a fire destroyed the ski hut. Without facilities, maintenance became unfeasible, and the terrain gradually became overgrown.
Today, the land is owned by Weston’s Farm and is occasionally used for recreational cross-country skiing and hiking. The jump no longer physically exists, but its contours remain part of the landscape.

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